Wilt Stop 101
Posted by Sara Berg on Nov 10th 2026
Wilt Stop 101
Take advantage of our beautiful November weather and get your greens on! Create a unique spruce top pot adorned with fresh winter greens and twigs to prolong the gardening season just a liiiittle bit longer. Seal the deal with Wilt Stop to keep your greens green all season long!
Wilt Stop is our go-to product recommendation to increase the longevity of your spruce top pots, and we spray it on all of the pre-made pots that we create!
What: Wilt Stop is an anti-transpirant product that utilizes Pinene derived from pine tree resin. This prevention of water loss helps keep foliage safe from wind burn, sun scald, and even salt damage.
Why: By coating your live greens in Wilt Stop, you can create a protective coating over evergreen needles that holds moisture in and protects against sun scald. Think of it kind of like a moisturizer or lip balm for your greens!
How: Shake bottle well before use. Apply a thorough, even coat to any fresh greens and twigs. The application layer should be a visible, glossy sheen that is wet on your greenery but not to the point where it is heavily dripping off the needles.
Only one application is needed per season. Spray before temperatures are below freezing, so that the spray will not freeze onto your greenery.
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As always, make sure to give your greens a fresh cut before inserting into potting soil - and remember to water your spruce top pots until they freeze solid!
If you would like assistance with questions on how to utilize Wilt Stop, feel free to stop in and ask! Otherwise, email us at hello@tonkadale.com - we're here to help!