Q.Spots On Pothos - There are brown spots on my pothos. Why? How do I fix it? Also, I have a Sansevieria with similar ...
A.Brown spots and edges in houseplants are typically caused by watering issues. I would first check if they are rootbound. That is most likely the cause. This article should help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Eucalyptus Treatment - We have very large older Eucalyptus trees in our backyard. It is now mid November, and we had the trees ...
A.If they are well established, they should be fine. Making sure you are caring for them as best you can is the best thing you can do to help prevent disease from getting in the pruning wounds while they heal. ...Read MoreQ.How Do I Know When To Harvest A Sweet Potato? - The plant has green and white leaves. I don't know whether I should just pull on it or what?
A.Tubers normally do not form until later in the season when the plant begins to prepare for winter. Allow them to keep growing. On average, it takes about 95 to 120 days after transplanting the slips to have mature sweet ...Read More
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Q.Brown Spots On Hydrangea Leaves - I have 8 hydrangeas in my garden, all on the same side of the house, facing east. About 3 of ...
A.It sounds like you may have a fungus. This is a common cause of spots on leaves. I would recommend treating the plants with a fungicide and destroying anything you prune from them so the fungus does not ...Read MoreQ.Frost On Rubber Tree - I have a rubber tree house plant that has been frost bitten. What should I do?
A.If the stems are still alive, it will regrow its leaves. I would check the stems and if they are still alive, care for the plant as you normally would and you should see leaves start to grow in a ...Read MoreQ.Cutting Back Rubber Tree - Can you cut back a rubber tree to make it come back more full?
A.Yes, trimming the plant back will result in a nice, full tree. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/prune-rubber-tree.htmRead MoreQ.Norway Spruce - I planted three Norway spruces last year. They have partially defoliated. What could have caused this? I do see some ...
A.It sounds like they may have needle cast. It is a fungus that attacks spruces. This article may help: https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/cpr/forestry/needle-cast-diseases-of-spruce-diagnosis-and-treatmentRead MoreQ.Monstera Deliciosa - I have a Monstera deliciosa that I keep outdoors in summer and indoors in winter. After bringing it in this ...
A.Congratulations! Getting one of these plants to bloom in a partial indoor environment is an accomplishment. When the flowers from these plants do come to maturity, the fruit is actually much like a cross between bananas and pineapples (though it is ...Read MoreQ.Yellow Banana Peppers - Why do the Capsicum (yellow banana variety) stems go purple? Is it normal? The flowers are dropping off; is it ...
A.Purple stems on a pepper plant are normal in most cases, but in some cases it can be a phosphorous deficiency. Just to be on the safe side, I would add a little bone meal to the soil to ...Read MoreQ.Fountain Grass And Firecrackers - What is the proper way to trim fountain grass and firecracker plants? How many times a year should they be ...
A.Yes, many people do trim back their fountain grass and other foliage type plants this time of year. It is not required, but it help to maintain a healthy look for the plants. This foliage will die back ...Read MoreQ.What Kind Of Soil Do I Need To Use In Growing Indoor Daffodils? - Is it ok to use garden soil with it or only bulb fiber can be used?
A.You can use any growing medium that is light, like potting soil, peat moss or the bulb fiber. I would not recommend using true garden soil from your garden as it is rather heavy and will compact in the container. ...Read MoreQ.Do Heptapleurum Flower? - There is a Heptapleurum plant in the office and it has about 8 branches with clusters of 'bobbles' along each ...
A.Yes, they do flower and it sounds like yours is flowering. The flowers vary depending on the variety. This link has some images of the different kids of flowers the different varieties get: http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=schefflera+flowerRead MoreQ.Root Damage - My silver dollar eucalyptus blew completely over in a hurricane wind. I believe it broke some roots but not the ...
A.Hello and thank you for your question. So sorry to hear about the damage. However it sounds like you have done the right things so far. Tieing it in place to give it support until the roots get re-established is ...Read MoreQ.Gardenias And Frost - I have 3 bushes, just planted this past spring with a possible frost coming over night. I covered the bushes ...
A.First, I would not recommend covering a plant with plastic for frost. Condensation builds up under the plastic and that can harm the plant in the cold. In the future, cover it with a sheet or blanket. The ...Read MoreQ.Wisteria Seedpods - Should the pods on wisteria be removed?
A.It will not hurt the plant to cut these off. You can remove them at any time, unless you want to use the seeds. Then you should wait until the seed pods are dry before harvesting them.Read MoreQ.Cultivating Moss - I am trying to grow decorative moss on some large basalt boulders in my 'Japanese' garden. Is there a fertilizer ...
A.If you take buttermilk and some moss, then blend it up (in an old blender you don't intend to use for food), you can then spread this on the object you want to have moss grow on. The buttermilk help provide ...Read MoreQ.Hibiscus Bugs - The flower buds and some of the leaves of my hibiscus are covered with bugs (I guess). They look like ...
A.It sounds like it might be aphids. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/homemade-aphid-control-a-natural-way-to-kill-aphids.htmRead MoreQ.Camellia Blooms - My young camellia produced two perfectly beautiful white blooms but then started producing buds that were brown even before they ...
A.This may have been caused by a disease called flower blight. Here is more information on it: http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/GARDEN/PLANTS/DISEASES/campfbli.htmlRead MoreQ.Obtaining Smoke Trees - I am trying to buy two 4-foot smoke trees for the Palm Desert, CA area. The local nurseries don't have ...
A.There are several places online that you can purchase from. Here are a few reputable sellers: http://www.fast-growing-trees.com/SmokeTree.htm?gclid=CKb7qtqUq6UCFUVqKgodPWMyYA http://www.willisorchards.com/category/Smoke+Tree+Family?gclid=COmriPOUq6UCFUVqKgodPWMyYA Read More
