This post doesn't have much to do with the yard, but Gardenia had some unpleasant adventures over the weekend. On Saturday I started taking photos of her to send to Murray because she had a profusion of blooms (you can see 6-7 in the photo).
As I started to take photos, I noticed that the beautiful blooms had little spots on them. As I got closer - APHIDS!!! You can just see them on the close-up photo of one of her blooms below.
Earlier in the spring I had some tulips in the house that became infested with aphids. Apparently they managed to work their way over to Gardenia, who was on the other side of the dining room.
After freaking out a little bit, I carried her outside and spent an hour spraying her and getting rid of the aphids on the blooms with Q-tips. I've checked her often since Saturday, and an aphid will appear here and there, but nothing like the infestation I happened upon on Saturday. Thank goodness I noticed.
As those who've visited our house know, Gardenia is our prized houseplant. Most people find it hard to believe she's real! When she blooms the house smells phenomenal, and when she isn't blooming, her deep green, shiny leaves are still a treat to behold.
I guess I just have to keep checking her and hope for the best.
1 comment:
I can't quite see the aphids. It's hard to differentiate from the dust on my screen... ;)
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