indoor climbers and light

QuestionHello, Thank you very much for your fast reply, it is very helpful. Can you tell me how fast Ficus Pumila grows indoors and how can it be kept to a managable size and structure as it grows? Thank you

Leaf Size

QuestionI bought a beautiful philodendron a while back that had some really huge leaves. However, many of these leaves have died off. How do I get the leaves to get as big as the ones that were on there

Dracaena Massangeana Cane Plant Care

QuestionMy Dracaena Massangeana Cane leaves are brown half way down and it appears to be dying. I water it once a week and it sits it the living room opposite a bay window. I have only had it for a couple of months,

Ginseng Ficus-Morris County, NJ

QuestionHow to grow and care for a Ginseng Ficus as a houseplant. Also, potting medium or soil requirements. Thank you. Answercare is similar for most tropical plants. most are grown under shade cloths in FL or oth

Scheffelera (sp?)

QuestionI have a beautiful scheffelera that someone gave me and it is the tree type at about 7 ft. tall. I have noticed it is starting to get black spots on the underside of the leaves and now it is killing th

My calla lily is turning yellow...

QuestionMy calla lily is turning yellow and losing all of the leaves. They are bending in the middle and drooping. I water it weekly and the soil is moist but not wet. It receives indirect sunlight. What do I need t

Dracaena and Fluoride

QuestionHello: I was wondering if you might be able to tell of any ways to prevent fluoride burn in my corn plants. Ive alway had this problem with these plants, it starts out with just brownish leaf tips and

Plants good in Flourescent light

QuestionMy job has me living in the cubicle office world and an interior one at that. I was looking for a plant which could survive on flourescent light. AnswerMatt, African violets, Chinese evergreen, Peace lily,

tallplant for indoors

Questioncan you suggest a tall (4-5 feet)tree-like plant that will do well close to sunny window but also near air vent (ikeep vent closed) and house is dry despite use of humidifier. thanks very much AnswerH

Leaves are brown at the tip

QuestionHi, I have a five foot corn plant. The new leaves are green but, the older leaves at the tips are brown. Can you help me or guide me in the right direction, Steve Thanks in advance AnswerHi Ste

China Doll, its getting too tall

QuestionHi, I have a China Doll thats getting too tall for its living space, Its about 3-1/2 feet tall. I know about Pinching or pruning plants. But I dont exactly know how to do it. So my question is, What part of

Plectranthus Australis

QuestionHi Darlene, I have a Plectranthus Australis (P. Marginatus) plant. I think it is also called Swedish ivy. It is the one with thick and glossy leaves and its leaves are all green. However I have a problem. I

cat urine and house plants (trees!)

QuestionI brought my very large and healthy hibiscus and corn plant (6 feet) into the house for the winter. We were away for a weekend and it appears that our newest kitty (about 6 months old) found the dirt i

Care for unkown plant

QuestionI have a plant and I am not sure what it is- but it hase big green leafly leaves with dark green lines in it and is kind of purplish on the back of the leaves. I keep in inside, however the leaves started to

Care of pathos in a hanging basket without drainage.

QuestionI elected to take care of three plants hanging in 1/2 plastic bowls on a wall at work. They were originally from a commercial grower. The commercial grower came to the business about once every w

Spider Plant Seeds

QuestionIs it common for spider plants to seed? Mine currently are producing seed pods. Am considering planting to see what happens, as one is verigated (sp) and one not. AnswerHi Janice, It is s

House Plants - soil mould - tiny flies in soil

QuestionGood Morning Darlene K. Kittle, We have three house plants, one Kalanchoe, and two Coleus. We have two problems with them: All three have mould on the soil. The Kalanchoe has the most mould, and is the old

Peace lilly drooping even when well watered

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - I have a peace lilly that was doing very well for about a month. Then it drooped (when the fireplace began to be used.) I watered it and it spr

Poison Plant for Turtles

QuestionWe have two plants we have always called Rubber Trees. Large oval green leaves, woodsy stems. They are 28 years old,winters in the house summers outside, and have grown too big for our home even though

Identify delicate house plant

QuestionI received a plant as part of a collection - i would like to know what it is and how to keep it from dying. Its about 8 inches tall, looks like a tiny group of three trees, elongated leaves with jagged