Fall has come to life now in the first few weeks of the season. Warmly colored fall flowers and plants are among the many wonderful autumn decorations. Trends in decorating for fall this year are starting to include a more popular use of bromeliads and other fall blooming plants. Excellent as centerpieces, colorful houseplants, and patio decorations, bromeliads provide warmth and color associated with autumn’s changing season. Read the rest of Fall In Love With Bromeliad Plants This Autumn »

Ask the Expert: Lucky Bamboo stem has turned black!

Hello, I have had a lucky bamboo plant for about 9 months and I have some questions. 1) Several months ago, one of the stalks began turning yellow and has since turned black. I am fairly sure it’s dead, but have been worried about removing it as the rest of the plant seems more or less ok. Should it be removed and if so, is there a way to do this without disturbing the rest of the plant? There has even been new growth which was a very pleasant surprise! 2) I have noticed that one of Read the rest of Black Is Not A Classic Color For Lucky Bamboo »

Ask the Expert: What should I do??

Hi - I’m not sure the name of my palm in (see photo) it could be a Parlor Palm, Kentia or Sentry Palm? I gathered several small plants that have grown beautifully in front of my kitchen window with a western light sunset in a plastic planter in the same spot since 1999.  I want to transplant it into a clay pot.  I’ll be moving Read the rest of Transplanting a Palm: Now or After The Move? »

Ask The Expert: I recently moved to Florida and have Bird of paradise.  Do I need to cut them back..and if so, when if the proper time to do so.

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Daniel Lenzi Read the rest of Plant Care For Bird Of Paradise Plants »

Ask The Expert: Lucky Bamboo.  My bamboo plants are too tall.  Can I cut the roots off and put them back in the water and let them grow new roots? Sharon

Ask The Expert: I  grew  some  cali  lilies  this  past  summer  and  now  they  are  finished  blooming.  They  have  pods  on  them  now.  Is  there  something  I  should  do  to  keep  them  ready  to  replant  next  season.  When  will  be  the  best  time  to  replant  them.  Any  other  suggestions ?  Evelyn

Ask the Expert: question about a large peace lily
We have a large peace lily and I’m wondering about the sqiggly looking stuff (no better way to describe it) on top of the soil is necessary. Thanks Natalie

Ask The Expert: The leaves on my lucky bamboo are really tall and spindly, can I cut them back? Lynda

Ask the Expert: Schefflera leaf curling
We have a large, old schefflera. It is so tall we have to cut the tops off. It site in front of a small, high round window. My problem is that the top leaves are curling, not just the tip but the whole leaf. Then Read the rest of Why Does My Schefflera Have Curling Leaves? »

Ask The Expert:
i dont have a phone that works rite now. i live in the area, scottsburg, in, where we had the after effects from hurricane ike. and i had a very tall and leggy draceana plant. two stalks and a small baby growing about 1\’ tall. but during storm the plant was blown over and broke off the tops of the tall trunks. they were at least 5\’ tall. can i save them? and what should do with the part that is left? should cut off shorter. the tops that broke Read the rest of Can I Save A Dracaena Destroyed By Hurricane Ike? »