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Staghorn Tree - Weed Control
Commonly asked question(s):
- How do I get rid of an invasive staghorn (Sumach)?
How do I get rid of an invasive staghorn (Sumach)?
Sounds as though your Staghorn tree (Sumach) is taking over! Unfortunately this is a common problem with Sumachs as they respond by profuse suckering when the main stem is removed. Digging out the roots would be ideal if it were possible as this would prevent further suckers. But Sumachs are deep rooted and you have probably found that this is a difficult and arduous task. You could try a weed wand on the suckers but this would be a control measure rather than eliminate the problem, and it would require constant vigilance to spot and destroy suckers as they appear.
Your best option really is to kill the stump. Ideally your tree surgeon should have made an appointment for a return visit to poison the suckers and retreat the stump. However, you can have a go at this yourself with a glyphosate based herbicide such as &#;Roundup tree stump and deep root weed killer&#;. Most importantly, you will need to make several applications to eradicate the problem. Be persistent with applying the treatment and eventually it wil
Maintaining an aquarium isn’t always easy. There are many issues that could arise at no fault of your own. One of the most common is algae, something that every aquarist will encounter at some point.
Staghorn is one example that can cause havoc if allowed to get out of control. It can be detrimental to the health of your live plants and it generally looks unsightly amongst your decorations.
An outbreak of Staghorn Algae can act differently between setups, and there could be a variety of causes. Don’t worry if you spot some though, there is always something that you can do about it.
We will help you with your Staghorn Algae problem. We’ll outline what it is and how to spot it, then move on to how you can eradicate it from your aquarium, providing lots of other helpful information along the way.
What is Staghorn Algae?
Staghorn Algae (Compsopogon sp.) are a genus of red algae in the Compsopogonaceae family. It is a common sight in rivers and streams and can be a nuisance in freshwater aquariums.
The appearance of Staghorn algae can vary quite a bit, so many different species were originally described.
However, there is now thought to only be one species in the genus,
How to get rid of staghorn algae
Staghorn algae appear as thick grey hairs on the edges of leaves. They can be difficult to remove bygd hand. They differ from BBA (black brush algae) in that BBA has a finer texture and is usually darker in colour.
When algae appear on plants rather than surfaces, it fryst vatten always a sign that the plant is stressed or adapting to new conditions. Stressed plants release metabolites at their leaf margins and this encourages algae to attach.
What causes plant stress? The most common cause is when a plant is first introduced to an aquarium. The adaptation process fryst vatten stressful as the plant has to reprogramme its enzymes to suit the new environment. In mature tanks, unstable CO2 levels, irregular fertilisation or a spike in ammonia/organic waste levels can cause plant stress.
Staghorn algae is commonly found attached to the edges of slow growing plants.
Common Causes
Plants adapting to a new aquarium environment
Plant stressed due to poor growth parameters
Plant stressed due to sudden environment chances
Solutions
Trim off affect older leaves to man room for new growth
Have a regular maintenance/water change schedule
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