QuestionI have two types of yucca cactus and both are infested with a small red headed beetle about 1/8 inch long. Most of the time they are concentrated at the base of the spines, but come out on the spines l
QuestionWhat is the best soil to use to transplant a cactus? And when would be the best time of the day to do this job? AnswerDear Chad, The best soil is a standard cactus mix that you can buy from most nurseries.
QuestionGreg: My husband and I have an aloe plant that was given to us by his grandmother. It is 10 years old and not doing to well. We had it at my mothers home for some time and while it was there, be
rotting plant and how to transplant
QuestionI have a pear catus, I think. Its arms are flat and it puts out yellow flowers. The plant looks like it is rotted at the base but the arms look really good and its blooming beautifully. It is in a pot that h
QuestionIt has been suggested that I take the plant out of its pot and let the roots dry out and then replant it in a smaller pot but Im not keen to do this as Im afraid this would damage the roots and possible kill
Questioni have a cactus which got too big on top and fell over this morning, the break did not go all the way through. i staked it up, will it heal? the cactus is straight with short spines and no branches it is abo
QuestionMy aloe vera plant has started bleeding red sap. The bottom leaves have gone black and the top leaves have all fallen out. What shall i do? AnswerDear Claire, If the top leaves have fallen out, then your p
Cactus turning black after cat used the pot
QuestionI have a 5 foot tall cactus. One of my cats recently defecated in the dirt.I cleaned the dirt, have covered with aluminum foil and barricade the pot from cats. The skin surface of the main stem is turning bl
QuestionI have an aloe vera plant that was given to me. This plant is HUGE. It must have at least 30 or so pups on it. How do I safely and succesfully remove them from the mother plant without hurt
Aloe leaves are pale and spotted
QuestionAbout a year ago we repotted a large aloe plant and separated the pups most of which we gave away. We are left with two of the largest plants and they have been doing poorly ever since. The lea
QuestionHi Greg, I have a plant here that looks like it is dying. I must admit I bought it at a flower show and consequently I dont quite know what that plant is (shame) would you please identify it for me and give
QuestionDear Greg, I have a cactus plant that has grown to about 2 feet high. However, its very thin and tends to bend in the middle and fall over to the side. Is it possible to trim it or will this cause serious d
Treating aloe vera plants for aphids
QuestionHi, I have a huge aloe vera plant that has been returned to me from my sisters home after spending the winter months under a grow light. She had a few other of my plants at her home and when I go
QuestionI found my cactus with a split in it this morning. I just replanted it in a bigger pot and must not have put enough of the sand/soil mixture in it and it fell over - spliting. Its not completely broken in tw
what kind of cactus and how to cut down
QuestionDoes it matter where I cut it? ------------------------- Followup To Question - Hi, I have a tall cactus (about 5 feet) that looks like this: long arms with three sides (triangle if cut at a bi-sect
how do i start growing a cactus
Questioni just bought a cactus today may 28 2006 and im wondering how much water does it need does it need sand how many times should i water it daily evry other day three days four days five days six days or weekly
QuestionI have a new saguaro.What is the best way to water and how often. Also dose it need any special feedings. Thanks AnswerDear Terry, Saguaros are pretty tough, but depending on the size of the plant, it will
QuestionHi, some children have separated the baby sempervivums from the parent plant. How do I get these babies to root? AnswerDear Rose, They should be very easy to re-root. Plant them in some rich, well d
QuestionHello Greg, I recently purchased a large cactus for my work desk. Since then, I have gotten some nasty spider bites. I think theyve come from the plant, but Im not sure. There is some faint webbing on the p
QuestionHi Greg, I have a huge (about 8ft) cactus that has outgrown the house. We live in Ohio and will have to move it inside this winter and i dont think its gonna fit. Can I cut it in half and plant
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