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- Q.About Ginseng Tree - I have doubts about the Ginseng plant because it is a kind of root. So I have decided to ask ...
- Q.Determining Right Moisture Content After Watering - I have a ficus ginseng I rescued from a friend. I re-potted the plant and did its first watering with ...
- Q.I Have A Ginseng Grafted Ficus And Need Help Understanding How To Water It Properly. - Hello - I have a ginseng grafted ficus and need help understanding how to water it properly. Size: The canopy ...
- Q.How To Regrow Ginseng Tree - I have a hinges good tree at home where all the leaves have now dried out and fallen off. How ...
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- Q.Where Can I Buy Ginseng Seeds Now. - Give me some recommendations for buying Ginseng seed.
- Q.Do You Know Where I Can Send For Korean Ginseng Rootlets To Grow? - I would prefer the cultivar that produces red berries which would include Sungpoong, Sunone, and Cheonsun.
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Anonymous on
January 4, 2014Q.About Ginseng Tree
I have doubts about the Ginseng plant because it is a kind of root. So I have decided to ask you the question: can the earthworms eat the roots of the Ginseng plants?
Answered by
Nikki on
January 3, 2014
Certified ExpertA.It is safe for them to eat and can be added to their bin if you are vermicomposting. Additionally, The worms will not hurt the roots at all. Worms eat dead material and are great for aerating soil and adding nutrients.
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- Asked by
erieschl on
August 25, 2015
5aQ.Determining right moisture content after watering
I have a ficus ginseng I rescued from a friend. I re-potted the plant and did its first watering with rain water. It took about a week for the top 2-3 inches of soil to dry, and I am at my second watering on Sunday, but the top of the soil is still wet. I only watered until water drained from the bottom. The temp here has dropped from high 80's to mid 60's and the plant is indoors. How do I know if the soil is not draining or drying fast enough? Is a week too long for the soil to dry out? Thank you.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 26, 2015A.The roots system is extensive and they are holding a lot of water in those thick roots.
It may take a week or even longer for the plant to need moisture between watering.
Don't worry about a schedule, just check the soil as you indicate and only then add water.
Your plant looks healthy and happy.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
July 9, 2022Q.I Have A Ginseng Grafted Ficus And Need Help Understanding How To Water It Properly.
Hello - I have a ginseng grafted ficus and need help understanding how to water it properly. Size: The canopy is 18 inches tall and 9 inches diameter Pot size: 5 inches tall and 7 inches diameter Climate: Indoor room temperature (72 degrees F) Lighting: It sits directly next to a window facing east so it gets good morning sunlight and moderate sunlight the rest of the day. I live in North Carolina. Soil mixture: unknown. I bought it from Costco and the plant manufacturer is Costa Farms. Fertilizing: I haven't fertilized it yet but I plan to do so going forward once every two weeks in the summer and once a month in the winter. I know I have to water it when the soil gets slightly dry. However, I have moss sitting on top of the soil that is confidently in tact so I can't really stick my finger in the soil to know if it is dry. I have only been going off visuals to see when the plant needs watered. I have been watering it religiously once a week for the past 2 months and seems to be doing fine. Can you please give any advice on how to water my plant given the information above?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 15, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Keep your ginseng ficus soil moist but well-drained. It should not sit in water or in saturated soil. Here is more on care:
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ficus-microcarpa-ginseng/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/ficus-ginseng-tree-info.htm
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psadhar on
July 10, 2022
07083Q.How To Regrow Ginseng Tree
I have a hinges good tree at home where all the leaves have now dried out and fallen off. How can I help revive the plant so tree leaves will regrow?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 11, 2022
Certified ExpertA.First, you will want to conduct a scratch test to be sure that plant is still alive!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm
They can be a bit sensitive, so keeping them constant will be necessary:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/ficus-ginseng-tree-info.htm
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September 30, 2022 - Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 6, 2022
Certified ExpertA.We don't sell any plants or garden merchandise. We do offer free advice on how to care for plants.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginseng/varieties-of-ginseng.htm
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still on
September 6, 2023
McLeansville, NC 27301Q.Where Can I Buy Ginseng Seeds Now.
Give me some recommendations for buying Ginseng seed.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 6, 2023
Certified ExpertA.I'm sorry. I cannot recommend a place to purchase. I would check your local garden centers, or online for reputable seed shops.
I can offer information on the plant, however.
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Nancy Hamilton on
January 20, 2024Q.Do You Know Where I Can Send For Korean Ginseng Rootlets To Grow?
I would prefer the cultivar that produces red berries which would include Sungpoong, Sunone, and Cheonsun.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 22, 2024
Certified ExpertA.I'm sorry, but I am not able to recommend specific vendors. I can only offer information on the care of the plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginseng/what-is-asian-ginseng.htm
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