Dracaena Janet Craig Palm Tree

Question Janet Craig I just figured out the name of my tree. I have this beautiful Janet Craig. It has 3 shoots total. The tallest is being held up by a pole which I believe is causing damage to t

juncus spiralis

QuestionMy plant use to spiral up now it is drooping and also has a few brown coils, What do i need to do ? AnswerLennea, Corkscrew rush generally goes dormant in the fall/winter because of the shorter days. Its b

Miltonia orchid

QuestionHi, I was recently given a Miltonia orchid. The tag says to keep in low to moderate filtered light, feed with quarter strength balanced liquid feed and keep evenly moist. Do not allow mix to completely dry.

what kind of plant is this

QuestionI have a plant that got over 15 years ago, a piece from my grandmother. In the last 15 years it has grown so big. It has long leaves and it grows straight up than bends over. the most amazing thing tha

Ponytale Palm

QuestionI have a Ponytail Palm, she is about 5 tall, bulb is about as large as container ( 2 gallon black greenhouse container). The plant has outgrown the container and caused the container to start breaking apart.

Glue

QuestionI have notice that on Lucky Bamboo plants, the top rocks that cover the soil appears to be glued. Where can I purchase this type of glue or how can I make my own. AnswerNorma, Why do you want to? The

mandev illa

QuestionI have a large[about15inches] pot outside growing a mandevilla. This is my first summer and do I need to take this in for the winter,living here in Lansdale pa as it goes below freezing here in the winter. I

Houseplant question

QuestionHi. I just bought a house plant that I have no clue what kind it is. The leaves are all medium green, and remind me of oak leaves. Its a hanging plant, and has fingers hanging from the pot.

keepsake azalea

QuestionThe leave & blossoms have dried out, though the soil is moist. Im not sure how or if this plant can be saved. It is about 2 months old and was in a shaded window. Thank you. AnswerHi Jen, Most people

Jade Plant - Repot or Not

QuestionI have a jade plant that was re-potted several years ago into a pot 4 deep and 8 wide. The Jade plant is now very large and top heavy (20 high x 29 wide), it lean/rest against the window that it sits o

Plants states of consciousness

QuestionDo plants sleep? AnswerHarsh, When the days are shorter plants go into a dormant state where they do not grow until the days get longer again. That could be considered a type of sleep. I have never seen a

Dracaena Spike

QuestionHi Will, This is the first time Im asking about a plant. I never thought I would...lol I have a question about my spike plant. Its in a 12 inch pot and I have it in the far cor

phaelaenopsis orchid

QuestionMy orchid is having babies! On one stalk of the plant, there have appeared two baby plants, consisting of little leaves and some root. They look healthy, but should I be removing them

Help with plant id

Question Plant In May my son planted a seed at school and I have no idea what it is, I dont want it to die but I dont know what is best for it since i dont know what it is and I am the only mother i know of t

Diffenbachia/house plant

Questionthe leafs have yellow spots with a brown ring, can you please tell me whats wrong and how to fix it? Thank You AnswerTheresa, It sounds like a fungal infection. You may be able to stop it by spraying all t

liquid fertilizer concentration

QuestionHello Will Not sure if you can answer this, but do you know the effects of concentration(mg/l) of fertilizer on varying plants/crops growth?? Thanks very much for your help. AnswerHi Ashmeet, This sounds

christmas cacti blooms

QuestionQUESTION: Hi ! I have two christmas cacti and i want them to bloom at christmas time. I know that they need dark nights and cool days to bloom. I have them in my basement where it is about 50F and they get m

Coral cactus spliting

QuestionI have a coral cactus that spent the summer outside (northern WV) and was flourishing until about a week ago when 95% of the growing / leading edge cracked open. We did have a substantial amount of rai

money tree leaves gets discolorated and yellow!!

Questionmoney tree yellow leav QUESTION: Hi, I have my money tree for almost 3 years, this summer it was my second time I re-plant it into bigger pot. At first everything was good, it started to grow fast and

when to plant amaryllis

QuestionHi! Last Saturday i purchased an amaryllis bulb from my local nursery. I was just wondering when i should plant it to get blooms around christmas time? Also, what are some of the basic needs and how to care