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shofmannx20

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What can be done for a plant that has crown or stem rot?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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How can you control insects such as gnats and springtails that live in the potting medium of a plant?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



johnpizzaz

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Answer to Question 1

Generally crown rot cannot be cured. You can remove the top portion at a healthy part of the stem and reroot it.

Answer to Question 2

Apply an insecticide drench to the potting medium.



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