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- Q.Cast Iron Plants - we had temperatures in the low 20's. my plants have extensive brown discolored leaves. should I prune back to the ...
- Q.Cast Iron Plant…in Spring They Are In Sun When Trees Bloom Out Shade…..is This A Good Situation For Them? - they have been doing fine but a hackberry tree has recently been taken down and there will be more filtered ...
- Q.Leaves Of Cast Iron Plant Bitten Off At Stem. - I have a huge area of Cast Iron plants. From the center of the bed, something is chewing off the ...
- Q.Where Can I Find Variegated Aspidistra Plants From Suppliers In Canada? - My long search for Canadian suppliers stocking interesting aspidistra cultivars, with dramatically variegated foliage, has been unsuccessful so far.
- Q.What Can I Do To Assist Cast Iron Plants Which Appear To Have Frozen ? - Several cast iron plants were planted in the shade of oak trees last October. We subsequently experienced a low temperature ...
- Q.Aspidistra Treated With Bug Oil Now Looks Unwell, What To Do? - My new indoor Aspidistra 'Shooting Stars' got mealy bugs, I treated with a bug oil and popped it outside for ...
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Anonymous on
March 17, 2019Q.cast iron plants
we had temperatures in the low 20's. my plants have extensive brown discolored leaves. should I prune back to the ground?
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Downtoearthdigs on
March 18, 2019A.Prune off the dead growth, but leave anything with some color still. It will take nutrients back out of these to put up fresh growth.
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Anonymous on
February 22, 2022Q.Cast Iron Plant…in Spring They Are In Sun When Trees Bloom Out Shade…..is This A Good Situation For Them?
they have been doing fine but a hackberry tree has recently been taken down and there will be more filtered light come summer
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 6, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I don't see your cast iron plant in the photo. Is it on the porch?
Cast iron plants are pretty tough, hence the name. Nevertheless, they are shade plants, so you may need to move them. I'm sure some filtered light is fine, but not full sun all day.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cast-iron-plant/outdoor-cast-iron-planting.htm
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March 1, 2022Q.Leaves Of Cast Iron Plant Bitten Off At Stem.
I have a huge area of Cast Iron plants. From the center of the bed, something is chewing off the leaves at the bottom of the stems close to the soil. In the middle of the planting bed, there are no leaves left. They are cut off at a slant. What could be doing this? The plants are being grown in the ground in North Texas.
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GKH_Susan on
March 7, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Sounds like the work of a critter, possibly a rabbit. These articles may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/camouflage-gardening.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/plants-rabbits-dont-like.htm
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March 22, 2022
Kingston, OntarioQ.Where Can I Find Variegated Aspidistra Plants From Suppliers In Canada?
My long search for Canadian suppliers stocking interesting aspidistra cultivars, with dramatically variegated foliage, has been unsuccessful so far.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 22, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, we do not recommend specific sources for purchase. I could suggest trying sources, online, if you are willing to take the risk. I have had many successful purchases online, and many unsuccessful ones!
What I can do is direct you to a few links to help you with the care of the plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cast-iron-plant
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March 23, 2022Q.What Can I Do To Assist Cast Iron Plants Which Appear To Have Frozen ?
Several cast iron plants were planted in the shade of oak trees last October. We subsequently experienced a low temperature of -8 in an atypical winter storm here in North Central Texas. The once-green leaves are now totally tan, though some of the stems are still green. What should I do now: trim back to the green stems, replace the whole plants, leave the plants alone and see what happens?
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GKH_Susan on
March 24, 2022
Certified ExpertA.They should be hardy to zone 7, which is to 0 degrees F, so doesn't bode well for -8 temps. However, since you see green, I would wait it out and see if they return from their roots. If you see new growth coming up, you can trim off the old growth.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cast-iron-plant/outdoor-cast-iron-planting.htm
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May 3, 2022Q.Aspidistra Treated With Bug Oil Now Looks Unwell, What To Do?
My new indoor Aspidistra 'Shooting Stars' got mealy bugs, I treated with a bug oil and popped it outside for the day while the bugs 'hopefully' all died. I then gave it a shower the next morning to wash off the oil residue and any dead or surviving bugs. The older leaves on the plant now look very dark and leathery and appear to be dying, the younger leaves appear ok so far. What should I do?
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GKH_Susan on
May 4, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I suspect the combination of bug oil and trip outside didn't fare well with the plant. Cast iron plants are usually pretty tough though. Often, houseplants don't like to be moved. I would trim off the worst looking leaves, and give it a drink and a light fertilizer. It should bounce back.
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