Q.What Type Of Prickly Pear Cactus Do I Have - I've looked everywhere and can't find what species of opuntia this is
A.It's hard to tell at this stage. That looks like a new pad forming at the top. As it grows it may develop discernable qualities that will help with the identification. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/prickly-pear/opuntia-cactus-varieties.htm This article has links to ...Read MoreQ.Burning Bush Leaves Are Turning Snow White This Year. WHY? - My burning bush has turned red every year (15+ years) this year, only a few leaves on the end of ...
A.There are some possibilities. Are the veins of the leaves still green? If so, there is a nutrient deficiency or the pH has increased or decreased causing an inability of the plant to take up nutrients. A soil test will ...Read MoreQ.How Do I Overwinter New Guinea Impatiens? - I am overwintering new guinea impatiens in two ways. First I am rooting dozens of cuttings in water. Second , ...
A.Unfortunately they can not be put into dormancy, safely. They need to keep on growing as they would outdoors. If they haven't dried out, then you can try and replant them. You'll need to grow these as a houseplant, as ...Read MoreQ.Final Project University About Horticulture Therapy - I study orthopedagogy at the university Ghent (Belgium). For my final project I am looking for some extra information about ...
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Q.What Is Mulch Made Up Of - The soil we have is clay
A.Mulch can be as simple as the grass clippings from your lawn to wood chips to gravel. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/choosing-garden-mulch.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/mulching-with-leaves.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/mulching-with-grass-clippings.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/bark-mulch-in-gardens.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/sustainable-mulch.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/crushed-stone-mulch.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/can-you-mulch-with-hay.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/using-inorganic-mulch-in-gardens.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htmRead MoreQ.How To Remove A Squishy Tip Of A Potted Plumeria? - My potted plumeria is 2 years old and I haven’t got blooms yet . It got sunburned last summer but ...
A.You can cut off the tip down to clean wood. Then treat with a fungicide. Here is more on plumeria care: https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/plumeria/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/pest-control-for-plumerias.htm https://theplumeriasociety.org/plumeria-care/Read MoreQ.Can I Save My Climbing Tree - Hello. My name is Ruth and I have an interior climbing plant. It's grown over 7ft tall, it's branches are ...
A.You can try propagating a branch or cuttings. Here is how: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/planting-trees-from-twigs.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htmRead MoreQ.Can A Boston Fern And A Staghorn Fern Grow In The Same Container - I have a 25 year old staghorn, big and a lot of Boston ferns growing in the same hanging basket, ...
A.If they seem overcrowded, you may want to remove the Boston ferns. Since a staghorn fern is an epiphyte, not requiring soil to grow in, it seems like it would continue to grow beyond the soil. If there are any ...Read MoreQ.How Do You Re-set The Clock On Your Giant Squill? - A couple years ago I decided that I needed to transplant my giant squill and did no with no apparent ...
A.That would not be a bad idea. You can force them at a different time by holding them in dormancy longer and planting at a different time. I suspect that the transplant set them back. It would not hurt to ...Read MoreQ.Looking For A Good Low Hedge For A Church Building In Zone 9b - Our church is located just south of Houston, and it currently has hedges planted around the north side of the ...
A.If you’re looking for a low-maintenance hedge stays short and attracts wildlife, here are some great options: Dwarf Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria 'Nana'), an evergreen with red berries birds love; Dwarf Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera 'Nana'), with fragrant leaves and ...Read MoreQ.Propagating Hibiscus — When Remove Bag? - I'm attempting to propagate hibiscus, and I think I made a mistake initially in that I put an opaque bag ...
A.The fact that the stems have leaves means they have roots, so you don't need the bag anymore. Give it as much light as you can, a south or west window is best. They like humidity so you can put ...Read MoreQ.I’m In Zone 7b & Need Advice Planting Old Dried Iris Bulbs In Containers For The Winter - I’m desperately trying to get the last thing I have left of my Granny and their farm I grew up ...
A.If they are already dry, you can roll them separately in newspaper and store them in a frost free area till spring planting. (late summer/fall is the best time to plant bearded iris, but spring will work, too.) If you ...Read MoreQ.Growing Tomatoes - I can grow all kinds of squash and beans with no problem but can't seem to grow tomatoes worth a ...
A.These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tips-for-growing-tomatoes.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/should-you-prune-tomato-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-plant-problems.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatoRead MoreQ.Can I Plant Arguta Issai In Zone 7 And If So When? - Can I also plant Maypop passionfruit passiflora incarnata in zone7.
A.Wait until spring after the threat of frost has passed to plant either of those plants. Kiwi 'Issai' is hardy to zone 5 so you are OK there. Passiflora incarnata also is hardy to zone 5. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/growing-hardy-kiwi-vine.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/passion-flower/grow-maypops-in-the-garden.htmRead MoreQ.What To Do With A Bromeliad When The Green Leaves Start To Brown - I had bought a Scarlet star Bromeliad and the green leaves already had brown spots on it. I was wondering ...
A.I see some stippling on the leaves that could be due to insects, such as aphids. The information below tells you what to do if you find insects. Sunburn can cause spots as well as fungal issues. Also, bromeliads naturally ...Read MoreQ.Query About Lupins - Hi. When is the best time to plant lupins and is it better to plant seeds or a grown plants?
A.Seeds. They don't like being disturbed at all after they are established. You can plant these in spring if you give them a synthetic cold period in the refrigerator, or you can plant them in fall, so that they get ...Read MoreQ.Sick Protea - Hello Gardening Know How. The Claire/Protea we purchased 14 months ago was doing great for months at our home in ...
A.They require very well drained soil and little water. Also, they should not be fertilized. Yellow leaves are often a sign of over or under watering. Does the plant usually sit in the larger container? If so, the saucer needs ...Read MoreQ.Moss Rose Verbena - when to plant seeds for moss rose verbena
A.Moss rose can be started indoors or planted outside after the last frost. You can start it indoors in late February to mid March. Then transplant outside in early May. Start seeds outside in May. Follow the instructions on the ...Read MoreQ.Plant Identification And Health - Just inherited this plant. Can you tell me what it is? It is really overgrown and I’m not sure it’s ...
A.This split-leaf philodendron doesn't really look overgrown. It is just a large plant. You can divide it into smaller plants if it is taking up too much room. Here is how to care for it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/split-leaf-elephant-ear-philodendron.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/tree-philodendron-houseplants.htmRead MoreQ.Are The Bee Cups Shipped To Canada? - I think the bee cups are a great idea and would love to try them. But I can't find info ...
A.We do not sell anything, so I would look at places that will ship them to your area.Read More