Canary Palm Tree seedlings

QuestionI have alot of 4inch canary palm tree seedling on the way, I plan to start them in a greenhouse,(starting a Palm Tree farm in Lower Alabama) I need to know what kind of potting soil mix would best grow the s

Seed Collecting

QuestionHi, i just had a few questions reguarding seed collecting. I have just started a ton of plants for seeds and during the summer months i was planning on collecting seeds from these plants. I was j

Direction of Avocado Seed in Water

QuestionHi Tom, Oddest thing, I did as directed in the various entries. I toothpicked and suspended my avocado seeds in water (pointed end down as directed) Well, weeks went by...I changed water every other day or

Citrus propagation

QuestionMy question is how long does it take from seeding of lemon root stok to the time one buds with an orange scion. Iam a retired man living in angola (tropicals) Please assist i have seen others those who have

Rooting Nightblooming and Lakewood Jasmines

QuestionHi Mike, I have been working on my Moms yard for 4 years and am now working on ours. I cut some branches (just below the knee), and removed the bottom leaves on some Lakewood Jasmines and a few Night

Kumquat seeds

QuestionHow do I plant kumquat seeds? I took them out of a kumquat, will they grow? Thanks we live in Central Florida I also have a greenhouse. AnswerHi Kay, Thanx for your question. Kumquat seeds should be p

Growing From Seed

QuestionI have grown plants (vegetable and flower)from seed for several years and have learned a lot but still have much to learn. Several questions - Some of my seedlings (vinca and zinnia) have leaves which are tu

schefflera propagation

Questionwhen can i propagate schefflera?. AnswerHello Mahmood and thank you for your question! You may propagate schefflera in a number of ways, and at any time of the year. The two easiest and most suc

Indoor Norfolk Pine

QuestionQUESTION: Ms. OBrien, I was given a Norfolk Pine for Christmas, and I have become very fond of it. It was only about six inches high when I received it. It has been growing - not much height, bu

Germinating Sago palm seeds

QuestionWhat are the steps to germinate Sagos AnswerHi Jim! Be forewarned, this a fairly complicated process; but, once youve successfully grown a Sago from seed, you will definitely have bragging rights for life!!

Propagation of cedar from cuttings

QuestionQUESTION: How do I, and what is the success rate of starting plants from cuttings of cedar? This particular cedar is to cut down soon. 20 ft tall 8 ft spread, tips are light yellow to light green, a very hea

propagation of blueberry plant.

Questioni would very gratefully if you could detail for me how to propagate blueberry plants.i bought 50 seedlings. the have almost no roots.what i can do to increase the probability of their survival AnswerGood mo

buying patchouli seeds/plants

QuestionWhere online can I purchase patchouli seeds? I live in Indianapolis, IN so I want to plant patchouli this summer. Looking for either online or local store. Thanks. AnswerGood Morning, Connie! The only place

Planting Schedule

QuestionHi there - I live in Charlotte, NC - and I am anxious to get my baby plants into the soil. Is it too early to start? I am planting various leafy herbs & greens...and will start seeding my various squash soon

Propagating Yucca

QuestionHi Mike, I live in Sydney Australia and have a Yucca growing in a pot - it is growing extremely well in coastal conditions. It has one main stem with another growing off it with leaves. What is t

Maple seed propagation

QuestionI have a maple tree that I have saved the seeds from - I do not know what type of maple it is except that it is not a Japanese maple. What treatment if any, do i have to give to ensure that the seeds will

Oak trees

QuestionHello, We collect and plant alot of acorns each year as a hobbie, im am just wondering if you could tell me the proper conditions in which to store acorns. i am from ireland and am talking in particular abo

Bamboo.....

QuestionHello! Ive taken on the task of trying to grow bamboo. I have purchsed a few seeds and the instructions say to keep the soil at 75 degrees F. I was wondering if you had any tips or suggestions on how to do t

Rooting quince

Question I want to know if you can root a piece of the quince bush, my neighbor has a peach colored one, and I have just got to have a piece of it. Thanks Shana AnswerShana, propagation from cuttings is an easy met

Golden barrel cactus

QuestionBeside growing it from seeds, how does one take cuttings from the Goldlen barrel cactus? Could you give me an exact description? I have been searching the Net, they talk about stem cuttings but considering i