sick plants

QuestionI have a spathiphyllum that I have had since May. It was thriving nicely. I recently repotted him about a month ago, I see new growth but he seems to be wilty and his leaves are browning. The tips are brown

Schefflera plants

QuestionWe have a large Schefflera, not sure what kind it actually is, it is somewhere around 6 to 7 feet tall and we keep it in the dining room and it gets plenty of sunlight. It is growing great but we have

Yucca Elephantides tree

Question------------------------- Followup To The plant was in a container with holes for drainage. I just had it repotted (by a professional) to a larger pot with drainage holes yesterday. Question - I ju

NEGLECTED BAMBOO PLANT

QuestionDarlene, thanks for your quick response. The plant is 6 ft tall.It stands in front of a picture window where there is abundant sunshine. I do not have a curtain hanging at that window.I live in the city of

IS MY PONYTAIL PLANT GONNA BE OK

QuestionIVE RECENTLY TRANSPLANTED MY PONYTAIL PALM TO ANOTHER POT. THE PROBLEM IS THAT WHILE I WAS TAKING IT OUT TO PUT IN THE OTHER POT THE SOIL AT THE BOTTOM WAS VERY WET AND IT HAD A ODOR. I PROCEEDED TO TRANSPLA

A type of house plant

QuestionHave you ever heard of a plant called a step mothers tongue? My boyfriend wants one for Christmas, and I cannot find it anywhere. Thanks for your help. AnswerHeather, Sorry it took me so long.

Leaves turning yellow and drop off.

QuestionI have a miniature rose bush in a 8 pot. It gets in-direct bright sunlight every day. Lately the leaves have begun to turn yellow and drop off. This happens within a 36-48 hour period. I am pretty sure this

China Dolls and pruning in the Winter

QuestionHi Will, I have two China Doll house plants that are both around 6 feet tall. They are healthy aside from the fact that they are getting that Mop look. They have healthy leaves on the top, and the lower le

New Aloe Plant

Question------------------------- Followup To - One more quick question if you dont mind. My students all wanted to know if they could have a cutting of the plant. (We talked about that in class and the

Corn plants AGAIN!

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - Thanks for the tips Will. Corn towers 1 and 2 have been moved temporarily to a brighter spot to see if they respond. Despite all of the dropped and brown

indoor plants have worms!

QuestionI have two plants that I have had for many years. One is a jade plant and the other Im not sure what it is. I water my plants regularly by soaking the plants in my sink. I have just seen fo

black fungus? on leaves

QuestionI have had a peace lilly in a large(12-14) pot for several years.(never repotted) I leave it outside on my screened in porch during late spring through early fall, and indoors for cold weather. It has black,

Dying corn tree

QuestionHi, I have a corn tree that I have had for about ten years and recently its not do very well. Its shot very tall but leaves are sparse at the top but still green. The base (stalk) of the plant is peeling off

Cornstalk too tall

QuestionTallest of 3 cornstalks in a 13 pot is hitting the ceiling. Can I lop it off near the base and hope it will start over? Any special techniques? AnswerHi Roland, As long as the roots and stem ar

Care of Crown of Thorns Plant

QuestionPlease advise how to care for Crown of Thorns plant. The leaves are turning yellow....It is still blooming AnswerI am sorry, but my expertise is limited to the care of African Violets. This is s

Crown of Thorn Pot Plant

QuestionI brought it from Tyler Tx to Houston Tx two weeks ago. It was healthy. Now the leaves are yellow and falling off. Is there any way I can save it? It is about two feet tall and has se

type of plant?

QuestionHello I need help! Im trying to help along a friends plant. He received it as a gift from an elderly friend, and it means a lot to him. Problem is, I cant help it untill I figure out what it is.

Drying out leaves

QuestionI bought a Kalanchoe that was almost dead and I have brought it back to life but the leaves on it are drying out badly. It is fully bloomed and I am watering it and it has plenty of light. I do n

Is this a white bird?

QuestionDarlene, Thanks for getting back to me. That is not my living room (unfortunately) Its from the show Extreme Makeover Home editon. I seen it on the episode on T.V. the other week. Here is another picture of

Repotting a potho Plant.

QuestionHi Darlene, I have this potho tht was little when I got it in July 2005 now here it is Dec 2005 and my plant is big and beautiful, but there are a couple of concerns tht I have w/it?. 1. Why are my leaves tu