[Arid_gardener] Crape Myrtle

[Jim Oravetz]

Hello Todd,
While muriatic acid can be used to temporarily lower soil pH in small 
areas, its must be used with caution because of the physical damage 
the acid can cause to you or the plant. I am referring you to a web 
site that discusses using acid on Queen palms. Here is the link; 
http://www.pacificpalms.com/QueenHth01.htm  .  Because the use of 
muriatic acid for soil pH reduction is not an 'approved method for 
use' by the University of Arizona, Master Gardener Volunteers cannot 
recommend this process to homeowners. You may try other products on 
the market to temporarily reduce soil pH such as sulphur products or 
products specifically labeled to acidify soils.
Jim Oravetz
University of Arizona
Cooperative Extension
Master Gardener Volunteer
Maricopa County

At 06:22 AM 9/18/2007, Todd Stadmiller wrote:

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>Can muriatic acid be used to acidy soil for crape myrtles?  If so 
>what is the amount of muriatic acid to use in a 5 gallon bucket of 
>water, and how often should it be applied?
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>Thanks,
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