Envy is a frost protectant and anti-transpirant that can substantially reduce moisture losses by up to 50%, eliminate sun & windburn damage, and increase frost tolerance by an additional 4 Degrees. Envy will not impede plant growth or photosynthesis; it is non-toxic, pH-neutral, and will biodegrade in sunlight.
Envy is a unique, water-emulsifiable polymer concentrate that can be used on most trees, vegetables, and flower crops. When dry, Envy forms a semi-permeable, biodegradable film, which reduces transpiration and protects plants from climatic extremes.
Envy Protects Plants From:
- Excessive moisture loss.
- Light to medium frost.
- Sunburn.
- Salt spray & windburn.
- Wilting in hot, dry conditions.
- Transplanting losses.
Main Features:
- Envy can increase frost tolerance by up to 4°C.
- Envy can reduce moisture losses through transpiration by up to 50%, thereby reducing drought stress and the need for irrigation.
- Envy will not impede photosynthesis and normal plant growth.
- Envy is non-toxic, pH-neutral and biodegradable.
How to Use:
Before Use: Shake the bottle well before use and ensure the equipment is thoroughly cleaned both before and after using ENVY; otherwise, blockage may occur.
Mixing: Add the measured amount of ENVY to the spray vessel after adding water. Do not mix with any other product. Apply ENVY after fertilisers & pesticides or 10 - 14 days before.
Applying: Use Fine pressure spray to ensure coverage of the total plant surface. Do not apply when the water or air temperature is less than 5 °C, or when the plants/turf are wet, as this will dilute the application. Allow ENVY to set for 2 -3 hours before watering.
Clean Up: Rinse equipment immediately after use. If dried, the equipment can be cleaned by soaking in a dilute (50%) domestic ammonia solution. (Read bottle before use)
Active Ingredient: Carboxylated Hydrophilic Polymer.
| Application | Rate......... | Comment |
| HEAT, WIND, FROST Ornamental, Shrubs, Palms, Vegetables, Herbs, Lawn / Turf |
50 - 100 mL / 1L |
Repeat every 2 - 4 weeks. Reapply to new growth for protection |
| TRANSPLANTING | '' '' | To reduce transplant shock, spray or dip the plant in a solution before transplanting. |
| TRANSPORTING | 50mL / 1L | Trim & spray trees 24 hours before transporting, and pot plants at least 1 hour before transporting. |
| INDOOR PLANTS | " " | Reduce water consumption & gloss leaves. |
How Does it Work?
When Envy is applied to a plant, it adheres and forms an invisible semi-permeable membrane over the leaf surface. Even in non-freezing conditions, the Envy bio-shield helps protect plants from environmental-related stresses.
The membrane permits the plant to “breathe”. As a result, it allows oxygen, carbon dioxide, and ethylene gas to pass, while effectively slowing the loss of water and water vapour through transpiration from leaf surfaces.
By spraying Envy to achieve complete coverage of the plant (on both sides of the leaves), transpiration can be reduced by up to 50%.
Frost Protection:
It has been demonstrated that this reduction of moisture loss is directly related to the prevention of winterkill. Research has shown that a plant with full turgidity, ie. When filled with water, it can withstand periods of sub-freezing temperatures very well.
Freeze damage to a plant occurs when ice crystals form around various bacteria present on all types of foliage. This initiates ice nucleation, which causes freeze damage. When Envy has hardened on the plant, it shields the leaf surface by forming a physical barrier to ice-nucleating bacteria.
Upon hardening, the water-based polymer membrane adheres to the plant as an invisible, semi-permeable membrane, providing anti-transpirant and frost-protecting properties.
This protection includes abiotic “stress” factors (supporting the resistance against cold and drought and protecting against toxic cell damage).
Envy does not clog the leaf stomata, nor does it retard growth or cause phytotoxicity.
Plant photosynthesis is maintained at a maximum, and oxygen/carbon dioxide exchange is unaffected.
Envy is water-based, not solvent-based, and will not cause chemical injury to plants even at twice the recommended rate.
When dry, Envy leaves the plants looking natural. It dries to a clear, non-sticky finish in 15 minutes or less. It does not give plants an artificial shine.