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- Q.Small Fuzzy Caterpillars On My Canna - The fuzzy caterpillars are about one quarter inch in length. They are cream in color and are eating the ...
- Q.Why Are My Canna Lily Growing Black Balls? - one of my canna lilies are growing a black ball off the stub on the plant. Is this a normal ...
- Q.Tropical Canna - I ordered tropical canna from a nursery book, planted it just like it said. Plant is about 6 inches ...
- Q.Javalina Pests - How do I keep the wild javalina pigs from digging up my canna plants?
- Q.I Have A Tellow Tucan. I Was Going To Cut It Down And Cover It Up/ I Am Disabled. - I am not able to send a picture
- Q.Can I Bring In A Canna Lily In The Fall? - I brought in my lilies in a large pot. Should I continue to water them or should I let them ...
- Q.Wintering My Canna Lilies - I’ve just checked my wintering canna rhizomes and noticed that they are a bit dry – not rotted, just dry ...
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Anonymous on
September 15, 2019Q.Small fuzzy caterpillars on my canna
The fuzzy caterpillars are about one quarter inch in length. They are cream in color and are eating the life out of the leaves. How do I get rid of them?
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 16, 2019
Certified ExpertA.You can eradicate caterpillars with Bt, a biological control spray and not a poison. The caterpillar has to ingest the material when feeding on the leaf. The timing is critical as is good coverage. A repeat spray is often needed.
For a quicker knockdown use insecticidal soap, which you can purchase or make your own.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/using-bacillus-thuringiensis.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/homemade-soap-spray.htm
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- Asked by
ramlas1 on
September 27, 2019
32177Q.why are my canna lily growing black balls?
one of my canna lilies are growing a black ball off the stub on the plant. Is this a normal thing?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 30, 2019
Certified ExpertA.I'm sorry, but your photo did not come through. I won't be able to identify the issue.
It could be a fungus, insect, seed pod, or many other things, and without seeing it can be very difficult to pin down.
In the meantime, this article will help you to care for the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/canna-lily-care.htm
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Wonda on
September 29, 2019
Homosassa Florida 34446 zone 9Q.Tropical canna
I ordered tropical canna from a nursery book, planted it just like it said. Plant is about 6 inches tall and never bloomed. Is watered twice a week, full sun. So what is the problem with it?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 30, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It may take several years to see blooms from a single small plant. They will get to between 3 and 10 feet tall before you will see blooms.
This article will help you to care for the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/canna-lily-care.htm
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Anonymous on
October 8, 2019Q.Javalina pests
How do I keep the wild javalina pigs from digging up my canna plants?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 10, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Fencing is the best option. An electric fence or 2 to 3 foot fence with solid posts should keep javalinas out.
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grandmafa1905 on
October 13, 2019
buffalo new york 14215Q.i have a tellow tucan. i was going to cut it down and cover it up/ I am disabled.
I am not able to send a picture
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 16, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Here are some articles that will help you with Canna care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/canna-lily-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/deadheading-canna-lily-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/canna-lily-fertilization-tips.htm
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Anonymous on
October 20, 2019Q.Can I bring in a canna lily in the fall?
I brought in my lilies in a large pot. Should I continue to water them or should I let them alone, and will they continue to bloom?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 21, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Here are articles that should help you decide how to winter-over your canna lily. You can either bring the rhizomes in or you can bring the whole pot in.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/planting-cannas-in-pots.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/storing-canna-bulbs.htm
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January 21, 2020Q.Wintering my Canna Lilies
I’ve just checked my wintering canna rhizomes and noticed that they are a bit dry – not rotted, just dry – the roots are still attached and there is still some rhizome matter, but they are very dry. Is this normal or do I need to add some moisture to them?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 21, 2020
Certified ExpertA.The medium you stored them in should be kept damp but not wet. If the rhizomes are dry, you can mist the medium.
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