propogating perrenial hibiscus

QuestionI have a drop dead gorgeous perennial hibiscus that has at least 100 huge 12 inch flowers every year. (Dont know the variety). I want to propagate but dont know if it will be the same plant if I start

gladiolias

QuestionIve noticed a pod of some sort on the stems where the flowers bloomed. Is this just what remains after the flower dies and drops off? Should I go ahead and cut the stem off or leave it because these po

propagating fruit trees from seeds

QuestionI want to grow a couple of pear, apple, cherry, peach, nectarine, and apricot. How do I go about propagating those seeds, and how long before they are strong enough to be outside. I live in South Weste

Fuji Apple tree sapling

QuestionQUESTION: I live in Vancouver and as a goof decided to try and grow an apple tree from an apple I had just finished eating. I popped the seeds in a pot and much to my surprise I now have a Fuji tree thats

Nectarine growing

QuestionHow to you grow a nectarine from a seed? Dan AnswerHi Dan, Thanx for your question. Wash the seed and let it dry for a few days. Plant it one inch deep in a pot of moist but not soggy potting

Peach pit

QuestionI cracked open a peach pit to get the seed, but I think I broke the outer layer off, the seed is white in color. Will this still sprout and grow a tree? AnswerHi Kristina, Thanx for your question. Did

lavender seeds in humid climate

QuestionIve recently moved to Jakarta and am wondering if you can help me even though Im way over here:) Although seeds are not readily available Ive found a packet of lavendar seeds, and am wondering how I sh

Yucca pods

QuestionHi, I have a yucca plant which is about 6 ft across and 4 ft tall. This summer it bloomed as it does every summer-now that the flowers are gone I still have shoots with looks like pods on the end. &nbs

big leaf philodendron

QuestionI am going to plant a big leaf or selloum philodendron in front of my home, but I have seen others around the neighborhood and noticed that their roots seem to spread over a large area. Should I be worried a

SEQUOIA sempervirens - growing from seed

QuestionHi, I have planded quite a few of these seeds and lots have germinated. I have grown them in a greenhouse (I live in N. Ireland so the climate I think should be ok for these anyway - there actually ar

bougainvillia

QuestionHi Tom; I have had some luck rooting Boug. form soft cuttings. I have provided bottom heat and had about 40-50% success. I am wondering if they can be air layered or put into another conta

Obtaning seeds from a grass

QuestionHello Mr. Alonzo, I have Oriental fountain grass in small patches around the front house. I want to expand the grass so I dont have any bald spots. The grass right now has these nice fox Tails at the top and

Pomegranate sprouts

QuestionHi, In February or March this year I put some pomegranate seeds in some soil, and four of them came up. The smallest is now about 35 cm (1 ft) tall, while the biggest is about 75 cm (2 1/3 ft). I grow them i

Maternity plant care

Questionrestaurant My husband and me was at the Cattail Restaurant in Baldwin Michigan. I saw this plant I asked if I could have some of the babies? I have about 20 growing now. How do I take

Dry Seeds

QuestionHello Mike, I live in MO. My 6 yr old niece brought me some seeds and wanted me to see if I could grow them for her. I told her I would try, but the seeds looked pretty dry to me and I didnt kno

Nectarines from seed

QuestionHi I am trying to find some hints or tips on how to start a nectarine tree from the pit. I read the answer that you have posted but Ive never done anything from seed so I want to make sure I get it right. So

Dwarf Peach Tree propogation

QuestionWhat is the protocol for propagation from a dwarf peach tree? I need your direction from step one, please. Do I dry out the pits and plant them in the spring, or plant them now? I do very

Propagating from wild fruit tree

QuestionWe have an old, storm-damaged, misshapen tree in our Blue Ridge Mountain (VA) woods that we assumed was an ancient wild peach tree. This year we were surprised by two dozen beautiful, tasty yellow-fleshed,

Ellen Danica Propagation

QuestionQUESTION: I recently bought a Cissus rhombifolia Ellen Danica which I have owned before and absolutly love. However I have tried to propagate this plant by trimming the ends and planting back into the soil.

lillie zantedecshia

QuestionHi Tom,can you give any advice in growing from the seeds produced from my plant. Very many thanks. AnswerHi Julia, Thanx for your question. The seeds from zantedeschia look like peas. After the