Ask the Expert: My potted Palm plant like tree

Not sure what type it is, but I just repotted and it’s green palms are drooping? Is this plant in shock? I have it moist but not soaked. What should I do. I’ve had it for several years and it was doing so well, it just outgrew its pot. Thanks for any help! Ann

Ask The Expert: MY MONEY TREE BAMBOO IS CONTINUOUSLY TURNING YELLOW AND THE ROOTS HAVE TURNED A LITTLE ORANGE (ALMOST LIKE RUST) MY SON GAVE ME THIS PLANT AND I REALLY NEED TO SAVE IT. SOME STEMS EVEN TURNED BLACK AND I REMOVED THEM. WHAT CAN I DO TO SAY THIS PLANT. PLEASE HELP - IT GOING FAST BECKY

Ask the Expert: Can someone please help identify this house plant

See attached photos. I inherited this plant and have been unable to find any information on it. I would appreciate it if anyone could tell me what the plant is so that I could find care instructions. Ed

Ask the Expert: Maybe it’s a type on Bonsai?

Hello,
I received this unique plant/tree as a gift. I am trying to figure out what it is so I can properly care for it. If you know what it is please help! I was thinking some type of Bonsai? leah

Ask the Expert: Help! My peace lily’s leaves are wilting!! I’ve had a peace lily for about a month.  It was growing beautifully and sprouting a white flower.  Last week I noticed that all the leaves were slumped over and sagging, no longer straight up and stretched.  What can I do?  Should I put a stick in the soil and hold up the leaves. Repot the plant?  Please help! Trina

Ask the Expert: weed or what?

We’ve lived in our home for 2 years- the previous owner planted an extensive perennial garden in 2004 or 2005. I’m still trying to recognize the perennials each spring… so I don’t weed out the wrong things. What could this be?

I remember Hibiscus in the general area last year, and haven’t seen it this year. Could it be? The leaves don’t look right. Aside from the large cluster in the photo, two individual stems of this have popped up several feet away (where they definitely were not located last year). any help would be appreciated… amber

I’m one of those people who plays the lottery and hoping to be a winner. What makes me a little different is that even if I don’t win, I am truly excited for the person who does. So every time a Flower Shop Network’s member wins an award or is recognized for their work, I get as excited as the flower shop owner and their staff.

Of course we really are not surprised when one of our members receives recognition. We know what dedicated and skilled professionals they are and the quality of their work. Our network coordinators really try to get to know our members (which are real local flower shops and florists) on a personal level.

In fact Shelly one of our network coordinators said shortly after David Johnson at East Sandwich Flower Shop joined our network that his flower shop had the golden touch. And now it seems that others are recognizing the talents of this East Sandwich Massachusetts florist and their golden touch as well. So when this press release about East Sandwich Flower Shop came across my desk yesterday, it made my day. The press release announced the fact that the Cape Cod Living Magazine recently awarded The East Sandwich Flower Shop a Gold Medal in customer service.

So Shelly, Flower Shop Network and I want to personally congratulate David and his staff at East Sandwich Flower Shop on receiving recognition for their outstanding customer service.

People often associated Friday the 13th with a bad day. As I see it, this year it is going to be a good day for Florida Florists (many are Flower Shop Network members). Why? Because the Florida State Florists’ Association Convention starts tomorrow, June 13th. From the look of the Schedule of Events it promises to be a great convention. This convention is filled with design workshops, competitions and includes a program involving wedding design. Many of the Flower Shop Network florists have flower shops that specialize in wedding flowers. Since wedding flowers are a large part of the floral industry, this special program will give florists an insight as to the wedding trends for 2008 and 2009 and how to refresh the traditional flower concepts for the modern bride. Along with all the great workshops and competitions, there will be many opportunities to network with florists from around the state as well as some from surrounding states.

If you are attending don’t for get you money. The silent auction promises to be a good one. If you are not registered but would like to attend, I am sure they will sign you up at the door. Most convention have a registration booth on site at the beginning of the convention for those last minute attendees.

Interested in other floral related conventions, symposiums or shows? I have complied a list of Conventions, symposiums and shows for June through October 2008. As information becomes available I will add to the list. Flower Shop Network staff will be attending some of these and we look forward to seeing you there.

For those of you attending the Florida State Florists Convention.  Have a happy and fun Friday the 13th.

Ask the Expert: Hydrangea bloomed but flowers are green

i purchased my hydrangea last early summer when it was already in bloom and the flowers were pink and stayed pink all season
This year it is blooming a lot of flowers but they staying green

the only thing I did different this season is use HollyTone which is a fertilizer for acid loving plants.  Donna

Ask the Expert: Cally Lilly Blooms

We have a Cally Lilly plant in our garden ( live in Northern Virginia) it’s growing great however no flowers. What’s the secret to get it to flower. it’s in full sun and is watered regularly.

thanks

George