tree fern under watered

QuestionI got an Australian tree fern about a week ago and transplanted it to a larger pot on an overcast and rainy day. I watered it in good, but apparently it dried out on my front porch this week, and I dis

Repotting a Tree Fern

QuestionQUESTION: We have a 7 foot tree fern in the backyard, but were wondering, since its getting too tall, and touching the patio rooftop, we wanted to know if we are able to cut the trunk, and then replant it th

crepe myrtles

QuestionMY CREPE MYRTLES BEGAN TO PRODUCES LEAVES LAST WEEK. We had 4 nights of frost. Eight of the ten crepe myrtles show dead leaves and only a few have some branches with live leaves. When I bre

Rooting of mandevilla cuttings

QuestionHow and where do I take a stem cutting from my mandevilla plant. I would like to learn how to do this. Thanks AnswerBob, like any vine like plant, tip cuttings are the correct way to propagate; take

Boug

QuestionHow do you get a boug to have the colored leaves like when you get them in the store? AnswerHoward, Bougs are somewhat temperamental in their growth habits; one month they look awful and then the next month

White bird of paradise plant

QuestionI bought a white bird of paradise plant in january of 2007. I live in Midlothian , TX about 30 minutes south of dallas. My plant is located in the living room about 5 feet from the windows. I water it whenev

Musa Basjoo (Hardy Banana Trees)

Question I have seen these hardy banana trees in a catalog, they apparently can survive temps. down to -20F.(zones 5-10) I live in Salt Lake City, Ut. (zone 6) from what I have read they should be able to survive th

ethiopian Red Banana Tree

QuestionI have recently uncovered my banana tree. some of the outside stems were looking a bit sorry for themselves, but there was a new shoot coming up the middle of the plant. i thought it would be a good idea to

Fig Tree

QuestionI live in the UK and I have just bought a fig plant (Brown Turkey- Ficus Carica)I want to grow it over a pergola near a patio. My questions are: How vigorous is the root growth? Would it be best grown in s

White Bird of Paridise

QuestionShould the actual flower of this plant ever be removed? If so, when? Will removal impede or help future flower development? AnswerDale, when the flower turns brown and dries up is the time to remove it, unl

hardy banana

QuestionQUESTION: I live in zone7 in central virginia and my hardy banana tree is mushy at the root ball top. I cut off most of it but still no sign of growth. This happened with my elephant ear last year and

propagation bird of paradise

QuestionI have huge (15+feet) birds of paradise and would like to propagete them by taking off some of the off shoots at the base of the plants. The shoots are very well attached to the base and I have had to

worms in date palm

QuestionI purchased a Pigmy Date Palm 6 weeks ago and now I am finding white worms crawling out from the bottom of the planter. What do I do now? Is there a way to water with a solution to kill them? An

Sea Grape propagation by cuttings

QuestionIve read that it is possible to propagate sea grape by cuttings, but Ive never had any success. I soak a fresh-cut branch overnight in a solution of root stimulator, then plant it in a pot or in ground. The

Cordyline australis

QuestionDo you think is would be possible to overwinter Cordyline australis in US zone 5? If so, suggestions? Thanks much! ron AnswerRon, my advice is to put it in a large decorative container and put it outside du

parlour palm and browning fronds

QuestionHi, I live in MN and I bought a healthy parlour palm about 4 weeks ago from Home Depot. Brought it home and transplanted it carefully into a larger pot with two teaspoons of potting plant fertili

Spring/Summer/Winter care of Mandevilla

QuestionQUESTION: We purchased two Mandevilla 10 Trel Vine Flowers. We are going to plant them in a container and let the vines grow and wrap around the fence. When the winter time comes how do you care

Dried/brown/dead branches

QuestionQUESTION: I have a very large palm tree about 7 feet tall, with some of the branches are brown, some are very dry and some of the branches are green and the other half is brown. The planter that it is in is

Polka-Dot plant

QuestionI have a polka dot plant that is growing great right now. Its in its proper light and soil requirements. However, every few days one of the bottom leaves on the vine will lose color and die off.

Birds of paradise

QuestionI have two big plants birds of paradise. I asked a question in regards the brown spots and the sticky juice on the leaves as well as the stems. I followed the answer instructions and have trenched the leaves