Pachira aquatica(money tree)

QuestionI am trying to find out what is happening to this tree call a (money tree)that seem to be having sap under the leaves of this plant. Can you help me with this. AnswerHi Irene, Thanx for your question.  

Sedum

QuestionHi Tom Could you please tell me if i could take stem cuttings of sedum (stonecrop) just now as i am moving house at the end of october but dont want to dig up the plant its flowering at the moment and is cov

hardening off pineapple

QuestionI was able to successfully germinate 3 pineapple seeds. I planted them into containers which continually keeps the soil evenly moist. They are doing well growing indoors. At some point I want to transfer the

Growing trees from Fruit

QuestionIf I bury a lemon, or lime, or orange in the ground, is there a good chance a tree will grow in a conducive climate? Or should I extract the seeds from the fruit first? Thnaks in advance and regards, Rober

Pruning

QuestionI have a 3-yr old snowball bush that has grown very long stems at the top. I pruned the long stems last Feb and the olant only blossomed at the bottom with the short stems touching the ground. How do I

Jasmine cuttings

Question Hi Mike, Im wanting to start new jasmine plants from some good healthy branches. If its possible could you tell me the best way and time to do so. I live in Stockton, Ca. and am g

Planting apple seeds

QuestionHello, my name is Jennifer Garcia and I live in Beeville, Texas. It is in southern Texas between San Antonio and Corpus Christi. My daughter wanted to plant the seeds from her apple, so I placed

persimmon growing

Questionwhen trying to grow persimmons from seed do you have to do something to the seed first to make them germinate? i planted some in some soil last year and i watered them and kept them in sunlight regular

begonias

QuestionDUMFRIES.What is the best way to tuber begonias AnswerIf youre starting the tubers indoors, use sterilized pots that are approximately 3 inches deep with adequate drainage holes. Fill them with a mixture of

mums

QuestionI planted a mum in an 18 pot. If I mulch the top of it after I cut the mum back in late fall, will that keep it from freezing and dying in the winter. I want it to come back in the pot next year.

How to Propagate Lavender

QuestionHow can I take cuttings or layer from my lavender plants? AnswerIrene, cut a tender shoot that is at least six inches long. Avoid woody stems as they tend not to root. Remove the lower sets of leaves. Dip t

avacado seeds

QuestionWhat is the best way to start avacado seeds in a jar?Is piercing the seed with toothpicks neccassary?Is planting them directly into soil the better alternative?I live in maryland and recently put seeds into

propatation of the beach spider lilly

QuestionI have a very large beach spider lilly (estimate about 100 bulbs in one clump). This year I had seven stalks that I have just removed. Some pods are dry, others are still green. I live in S

propagating bougainvillea

QuestionFort Laudrdale Florida. I want to root some Bougainvillia from existing trees/shrubs is this possible? If it is possible how and when should I do it? Some Bougainvillea seem to grow as a vi

Winter care of Rose of Sharon in zone 5

QuestionMy grandson and I set out 5 plants of Rose of Sharon for my husband, he passed away before he could set them out and we want to know how to care for them in the fall and winter in zone 5. I had some informat

follow up to bougainvillea propagation

QuestionMike I thank you for your prompt response. I tried to send a follow up but I think I sent the original question again. Here is my follow up. By rooting compound is Green Light Root Stimulator and

White Bird of Paradise

QuestionMy son was transplanting a 3 and while digging it up broke the plant off above the roots. Can I re-root it in water? AnswerHi Ina, Thanx for your question. No, water wont do for rerooting the BO

Begonia

QuestionCan I store begonias in my home for the winter? AnswerHi Alice, Thanx for your question. Yes, you can store begonias indoors for the winter. There are some tuberous begonias that you can store i

propogation

QuestionI too have old family fruit trees that I would like new plants from. One is an apple tree-dont know the variety and the other is a pear tree. I took cuttings from both trees in hopes to root and

propagation of delphinium

QuestionI have planted several delphiniums and only one has survived over several years. I would like to propagate it. Can one use cuttings or does it have to be seeds? AnswerHi Jan, Thanx for your question.