call lilly seed pods

QuestionIve grown calla lillies for several years and love them very much. They are very easy and have multiplied so much that Im sharing with neighbors. I would really like to try and get the seed pods

wndow sill box

Questionhi maybe you can help me. I am curious how many inches need to be between flowers when planting them into my window sill box..I see peoples windows and they look really full which makes me think that you can

calla lily seeds

QuestionHello. Where and how can i purchase Calla Lily seeds(zantedeschia) ,They can be from either seed store or home grower. Thank you, Lorenzo. AnswerHi Lorenzo, Thanx for your que

growing oranges and apples from seeds

QuestionHello, I am a 3rd grader at Discovery Elementary in Palm Bay, Fl. I am doing a science project on growing apples and oranges from seeds. When should I start to see some growth in the plants? I started the pr

Rose of Sharron propagation

QuestionMy sister gave me seed or rather large pods from her Rose of Sharron. I dont know whether to plant the entire pod, or dry them over the winter then open the pod and plant the seeds. Please advise

bismark palm seed

Questiontom...do i need to take the palm seed out of its tough husk, or plant it whole the way you describe. thank you AnswerHi Rick, Thanx for your question. There are generally three seeds inside the

catalpa trees

QuestionWe are going to start seeds under grow lights for a home school project for catalpa and mimosa trees. Is it alright to start them for spring planting and when would would start them? What seed pr

A few questions

QuestionI have a few questions about seeds and propagation. First off I have tried growing bananas, lithops, and olive (olea) from seed with no luck. do you have any reccomendations for special things? I was also wo

Variety and propagation of tree

QuestionQUESTION: Tom, I live in Galesburg, Il. (zone 5) In one neighborhood we have several unusual trees. They have conical trunks at least 60 to 80 ft. high. The growth is also conical at least 40 ft. wide

Mother Stock Trees prunning

Questionhow can we train and prun a stone fruit Mother Stock Tree? AnswerHi Mohammad, Im sorry, I dont know what Mother Stock Tree is. I refer you to Jim Hyland who is on our Trees Forum here at Allexperts. &

coral trees

QuestionI SAW CORAL TREES IN BLOOM AND THEN THE LONG BROWN SEED PODS ---I COLLECTED SOME BEFORE GOING HOME. WILL THE CORAL TREE GROW IN VERRRRY HOT PLACES? LIKE LAS VEGAS, NEVADA? I HAVE NEVER SEEN ONE,

maple seedling

QuestionHi, I have a maple seedling I started from seed this spring. It is too little to put in the yard yet. Should I bring it inside for the winter (zone 5), or sink the pot into the ground for the win

avocado sapling withering

QuestionI have an avocado sapling that Ive grown from a seed thats at least 18 months old. Its was about two feet in height and was very healthy and leafy. However, a couple months back, there was a bad

Bird of Paradise Seeds

QuestionHi Tom I have 3 bird of paradise in Phoenix Az. however, only 1 of them has seed pods, why is this? Do I need to do something to help the other 2 to produce seed pods? The plants themselves are beautiful, t

propagation of laceleaf maples

QuestionHi, Tom, Theres a great deal written on websites about propagating laceleaf maples from seeds or seedlings that fall from trees. I have five laceleaf maples (one green and four red), and would love to try se

Propagation of Trees....

QuestionGood morning, Tom....I have a winter home in Sinaloa Mexico. A couple years ago, a friend came over and planted a branch of a plumeria tree. about 6 high that had broken off his tree. He planted it in direct

tree seeds

QuestionWhere can I find tree seeds for sale...I have searched on Internet but found very few. Help please AnswerHi Mark, Thanx for your question. I will usually provide various names of companies without a s

persimmon seed planting

QuestionQUESTION: I have read you have to plant both male and female trees in order to produce fruit. If I plant seeds how do I know if I have both male and female ANSWER: Hi Milton, Thanx for your question.

Planting annuals

QuestionQUESTION: I was wondering when is the time to plant annuals, summer and winter annuals? and also when should i begin poinsettias? ANSWER: John, Thanx for your question. I usually start my annual s

plum tree

QuestionMy plum tree really bore fruit this past spring. Everyday I was out picking them up. this went on for about 6 weeks. Is there a way to sterilize this tree without killing it? Someone said that this year was