QuestionHi. I have an aloe plant that seems to pushing itself out of its pot. It is in a 9 pot and the span of its of its leaves is over 24. I bought it when it was in a tiny 3 pot and wasnt nearly so la
QuestionThanks Greg - as per grow lights - I have heard that the new flourescents that fit into a regular light bulb socket put out good lights for plants - any experience with those? -----Question----- Greg, I rec
QuestionI had a Saguaro fall as a result of high wind and storms, multi arm (14) and I had cut the tops that were not damaged. I was told that I could replant them. I woul like to ask what is the proper way to prep
QuestionI have a cactus about 6 tall that narrows in like a neck about halfway up the plant and then has a bulbous head. The cactus is having a hard time holding up its head. Can I cut off the head and replant it?
Questiondo succulents generly do better indoors or out AnswerDear Colleen, In general, the majority of cacti & succulents do poorly indoors because of a lack of light. This can be compensated for by adding light v
12 tall barrel cactus falling over
QuestionHello, I am very proud of the growth of my 13+ yr old barrel cactus, it was a 4 baby in 1994, but has started falling over in the last few years since it got so tall. I now have it in a 10 wide by 9 d
QuestionGreg, Greg, The palm is a house plant in the UK and there are no insects. Any other ideas? Michelle ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question----
Mexican Fencepost Cactus troubles
QuestionThank you for getting back to me so quickly. Ill change the watering schedule right away. One follow-up question. When you say to water a lot longer than 5 minutes, do you mean 15 minutes?
QuestionHi Greg, I moved to Phoenix last year and after a few months I xeriscaped my backyard to save on water. Before knowing about their watering requirements I bought a few San Pedro cacti (fast growing ca
Questionhello, i have about 7 really large agave plants in my front yard (just bought the house). it appears that the previous owner never tended to these plants. they are grossly overgrown. i started trimming them
Questionhello.have are you. what is the primary symptoms of drought stress in plants? tank you. AnswerDear Gholamali, In cacti it is marked reduction in the overall diameter of the plant, followed by shriveling, a
QuestionMy cereus is showing a yellowish stem and getting mushy from the soil up. I dont want to lose it and think that propogation might be my only answer. Whats the best method? AnswerDear Dalin, Take a cutting
Questionwhat is the life expectancy of cacti (is that correct or is it cactus...?) anyways, i am interested in getting a plant. if i do what does it need? how much water to give it and any special fertilizers or spe
QuestionI have two yucca elephantiasis and wish to break some bunches off and re-pot, so far they just sit in the pot doing nothing going yellow from the base up. What am I doing wrong AnswerDear Eileen
QuestionI am having a hard time finding cactus soil can I use anything else? AnswerDear Leah, If you mix potting soil and sand (2/3s potting soil to 1/3 sand), that will work as well. Anything that will drain wate
QuestionOur saguaro broke and we lost over 2/3 of it. Could the base still live and continue to grow and is it possible for any of the arms to be saved? AnswerDear Margaret, That depends on why it fell over. If th
Cactus having a whitess haze and black areas
QuestionI have very tall cactus plants and have been watering them with Poland Spring water using a cactus 7 drop fertilizing agent. I find that the cactus developed a white haze and in some parts are black an
QuestionMy son has a small cactus of which he is extremely fond. We bought it at the grocery store in Japan. We have no idea what type it is, as the card was in Kanji (and were American) , although it cl
Senita Cactus Flowers and fruits
QuestionIs the fruit of the Senita Cactus Plant eatable?? Is there anything that reacts with it such as prescription medications? Thank You in advance, Bonnie AnswerDear Bonnie, Here is a helpful website for you:
Re-planting pieces of Senita cactus
QuestionI have a large Senita Cactus that must be moved. How and where do I cut sections off for replanting (as I love this plant for its flowers and fruit)Do I use a sand and potting soil mix and start the pieces o
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