Let’s talk about Wilt Pruf!
Wilt-Pruf is an anti-transpirant spray… what is that?! An anti-transpirant is a spray that provides a protective waxy coating to reduce water loss from a plant’s foliage. Transpiration refers to the exhalation of water vapor from a plant, so an anti-transpirant prevents this. Excessive moisture loss from plants causes severe wilting, shock, or even… DEATH! OH NO! This can happen easily during the winter when drying winds & frozen ground deprive plants of their natural moisture intake. This can also happen when plant roots are disturbed during transplanting, during periods of drought, or when Christmas trees & fresh evergreens are cut. Spraying with Wilt-Pruf will cover your plant’s foliage or cut greens with a long lasting protective coating which will hold in moisture, reducing water loss! We even spray our fresh evergreen wreaths to help them stay green longer!
When to spray:
You can spray anytime as long as it’s not cold enough that the spray will freeze directly onto the foliage. Spray Arborvitae, Cypress, Boxwood, Rhododendron, Juniper, & Cedar in the late fall.
Frequently asked questions:
Will you be able to see Wilt-Pruf? NOPE! After it dries, it forms a completely clear, flexible protective coating! It might turn blue spruce more of a green shade temporarily until it is completely dry.
Will Wilt-Pruf harm my plants? Not at all! This is completely safe for your plants. It will not interfere with plant growth & it will not affect the plants respiration, osmosis, or photosynthesis. It won’t hurt you or animals either! Wilt-Pruf is organic, biodegradable, non-toxic, & non-hazardous.
How often do I need to apply Wilt-Pruf? One application will last three to four months! Other anti-transpirant sprays will crack & flake off, leaving your foliage with no protection. Wilt-Pruf actually forms multiple layers… as the top layer wears off & flakes away, it reveals another layer underneath, making this the best, longest lasting horticultural anti-transpirant available on the market!
