Q.Summer Storage For Amaryllis Bulb - I leave my Phoenix house all summer. I keep my house at 88 degrees and I have no basement. I ...
A.The 62 degrees sounds like a fine idea. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-bloom-again.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-care-instructions-how-to-care-for-an-amaryllis.htm https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/faq/what-should-i-do-my-amaryllis-after-it-blooms https://ccenassau.org/resources/amaryllisRead MoreQ.A Few Questions About Kaolin Clay - Can you use Kaolin Clay on roses? and does it help with aphids at all?
A.It could help with aphids but so does insecticidal soap or Neem oil. You can use it on rose bushes or other plants. Many people use it on fruit trees. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/kaolin-clay-insect-control.htmRead MoreQ.How To Take Care Of Jade Plant? What Should Be Watering Frequency? How To Know If The Plant Needs Water And How Much? - The leaves are drying and shedding suddenly.
A.It may be overwatered. A quick repot in fresh soil for succulents and a clean container may help. Jade plants need very little water. Do not water on a schedule. Water only when the soil has completely dried. Then water ...Read More
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Q.Why Is My Mint Doing Worse In Better Soil? - Hi there-so we have mint growing wild in our backyard--in clay soil, downslope from a pool-so it is getting constant ...
A.First try watering less and giving it full sun. Also, make sure the container is not too large for the plants. The container width should not be more than two inches larger than the root ball. If the container is ...Read MoreQ.Chili Pequin From Seed - Can you plant chili pequin that you eat in the ground to produce seedlings ?
A.It is best to buy seeds to plant. Otherwise, you don't know what variety you will grow. If it's a hybrid, it won't come true from seed. Also, it may be treated to retard germination. If the seeds you have ...Read MoreQ.Indoors Seed Growing - When I try to start seeds indoors, the seedlings always get very tall and leggy. So much so that they ...
A.It sounds like lack of light. Seedlings grow best under a grow light that is just a few inches above the seeds and moved upwards as the plants grow. If you have a south facing window you can try that ...Read MoreQ.I Have A Long Stem Rose From Florist That Has Sprouts Like New Growth, Can That Be Planted And Would Grow - Actually coming from several of the leaves it’s spouting.
A.It is possible to root already cut stems but you must get started before the plant fades. Are there already roots coming out of the bottom of the stem? If so, you can plant it in a pot of moist ...Read MoreQ.Can You Harvest Seeds To Replant From A Tomato That Had Root Knot Nematode? - If I have harvested seeds from tomato plants that were found to have RKN, would it be ok to plant ...
A.It is best not to use seeds from a plant that had any diseases, parasites, or disorders. Especially since your plants experienced RKN, you should use seeds the next year that are resistant to RKN. Also, do not plant tomatoes ...Read MoreQ.My Sister In Law Uses Coke On Her Plants And They Do Great – I Used It And It Makes Them Sticky - She puts ice cubes in the coke and these are indoor plants and in the summer outdoor
A.Coca-cola does not have the proper nutrients plants need to grow. Besides the expense, sugar can prevent uptake of water in plants. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/using-soda-on-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Growing Spinach (Pre-Beginner Level Knowledge) - Good Day, I came across "How to Grow Spinach in Pots for Fresh Greens Anywhere"; I have some questions and ...
A.Do you mean moving your container back and forth every day from east to west exposure? That isn't necessary. You could leave it on the western exposure and add a grow light. Grow lights should be left on about 14-16 ...Read MoreQ.Are These Spots On My Dendrobium Orchid’s Flower Buds Normal? - The spots are very small and purplish. See photo below
A.Spots can indicate a fungal, bacterial, viral, or environmental problem. It is very difficult to diagnose a disease without submitting a specimen to pathology. I've compared the spots to images of orchid diseases and it comes closest to Guignardia spots. ...Read MoreQ.Grapefruit Tree Is Full Of Very Small, Thick Skin - Last year, our grapefruit tree had beautiful, large, sweet pink grapefruit. This year we have lots of grapefruit, but they’re ...
A.The crop may have needed thinning. Often citrus trees produce more fruits than they can bring to maturity and it is necessary to reduce the crop. Also, be sure they are getting the proper irrigation and fertilizer. These articles should ...Read MoreQ.My Kalanchoe Stopped Blooming After First Season, - I gotitfor Christmas 5 years and water it once a week, sometimes from the top and sometimes from the bottom. ...
A.They are short-day plants that require several weeks of long, uninterrupted dark nights to bloom. They also need regular fertilizing. Allow the plant to dry out between watering. Here is how to get it to bloom: https://ipm.missouri.edu/meg/2017/1/kalanchoe/ https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/kalanchoe/Read MoreQ.Prayer Plant (Fred) Leaves Are All Brown - Prayer plant is 49 years old. Leaves are all brown. Some stems are still green. I don't know what to ...
A.You can try trimming off some of the brown leaves and see if new ones emerge. They don't like cold weather or low humidity. Low humidity usually results in brown leaf tips. But if your plant is 49, it must ...Read MoreQ.Pruning A Potted Horsechestnut - I inherited a 20 year old horsechestnut tree in a pot 5 years ago. I have never pruned it. When ...
A.Basically, you only need to trim off damaged or dead branches. Keep the pruning light because it will open up the door to disease entry. Here are some tips for pruning horse chestnut trees as well as root pruning, ...Read MoreQ.My Daphne Plant Leaves Are Turning Yellow. - What should I feed it with?
A.are often due to under or overwatering. You can let it dry out a bit between watering. They also require very well draining soil. Add compost to the soil if it needs better drainage. Also check the leaves for an ...Read MoreQ.What Is Wrong With My Grass? - Why does my grass look like this?
A.One possibility is improper watering. During the winter, change the frequency of the watering, but not the amount. I've attached a publication about proper watering in Florida landscapes. The most common grass planted in Florida is St. Augustinegrass, which goes ...Read MoreQ.How To Start The Horse Chestnut And Oak From Scratch - I couldn't find anywhere if you remove the skin from the chestnut and the shell from the acorn before you ...
A.In the case of the horse chestnuts, you do remove them from the "conker." They need a cold stratification period to germinate. You can store them in the refrigerator for two to three months or outside. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/horse-chestnut/planting-horse-chestnut-seeds.htm https://ecosystems.psu.edu/research/chestnut/breeding/planting/planting-manual.pdf Here is ...Read MoreQ.Can A China Doll Live In A Terrarium? - I have been trying my best with a china doll for a couple of years. I love it!! In Calgary ...
A.China doll does prefer humid conditions and it would be more humid in a terrarium. The only drawback is the plant will quickly outgrow the terrarium. They can get to 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 m) tall indoors. ...Read More
