Gardening Myths: Blaming Everything On Transplant Shock | 4 Reasons Your Plant Died After Transplant
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
- Ever had a plant died after transplant?. Then you call the nursery you got it from and they simply blame it on "transplant shock". In this video I will tell you actual reasons why most of your plants die after transplanting them. Blaming everything on "transplant shock" really doesn't help anyone.
Well... Here are 4 real reasons most plants die when transplanting them either in another pot or in ground.
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"That's your fault...." 😅
Love the direct honesty.
The doggy trying to water the plants 😂
I germinated a mango seed in water . Once it started to grow leaves I put it in dirt and it died . So, I germinated another seed but waited until the leaves were fully formed and it had a health trunk. Success ! It’s now two months old !
How long did it take to get to the point you planted the second one. And how is it doing?
@@Dbb27 I germinated 10 seeds, grew 6 inches to a foot and all but one died . The leaves on the last one are beginning to wilt . I’m in the state of Washington and have kept them all indoors; not ideal I guess. ☹️☹️
@@lordbyron3603 sigh. It’s all about location. I have planted same plants in different areas and some will take off and the other areas they die. My bf did a garden last year but the spot was too shady. We did get about half a dozen cucumbers that were absolutely delicious. I figured they cost about $15 each, lol 🫠
I guess I have been fortunate with my papayas I've transplanted two successful so far.
Congrats. 😊
Very good video. I have to say I laughed out loud every time you said "It's your fault".
Otflmfao!😂
I’ve always been shocked when people say that plants being root bound when taking them out of a container need to have their roots “ loosened up” when it actually damage them and allows disease to get them. Just plant as is.
The roots will do fine and grow like crazy.
Same here! When I watch videos of people cutting/disturbing the roots of potted plants, I cringe!
I never knew what to think when my friend would tear up the roots of a potted plant before putting it in the ground. It made me sick but she said it must be done. Well, I didn’t do that and now I am glad my instinct was right.
Thank you.
Geeze I'm glad you said something. I was under the impression that was the way... untangling the roots. I happily won't be doing it anymore as it always felt wrong doing it. Thanks!!
@@mousepolice55 it looks strange to see the roots in the shape of the pot they were in but they can find their way into the new soil. People can’t keep their hands off of them. Let’s bring horticulture into the 21st century!
I’ve seen trees that have but put from the pot into the ground that develop girdling root because of the way the roots swirled in the pot. Sometimes if a main root wraps around the trunk, as the root and trunk grow it essentially kills itself
Something I've found that works really well planting bare root trees. Dig the hole and let the dirt you took out dry so I can crumble it to dust. Put the tree in and back fill with dust until the tree can almost stand up and fill with water to make mud without any standing water. Put more dry dirt over the mud so I can pack it without getting muddy. Repeat until the hole is filled. My theory is it allows the roots to spread out how they naturally want to and eliminates any pockets of air that could dry out roots.
I also plant the base of the tree a few inches lower than the ground outside of the hole and not fully fill it with dirt. It gives a spot for water to collect.
That's why I love your videos man, no BS no nonsense and all proven facts and no theories...
I just found this channel. Love it. No sugar coating. 😂
Amazing video! Thank you 1000 times! I'm a new gardener and this info was so good for me!!! I'm subscribing to you because you make sense and talk straight. No fluff! I don't have to fast forward. Thank you!!!
Thank you for thorough instructions on transplanting plants. I followed your clear instructions and I was successful in planting a 10’ apple tree from its nursery container. And I also transplanted Black-Eyed Susan and Purple Coneflower. And I live in the quite non-tropic state of Montana!
I enjoyed this video, very informative.
I purchased and planted four 8-foot balled and burlapped Nellie Stevens hollies last spring (4/2022). The trees dropped a TON of leaves... going from thick and lush, to significantly thinner and very sparse. I came across information that indicated this was transplant shock and a normal transition for newly-planted mature Nellies. Admittingly, I was not watering daily or consistently, for that matter. Once I began deep-watering on a consistent basis, I noticed the leaf-drop stopped. I stopped watering once temperatures dropped; luckily my area received a significant amount of rainfall through the fall and winter, which could explain why now (4/2023) those same Nellies have a ton of new growth and flowers!
Gosh, I have been damaging so many root systems, turned the systems into sycstems, most times! He makes such sense!
Thank you for your upfront & straightforwardness.
Great video. I bought 8 ficus.. planted myself and i now know, that I did not water properly. Thought I was flooding them but maybe not in the root area. Here in QC, AZ
The best video on transplant shock I've ever seen on the internet.
Dude! You are harsh! I love it. Straight up facts! I am subscribing to you because you get to the point with no BS!
My best friend is a nursery man in Florida. I've worked a lot with him, and he's one of my favorite people in the world. Your vibe and your look, you could be his twin! Where are you based out of? Sounds a little hotter than Florida.... Arizona?
Hi buddy, yes Arizona. What does your friend grow?
@@qctropicals mostly the same things that you grow. My brain is amazingly horrible at remembering names of things. Lots of citrus, banana, bamboo, and nutritious edibles of various sorts. He's got 10 acres, and his dream is building an edible forest. I'm not sure if he's turned that into a business yet, he mostly works for other landscapers and nurseries, focusing on sustainable "zero-scaping".
I recently moved up to Virginia, about two years ago. I was living on the property with him. When I left, we were working on all sorts of fungus. Trying to set up self-sustaining cultures all over the property.
His name is Ryan. I would not be surprised if he's watched your videos, and maybe even chatted with you.
Such an informative video! Going to check on my transplanted rose bushes now.
Great video! Informative and to the point!
Thank you brother. I enjoyed the beautiful, clear and useful explanation. It is clear that you have good experience in this field. Thank you again.
Thank you, most informative video . About to move a palm today into my garden
Awesome. Loved this - thank you sir!
Great tips, thanks for this video.
When transferring from pot to ground I dig the hole and fill it with water. Slowly put the plant in trying not to push the water out. Once the plant is in, I fill the hole with water again. Slowly backfill, soak again and mulch. If that particular day is hot and sunny (zone 9a) and the plant is not too large I put some type of shade cloth ( burlap works and is cheap) attached to poles. After a couple of days the plant is ready for direct sun. Over 60 years of putting potted plants in the ground and I’ve never loosened the roots including extremely root bound ones.
Very interesting video. I’ve never had any plant die from planting shock.
Thanks for the great information!!
You just earn yourself a subscriber! Very informative video!
Thanks for your video which is very informative. New subscriber from Namibia 🇳🇦..
Good commentary and teaching.
Very good information!
Great info!
thank you for this…..perfect timimg 🌻
I just put my Moringa tree in the ground. The root ball seemed big and healthy but I did see smaller roots that looked like they were damaged. I will take your advise and hope she lives. I will remember to water more often at the root ball.
Very informative..
Your briefing is simple and info will be helpful to any part of the World..
I did few mistakes why repotting...Now i will more Courteous in handling ..
Thanks..
Regards from South India..
I just transplanted a clone last night and woke up this morning, and everything was weepy.. just by watching your video. I had a feeling it wasn’t getting water sure as shit. I added some water and it literally looked like it was dying and it went back to life in about three minutes….
Thank you very much !
I don't know if that is just a Romanian thing, but we always leave a dimple in the soil around the newly (trans)planted tree so that the water stays close to the rootball and not spread away. So, yes, watering close to the stem is crucial.
Speaking from a lot of experience. Excellent knowledge.
You are awesome! Can’t wait ti visit your nursery
I've had success in transplanting Papaya plants. While all leaves will wilt immediately and appear dead, if you keep watering the plant, the growth of new leaves often appear showing that it is on the way to recovery. The stem may also need to be tied to a support stick, as it will often slouch and also appear dead but it will also often recover. One can even suppress the wilting if leaves by setting up a spray on mist mode next to the plant and leave it there for hours and hours. I believe that in the mist mode, the leaves themselves are absorbing water.
what he says makes sense i never understood this transplant stress . one thing i heard from a guy that imported fully grown palm trees from Egypt. he would mark the orientation using a campus so he replanted them in the same orientation.
Exactly I don’t cut the leaves off or anything like that especially when I first planted them. They look just fine. I haven’t added any fertilizer or anything like that
You are the truth, straight talk no fillers, well done!
Main reason I started gardening. Money keeps people from being honest. I do this because I care about the plants not my wallet.
New subscriber - now that's good info. Thanks.
Your weather is much more amendable than most places. That's the reason anything I've transplanted died -- wind and cold. Yes they were hardened off. Nothing here dies from lack of water, it rains 2-3 days a week with 80% humidity.
You talk common sense. I didn't realize the wilting was the plant trying to survive the repotting.
Neighbors moved and left so many plants. The roots were so deep. I did my best but not looking good. I really hope me ripping their arms and legs didn't kill them. I had some hope. 😢
I am SOOO glad I found your channel! (Subscribed)
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I learned this through using a moisturizer meter the root ball was dry but the outer soil is wet but upper leaves were showing signs of being under watered. I started going by how dry the rootball is and so far so good.
Moisture meters are not accurate and one of the reasons people kill their plants. Always use your built in moisture meters (your fingers) :)
Planted a young oleander in the ground 2 weeks ago and I was shocked at how much water it needs! Without this video i would have assumed it needed the same amount of water as my other established plants and chalked it up to “root shock” when it died within the first week. Fortunately its doing great 😎
😆 straight up. That's refreshing. 🌱💙🌱
Great upload 👌 👍
Thanks man I'm going to go try to save my mango tree right now
Humanity has not been taught the Right Way to planting anything. Wishing the best to Humanity to do thier research on everything. Unconditional Love and Light to All ❤️ ✨️
I have done exactly what you do, and I have never lost a plant.
So the plant has always been in creative mode until you damage the root system hmm
We all start off that way, huh?
@@aimeerebecca1that's a great question
I transplant my key lime to a larger pot, it's doing fine, I also added a emitter for water. Question can I add mulch to the top I live in las Vegas, and what kind can I use red or ntural
before i planted my trees i watched a lot of videos and they said cut around the roots so the don't grow in circles .
Here is my 2cents ! Next time you up pot try to get the plant and all dirt around roots all in one scoop wet it to keep all together then put into another pot.
thank you
I'm having a 3yr old mango tree in a pot and its leaves started browning on the edges, i transplanted it 2 weeks ago into a larger pot, it is like it came to a standstill now...I forgot to mention that the plant is kept indoors.
Liquid root hormone helps recover plants i used it to reduce shock removed a shrub from my yard
Thanks
I use the jiffy plastic seed pods. It’s impossible to take a seedling out without damaging…
I had planted a couple dozen trees in Phoenix and Prescott and never aggressively loosened up the roots and I have a very successful survival rate. However, a week ago in Prescott I planted 6 new trees for shade/screening. I did some new research on planting trees and I saw so many recommendations for loosening up root bound trees that I decided to try it.
My two 15 gallon Maple trees were very root bound and required quite aggressive action. Not as aggressive as shaving off a couple inches all around like I had seen but I got into it pretty good. One of them wilted within an hour. The leaves started turning over on the other one after a couple of days but only a few of them. Not extreme like the other one.
My two 24 inch box Arizona Ash trees were also very root bound and I followed the loosening techniques. The fared far better than the Maples. After a couple days they stated showing a bit of wilting but nothing too crazy.
My 30 gallon Arizona Ash trees had almost zero roots circling the container so I presume they hadn't been in them too long.
They too showed a little bit of wilting after a few days but they look healthy.
Growing trees is such a gamble because amateurs have very little specific information to go by. We know that the trees need some organic soil but not too much. There is a LOT of guess work involved. I had ZERO organic matter in my locations as all the dirt was dug up from a mountain and dumped there. I know this because I did it myself. I used machinery to dig six foot holes and filled them with what I thought was a good blend. 50% seemed a little weak so I mixed in a bit more until it looked good. I figured that these trees are going to have to live on this food for several years.
Were my efforts in vain? Only time will tell.
I believe strongly that what you did was the right approach. Plants that have become pot-bound 100% need their root systems checked and adjusted during the planting process for long-term health if they are trees or large shrubs. Especially in the case of trees, large, severely encircling roots need to be pruned before planting or else the tree will girdle itself as it gets larger. Pot-bound trees that are just placed into the ground will also have compromised root plates and many roots continue to encircle each other in the root ball instead of growing out laterally. I have seen many relatively young trees get ripped out of the ground during a storm with root balls/plates that are tiny in comparison to their canopy.
Something else that can happen is that the roots can have a tendency to "stick close to home" and continue to grow only in the original soil from the pot. This is why it's important to disturb the roots and mix the soil nearby to coax the roots into growing more readily outwards into the native soil. This is why just dropping a potted plant into the ground will look better initially - the roots are still in their "comfort zone" of the soil from the pot so they won't wilt. If you disturb the roots, then it's only natural that there is going to be a period of time where the tree has some wilting or isn't growing - it's in recovery mode and gathering its energy for a future growth season. But once you get past that initial hump, your trees are now set up for success much further into the future. I would rather have a tree that loses its leaves or looks sad for a season or two than a tree that looks nice for 2 years but then seems to stop growing and/or continues growing in a highly compromised manner that will shorten its lifespan because it had a bad start that it can't recover from.
@@AoDAzrael Thanks for the encouragement! I'm not too worried because there is nothing I can do except water them and wait for the results :)
"Warm poop." 😂
What if it's root bound?
You also forgot to mention. The difference between plastic and ceramic containers, ceramic containers wick away moisture much quicker thus need to be watered more often.
I totally agree with you.
I love my plants, im so attached to them, i just hope my guava plant don't die on me because I'm transporting it, digging up and replanting,❤
All right, so what’s the best way to not damage roots when I take them out of the pot?
wait for the potting mix to dry then pull the plant out. Most plants are not root sensitive so don't over think it :).
I get a lot of questions with people wanting to plant citrus trees in the same spot as where a previous tree has died. What recommendations do you have. Thanks
Unless the previous tree died due to some chemical being in the soil, I don't see any issues?
Could’ve died from a fungus, or a parasite. Might want to check the soil for a shrub nest
I’ve done many root pruning on shrubs & evergreens planted in containers. I haven’t killed one yet. It’s important to top prune when this method is done. Root pruning is more sensible instead of up sizing a container every year. For me since I have a small garden just isn’t realistic. Otherwise I would agree root damage is likely the cause to kill a plant.
We moved some spicebush a couple feet closer to our property line (they were partially on our neighbors) the year before last and they haven’t filled out since we did this. They’re still alive but not as bushy as they were. We are using for privacy. I’m guessing the roots were damaged. Will this take a few years?
Most plants take about a year+ to fully root themselves into the ground. Until then, no top growth is normal. This is why your bushes haven't grown yet. Just give them more time. Make sure to water when dry and you should be good.
I have watched other videos about root pruning on a citrus is that safe?
Yes, just don't prune too much of it. Always prune the canopy back when root pruning to minimize "shock" due to physical damage to the root system.
Hey, i have a question... i have an Orange tree thats about 2 years old. Its planted in a cut plastic 55 gallon drum. I had bored some holes in the bottom so water could drain out.
But the root has now gone through some of the drain holes into the soil.
So, since root should balled up in the drum, can i break off the ones which have gone through the drain holes in the soil and transplant the tree somewhere else?
yes, tree may wilt a bit but should be fine.
Nice hat! What brand is it?
Thank you for your video. I am in Surprise so I know the climate here. I bought a red push pistache (about 6 yrs old) and when I got it home it began wilting (not planted yet). The nursery told me to make sure to keep it watered since the heat dries out the soil in the box quickly. I bought it on a Saturday afternoon and first watered it Tuesday evening. I planted it the following Saturday. It has progressively been drying up. It was an expensive tree and I'm hoping I don't lose it. Any other advice besides keeping it watered?
Hello, you bought it on a saturday and didn't watered it until the following Tueday. That's about 3 days without water?. Just to give you an idea, I'm surprised it's still alive. My containers are drying up about 2-4 times daily right now.
@qctropicals I got it planted last Saturday and have been keeping it wet since. I know this is not an ideal time to plant so I'm hoping it will make it. Nurseries still do business during the summer, right? So is it just a matter of keeping enough water around the roots?
@@organictaco9934 It's prime growing season right now. But people are afraid to plant because if you don't water your plant is dead. Just like you, your plants will drink more water during the summer.
Hi I need help and desperate. I ordered a Persian lime tree from Etsy to grow indoors in a container . And when I got it. It was infested with pests. Leaves eaten up soil full of them. So before transplanting I thought the smartest thing to do would be a root bath. So carefully I just kept dunking the roots till it let go of the soil gently. This was also a mission. Then I planted it in a container in house plant and cactus soil. Planting it I watered till water went through to the tray. And I thought ok. I won’t mess with you for a while. I have it under a grow lamp. Day 2 & 3 I didn’t water it thinking I’d over water it. Day 4 today leaves are wilting and I panicked found this video. Thought ok let me water the trunk area. I have fertilizer. But I don’t want to murder the tree. I’m just so confused and list as to what to do to save it. Or nurse it. Please any advise would be appreciated. !
I'm taking your advice because You have a full, lush root system...
The plant is doing good now, I scared to put it smaller pot
I have transplant my plant my plant, and want to transplant it a smaller pot.
Thank you dear ! How about transplant shock in Italian trees , my previous Gardener seems he damaged roots and cut some when transplanting them and they are turning yellow now ? Any recommendations please ?🙏🙏🙏🙏
prune the tree, shade if possible and just give it time to recover.
@@qctropicals thank you so much for the reply !!! They are 12 feet tall , don’t think I can shade them .. but their leaves are turning yellow on the bottom and going up and falling . I am giving them water 3 times a week . Should I love them like that ? Or water everyday .. I am in California 🙏big thank you again
@@giavaldivia3735 check the soil, it will always tell you how often to water. At that size, not much you can do besides waiting to see what happens.
@@qctropicals thank you for this ! Spend the afternoon. Watching your amazing informative videos ! Appreciate your honesty and integrity
Can I trim roots for bonsai? Or is that still kinda dangerous? Does anyone know? (I’m new to planting)
Yes you can. ❤🌿🧑🏻🌾🌿
if you plant with too much fertilizer is there anyway to save the plant or do you have to take it out and start all over again?! I recently planted some hydrangeas a couple says ago and within a week almost all the flowers are brown and plants wilted.
you can flood the area to flush out the fertilizer. But it looks like it's too late though. Next time just dig a hole and plant it without anything else added to the soil.
I am now trying to transplant my potted tree into the ground... if its root bound what should i do?
plant it lol
I just transplanted my bubba Willow tree. It was too close to my fence. It’s wilting, I’m sure it’s transplant shock. What can I do to help it regain strength?! Thank you!
Water it. Don't let the soil dry out completely. It should come back strong next year.
I have a persimmons tree about 12 years old. I relocated it about 5 feet in my yard and now it's drooping. I heard I have to prune half of the tree to compensate for the root mass. Any thoughts? Please help urgent
Persimmon has a top root and being that old, it will probably not make it. Yes prune it back 50%. Trees like that, it's best to transplant when dormant.
Sir what kind of potting mix should i use to transplant a elephant ear plant to a bigger pot?
Just bought a dwarf peach tree it has one peach already coming in should i add compost when transporting into the grown?
It's normal for fruit to drop first year in ground. I wouldn't worry too much about it. Just water your tree when dry.
@@qctropicals thank you I have sandy soil it seems like the soil is staying wet awhile... now my leaves are turning yellow and some leaves have brown spots ..
I have dogs that like to pee on and around trees. Do you put fence around newly planted fruit trees in the ground to prevent urine from penetrating into young root ball? I read somewhere that too much dog pee is bad for roots. I don't believe that is a fact. Thank you
Urine has ammonia and will kill your small plant. One time may not do it but repeated urination close to it will definitely do it. If you have doggies around, I would fence your plant until they're older.
Just bought a small Myer lemon tree and potted it. It wilted when I put it outside in the sun so I brought back onto my lanai. It spruced right back up. Next day, I put it outside again and it wilts again so I brought it back on the lanai and it spruced up again. The soil is moist but not too moist. The little tree just does seem to like the sun Help!
put it outside in the shade, then slowly acclimate it into the sun. Also Don't water the tree outside like you do inside. It may simply be drying faster outside and wilting because it's hotter. Follow my 50% rule for container watering. Lemons are easy, don't stress about it.
@@qctropicals thank you!
How would you dig up a tree and transplant it to another location?
It depends on the tree. Some trees you need to wait until winter and others in the spring. Just try to dig up as much of the rootball as you can and prune the tree back 25-50%. I have some transplant videos on the channel, check them out.
@@qctropicals thank you
This was a very condescending video but informative
Can you ship to Louisiana?
yes, small plants only
If you wait too long To transplant them, they will get root bound in the smaller container. That's a whole other video. Over watering in the new containers is a problem here in NE. Root rot.
Where are you in States?
Arizona
I repotted my basil and the stems started to turn brown and it’s growing flowers. Other than that the leaves look somewhat healthy, is there anything I should do to help it or is it going to die?
Your basil bolted. Your basil is pregnant.
lol
😂😂😂😂 I love the honesty
Would it be fine to leave a 2gph drip line on it all day? Im doing this with a blue spruce i just got and i got it late and it started browning in the pot still so i hurried to get it into the ground now the needles are coming off so im hoping its not dying.
Damage has already been done, no amount of water will make your tree come back faster. 2 gph all day for a container plant may be a bit much or even in ground. Remember, first year in ground you're just watering the rootball and nothing else. Most trees will get fully saturated with 2-6 gallons of water at the root area.
@@qctropicals well i suppose ill just wait and see if it makes it or not. It must have had issues when i bought it who knows how long it was in the pot
Funny I watch the bonsai guys take a tree/bush out of the ground or pot, cut the root ball back by 2/3, go through the remaining root with a root rake, replant it in a very small pot and do well. Hmm go figure
I totally shredded the root system... MONTHS THE FUUU!
I found that when you first plant in the ground to make a shallow hole or trough behind and up against the plant especially if you're planting on a slope. It stops water from flowing away and traps it until the soil absorbs it. At least for me it works and my plants are happy.