chameleon problems

Discussion in 'Vines and Climbers' started by crazy4laptops, Apr 3, 2007.

  1. crazy4laptops

    crazy4laptops Member

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    The infamous chameleon plant, it is a rapidly spreading creeper. In need to know how to kill it. I have tried various weed killers and no luck. I tried the concentreated Roundup on the chameleon and that just made it angry. I spread 3 layers of plastic over the ground where they live and they pop up around the edges.
    Does drowning/overwatering kill it?
    Should i use liquid nitrogen? Does acidifying the soil damage the chameleon? How about a base? If so, tell me what will be the most effective.
     
  2. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Chameleon plant (Houttuynia cordata) is semi-aquatic and would love the extra water!
    Pramitol is a soil sterilant. It would take about a year to breakdown in
    the soil. It will kill all vegetation not just the C.P. It's available on E-bay.

    HTH
    Chris
     
  3. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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