Beaucarnea (?) Plant

QuestionHi, 牋牋營 just got a plant yesterday, and I need to KNOW what it IS in order to give it the proper care. It has a LARGE bulb at the base, about 3 in diameter, where it comes out of the fine gravel it is IN. T

Caring for my Lucky Money Tree

QuestionMy mother-in-law has had one of those lucky money trees, and it seems to be dying. Shes had it in a not too well lit space in the house, and she told me she waters it about once every two weeks. Ive had plan

English and Algerian Ivy

QuestionWhy would a newly purchased english ivy plant have all of its vines and leaves shrivel up and become brown in one weeks time? I hadnt watered it as it was already moist. Also, what cause the tips

Somona/Euphorbia X lomi stopped flowering

QuestionHi, Ive had my somona for about 8-10 years now, and it just hit me that it hasnt flowered in about 5 years. Ive had it in full sun, but it does well out of direct sunlight, insofar as the leaves are he

buro,s tail

Questionhow do get cutting ,s from a plant called buro,s tail AnswerHi Sarah, This plant practically propagates itself. Simply set individual leaves on their sides in contact with moist soil and new plantlets and

Plants for rooms with no natural light

QuestionI work in an office that has no windows and is painted a dark color. The only light comes from our computers and track lighting. Im looking for plants that can survive with no natural light and a

im not sure how to take care of this plant?

Question--------Hi Darlene, Thanks for getting back with me so soon! I really appreciate it! I have my PEACE LILLY (;)) sitting in my bedroom because it is the

plants that thrive on flourescent light

QuestionCan you help me pick a plant that I can take to work with me that likes flourescent light? Someone suggested an african violet, but my violet at home likes natural light better. I have this littl

about a plant

QuestionHi, I was given a String of Beads (senecio rowleyanus) for Valentines. I adore them, as my mother had one. Anyway, Ive kept it in bright, indirect light. Ive not over-watered it, and Ive not repo

Miniature Shaffolera (sp)

QuestionOkay...so, first question is, whats the correct spelling of Shaffolera? I have what I believe to be a miniature shaffolera...and I think its somewhat sunburned....whats the best way to recouperate it?

Pachira aquatica/braded money tree

QuestionI would like to know if its possible to keep on brading it as it grows? I would also like to know all of the good ways and right ways to take care of it. Its in a 8in plant holder and we just bought it today

my indoor plant is dying! help!

Questioni have an indoor plant called sarquina or something like that. it has long leaves green on top with a red underside and lots of stems which join into one. it likes warm water. the leaves are starting to go b

Hibiscus losing leaves

QuestionDear Will Creed, I recently acquired a Hibiscus rosa sinensis from a funeral. It was used as living greenery in a cut flower arrangement. I live in a Zone 3 so I transported it home

loss of leaves

QuestionHi. I bought a hanging pot of grape vine about a month ago. Since I brought the plant home, it has lost about two thirds of its leaves. The plant is in a bright room but not in direct sunlight. &

ficus indoor plant

Questionhi darlene - i have just bought a small ficus tree - the one with small leaves (the type that loves to drop its leaves if it doesnt like its location!). i would love some tips on how to keep it looking

Indoor yukka plant

QuestionI have a 3ft indoor yukka plant and I need to know what sort of soil to put it in, how often to water it, feed it, when to re-pot, will I ever be able to leave it outdoors? I also have an avocado plant

Pothos houseplants

QuestionGreetings! I have a terrible problem. I have about six separate Pothos folaige houseplants, one is in dirt, five are in water. I started each of the five by cutting off vines from the mothe

Pothos Foliage

QuestionGreetings! I have a terrible problem. I have about six separate Pothos folaige houseplants, one is in dirt, five are in water. Each of the five are in about a half gallon of water. I

Cactus... I think

QuestionI received as a housewarming gift a plant in a pot about 8 inches across and maybe 6 inches deep. It has tons of 1 inch long criss crossing spikes, is about 12 inches tall and has long horizontal (4 to 10 in

new leaves turning black

Question------------------------- Followup Question: Hello Darlene, Light might well be the problem, but this plant has not ever had direct sunlight. My house is very light, but all indirect, reflective ligh