Wilt Pruf Plant Protector

Wilt-Pruf prevents plants from drying out during harsh winters, drought conditions, and transplanting. It creates a protective coating that seals in moisture on foliage and stems – effectively reducing water loss.

PERFECT FOR CHRISTMAS TREES, WREATHS, & GARLANDS - Prevent early needle drop with one application of Wilt-Pruf at the start of your holiday season.
LONG LASTING - A single application will protect plants for up to 4 months. Wilt-Pruf’s unique ability to produce multiple layers of protection translates into the longest lasting plant protection on the market.
DRIES CLEAR - Forms a transparent and flexible protective coating that does not interfere with plant growth, respiration, osmosis, or photosynthesis.
EASY TO USE - Simply shake, spray, and let dry. Wilt-Pruf is available in Ready-to-Use and Concentrate options.
ORGANIC, BIODEGRADABLE & NON-TOXIC - Wilt-Pruf is an all-natural product made from pine resin. It is safe for people, pets, and the environment when used as directed.
FOR USE ON - Christmas trees, wreaths, evergreens, boxwoods, azaleas, hollies, laurels, rhododendrons, roses, pumpkins, and other ornamentals.

32oz READY TO USE SPRAY
$17.99
In stock
Only 1 left
SKU
WP-RTU
Protect your with Wilt Pruf

Winter-Proofing

Wilt-Pruf reduces cold weather evaporation, protecting plants throughout harsh winter conditions.

Protect your with Wilt Pruf

Stop Needle Drop

Keep your tree looking great for the entire holiday. Spray on your tree as soon as you get it to reduce needle drop.



Protect your with Wilt Pruf

Drought-Proofing

During droughts, or when watering isn't safe or cost-effective, Wilt-Pruf preserves moisture to keep your plants safe.

Wilt-Pruf® Guards Against Moisture Loss Year Round!

WILT-PRUF® is a natural product derived from the resin of the pine tree, applied to plant leaves to reduce transpiration of moisture.

When evergreens have been exposed to extreme drying conditions such as frozen roots in the winter or hot drying winds in drought stricken areas, they might not have enough moisture in their foliage to survive without help. Wilt-Pruf® gives them the added protection they need during these long severe periods of water stress.

  • Protects plants against cold drying winds of winter and hot drying winds of summer
  • Protects plants when roots are frozen in the winter depriving them of their normal moisture intake as well as during periods of drought.
  • Protects tender transplants while their root systems are developing. Tubers and bulbs do better in storage when first sprayed or dipped with Wilt-Pruf®.
  • Protects and extends the life of Christmas trees and wreaths by reducing moisture loss.

How to Use Wilt-Pruf® Concentrate 

Spray Wilt-Pruf® as long as the spray does not freeze on the foliage while spraying. Allow two or three hours for drying time in daylight (not necessarily sunlight). Wilt-Pruf® is a film forming polymer and needs ultraviolet daylight rays in order for the spray to set up or polymerize.

Shake or stir the concentrate containers (depending on the size of the container) thoroughly before pouring Wilt-Pruf® into the water.

Wilt-Pruf® concentrate MUST be added to water … not water to Wilt-Pruf®. Make sure you have a container to pour the water into first.

Mix it well! An electric drill with a mixer attachment can be used to thoroughly stir a container. Once mixed, Wilt-Pruf® may be sprayed with any pressure type trombone, pump or power sprayer except hose end. The more pressure, the better the spray pattern!

How To's + Tips

Ready-to-Use Trigger Sprayer

  1. Use as long as Wilt-Pruf doesn't freeze on foliage while spraying
  2. Shake well before using, just as you would with paint
  3. Spray the tops and bottoms of leaves, needles, and stems to run off
  4. Always allow Wilt-Pruf to dry outdoors in daylight (not necessarily sunlight) for 3 to 4 hours
  5. Wash surfaces sprayed in error immediately with warm water and detergent
  6. Wash sprayer with warm water and detergent immediately after each use

Concentrates

  1. Use as long as Wilt-Pruf doesn't freeze on foliage while spraying
  2. Shake well before and after diluting, just as you would with paint
  3. Add Wilt-Pruf to water (NOT water to Wilt-Pruf) in desired ratio for occasion (more occasion details can be found below)
  4. Mix thoroughly! 
  5. Once mixed, spray the tops and bottoms of leaves, needles, and stems to run off. You can use with any pressure type trombone, pump, or power sprayer (except a hose end)
  6. The more pressure, the better the spray pattern!
  7. Always allow Wilt-Pruf to dry outdoors in daylight (not necessarily sunlight) for 3 to 4 hours
  8. Wash surfaces sprayed in error immediately with warm water and detergent

Different Types of Applications

For Winter Protection

    • You may spray Wilt-Pruf anytime as long as spray does not freeze on foliage while spraying and you are able to let it dry for 3 to 4 hours after spraying
    • Use a 1:5 dilution rate
    • Spray on arborvitae, cypress, junipers, and cedars in late fall when plant moisture in these species has retreated to the root system for the winter
    • One application should last 3 to 4 months

For Drought and Windburn Protection

    • Spray once each season at a dilution rate of 1:10

For Transplanting

    • For spring, summer, and fall transplanting water thoroughly before applying Wilt-Pruf
    • Apply Wilt-Pruf at a dilution rate of 1:10
    • It is best to spray a few hours before digging, or if necessary, just after transplanting

For Christmas Tree Protection

    • To keep trees, wreaths, and greens from drying out, turning brown, and dropping needles, spray at a dilution rate of 1:10 outdoors
    • Let sprayed items dry outdoors in daylight (not necessarily sunlight) for 3 to 4 hours before bringing indoors

For Transport

    • To guard against windburn and dry-out while transporting trees, plants, and shrubs, spray at a dilution rate of 1:10 and allow 3 to 4 hour of drying time before loading

Cleaning and Storage

For Storage Protection

    • Tubers and bulbs can be sprayed or dipped in Wilt-Pruf at a dilution rate of 1:10
    • Allow to dry outside before putting in storage

Washing

    • Clean surfaces sprayed in error with warm water and detergent immediately after use
    • Dried film may be dissolved with kerosene, but it may be best to let the film oxidize and disappear naturally
    • Always flush sprayers thoroughly immediately after use, do not store Wilt-Pruf in sprayer (exception is our RTU bottle)
protect your pumpkins

Protect your pumpkins in a few easy steps.

Wilt-Pruf will serve as a protective layer that keeps moisture in and prevents the pumpkin from drying out and looking shriveled.

(1) Clean pumpkin, being sure to remove all the seeds and loose pulp.

(2) Ensure pumpkin is outdoors on a protected space to avoid over-spraying on unwanted areas.

(3) Mix One-Teaspoon bleach to One-Gallon of clean water to either submerge (preferred method) or spray the inside, outside and cut areas of the pumpkin.

  • Bleach kills bacteria living on pumpkins causing mold and rot.
  • Prevents Locking bacteria inside the protective coating.

(4) Allow excess moisture to dissipate so there are no visible water droplets on the pumpkin.

(5) Spray the inside, outside and cut areas of the pumpkin with Wilt-Pruf RT or pre-mixed concentrate until all areas are covered and there is run off onto the ground.

(6) Allow the pumpkin to dry for 3 - 4 hours of daylight (not necessarily sunlight) for Wilt-Pruf to properly set.

(7) With any pumpkin, use of battery-operated lights instead of real candles is recommended for longevity and safety.

(8) Display pumpkin for all to enjoy.

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