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What plant is this? Evergreen plant – ground cover? Yellow flowers – photo taken in mid winter. – Loan
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Ask The Plant Expert:
What plant is this? Evergreen plant – ground cover? Yellow flowers – photo taken in mid winter. – Loan
“I got this plant from my grandpas funeral and I’m not sure what kind it is but I’d like to know so I can use proper care for it.” – Taylor
What kind of plants are these? My neighbor gave me these plants and I have no idea what they are or how to care for them. Help please? -Aubrey
Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply:
Aubrey,
I believe what you have is a Thunbergia vine. It is sometimes called Black-eyed Susan vine. As for care, they are real easy. Thunbergia alata likes full sun and a well-drained but moist soil. It is considered an annual except in tropical areas. The best place for it is in an area that gets a little shade in the late afternoon, but full sun otherwise. It will grow rapidly and bloom all summer through the fall.
What type of flower is this? Its an outdoor flower…that’s all I know. – Aubrey
Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply:
Aubrey,
It looks like a type of lily, most likely an Asiatic lily. When the bloom opens, we maybe able to give you a more definitive identification. Hope this helps.
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I was given a cutting over 10 years ago. I don’t know what it is, so its never been fed, it just gets water, in a clay pot. I have another in another room in a plastic pot, different window direction. The plant’s been moved around till I thought it liked a spot.they have grown. the one in a south/west window has surprised me with a flower; today it opened!!! It’s very large. There’s another blossom on same stock. How long will it last? What is the plant’s name? Need info; lots of info. It’s soooo beautiful!!!!! help!!! – Tina
Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply:
I believe it is a type of Epiphyllum or Nopalxochia.
Possibly a Epiphyllum ackermannii or Nopalxocia ackermanii, sometimes know as the red orchid cactus.
Not sure how long the bloom will last. Typically they last for 3 or 7 days.
They do not like temperatures above 100 degrees. The blooming cycle usually occurs between late winter and early summer. They grow best in a cactus mix potting soil in bright filtered light with moderate humidity.
During the growing season, apply a diluted water soluble fertilizer once a month. Keep it well watered except in the dormant season when it needs to be kept on the dry side. Growing season is some between late winter and the beginning of fall. Watch for mealy bugs especially in the spring.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if I can help with anything else.
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I have these two plants in my front yard where I just recently laid new mulch. I am wondering what the name of this plant is.
Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply:
I do believe it is a sedum, most likely Vera Jameson. At this stage it is a little difficult to tell exactly. If it is Vera Jameson sedum the foliage will turn more purple and it will start blooming mid-summer with pink flowers.
Hope this information is helpful.
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I have inherited several houseplants, but I don’t know what kind they are. I have attached pictures of 4 plants, any help would be much appreciated! – Jenny
Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply:
Plants 1 & 2 are Schefflera (care tips also at this link), sometimes referred to as Octopus plant or Umbrella plant.
Pant 3 is a Tradescantia zebrina, sometimes reffered to as Wandering Jew.
Plant 4 is a type of Sansevieria.
Hope this information was helpful. Please let me know if you need any culture information on the plants.
I received this plant from my dad’s funeral. The tag on it only said “green plant” I’ve had it for 2 months and the leaves just continue to fall off. It was a very full plant. (The orange Gerber daisies are fake.) Do you think if the all of the leaves fall off eventually, that it is dead, or do you think I can save it? What type of fertilizer do you think I should use? (I have very little plant experience) – Jenny
Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply:
Jenny,
It is difficult to tell from the pictures. My best guess would be a type of Ficus. It could be Ficus lyrata (Fiddle-leaf fig, Banjo fig) or Ficus pumila (climbing or creeping fig).
Ficus are funny. I once had a ficus we named Truman. In the 10 years that we had it, all the leaves fell off 3 times. Every time we corrected the problem and the plant flushed back out with new healthy leaves. Yours should do the same thing as long as the stems are still green.
To care for Ficus plants, you will need to keep the soil moderately moist and fertilize it once a month from April through August with a water-soluble, high-nitrogen fertilizer. You can use a water soluble fertilizer like Miracle Gro or Peters. I would wait until the plant has some new growth forming before I fertilized the plant. Keep the plant in a brightly lit area, but away from cold drafts. I would remove it from the foil wrapping, and make sure that it is in a container that allows for drainage. If you need to re-pot the plant use a humus-rich potting soil.
For more, check out our Ficus Care & Information Page.
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I received this plant from my son’s funeral. We have several, and they are not doing too good. There are bugs, (fruit flies?) and they are just not growing. I need to find out what it is and how to care for it. – Theo
Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply:
Theo,
It looks like your plant is a peace lily. I think this article will have all the information you need: How to care for your peace lily.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if I can help with anything else.
Hi there. I received a variety of plants in a funeral arrangement. I re-potted them in the spring and now that it is getting colder at night, I need more help in determining how to care for them. I had them outside on my porch, since I was not sure as to the toxicity of them, as I do have 3 cats and a dog. Can you please identify. I believe that one of them is a dwarf umbrella plant, but not sure on the other. Thanks. – Jeanene
Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply:
The first one is a Wareneki Draceana and the second one is a Schefflera. The first one should be okay for your pets to be around. However, the schefflera can be a problem for dogs or cats who are prone to chewing on plants. If you read our article 10 House Plants Poisonous to Dogs, Cats or Children, it will help you decide which plants you should keep with your pets. You may also refer to the House Plant Care & Information Page.
Hope this information was helpful.
Please let me know if I can help with anything else.
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