Q.At What Age Co Chocolate Mimosa Leaves Turn Burgundy - I bought seeds for summer chocolate mimosa but leaves are green
A.Chocolate mimosa leaves typically start to change color from green to burgundy around 2-3 years of age when grown from seed. However, the exact timing can vary depending on factors such as growing conditions, climate, and genetics. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/mimosa https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/mimosa/chocolate-mimosa-trees.htmRead MoreQ.Dying Pittsoporum In Maui - I have a 10 yr old Pittosporum hedge that is suddenly dying off. The branches have healthy green leaves, yet ...
A.This looks much like termite damage. Had this been damage to the heartwood, only, it would not have sustained as much damage. The outer layer being destroyed is causing some die off. Saving the dead portions will not be possible. ...Read MoreQ.Does Hot 24-hour Seed Soaking Work For Cold Climate Species? - In regards to this article on your website: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/soaking-seeds.htm I'm Just curious if this method would be suitable for all ...
A.You could do this after cold stratification to aid in germination. This stratification process will help break the extreme dormancy that this seed experiences, and will take anywhere from 90 to 120 days. Germination takes around 10 to 20 days after ...Read MoreQ.Tabebuia Tree Why Wasps Are Swarming Them? - I don’t see any disease but the tree is young about 7 feet tall. Should the tree be treated with ...
A.You can try Neem Oil or the active ingredient Azadirachtin, which is the concentrated active ingredient. You could opt for capsaicin, which is the concentrated ingredient in peppers that will deter wasps. What I would recommend would be to seek ...Read More
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Q.Milkweed - I've read that milkweed is very toxic to cats and dogs. I have 1 dog and 2 cats. How can ...
A.It's the white sap inside the plant that is most toxic, followed by leaves and stems, particularly to livestock who might graze on plants growing in fields when choice forage is absent. It is toxic to cats, dogs and humans. ...Read MoreQ.Are Petunias Toxic To Dogs? - My Yorkshire puppy has been picking up the petunias blowing off of our Mexican petunia bush and eating them. I ...
A.Petunias are not toxic but Mexican petunia is a different plant, however, it is not toxic either. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/petunia https://www.wildflower.org/expert/show.php?id=4211Read MoreQ.How Can I Get Rid Of White Flies As Natural Methods Have Failed? - I have small white flies in all of my vegetable plants especially squash but it spread to tomatoes, sweet potato ...
A.This can be tricky. I like using natural methods like the concentrated active ingredient of Neem oil. Azadiractin is a lot more concentrated than the raw oil. Pure capsaicin from peppers serves the same purpose when concentrated. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/indoor-pesticides-for-edibles.htm Microbial control is ...Read MoreQ.When Is It Nesscary To Repot A Norfolk Pine Tree? - I have had this tree about 4 years, I use a moisture meter to tell me when to water it. ...
A.You are in that range, now! I think that you should repot into a slightly larger container, or trim off the bottom 1/3 of root mass, and repot into the same container with fresh soil to maintain size. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-repotting.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htmRead MoreQ.Looking To Find Out About The Fruit Of The London Plane Tree And The Mites The Spores They Carry - I live in Central London on an estate and have 6 London plane trees in the carpark the last time ...
A.Likely, you are allergic to the tree's trichomes, as they do not produce spores like a fungus does. This is not something that we are not authorized to help with medical advice, or advice on other properties. I would recommend ...Read MoreQ.Brachychiton Rupestris Brown Tips On Leaves - I have 2 small Australian bottle trees, Brachychiton rupestris, in pots and are ailing. I am attaching photos. Do you ...
A.Usually, brown leaf tips indicate improper watering. However, I also see mottled leaves, a sign of spider mites. Check for those and make sure you aren't over or underwatering. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/bottle-trees/growing-kurrajong-bottle-tree.htmRead MoreQ.What Is Wrong With My Venus Fly Trap - Since I purchased this 3 months ago the leaves have fallen off and now the remaining leaves are turning black. ...
A.They have some specialized care needs. The soil should be moist but not wet. It needs at least 60 percent humidity, and avoid wetting the leaves when you water. Watering twice a week should be enough water, it might be ...Read MoreQ.My Venus Fly Trap’s Either Turn Black After Feeding Or Reopen A Week Later With The Undigested Fly Still Intact. - The plant is still in its original pot and soil from the store. It's watered every 3-4 days. It does ...
A.They have some specialized care needs. The soil should be moist but not wet. It needs at least 60 percent humidity, and avoid wetting the leaves when you water. Watering twice a week should be enough water, it might be ...Read MoreQ.What Are The Best Trees To Grow In 7b? - I live in Virginia City, NV the ground is hard and dry. I want to know what I can plant ...
A.These articles should help with the privacy trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/plant-a-privacy-screen-plants-that-grow-fast-for-privacy.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-evergreen-trees-2.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-evergreen-shrubs.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/growing-hedges-in-zone-7.htmRead MoreQ.How Do I Prevent Small Plants From Wind Or Rain Damage? - I have a question about nandinas. I just put five small lemon lime nandinas from 1 gallon containers in the ...
A.Covering them till they get established is a good idea. Another idea is to insert a stake such as a bamboo stick next to each of their stems. Let the stick go deep into the soil. Then loosely attach the ...Read MoreQ.Tabebuia Impetiginosa - T I have two that are that are 6 feet tall, and there are many wasps in them. I live ...
A.This is going to be very difficult, and just about any method that you choose could be harmful to your tree. Neem oil will, likely, keep them away from the tree. This will not kill them, however. Here is an ...Read MoreQ.Japanese Pieris In Ground - I replanted my japenese pieris from pot to ground unknowing it needs eracacious soil. It is slowly dying. Can i ...
A.I think that container life would be better suited for these plants, however, if you decide to keep them in the same spot then amendment will be necessary. Here are some articles that will help with their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/japanese-andromeda/grow-japanese-andromeda.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/japanese-andromedaRead MoreQ.Propagation Of Tree/Giant Lilies. I Have A Number Of These Lilies In Various Places Around The Garden And None Of Them Have Grown - any additional shoots. only the single stem that grows every year albeit with some beautiful blooms. How does one propagate ...
A.Thanks very much. I was a bit apprehensive about digging up beautifully flowering lilies in case I killed them but - no pain - no gain 🙂Read MoreQ.Fox Tail Palm Crown Is Curving Eastward - The tree was straight up and down until last year, the circumstance of the top is thinner than earlier years ...
A.There are a number of issues that I suspect. Disease and environmental issues are suspect. Ganoderma butt rot can look a lot like this at the very start, but so can overwatering. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/foxtail-palm/foxtail-palm-diseases.htm These articles will offer ...Read MoreQ.Will Toxins From Aluminum Dust In My Soil Contaminate Fruit Grown On Trees In The Same Soil? - I had an aluminum patio cover built in our back yard and the builders had to cut the aluminum on ...
A.Aluminum shavings can have an impact on soil depending on the concentration and duration of exposure. Aluminum is naturally present in soil, but excessive amounts can be harmful to plants and soil organisms. High levels of aluminum can affect the ...Read MoreQ.An Interesting Food – Use For Basil - A peach-basil sandwich with angel food cake bread!
A.That is very interesting! I have never heard of it. Thank you for sharing that idea, and I am sure others will appreciate it, as well!Read More
