Archive for the 'Plant Care Questions' Category

Plant Care For Braided Lucky Bamboo

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Ask the Expert: What is the care for a Lucky Bamboo LG Braid Plant

It’s in a bowl with rocks. Bobbi

Wilting Plant Needs Help

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

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! AnnDracaena marginata plant in a living room

Money Tree Turning Yellow Instead of Green

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

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

I Inherited A Green Ponytail

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

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

Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) Beaucarnea recurvata (Pony Tail Palm)

How Do I Care For The Bonsai Gift I Received?

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

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

Bonsai

What’s Up With My Wilting Peace Lily?

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Ask th 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

Why Are My Hydrangea Blooms Green?

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

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

Why Won’t My Calla Lily Bloom?

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

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

Insects The Uninvited Houseplant Guests

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Ask the Expert: insects in my houseplants

Hello,
I’ve noticed an insect infestation in all of my houseplants (I think it started in one by a window, and has spread). The insects are small, dark, and fly. Their head is much smaller than their thorax, and they look tiny and thin. They are a bit smaller than fruit flies, almost like a flea, and though I see them flying when the plant is moved or blown on, they also crawl and run. I see them mostly on the soil surface. I can’t discern symptoms with the plants (more…)

Lucky Bamboo With Brown Tips - What’s Up?

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

Ask the Expert:The tips of my lucky bamboo plant leaves have turned brownish and dry.  I only put distilled water in the pot, mist the leaves, fertilize with the green drops occasionally, and keep the plant on my dining room table under the light fixture, away from direct sunlight. What could cause the brown, dry tips?  Should I cut them off?  Please advise. Thanks very much.