Q.Propagating Christmas Cactus - I am ready to propagate Christmas cactus. Do I use peat moss and sand? What proportions of peat moss to ...
A.2 parts peat to 1 part sand will give you a good mix for succulents. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/how-to-propagate-and-plant-christmas-cactus.htmRead MoreQ.Amount Of Fertilizer For Mango And Pineapple - I want to know the standard amount of fertilizer to apply on mango and pineapple plantations in order to meet the ...
A.Here are some links that will help you with fertilizing information. We would suggest you contact your government offices to receive information on export laws on commodities. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg216 https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/fb/pineappl/pineappl.htmRead MoreQ.Over Wintering Container Fig Tree - I pruned my tree in late fall and am storing in garage (have done so for five years without issues). ...
A.Temperature fluctuations or some warmer temperatures may have caused the Fig to break dormancy. Through my research this can be a common with certain varieties of Fig Trees. Most sources recommend removal of these small figs and continue to keep the fig ...Read More
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Q.Dwarf Meyer’s Lemon Tree - We are in Salem, Oregon and have our tree in a large container under a patio roof. We picked the ...
A.You will need to keep the potted Lemon Tree in it's indoor and warm environment. Exposure to cold will likely kill the plant. You can reduce watering during the dormant period but maintain it's bright sunlight location and warm temperatures. Here is some ...Read MoreQ.Planting Callas That I Lifted Last Fall - Does it help to break dormancy if I treat my callas with Gibberellic acid?
A.Gibberellic Acid is generally used in commercial growing applications. This hormone product is generally used in seed germination or large scale productions. There would not be any basis or reason to use this hormone treatment for your Calla Lily bulbs. Read MoreQ.Peach Trees - I have peach trees that have been growing in a large planting container for almost 2 years. The roots have ...
A.If you live in a southern climate you can go ahead and transplant the trees in Dec or Jan. It is best to make the move to the ground while the tree is dormant, this will reduce the plant ...Read MoreQ.Calamondin Tree - I have a 4 year old Calamondin tree that is my pride and joy. This summer was the most productive ...
A.Yes, remove the fruit and discard it. Trim away any dead material and you will need to wait and see. Give the tree a full sun location and maintain watering but be careful not to over water. Do not fertilize while it is ...Read MoreQ.Fig Leaf Peculiarities - Some of my fig leaves are getting spotted but not yellow. Probably just a response to the weird weather we've ...
A.This appears to be Fig Rust. Neem Oil can be used to treat the plant to help control it. Here are some links with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-diseases.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Nursing A Frozen Red Bird - I have an indoor red bird that was grown from a cutting of my great grandmother's plant started 41 yrs ...
A.Cut back the damaged and dead stems. Leave approx 8 to 12 inches of stem on the plant. Keep watering to a minimum while the plant recovers. Do not try to fertilize it into health. You will need to wait and see if the ...Read MoreQ.Instruction Cards On How To Care For Houseplants - Do you have any cards with instructions on how to care for houseplants? I have a variety of houseplants and ...
A.We do not have information cards available. You certainly can search by name the plants you have on our web site. Just add the name to the search bar at the top of the page. We have articles for most house ...Read MoreQ.Broccoli - My broccoli heads have a black mold/mildew type of discoloration. What causes it, how can I prevent it and what ...
A.This is likely Sooty Mold. You can treat with Neem Oil. Here are some links to help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htmRead MoreQ.Tomatoes And Soil - My garden soil has a neutral pH. My neighbor, who is about 91 and has 3 green thumbs, told me ...
A.How wonderful to have a seasoned gardener to watch and learn from! With that said, I would recommend a soil test prior to adding or amending the garden. Keep in mind some of the basics of soil rotation, good organic loamy soil, ...Read MoreQ.Peace Lily - My recently acquired peace lily's "flowers" (the white cover) have tuned brown. What is the cause, and do I have ...
A.When your flower fades you can cut it back down to the plant base. Here is some links to help refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/peace-lily/peace-lily-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/peace-lily/peace-lily-blooming.htm Read MoreQ.Balloon Flower Plants - My self-seeded Balloon flowers this year have all fallen down flat while flowering, and I was wondering if this was ...
A.This is a common issue with Balloon Flowering plants. Dwarf varieties have less of a 'flopping' issue and taller varieties can be held up with support circles or even staking them. Cutting the plants down midsummer can help keep the height in ...Read MoreQ.Dusty Miller - I want to know if I wanted to sell dusty millers by May 7th in 6 packs, when would I ...
A. Dusty Miller germinates in 10 to 21 days at 75 degrees F. Start seeds in mid February. They will need 12 to 13 weeks of indoor growth. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/dusty-miller/growing-dusty-miller.htm Read MoreQ.Black Spots - It says that if you use baking soda and horticultural oil it will change the pH on the leaf so ...
A.There is several sources of research written on the benefits and uses of this natural disease management method, though I have not been able to find any material that lists what the ph would be of such mixture. Here are a ...Read MoreQ.Mother In Law Tongue - The leaves keep getting moisture in them and dying. The soil I replaced was dry. I repotted it and my ...
A.Mother In Law's Tongue like to be root bound. They should only be repotted when the plant has outgrown the pot, and then only go up 1 pot size. Use a well draining potting mix, you can even add some ...Read MoreQ.Compost/Manure/Fertilizer - I live in Banaswadi area, Bangalore. I have 20x20 ground floor area available for gardening. A few months back, I ...
A.It does sound as if you are lacking organic material in your soil mix. Here are some articles that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-garden-soil.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/what-is-organic-material.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htmRead MoreQ.Bulb Shallots - How to grow and harvest bulb shallots.
A.Here are some articles to help you! https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/shallot/tips-for-growing-shallots.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/shallot/planting-shallot-sets.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/shallot/harvest-a-shallot-plant.htmRead More