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- Q.Succulent - Can you tell me if any of these succulents are for real. I ordered several of the seeds a couple ...
- Q.Mystery Plant? - I've had a spindly struggling plant for decades now. And have no idea what it is. It has weak stems ...
- Q.Succulents - For potting, what is the best dirt mix?
- Q.Diseases? - Hi,most of my outdoor succulets have recently got some sort of disease and are dying,any ideas how to treat this ...
- Q.Bees - Why are bees hovering in my succulent plant, eucalyptus tree across street seen bees going in hole. Also dead ...
- Q.My Succulent Is Dropping Leaves. - My new echeveria ramillette is dropping leaves like crazy. A gift for Mother's Day. I understand they are a dessert ...
- Q.Dying Plant Problem - I got a house plant for my mom on mothers day and now it's dying. It says that it's a ...
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Susan M Wilds on
April 22, 2018
63010Q.succulent
Can you tell me if any of these succulents are for real. I ordered several of the seeds a couple of times and none of them grew anything. I tried looking on line for the plants themselves and can't find them. I was told that these are photo shop pictures and not real. https://www.ebay.com/itm/26-Kinds-80Pcs-Succulents-Seeds-Mixed-Rare-Succulent-Potted-Plant-Home-Garden/122059033672?var=421093692516&hash=item1c6b490c48:g:eZ4AAOSwtfhYnWEO
Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 22, 2018
Certified ExpertA.There are, actually, many types of succulents that are blue! Although the color may be a bit doctored in the picture, some can be a blue color. Now, being a mixed bag of seeds, you may not get any that look like that. And these seeds can be a bit difficult to start without knowing exactly what to do.
This website has a good guide to doing these from seed: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/grow-cacti-succulents-seeds-22936.html
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- Asked by
uncleblister on
April 30, 2018
85323Q.Mystery plant?
I've had a spindly struggling plant for decades now. And have no idea what it is. It has weak stems so it stays on the surface of the soil in it's pot. It's leaves vary in size from little more than a grain of rice to that of a quarter. The bigger ones grow when it seems to be thriving. And they are a little scalloped. I believe it qualifies as a succulent. Once, in a hanging basket in a southwest window, it bloomed tiny blood red-orange flowers. And I believe it may be a native of the Middle East. Do you know the name of this plant?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 2, 2018
Certified ExpertA.If you can include a photo, then I will be more than glad to assist you in identifying this plant.
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jean.marjorie1824 on
April 30, 2018
San 'diegoQ.succulents
For potting, what is the best dirt mix?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 2, 2018
Certified ExpertA.Cactus and succulent mixes are made just for this purpose. Orchid mixes can work ok too for the most part. It is best to get a cactus mix though. These are blended specifically for this.
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Angie Symon on
May 3, 2018
9012Q.Diseases?
Hi,most of my outdoor succulets have recently got some sort of disease and are dying,any ideas how to treat this and what the cause may be? Thanks
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 4, 2018A.This could be due to wet soil or wet conditions. Spray with a fungicide, making sure you spray top and bottoms of leaves and surrounding area of soil.
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Debroc on
May 8, 2018
94806Q.Bees
Why are bees hovering in my succulent plant, eucalyptus tree across street seen bees going in hole. Also dead bees seen all over sidewalk
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 8, 2018A.Inspect your plants to see if you see signs of pests. Insects produce honeydew and can attract ants and even Bees.
If you see pests, treat your plants with Neem Oil.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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Anonymous on
June 3, 2018Q.My succulent is dropping leaves.
My new echeveria ramillette is dropping leaves like crazy. A gift for Mother's Day. I understand they are a dessert succulent. I must have overed water? Really wish for the plant to thrive & be happy. Can you give me some pointers? Sue Waldmann
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 4, 2018A.My new echeveria ramillette is dropping leaves like crazy. A gift for Mother\'s Day. I understand they are a dessert succulent. I must have overed water? Really wish for the plant to thrive & be happy. Can you give me some pointers? Sue Waldmann
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Anonymous on
June 5, 2018Q.Dying plant problem
I got a house plant for my mom on mothers day and now it's dying. It says that it's a Sempervivum Generic Mixed plant and it's in a Chick Jar. I've moved it to a more sunny place and it sits in the sun all day. I haven't watered it much but it doesn't seem dry at all, the soil is moist to the touch. I did start to take the dead leaves off and came across some bugs. they are everywhere and so tiny. I have no idea what they are but could they be what's killing my moms plant?
- Answered by
drtreelove on
June 6, 2018A.Over watering or a soil that doesn't drain and dry out adequately is the most common reason for the type of disorder the photo shows. It's hard to know what soil was used, but if it's staying wet and you aren't over-watering, you may need to re-pot the plant with a "succulent" blend soil, available at most nurseries.
The presence of "bugs" may be an aphid infestation, which could be a primary factor for the die-back, or secondary issued due to the stress from the over-wet conditions. Ask for a least toxic botanical insecticide at the nursery.
Some nurseries will help you with assessment and re-potting if you take the plant in for inspection.Was this answer useful?00
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