The caterpillars are not a "problem". The orange caterpillars will become Gulf Fritillary butterflies. Passion flower vine is host to both Gulf Fritillary and Zebra Longwing butterflies, which are white and black. They'll eat some leaves, but won't harm the fruit production. Butterflies are important pollinators. 🦋
Interesting. Thanks for the info. I never saw that kind of caterpillar. All their leaves and blossoms are pretty much gone. I'll pass this along to them
Yes! Came to say the same. Love to see Gulf Fritillary caterpillars on our passion vines. Definitely keep them and your garden will be full of butterflies! You'll also find zebra longwing caterpillars on your passion vines. They are white with black spikes.
This wasn't my experience, alas. I adore the Gulf Fritillary butterflies but the caterpillars ate all 3 of my passion fruit vines to where there are no leaves and certainly no fruit. Not sure what to do.
I really love the plant the flowers and fruits especially the cat tail flowers or I love that since I was a little kid and I would I wish I could have a plant oh you have to let me know how I can come over there in Florida I am in Virginia and one of the time I would have to come and get some plants OK thank you very very much it’s so beautiful God bless
@@backyardfarmerpat The caterpillars are not a "problem". The orange caterpillars will become Gulf Fritillary butterflies. Passion flower vine is host to both Gulf Fritillary and Zebra Longwing butterflies. They'll eat some leaves, but won't harm the fruit production. Butterflies are important pollinators. 🦋
Try sppraing some epsom salt dissolved in water on your starfruit tree. The leaves will stop that nutrient deficiency and will turn nice and dark green. You should also try to do some "tipping" on your mango tree to make it produce more fruit. Watch Dr. Richard Campbell videos on how to do that.
To just came up on my recommendations and I love it. Would your brother send croton leaves wrapped in plastic bag(grocery) in envelope to another state? I'll pay
Your brother has a beautiful oasis in his backyard. I wish sometimes Scottsdale had some Florida climate so I could grow these plants and not be fried to a crisp.😁Btw; Is your brother's pergola a pre-manufactured kit you can buy or custom made? If so can you share the name? Thank you.
Hi Pat. Your brother’s garden is beautifully maintained and so very productive. How does he keep his butterfly bushes so lush? I have several plants and the monarchs are constantly laying eggs then the caterpillars defoliate them. All but one plant that is hidden amongst other plants that’s currently in bloom. I don’t mind because I bought them for the butterflies. Another issue like your brother is my passion fruit. It’s about one year since I purchased it and one day I noticed that almost every leaf was nearly half gone. I’ve yet to see the caterpillars in action but I do see the butterflies. Zebra long wings I believe. I’ve fertilized it and it’s slowly coming back to life. Anyways, thanks for the upload. That was a great tour. 😊
I'll ask my brother but I don't believe he printed the tops of the mangos. They get wider but not taller. It's those species that stay short. I'll ask about the starfruit
Msg from my brother - for star fruit, pruning is only to control lateral spread and that only once every few years for the star fruit. For the mangoes, at the end of each season I'll prune the low branches that cause the mangoes to sit on the ground
hi, love the garden! Did you say vervain for the blue like flower that keeps popping up in different places, at 5:24? I ask because we have the same thing happen and never knew what they are called. Any clarity would be amazing, would love to think something medicinal is growing well around here!
@@backyardfarmerpat Thank you so much for sharing, that helps! This is exactly what we have in our front garden, as you said, the bees love it and it gets 4 ft tall. I'm definitely going to be binging on your videos now
Pat, does your brother mind sharing the name of contractor that built his pergola and outdoor entertainment area? It is stunning. I am in South Florida as well. Thank you. 🙏🏾
Those are gulf fritillary caterpillars and the passion vine is a host plant for them. They eat the plant, but it will grow back bigger and healthier the following year.
This backyard is a dream backyard! So peaceful and beautiful. I would not ever want to go inside!
It really is
The caterpillars are not a "problem". The orange caterpillars will become Gulf Fritillary butterflies. Passion flower vine is host to both Gulf Fritillary and Zebra Longwing butterflies, which are white and black. They'll eat some leaves, but won't harm the fruit production. Butterflies are important pollinators. 🦋
Interesting. Thanks for the info. I never saw that kind of caterpillar. All their leaves and blossoms are pretty much gone. I'll pass this along to them
Yes! Came to say the same. Love to see Gulf Fritillary caterpillars on our passion vines. Definitely keep them and your garden will be full of butterflies! You'll also find zebra longwing caterpillars on your passion vines. They are white with black spikes.
This wasn't my experience, alas. I adore the Gulf Fritillary butterflies but the caterpillars ate all 3 of my passion fruit vines to where there are no leaves and certainly no fruit. Not sure what to do.
I love how you went shopping in your brother’s backyard 😂. It’s gorgeous.
😅
Very nice garden. Making you home away from home.
It’s like a tropical paradise 🌺🌸🌺🌸
Thanks for the tour! Beautiful garden. Very tranquil.
Beautiful selection of fruits in this amazing garden!
Wow! What a beautiful yard and garden. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Great tour. Lots of TLC is required to have such a lush garden.
Another excellent video of a gorgeous well balanced garden! Thanks for sharing backyard farmer Pat.
Beautiful 😍 my backyard goals
Great yard. Thanks for vid..were down in Miami
Absolutely Beautiful
Thank you! 😊
He has a lovely yard.
I love how you break up the garden beautiful ❤
yesss sistren! what an abundant beautiful yard! keep it up, much love!!!
Thank you!
I really love the plant the flowers and fruits especially the cat tail flowers or I love that since I was a little kid and I would I wish I could have a plant oh you have to let me know how I can come over there in Florida I am in Virginia and one of the time I would have to come and get some plants OK thank you very very much it’s so beautiful God bless
Beautiful garden slow down
Thanks for visiting
Beautiful backyard thanks for sharing friend
Thanks for watching
Wow❤👍🙌🏻
Lovely garden guys, need some lessons from you. Thanks for sharing. 💕
Thanks for visiting
Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing..
Thank you for sharing this!!
Very nice love it Thanks Ms Pat for sharing 😀
It is very beautiful
Thanks
Gorgeous tour thanks for sharing
Pat: Ooh I want cuttings of this that and the other.
Also Pat: I don't remember to water things.
Hilarious 🤣🤣🤣
Great tour!
😂 I hear you. Thanks for watching
for the insects on the plant use dishwashing liquid and spray the plant
Thanks
Great video!!!
His place is so beautiful
Thank you. It sure is😄
Lovely oasis Nigel
I would definitely have a vacation at your brothers
Lol. Yes, it feels like I'm on vacation when I'm there
@@backyardfarmerpat The caterpillars are not a "problem". The orange caterpillars will become Gulf Fritillary butterflies. Passion flower vine is host to both Gulf Fritillary and Zebra Longwing butterflies. They'll eat some leaves, but won't harm the fruit production. Butterflies are important pollinators. 🦋
Try sppraing some epsom salt dissolved in water on your starfruit tree. The leaves will stop that nutrient deficiency and will turn nice and dark green. You should also try to do some "tipping" on your mango tree to make it produce more fruit. Watch Dr. Richard Campbell videos on how to do that.
Thanks for the tip! I'll let me brother know
To just came up on my recommendations and I love it. Would your brother send croton leaves wrapped in plastic bag(grocery) in envelope to another state? I'll pay
I can ask him. What do you do with the leaves? Wouldn't they sweat and rot?
Beautiful!
those catapillars are not a problem PAT! theyre butterflies: Gulf Fritillary is what you showed! They dont hurt the vine It grows back fuller !!
Yes, we found out after. I let him know.
Backyard~How you doing?- thanks! beautiful , see ay!~
I'm great. Thanks so much for checking me out. Hope you're doing great too
Living the dream!!
Beautiful
Thank you so much
THIS IS AWESOME
Thank you
Your brother has a beautiful oasis in his backyard. I wish sometimes Scottsdale had some Florida climate so I could grow these plants and not be fried to a crisp.😁Btw; Is your brother's pergola a pre-manufactured kit you can buy or custom made? If so can you share the name? Thank you.
Thanks so much! His pergola was custom made by a contractor in Florida
Hi Pat. Your brother’s garden is beautifully maintained and so very productive. How does he keep his butterfly bushes so lush? I have several plants and the monarchs are constantly laying eggs then the caterpillars defoliate them. All but one plant that is hidden amongst other plants that’s currently in bloom. I don’t mind because I bought them for the butterflies. Another issue like your brother is my passion fruit. It’s about one year since I purchased it and one day I noticed that almost every leaf was nearly half gone. I’ve yet to see the caterpillars in action but I do see the butterflies. Zebra long wings I believe. I’ve fertilized it and it’s slowly coming back to life.
Anyways, thanks for the upload. That was a great tour. 😊
Vervine it is very good that’s what I drink
Excellent. Do you drink as hot tea or make into cold drink?
Love this! I’m in south Florida as well. How often have you had to prune the star fruit and mangos to keep them at that size?
I'll ask my brother but I don't believe he printed the tops of the mangos. They get wider but not taller. It's those species that stay short. I'll ask about the starfruit
Msg from my brother - for star fruit, pruning is only to control lateral spread and that only once every few years for the star fruit. For the mangoes, at the end of each season I'll prune the low branches that cause the mangoes to sit on the ground
The caterpillards are important!
They sure are
Linda demais
hi, love the garden! Did you say vervain for the blue like flower that keeps popping up in different places, at 5:24? I ask because we have the same thing happen and never knew what they are called. Any clarity would be amazing, would love to think something medicinal is growing well around here!
Yes I did. Here's another video I did on vervain. Make sure what you have is really vervain
ua-cam.com/video/3PtdxTNz0PI/v-deo.html
@@backyardfarmerpat Thank you so much for sharing, that helps! This is exactly what we have in our front garden, as you said, the bees love it and it gets 4 ft tall. I'm definitely going to be binging on your videos now
@@AnneLikesMangoes wonderful thanks so much for watching❤️
Double bagging the mangoes is a smart idea, but these squirrels seems to be smarter🤣!
Lol true
I was wondering what kind of fertilizer do you use on your star fruits tree?
My brother said he buys any citrus and avocado fertilizer from home Depot. He's not particular about the brand
Pat, does your brother mind sharing the name of contractor that built his pergola and outdoor entertainment area? It is stunning. I am in South Florida as well. Thank you. 🙏🏾
Sure I'll ask him today and give you
Message me on IG and I'll send you his contact card. backyardfarmerpat there too
Or if you don't have IG you can email me at farmerpat@plantgroweatshare.com
Some ppl has all the luck
is it in orlando? which zone is it
This video is from South Florida zone 10b
is it miami? @@backyardfarmerpat
@@su0019 no. Ft Lauderdale
It’s lantana not butterfly bush😊
Thanks. I believe it does attract a lot of butterflies though right?
I loved watching. But I wud let that vine die backbto let the caterpillars become butterflies! The vine wud come back.
They let them live and the vibe came back. This video was a while back
What county in south Florida? The soil is richer in the lower part of south Florida.
Broward county
I love that Starfruit aka Balimbing Tree. Most people don’t know that the Starfruit is pretty cold tolerant and is not just for South Florida.
I love it too. I have a tree and I live in central Florida
Tell her brother stop using his big words..😂❤
😂😂
@@backyardfarmerpat Just joking..lov ur videos..Fr.a Jamican girl..great job
@@angelaescoffery7728 lol thanks so much. I appreciate you😀
Those are gulf fritillary caterpillars and the passion vine is a host plant for them. They eat the plant, but it will grow back bigger and healthier the following year.
Thanks so much. We figured that out after 😀. Mine also had a ton of caterpillars this year.