Q.Growing Orchids - How long should an orchid bloom last and how long between blooming?
A.How long the blooms last will vary from the variety and the environmental conditions that your plant is growing in. Optimize the Orchids care, humidity, light conditions, watering and planting medium and you can enjoy Orchid flowers for many weeks and ...Read MoreQ.Cactus Problem - I have a cactus I bought last fall. It has a growth I'm wondering if you can help me with. ...
A.Without an image or a better description, I'm not sure what you had on the cactus. Water is good to use to clean off insects or something like eggs. You can gently use a soft toothbrush. More serious infestations can be treated with ...Read MoreQ.How To Grow Sweet Olive Tree From Seeds - I can't find information on starting sweet olive trees from seeds. There is info on starting from cuttings, but I ...
A.Here is a website that has information on sowing your seed. https://sheffields.com/seeds/Osmanthus/fragrans For more information on sweet olive trees, please visit the following link: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/osmanthus/tea-olive-cultivation.htm Read MoreQ.Treatment Of Rose Mosaic Disease - It's the only rose bush in my garden and last year was the first time that I had seen these ...
A.Rose Mosaic Virus is not really treatable. If the infected rosebush is in with other roses either yours or near neighbors, the best thing to do is to dig the bush out and destroy it. That way it will not ...Read More
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Q.Salt Tolerant Evergreens - How would a Russian cypress handle salt spray from a state highway?
A.Salt is damaging to all plants, trees, shrubs and lawns. Here is a link with more information and how to disapate the effects of road salts. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/salt-damage-in-winter.htmRead MoreQ.Japanese Willow - My Japanese willow planted in the garden has thrived for about 10 years, but it lost its leaves early in ...
A.When you say your tree has a "few leaves" - are these leaves only on a few branches or are they dispersed throughout the tree? Do the leaves look normal? Are there any signs of pests or diseases? ...Read MoreQ.Mandevilla - I planted a mandevilla and at the end of the fall cut the plant back to the ground. Will the ...
A.What zone are you growing in? Mandevilla are hardy in zones 9 - 11. The plants will not survive in a colder zone and should be brought indoors when temperatures drop below 50 degrees F. In warmer climates the plant will generally can ...Read MoreQ.Vitex Tree Doesn’t Take The Heat - I bought this tree because I think it is absolutely beautiful and I made sure before buying it that it ...
A.Please understand that this plant will begin to decline if root-bound in an insufficiently sized pot. Growth and flowers will become less abundant. Does far better in the ground where its roots can spread and give you a tree ...Read MoreQ.Spider Plants - After taking off the little spiders and rooting them, do I leave the shoot or do I cut it back?
A.I would remove the little shoot but you can actually root the spiderette while it is attached to the mother. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/spider-plant/propagating-spiderettes.htm Read MoreQ.Orchid Tree - Why is my Anacacho Orchid Tree growing leaves only on the ends of the branches? My Orchid Tree was planted ...
A.How long are your branches? A part of me wonders if this is just the normal growth pattern of an anacacho orchid tree. For your reference - here is an example of a young anacacho orchid tree with leaves clustered ...Read MoreQ.Can I Save Tree - My 3 year old tree looks dead and some branches just break off. The base of the tree has good ...
A.I would recommend giving your tree a scratch test per the guidelines in the following article: http://www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/how-to-do-a-scratch-test/ A scratch test will help determine if your tree is still alive. With a scratch test, "green is good" and means there ...Read MoreQ.Can I Grow Foxglove In A Pot? - We just purchased a foxglove and are wondering if it is possible to repot it into something larger to keep ...
A. Yes - foxglove can be a container plant which can be brought inside for the winter months. For more information on growing foxglove, please visit the following link: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/foxglove/foxglove-flowers.htm Read MoreQ.Farmer Field Of Coleus - I want to plant coleus in my farm, so how can I get seed of this plant? Help me, please.
A.Do a Google search for bulk seed or plugs of Coleus plants. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/coleus/coleus-plant-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/coleus/coleus-propagation.htm Read MoreQ.My Magnolia Trees Are Losing Their Leaves - I recently purchased three trees: two Ann Magnolias and one Jane Magnolia. I have since planted them in the ground ...
A.Keeping newly planted Magnolia Trees watered well is crucial to there success. The soil should be nice and rich and can be amended with some compost. Watering should be done deeply and the soil allowed to drain and dry out just slightly ...Read MoreQ.Strawberry Patch - I have a raised bed strawberry patch. It is doing very well in producing strawberries. Although they are smaller than ...
A.If the strawberry plants aren't getting enough sunlight, air circulation, calcium, and plant rotation (changing strawberry plants out after a few years) and too much humidity, many types of rot and other diseases can occur. Without seeing the plants ...Read MoreQ.Black Calla - Why does water drip from the tips of the leaves? The drops seem to come from nowhere.
A.This is called Guttation. The excess water is being pushed out of the plant. It's a normal process. Here are some links with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/guttation-in-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/growing-calla-lilies-and-care-of-calla-lilies.htmRead MoreQ.What Is Wrong With My Avocado Plant? - I have a 32" tall avocado plant that I grew from a seed. It became infested with fungus gnats so ...
A.Misting the leaves is not necessary. Your avocado plant is in shock from the changed the growing conditions (in this case--repotting). That's why the plant is dropping its leaves. Avocado plants don't like sudden changes. Generally avocado plants don't like ...Read MoreQ.Dying Fuchsias - I have prepared my hanging baskets with a variety of trailing plants, including fuchsias, and kept them indoors until the ...
A.Without seeing the plants directly it is hard to know for sure what the problem is. Outside temperatures that are too hot, too much sun, inappropriate amounts of fertilizer, inadequate water, or too much water (causing root rot) without sufficient ...Read MoreQ.Does Self Fertile Haskcap/honeyberry Exist? - I read some of your articles recently and would like to thank you for sharing those on the net. As ...
A.You may very well have a self fruiting variety as they are available. Your plants do sound small for the age of 2 years. Do you plant to leave them in containers? Planting recommendations are to plant directly into the ground. Here ...Read More
