Q.I Have 1 Calla Lily Plant And Need To Know How To Keep It Alive And Have It Flower Again? - Should I replant and change dirt? I have never owned a Calla Lily plant and want it to live as ...
A.These articles should help to grow your calla lily indoors: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/indoor-calla-lilies.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/top-10-qa/top-10-questions-about-calla-lily-plantsRead MoreQ.Holy Basil Seedling Droopy After Report In Uk Winter Indoor - 2-3 weeks ago the baby had still bent neck so repotted to anchor better the roots. After this the new ...
A.Thanks a lot, @bushDoctor, for ruling out exact problem. I just repotted after reading shared articles about dampning condition. While repotting, i noticed the soil was soggy n blocked tiny drainage holes at bottom of the plastic cup. Probably the soil held water ...Read MoreQ.Can I Plant 2 Small (2ft) Japanese Maples In The Same Hole And Have Them Grow Together? - These are very small 3” potted bloodgood maples
A.Bloodgood maples grow from 15 to 20 feet and probably would not do well grown together. I suspect there would be a lot of branches crossing and touching. Most Japanese maples are grafted so I am wondering if the ...Read MoreQ.I Purchased An Amaryllis Bulb And Opened It Up To Find That It Has About 3 Inches Of Growth With An Exposed Bud But All Of The Gro - wth is bleach white as it has been in a dark box. Is this okay?
A.It should continue to grow and green up. Get it into sunny light situation and begin watering. When the flower blooms you can move it into indirect light so the blooms last longer. I received a gift last year that ...Read More
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Q.Sapote Fruit – Small - I have a Sapote tree which has produced what I would call normal sized fruit previously. This year the crop ...
A.This can happen when there is a lack of phosphorous and potassium in the soil. If it isn't fertilized, then doing so may help. The best thing to do will be to test your soil. This way, you can find ...Read MoreQ.Outside 30 Yr Old Yucca Tree Failing This Year - Leaves yellowing and dropping quite soon after new growth, it is in a windy, full sun position on the north ...
A.It is natural for the lower, older leaves to yellow but new growth should not. Has there been a lot of rain lately? If not, it may have an insect problem. I see some white spots on the leaves but ...Read MoreQ.Why Are My Hen And Chicks Leaves Growing Straight Down Instead Of Out - Should I break them off?
A.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see the issue at hand. I would, definitely, not take them off unless they are drying and dying. In that case it won't harm the plant to remove dead ...Read MoreQ.When To Plant Cone Flowers? - None
A.Coneflowers can be planted in fall or spring. If you have seed, fall works well because they benefit from chilling. Here is more about growing coneflowers: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/coneflower/growing-purple-coneflowers.htmRead MoreQ.What Is The Best Mulch To Cover Bulbs - I live in coastal southern Maine
A.Hardwood mulch works well and looks nice, but really, whatever you have handy will work. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/frost-protection-for-bulbs.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/best-mulch-for-garden.htmRead MoreQ.Palm Leave Turning Brown - leaves are turning brown
A.I assume this is an indoor palm since you are in Canada. If you know the specific kind, we have articles on a variety of palms. Make sure your palm is not near a heating vent. They don't tolerate that ...Read MoreQ.Bottle Brush – No Flowers; Reddish Leaves And Seeds Be Pruned? - My bottle brushes are growing nicely but not flowering after extremely cold few days and then extremely hot Summer of ...
A.Seed pods would indicate that there was, at least, some flowering happening. Now will not be the time to prune, though. I'd do that in summer. That light growth, and the flowering issue looks to be related to overfertilization. Mainly, ...Read MoreQ.Yellow Leaves - My Zaza plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) have one yellow leave in the middle why is that?
A.I notice a few things. There seems to be some powdery mildew on some of the leaves. This indicates too much moisture or humidity. This will need to be treated with a fungicide. This Brings us to the next thing ...Read MoreQ.Every Time I Try To Plant Anemone, Nothing Comes Up. What Am I Doing Wrong? - I have tried multiple times but to no avail. Not even the slightest shoot. I'm sad.
A.They need to be planted in rich, well-draining soil in full to part sun. They are only hardy to zone 5, so try mulching well after planting. If you are following planting instructions, I would look to the bulb ...Read MoreQ.Losing Bark - I have a foxtail,15 feet to the frown base that is losing its bark like exterior about 5 feet off ...
A.This can be normal for really old frond remnants to start chipping. However, if you are noticing signs of disease in the living fronds, then there may be some concern. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/foxtail-palm/foxtail-palm-diseases.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/foxtail-palm/foxtail-palm-tree.htmRead MoreQ.Yucca Outdoors, Flowers Every Year, None This Year Until November 9 Spikes Appear Will It Flower, Is It Climate Change Affecting. - We are in North Cambridgeshire U.K. Hve had this plant in this position 18 years. spikes are up to 4 ...
A.No, likely the soil is depleted of nutrients. Possibly needing phosphorus and potassium. If the area gets fed, regularly, then it could be a nitrogen build up. This can lock out phosphorus and potassium. Test your soil for deficiencies and ...Read MoreQ.Chrysanthemum Care - My katoi no kaori chrysanthemum is potted. Grew potted outside all summer in Pacific Northwest in at least 4 hours ...
A.You could leave it outside and it should be fine. The weather maps show your area only gets about 30 degrees F in the winter. Indoors you can put it in a cool location that is frost free. Water ...Read MoreQ.Where Should I Store Perennial Plants In The Winter - I didn't get a chance to put my perennials in the ground before the ground froze, where should I store ...
A.Unfortunately, this depends on the type of plants in question. You will want to treat them as they would in their native environment. Tropicals will need to be grown indoors, and anything that would naturally go through a dormancy will ...Read MoreQ.Anthuriums Looking Sad - Hi, I have three, two of which are not looking their best for some reason and I am not sure ...
A.I suspect they may be overwatered. Anthurium should be allowed to dry out between waterings. They also need humidity. If you don't have a humidifier in the room you can add a pebble tray under the containers. (See below. The ...Read MoreQ.My Coral Tree Is Not Flowering. Please Help. - I plantee the tree about 4 years ago. I protected with frost cover the first 3 years during the winter. ...
A.Make sure you are not overwatering. They need very little water and fertilizer. Mulching around the tree should give it ample nutrients as the mulch degrades. They also need full sun and well draining soil. A lack of sufficient sunlight ...Read MoreQ.Protect Plant In Winter - Large white Lilly plant . Dropping due to frost I live in Scotland
A.I'm not sure what kind of plant you have. It does not look like a true lily (lilium species). If it is not hardy in your area bring it indoors, either to a sunny area or in a garage or ...Read More
