I have a number of baskets but don't know how many of these plants you put in them and can you put other plants among them. Is there room?
How many million bell plants do you put in a hanging basket about 8 inch. circ.?
You won't be able to put more than two in a basket this size, perhaps alternating with two trailing lobelia or bacopa.
The problem will be keeping moisture and nutrients in the compost, so I would suggest you mix the compost with a handful of moisture retaining granules and a handful of feed granules too. Then make sure you water well, especially in the warmer weather. When the plants have filled out and they start to flower, mix a spoonful of phostrogen in the watering can every three days - this will keep them healthy and prolong the flowering period.
To be frank, an 8ins basket is not really big enough for trailing plants - to do them justice, you need at least 12 ins, which will hold a more productive amount of compost. You will be able to pack plants in more easily and they will produce a much more attractive display.
Reply:Put as many plants as you can in, within reason, in the top, and in the sides, poked through slits in the lining. You can mix. The limited time they are in there, the season, doesn't cause a problem with overcrowding of roots providing you keep up the watering/feeding you'll have plenty of growth and flowering. Some people make the mistake of not putting enough in because they fear overcrowding, and are disappointed when their hanging baskets look a bit sparse.
Reply:8" diameter ? Very small for a hanging basket, I imagine you will need to water it every 15 minutes with any more than 2 plants in it!
Reply:two is plenty
wesley
Friday, November 18, 2011
Can you plant the large white calla lily underwater in a pond?
Hi--
I have a large white calla lily planted on the dry bank of my pond and it has just flowered and looks like it is dying. Most of the leaves have died and the ones left are very pale. The plant became pale on transplanting it, perhaps too much hot sun . Can it be planted like my other water lilies under 4 or 5 inches of water in my pond? I live in the deep south and have a half acre pond. Is the dying out part of the flowering cycle? Should it be planted in shade or partial shade since I'm in the south or will the pond suffice?
Can you plant the large white calla lily underwater in a pond?
It is also called, Common Calla and it does grow up to 2 to 4 ft high. My book, Sunset Western Garden book said that this Calla thrives in moist, even boggy, soil all year. Originally from South Africa, but it doesn't like too much hot sun. I would say if you plant it in the light shade and wet area, it'll do better. It worth a try?
Reply:Cosmos has it. Yes, they do grow tall. No, they should not be planted under water. Use It as a damp ground marginal plant.
Reply:I agree with Gidget. It probably isn't a calla lily. They only thrive in full sun, and I've never seen one 4' tall. No, nothing, except aquatic plants survive under water.
Reply:i think what you have is a peace lily yes it can be used as a aquatic plant just make sure you anchor it well diffused light is always best for any plant
I have a large white calla lily planted on the dry bank of my pond and it has just flowered and looks like it is dying. Most of the leaves have died and the ones left are very pale. The plant became pale on transplanting it, perhaps too much hot sun . Can it be planted like my other water lilies under 4 or 5 inches of water in my pond? I live in the deep south and have a half acre pond. Is the dying out part of the flowering cycle? Should it be planted in shade or partial shade since I'm in the south or will the pond suffice?
Can you plant the large white calla lily underwater in a pond?
It is also called, Common Calla and it does grow up to 2 to 4 ft high. My book, Sunset Western Garden book said that this Calla thrives in moist, even boggy, soil all year. Originally from South Africa, but it doesn't like too much hot sun. I would say if you plant it in the light shade and wet area, it'll do better. It worth a try?
Reply:Cosmos has it. Yes, they do grow tall. No, they should not be planted under water. Use It as a damp ground marginal plant.
Reply:I agree with Gidget. It probably isn't a calla lily. They only thrive in full sun, and I've never seen one 4' tall. No, nothing, except aquatic plants survive under water.
Reply:i think what you have is a peace lily yes it can be used as a aquatic plant just make sure you anchor it well diffused light is always best for any plant
My pitcher plant has a strange growth on it?
its a small pitcher plant, i just got it and i just put two 2' cool white flourescent lights on it and the old traps are dieing back and one very tall spike has grown up, it dwarfs the old traps and it doesnt look like a pitcher at all because its very flat(thin) and has a small hook at the top. it seems to grow about a half inch a day. im thrilled at the success of the plant but i dont want to mistake it for a flower stem because all other growth has ceased and i dont want it to flower.
My pitcher plant has a strange growth on it?
It is not a flower. That is a leaf. The pitchers grow that way when they don't get enough light. I know, I've had plenty of them. Try putting the plant closer to the light or visa versa. A grow light fluorescent bulb (or 2) might help. There is some debate as to which is the better spectrum of light so buy what you can find. Walmart actually has some decent prices on them. Major hardware stores carry them too. A nursery doesn't always have the best price but may have the best bulbs. Long narrow growth is the plants effort to reach for the light. It is weird the way the throat of the pitcher grows so narrow. Plants will always drop the leaves that are not adapted to the current lighting situation and grow new ones that can more appropriately absorb the change in lighting. Since this leaf is still growing, it will be able to adapt to any light that you change soon. If the lighting is not changed, but the humidity and water are optimal, the plant can last 6 months to 2 years depending on how much energy it had stored up. Those skinny pitchers will not capture any bugs and the plant will need a minimum of 1 bug a year to survive. It may take some trial and error to get close to an appropriate lighting situation.
My pitcher plant has a strange growth on it?
It is not a flower. That is a leaf. The pitchers grow that way when they don't get enough light. I know, I've had plenty of them. Try putting the plant closer to the light or visa versa. A grow light fluorescent bulb (or 2) might help. There is some debate as to which is the better spectrum of light so buy what you can find. Walmart actually has some decent prices on them. Major hardware stores carry them too. A nursery doesn't always have the best price but may have the best bulbs. Long narrow growth is the plants effort to reach for the light. It is weird the way the throat of the pitcher grows so narrow. Plants will always drop the leaves that are not adapted to the current lighting situation and grow new ones that can more appropriately absorb the change in lighting. Since this leaf is still growing, it will be able to adapt to any light that you change soon. If the lighting is not changed, but the humidity and water are optimal, the plant can last 6 months to 2 years depending on how much energy it had stored up. Those skinny pitchers will not capture any bugs and the plant will need a minimum of 1 bug a year to survive. It may take some trial and error to get close to an appropriate lighting situation.
What is the best way to maintain and grow an aloe vera plant?
I bought a medium sized plant, and repotted it in MiracleGro Cactus soil. I added about 2 inches of houseplant rock to the bottom of the pot to help with drainage. I sprinkled water on the soil until it was moist. I then placed the plant in a draft free area with plenty of sunshine during the day and artificial light at night. I am going to wait about 4 weeks to water the plant again. Is there anything that I should be doing differently?
What is the best way to maintain and grow an aloe vera plant?
Sounds like you are doing everything right. I totally neglect mine and it is taking over my den. Your should do really well.
I use mine for sunburn and cuts etc. I think it thrives on being "harvested" here and there.
Reply:Sounds like you are doing fine. I forgot about mine and it did well. Likes to be plucked at intervals.
Reply:Sounds like you are giving it a lot of attention, maybe even too much. Just water it once a week, and make sure that it is getting sunshine through the day. And then perhaps the occasional pruning.
What is the best way to maintain and grow an aloe vera plant?
Sounds like you are doing everything right. I totally neglect mine and it is taking over my den. Your should do really well.
I use mine for sunburn and cuts etc. I think it thrives on being "harvested" here and there.
Reply:Sounds like you are doing fine. I forgot about mine and it did well. Likes to be plucked at intervals.
Reply:Sounds like you are giving it a lot of attention, maybe even too much. Just water it once a week, and make sure that it is getting sunshine through the day. And then perhaps the occasional pruning.
How to plant pansy's in a straight line around the curb?
I bought a flat of pansy's which I would like to plant around my curb for color. I want to plant them in a line around the curbing. So do I still leave 6-8 inches in between?
Will they grow closer, so they form a line without an empty space?
How to plant pansy's in a straight line around the curb?
Plant them about 4" apart. Take two pencils, tie some yarn about 6' long, poke the pencils or Popsicle sticks (whatever) into the ground--making a plumb line--then place your plants in at 4" intervals. They'll look beautiful-especially when they fill out.
Reply:Just pull a string tied to a stick pegged to the starting point and the end point, to get the straight line.
Reply:Plant them closer together.
But do you really want a straight line? Try some shape that is not a straight line. You might like it better.
Reply:Pansys don't spread to much, if you want a solid unbroken line, i plant them 5 1/2 inches apart, and really loosen the soil so they can spread easily. watter them with miracle grow.
Reply:How to plant pansy's in a straight line around the curb?
With your garden hose.
Place your garden hose away from your curb the distance that you want and make it follow the curve.
Play with it until you get the line you want and use it as a guide to plant your pansy's.
Yes they will fill but you may have to help them out.
Reply:yes.yes. start the front row following the curb line. then the second row goes behind and in between the two in front. the next rows complete the diamond pattern
loan
Will they grow closer, so they form a line without an empty space?
How to plant pansy's in a straight line around the curb?
Plant them about 4" apart. Take two pencils, tie some yarn about 6' long, poke the pencils or Popsicle sticks (whatever) into the ground--making a plumb line--then place your plants in at 4" intervals. They'll look beautiful-especially when they fill out.
Reply:Just pull a string tied to a stick pegged to the starting point and the end point, to get the straight line.
Reply:Plant them closer together.
But do you really want a straight line? Try some shape that is not a straight line. You might like it better.
Reply:Pansys don't spread to much, if you want a solid unbroken line, i plant them 5 1/2 inches apart, and really loosen the soil so they can spread easily. watter them with miracle grow.
Reply:How to plant pansy's in a straight line around the curb?
With your garden hose.
Place your garden hose away from your curb the distance that you want and make it follow the curve.
Play with it until you get the line you want and use it as a guide to plant your pansy's.
Yes they will fill but you may have to help them out.
Reply:yes.yes. start the front row following the curb line. then the second row goes behind and in between the two in front. the next rows complete the diamond pattern
loan
What is a fast growing plant that can be kept indoors in a yogurt container?
I'm doing a science experiment on how music affects the growth of a plant, and I need a plant that has three specific characteristics:
1. It grows very quickly, getting to AT LEAST five inches tall within a month.
2. It needs to be able to be grown indoors, in a very small container and little light.
3. It needs to be a plant that's size can be measured in height, and doesn't need any special amount of light, fertalizer, a stick to wrap around, etc.
If anyone knows of a plant like this that can be bought in packs of seeds, I would really appreciate it.
What is a fast growing plant that can be kept indoors in a yogurt container?
Believe it or not - grow bird seed. Millet (either white or red) will grow very quickly.... can grow in poor soil (so no fertilizer) and grow straight like grass so should be pretty easy to measure.
Just be careful if you have a cat - many of the products that are sold as 'cat grass' for indoor cats to eat are really millet. I grow it for mine and it is able to replace itself within a week or two after they chew it down.
Reply:a mustard plant meets all your descriptions
Reply:try an avocado pit in plain water. you put 3 toothpicks evenlty spaced around the pit to hold it on top of the container around its middle, then fill the container with water up to the bottom of the pit that is suspended by the toothpicks. Hope this helps.
Reply:I have found bamboo plants grow in water only, they never need dirt. I have one that is about 12 to 14" and it's in a large coffee cup.All you do is make sure roots are covered in water, so it's little maintenance
Reply:have u ever tried planting a full, unpeeled banana? it can produce some very appealing results!
1. It grows very quickly, getting to AT LEAST five inches tall within a month.
2. It needs to be able to be grown indoors, in a very small container and little light.
3. It needs to be a plant that's size can be measured in height, and doesn't need any special amount of light, fertalizer, a stick to wrap around, etc.
If anyone knows of a plant like this that can be bought in packs of seeds, I would really appreciate it.
What is a fast growing plant that can be kept indoors in a yogurt container?
Believe it or not - grow bird seed. Millet (either white or red) will grow very quickly.... can grow in poor soil (so no fertilizer) and grow straight like grass so should be pretty easy to measure.
Just be careful if you have a cat - many of the products that are sold as 'cat grass' for indoor cats to eat are really millet. I grow it for mine and it is able to replace itself within a week or two after they chew it down.
Reply:a mustard plant meets all your descriptions
Reply:try an avocado pit in plain water. you put 3 toothpicks evenlty spaced around the pit to hold it on top of the container around its middle, then fill the container with water up to the bottom of the pit that is suspended by the toothpicks. Hope this helps.
Reply:I have found bamboo plants grow in water only, they never need dirt. I have one that is about 12 to 14" and it's in a large coffee cup.All you do is make sure roots are covered in water, so it's little maintenance
Reply:have u ever tried planting a full, unpeeled banana? it can produce some very appealing results!
What is the name of a annual bedding plant with tiny white flowers? Alyssym, or something like that.?
I never can remember the name, but recognize this lovely little plant when I see it. It blooms all summer with tiny white blossoms atop the lush green plant. It only gets about 3 - 4 inches tall.
What is the name of a annual bedding plant with tiny white flowers? Alyssym, or something like that.?
You got the name right, alyssym. Sometimes called sweet alyssym because it has such a sweet smell. If it doesn't freeze, it will return the next year.
Reply:Thanks Nonna! Report It
Reply:thats right and it is also called "carpet of snow"
Reply:Sweet Allysum go to www.garden.com for photos and nicknames like angel;s breath.....
Reply:It come in purple too! I live in zone 5. I leave the plant in the ground and don't disturb the dirt because it reseeds and comes back great the next year.
Reply:Alyssum. And it is very pretty.
What is the name of a annual bedding plant with tiny white flowers? Alyssym, or something like that.?
You got the name right, alyssym. Sometimes called sweet alyssym because it has such a sweet smell. If it doesn't freeze, it will return the next year.
Reply:Thanks Nonna! Report It
Reply:thats right and it is also called "carpet of snow"
Reply:Sweet Allysum go to www.garden.com for photos and nicknames like angel;s breath.....
Reply:It come in purple too! I live in zone 5. I leave the plant in the ground and don't disturb the dirt because it reseeds and comes back great the next year.
Reply:Alyssum. And it is very pretty.
I have a daisy plant. It blooms yellow daisies. Its in a pot. Why are the leaves curling at the ends?
I've had to spray an insecticide to kill a white fungus and to eliminate green inch worms. I thought this may have something to do with the leaves curling. But, now I don't think so, because I haven't used the spray in a few weeks. The leaves are still curling. The plant is in a big pot. So there is plenty of room for the roots. And the plant recieves plenty of sun light. There are other daisy plants in my neighborhood. The leaves aren't curled at the ends. So I know it is not natural for this to occur. The leaves are green like their suppose to be. New leaves are appearing everyday. I add shultzs plant food to the water, when I water the plant. I water around every 5 days.
I have a daisy plant. It blooms yellow daisies. Its in a pot. Why are the leaves curling at the ends?
The flower pot may be too big--sometimes when the pot is too big for the plant, the leaves will dry and curl at the tips. It has to do with the quality of soil becoming poor because the plant is not large enough to sustain the proper chemical balance--reducing the soil quality. I suggest that you transplant it into a smaller pot.
I have a daisy plant. It blooms yellow daisies. Its in a pot. Why are the leaves curling at the ends?
The flower pot may be too big--sometimes when the pot is too big for the plant, the leaves will dry and curl at the tips. It has to do with the quality of soil becoming poor because the plant is not large enough to sustain the proper chemical balance--reducing the soil quality. I suggest that you transplant it into a smaller pot.
How do I make my bamboo plant grow bigger?
I have a small, indoor bamboo plant that has been the same size (about 6 or 7 inches tall) for the past 3 years. I have heard to place it in a larger container to make it grow bigger, but even when I do, I still fill the container with stones and feel like it's stunted. How can I make it grow bigger? Is it possible?
How do I make my bamboo plant grow bigger?
There is a commerical plant food just for lucky bamboo. It is called Green Green and comes in a tiny vial. My Mom buys it at her local flea market where they sell the bamboo but you can probably find it online. One drop of the food when you water your bamboo. My Mom's plants grow so well that they inevitably reach the ceiling!
Reply:From:
http://www.fastfengshui.com/nlt_aug18_20...
"Like any other plant, Lucky Bamboo needs light, water, and nutrients to survive. It will do better with little attention than if you fuss over it, however. This plant likes to be admired but not pampered. Here are some guidelines to help you give it the best care:
LIGHT: Lucky Bamboo will do best with moderate levels of indirect light. In the natural world it grows in dense shade under the thick rainforest canopy of equatorial Africa. Direct light -- such as a sunny windowsill -- is too strong for it. Lucky Bamboo will tolerate little light more easily than too much light. You can even keep Lucky Bamboo in rooms with no natural light; just move it to a brighter (but not in direct light!) location for three or four days every few weeks. If you want your Lucky Bamboo to grow, however, it will need to be at the higher end of its light-range. It may survive very low light, but it won’t put out new leaves or get any taller.
WATER: Lucky Bamboo grows very well in water, but it doesn’t like the chemicals – chlorine and fluoride, to name just two – present in most tap water. Filtered water or rain water will keep your Lucky Bamboo healthy longer. If you don’t have a water filtration system, plan ahead and run tap water into a container the day before you water your Lucky Bamboo plants, and let it sit out, uncovered, at least overnight or for 24 hours to allow the chemicals to disperse.
Keep an eye on the water level in your Lucky Bamboo container, and add a little more as it gets down to about half-full; how often will depend on the size of your arrangement and the humidity in your home. Every week or so, pour all the water out and refill the container with fresh water.
If you happen to have an aquarium in your home, save some of the dirty aquarium water when you clean it, and use that to water your Lucky Bamboo. Your fish may be sensitive to all the microscopic stuff that builds up in the water, but your Lucky Bamboo will love it!
Lucky Bamboo grown in soil should be keep slightly moist, not soaking wet. Don’t allow it to dry out completely. And don’t go by whether or not the surface is dry – often the soil will still be damp a half-inch or so below the surface. Stick your finger in the soil: if it feels dry a full inch down, then it’s all right to water.
NUTRIENTS: Lucky Bamboo is pretty hardy, and often grows happily for years just in pure water, but it may need some kind of food eventually. If your plant gets spindly and pale after you’ve had it for a while, try moving it a little closer to a light source and give it some very diluted plant food. However, if it turns yellow shortly after you bring it home that’s usually a sign it was over-fertilized before you purchased it. Change the water immediately, and don’t fertilize at all for several months.
The best time to feed your Lucky Bamboo is when you change the water. Just add a couple of drops of aquarium plant food to the water you use to refill the container. You can also use a very dilute solution of a standard plant food like Miracle Gro. For water-grown plants, that means using 1/10th the recommended strength (i.e., if it says 10 drops per gallon, use only 1 drop per gallon for your Lucky Bamboo). If your Lucky Bamboo is growing in soil, you can use a stronger solution.
Don’t feed every time you change the water! Every 2 months—or longer-- is often enough. Water-grown plants do not need to be fed as frequently as soil-grown plants, and feeding too much or too frequently is more harmful to plants than not feeding enough! Lucky Bamboo is naturally a very slow-growing plant, so don’t assume it needs to be fed just because it doesn’t seem to be growing."
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How do I make my bamboo plant grow bigger?
There is a commerical plant food just for lucky bamboo. It is called Green Green and comes in a tiny vial. My Mom buys it at her local flea market where they sell the bamboo but you can probably find it online. One drop of the food when you water your bamboo. My Mom's plants grow so well that they inevitably reach the ceiling!
Reply:From:
http://www.fastfengshui.com/nlt_aug18_20...
"Like any other plant, Lucky Bamboo needs light, water, and nutrients to survive. It will do better with little attention than if you fuss over it, however. This plant likes to be admired but not pampered. Here are some guidelines to help you give it the best care:
LIGHT: Lucky Bamboo will do best with moderate levels of indirect light. In the natural world it grows in dense shade under the thick rainforest canopy of equatorial Africa. Direct light -- such as a sunny windowsill -- is too strong for it. Lucky Bamboo will tolerate little light more easily than too much light. You can even keep Lucky Bamboo in rooms with no natural light; just move it to a brighter (but not in direct light!) location for three or four days every few weeks. If you want your Lucky Bamboo to grow, however, it will need to be at the higher end of its light-range. It may survive very low light, but it won’t put out new leaves or get any taller.
WATER: Lucky Bamboo grows very well in water, but it doesn’t like the chemicals – chlorine and fluoride, to name just two – present in most tap water. Filtered water or rain water will keep your Lucky Bamboo healthy longer. If you don’t have a water filtration system, plan ahead and run tap water into a container the day before you water your Lucky Bamboo plants, and let it sit out, uncovered, at least overnight or for 24 hours to allow the chemicals to disperse.
Keep an eye on the water level in your Lucky Bamboo container, and add a little more as it gets down to about half-full; how often will depend on the size of your arrangement and the humidity in your home. Every week or so, pour all the water out and refill the container with fresh water.
If you happen to have an aquarium in your home, save some of the dirty aquarium water when you clean it, and use that to water your Lucky Bamboo. Your fish may be sensitive to all the microscopic stuff that builds up in the water, but your Lucky Bamboo will love it!
Lucky Bamboo grown in soil should be keep slightly moist, not soaking wet. Don’t allow it to dry out completely. And don’t go by whether or not the surface is dry – often the soil will still be damp a half-inch or so below the surface. Stick your finger in the soil: if it feels dry a full inch down, then it’s all right to water.
NUTRIENTS: Lucky Bamboo is pretty hardy, and often grows happily for years just in pure water, but it may need some kind of food eventually. If your plant gets spindly and pale after you’ve had it for a while, try moving it a little closer to a light source and give it some very diluted plant food. However, if it turns yellow shortly after you bring it home that’s usually a sign it was over-fertilized before you purchased it. Change the water immediately, and don’t fertilize at all for several months.
The best time to feed your Lucky Bamboo is when you change the water. Just add a couple of drops of aquarium plant food to the water you use to refill the container. You can also use a very dilute solution of a standard plant food like Miracle Gro. For water-grown plants, that means using 1/10th the recommended strength (i.e., if it says 10 drops per gallon, use only 1 drop per gallon for your Lucky Bamboo). If your Lucky Bamboo is growing in soil, you can use a stronger solution.
Don’t feed every time you change the water! Every 2 months—or longer-- is often enough. Water-grown plants do not need to be fed as frequently as soil-grown plants, and feeding too much or too frequently is more harmful to plants than not feeding enough! Lucky Bamboo is naturally a very slow-growing plant, so don’t assume it needs to be fed just because it doesn’t seem to be growing."
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What the hell is an inch of water?!?
Information on growing various plants often recommends so many inches of water a week. So what the hell is an inch of water? What are the other dimensions?
Is this especially for 1-dimensional tomatoes?
What the hell is an inch of water?!?
To find out what an inch of water is you should purchase a rain gauge and set it out on your lawn with your sprinkler on and record the time it takes for water to reach 1 inch on the gauge.rain gauges are very cheap.
Reply:gardening wise an inch of water is about equivelent to 1 gallon of water per plant per week
Reply:An inch of water is just that; enough water to fill a pan with 1 inch of water if sprinkled on.
You measure the watering of a lawn by setting out shallow pans and turn the sprinklers on and let them run till an inch of water has collected in the pans. You time that sprinkling and you know how long to let them run to give your lawn the required amount of water.
Set a pan by the plant and sprinkle it till you get an inch of water in the pan. If the plant needs 3 inches of water a week, then water it 3 times a week with 1 inch of water.
Reply:Take an empty tuna fish can (it's about an inch tall), set it in the yard or garden, and water until the can is full. When watering indoor plants, make sure you have a drip pan or saucer underneath the plants, and water until it drains out of the bottom of the plant and into the saucer. Most indoor plants won't need an inch of water, and will not need to be watered more than once a week. You can get a "moisture meter" at most garden centers. It's a device that you stick in the soil, and it registers how dry/wet the soil is. Just make sure you are familiar with the watering needs of your plants. Overwatering kills more plants than underwatering.
Is this especially for 1-dimensional tomatoes?
What the hell is an inch of water?!?
To find out what an inch of water is you should purchase a rain gauge and set it out on your lawn with your sprinkler on and record the time it takes for water to reach 1 inch on the gauge.rain gauges are very cheap.
Reply:gardening wise an inch of water is about equivelent to 1 gallon of water per plant per week
Reply:An inch of water is just that; enough water to fill a pan with 1 inch of water if sprinkled on.
You measure the watering of a lawn by setting out shallow pans and turn the sprinklers on and let them run till an inch of water has collected in the pans. You time that sprinkling and you know how long to let them run to give your lawn the required amount of water.
Set a pan by the plant and sprinkle it till you get an inch of water in the pan. If the plant needs 3 inches of water a week, then water it 3 times a week with 1 inch of water.
Reply:Take an empty tuna fish can (it's about an inch tall), set it in the yard or garden, and water until the can is full. When watering indoor plants, make sure you have a drip pan or saucer underneath the plants, and water until it drains out of the bottom of the plant and into the saucer. Most indoor plants won't need an inch of water, and will not need to be watered more than once a week. You can get a "moisture meter" at most garden centers. It's a device that you stick in the soil, and it registers how dry/wet the soil is. Just make sure you are familiar with the watering needs of your plants. Overwatering kills more plants than underwatering.
How do I start a new aloe plant from clippings or cuttings from an existing one?
The plant I have has 10 "leaves" that are about 12 inches long each. The "leaves" are very thick and bulky.
How do I start a new aloe plant from clippings or cuttings from an existing one?
You can't cultivate from the leaves, you have to wait for off shoots from the parent plant.
I got this from www.gardenguide.com
Cultivation
Propagate from small, rooted offshoots at the base of the parent plant. It may be grown from seed. It prefers a rough, gritty growing medium and a well-drained, sunny location. It will also grow in partial shade. Aloe needs temperatures above 40 degrees, and is grown indoors in cooler climates. When grown indoors the offshoots can be removed and repotted when they are a few inches tall. Do not overwater.
Reply:I bought my plant 5 years ago planted it in a large pot with miracle grow potting soil and it produced other plants. I have given away several plants out of it. The larger the pot you put it in the more it will grow and produce other plants. My aloe vera plant is huge.
Reply:Go to this link for detailed, step-by-step instructions for starting aloe from cuttings.
http://www.thegardenpages.com/planting.h...
Good luck.
Reply:Aloe can be propagated by a cutting that is called a "terminal cutting" where you use the tip of the stem. Please see site below:
http://www.uaex.edu/Other_Areas/publicat...
How do I start a new aloe plant from clippings or cuttings from an existing one?
You can't cultivate from the leaves, you have to wait for off shoots from the parent plant.
I got this from www.gardenguide.com
Cultivation
Propagate from small, rooted offshoots at the base of the parent plant. It may be grown from seed. It prefers a rough, gritty growing medium and a well-drained, sunny location. It will also grow in partial shade. Aloe needs temperatures above 40 degrees, and is grown indoors in cooler climates. When grown indoors the offshoots can be removed and repotted when they are a few inches tall. Do not overwater.
Reply:I bought my plant 5 years ago planted it in a large pot with miracle grow potting soil and it produced other plants. I have given away several plants out of it. The larger the pot you put it in the more it will grow and produce other plants. My aloe vera plant is huge.
Reply:Go to this link for detailed, step-by-step instructions for starting aloe from cuttings.
http://www.thegardenpages.com/planting.h...
Good luck.
Reply:Aloe can be propagated by a cutting that is called a "terminal cutting" where you use the tip of the stem. Please see site below:
http://www.uaex.edu/Other_Areas/publicat...
What to plant next to the fence line?
Our backyard has a lot shade. I am looking for something to plant next do the fence line. Some plant that grows (fast) up to 6 or 7 inches and it is ok with shade. I live in Ohio, zone 6. I was thinking about Hydrangea. But I don't know if that is a good idea for this area.
What to plant next to the fence line?
Hydrangea would be fine. So would ferns, astilbe, hosta, rhododendron, honeysuckle, day lilies, sweet woodruff, columbine. One of my favorite books for shade gardens, is a Harrowsmith Gardener's guide called Shade Gardens. I'm sure there are many more though.
Reply:there are some great plants that grow in the shade Hosta's are one of my favorite because of the different variety's some grow 4 inches and I have one that is called a reptilian and it grows 4 feet tall solid green and the leaves look like reptile skin the thing with Hostas though you are really not buying the Hostas for the flower you are getting it for the foliage so if you want something to flower look up these few favorites heucherella(corral belles),Lamina (dead nettle), and Astilbe. The coral belles I have 7 different varieties and the dead nettle I have 4 different kinds(one of my favorites) you could look these up at Wayside gardens on the Internet and see what they look like.
Reply:Can you do the Silver Dollar plant? It grows deep green stalks with purple flowers in the fall it shows round white paper petals. Show Showey! I just love it!
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Top 10 List of shade plants, including flowering dogwood trees. ... to garden in shade-plagued areas with their favorite plants probably wonder why ...
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Ferns like shade! Perennial Plants for Shade - Plants - Burpee
Rich-textured, easy-care plants for shade. Fern Collection. Customer Favorite ... Deep shade perennial that blooms! Japanese Painted Fern ...
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Reply:I'm not sure about hydrangea, but I think it would work. It is taller than the 6 or 7 inches though. My first thought was Hosta. There are a lot of different ones. They grow fast and fill in well.
What to plant next to the fence line?
Hydrangea would be fine. So would ferns, astilbe, hosta, rhododendron, honeysuckle, day lilies, sweet woodruff, columbine. One of my favorite books for shade gardens, is a Harrowsmith Gardener's guide called Shade Gardens. I'm sure there are many more though.
Reply:there are some great plants that grow in the shade Hosta's are one of my favorite because of the different variety's some grow 4 inches and I have one that is called a reptilian and it grows 4 feet tall solid green and the leaves look like reptile skin the thing with Hostas though you are really not buying the Hostas for the flower you are getting it for the foliage so if you want something to flower look up these few favorites heucherella(corral belles),Lamina (dead nettle), and Astilbe. The coral belles I have 7 different varieties and the dead nettle I have 4 different kinds(one of my favorites) you could look these up at Wayside gardens on the Internet and see what they look like.
Reply:Can you do the Silver Dollar plant? It grows deep green stalks with purple flowers in the fall it shows round white paper petals. Show Showey! I just love it!
Dogwood tree: Shade Plants | Flowering Dogwood Tree | Shade Plants | Dogwood Tree
Top 10 List of shade plants, including flowering dogwood trees. ... to garden in shade-plagued areas with their favorite plants probably wonder why ...
http://www.landscaping.about.com/cs/lazy...
Ferns like shade! Perennial Plants for Shade - Plants - Burpee
Rich-textured, easy-care plants for shade. Fern Collection. Customer Favorite ... Deep shade perennial that blooms! Japanese Painted Fern ...
http://www.burpee.com/category/plants/pe...
Reply:I'm not sure about hydrangea, but I think it would work. It is taller than the 6 or 7 inches though. My first thought was Hosta. There are a lot of different ones. They grow fast and fill in well.
What is a good plant to do a science experiment with?
I'm doing a science fair experiment that involves plants. I need a plant that will grow to be no more than 5-10 inches tall with in one month of germination, is not a philodrendon plant, is a plant that I can acquire seeds of the plant, and germination period of the seeds is less than 2 weeks. If you have any idea of that sort of plant or a plant that you have successfully conducted a science fair experiment on then please help me by answering my question!
What is a good plant to do a science experiment with?
Some kind of brassica; a mustard or a cress. These seeds should be easy to find.
Reply:Radishes are often used because of their quick germination and growth.
Reply:Brassica. But peas worked for Mendel.
Reply:I think pea or bean plants would work well.
Reply:As curious orange suggested mustard may be your best bet. Weeds like clover seem to have a complete cycle in less than a month. They play havoc with my lawn.
barber
What is a good plant to do a science experiment with?
Some kind of brassica; a mustard or a cress. These seeds should be easy to find.
Reply:Radishes are often used because of their quick germination and growth.
Reply:Brassica. But peas worked for Mendel.
Reply:I think pea or bean plants would work well.
Reply:As curious orange suggested mustard may be your best bet. Weeds like clover seem to have a complete cycle in less than a month. They play havoc with my lawn.
barber
Can I put a piece of my aloe plant in my betta fishes bowl?
I picked a bottom leaf off of my aloe plant. It's a chunk about a few inches big. I put it in my betta fishes bowl and he keeps nipping at the end of it. Is it safe to leave the chunk in there? I'm going to be monitoring him, obviously, to make sure he's not eating massive chunks of it. But is it ok for him to eat?
Can I put a piece of my aloe plant in my betta fishes bowl?
Aloe can be toxic. He may die before you notice any significant change in his behavior.
Reply:Aloe is not a good choice since it is a laxative. It should be removed.
Reply:Keep an eye on him for nausea and diarrhea as well as other symptoms. If he develops that, go ahead and give him some Pepto Bismal.
And, for the astonished-oh wow Pepto Bismal....I say, why would you add something to your fish tank without knowing if it's safe or not?
Reply:Absolutely not. (Why would you want to??) Aloe is NOT an aquarium plant. If you want to put a live plant with your betta, you need to put freshwater aquarium plants.
Java fern, water sprite or wisteria would be good choices.
Reply:it's better if you remove it. to be safe.
Can I put a piece of my aloe plant in my betta fishes bowl?
Aloe can be toxic. He may die before you notice any significant change in his behavior.
Reply:Aloe is not a good choice since it is a laxative. It should be removed.
Reply:Keep an eye on him for nausea and diarrhea as well as other symptoms. If he develops that, go ahead and give him some Pepto Bismal.
And, for the astonished-oh wow Pepto Bismal....I say, why would you add something to your fish tank without knowing if it's safe or not?
Reply:Absolutely not. (Why would you want to??) Aloe is NOT an aquarium plant. If you want to put a live plant with your betta, you need to put freshwater aquarium plants.
Java fern, water sprite or wisteria would be good choices.
Reply:it's better if you remove it. to be safe.
Can I plant burford hollies when the ground is very wet?
It has just rained several inches and the place where I want to plant the burford hollies is very wet. Will they be okay?
Can I plant burford hollies when the ground is very wet?
Hollies do very well on very little water over the long haul, however planting them in a wetter soil will not harm them so long as the area doesn't stay wet continuously. They will need to dry out eventually.
Can I plant burford hollies when the ground is very wet?
Hollies do very well on very little water over the long haul, however planting them in a wetter soil will not harm them so long as the area doesn't stay wet continuously. They will need to dry out eventually.
How long can a indoor plant survive without H2o?
I am going away for about 3wks and don't have anyone to come by and water my plants. I have a couple of tropical plants but most of them are domestic type no cactus. Should I put all my plants in the bathtub with about a 1/4 inch water...will that help or kill them.
How long can a indoor plant survive without H2o?
It depends on the plant,its environment, and how often you water them to begin with. I use to work for an interior scape company, and 3 weeks may cause some stress, but most of them should survive.
I take mine, and submerge them in the tub. This can get a little messy. Then let the excess water drain out, and put them back, unless they are in front of a window. Then I will put them to the side of the window. Try to allow some natural light in,example: If you have blinds, point the inside down to allow light in, while not giving someone the ability to look directly into your home.
Or if you have the time, and the money you could buy a watering system.http://www.intwoplaces.com/oasis.htm
Reply:It depends on what type of plant it is. Dig your finger down into the soil a couple of inches. If it feels very dry, unless it's a cactus, you should probably water. If you know what kind of plant it is, you could always look up watering instructions online.
Reply:i would just make sure they are well watered before you leave on your trip, we have done this many times for up to 3 weeks and havent lost one yet. they may look a little sad when you get home but with some water and love from you they will perk back up in a day or so.
Reply:Give them a good drink before you go, but don't make them soggy.
Put them in the bathtub like you mention, and put them on top of something so they aren't sitting directly in the water.
Take a (wet) shoelace and place one end in the soil of your plant and the other into the bath water. It keeps them somewhat moist until your return. If they aren't getting too much light, they wont' need as much water.
This really works.
Good luck.
Reply:Your idea isn't a bad one but, if you'll be gone for 3 weeks they will need more then 1/4 inch of H2O. Most plants won't be hurt if their roots are in water for a relative short time. I'd say you should have at least 3 in. of water in the tub. I'd also make sure the stopper doesn't leak.
Have a great trip.
How long can a indoor plant survive without H2o?
It depends on the plant,its environment, and how often you water them to begin with. I use to work for an interior scape company, and 3 weeks may cause some stress, but most of them should survive.
I take mine, and submerge them in the tub. This can get a little messy. Then let the excess water drain out, and put them back, unless they are in front of a window. Then I will put them to the side of the window. Try to allow some natural light in,example: If you have blinds, point the inside down to allow light in, while not giving someone the ability to look directly into your home.
Or if you have the time, and the money you could buy a watering system.http://www.intwoplaces.com/oasis.htm
Reply:It depends on what type of plant it is. Dig your finger down into the soil a couple of inches. If it feels very dry, unless it's a cactus, you should probably water. If you know what kind of plant it is, you could always look up watering instructions online.
Reply:i would just make sure they are well watered before you leave on your trip, we have done this many times for up to 3 weeks and havent lost one yet. they may look a little sad when you get home but with some water and love from you they will perk back up in a day or so.
Reply:Give them a good drink before you go, but don't make them soggy.
Put them in the bathtub like you mention, and put them on top of something so they aren't sitting directly in the water.
Take a (wet) shoelace and place one end in the soil of your plant and the other into the bath water. It keeps them somewhat moist until your return. If they aren't getting too much light, they wont' need as much water.
This really works.
Good luck.
Reply:Your idea isn't a bad one but, if you'll be gone for 3 weeks they will need more then 1/4 inch of H2O. Most plants won't be hurt if their roots are in water for a relative short time. I'd say you should have at least 3 in. of water in the tub. I'd also make sure the stopper doesn't leak.
Have a great trip.
How do I take care of my mystery plant?
I just bought a tree at an HEB (a grocery store chain) for $7.99. The only problem is, I've just realized I have no idea to take care of it. The tag provides me no help, as it lists the item as a "10" Tropical Plant", when it's definitely taller than 10 inches.
The tree is about 4 and a half feet tall. I want to say it's a ficus, but when I looked that up, it turned out that's a fairly broad category. It does not have a solid trunk--it looks like the trunk is made up of several smaller twiggy vines. The leaves are broad and almond shaped.
So far, it's healthy, and I can surmise from the tag "tropical" that it would probably prefer warmer climate and/or more moisture.
Any help identifying this species? Or else, ideas for raising it?
Thank you.
How do I take care of my mystery plant?
Hi Echo, the 10" that is printed on the tag refers to the size of the pot, not the plant. So you need to take you 4' tall plant out of it's 10 inch pot and bump it up to about a 12" pot. When you go pot shopping, remember the size of the pot is stamped on the bottom of the pot. If you think your plant needs a bigger pot, mabe 14", buy that size, you'll be the better judge of that. Try to find one that is a "water saver". It stores water in the saucer and does'nt leak like a regular pot and saucer and you do'nt have to water the plant as often. You will have to add more soil and while your at it pick up some time released fertilizer, mabe 10-5-10 or something simular to these numbers. It sounds like your plant has stretched, as in trying to grow toward the light, so put it near the sun so it want have to stretch anymore. Good luck to ya, have fun and thank you for rescuing a needy plant from the dumpster!!!!!!!
Reply:your plant needs warmer climate and keep the leaves moist
Reply:Sounds like a pleached Benjamin Ficus. They like filtered indirect light. Allow to almost dry out between watering, do not overwater, fertilize monthly. Pleaching is manipulating the trunks by twisting or braiding causing the bark to grow together.
rene
The tree is about 4 and a half feet tall. I want to say it's a ficus, but when I looked that up, it turned out that's a fairly broad category. It does not have a solid trunk--it looks like the trunk is made up of several smaller twiggy vines. The leaves are broad and almond shaped.
So far, it's healthy, and I can surmise from the tag "tropical" that it would probably prefer warmer climate and/or more moisture.
Any help identifying this species? Or else, ideas for raising it?
Thank you.
How do I take care of my mystery plant?
Hi Echo, the 10" that is printed on the tag refers to the size of the pot, not the plant. So you need to take you 4' tall plant out of it's 10 inch pot and bump it up to about a 12" pot. When you go pot shopping, remember the size of the pot is stamped on the bottom of the pot. If you think your plant needs a bigger pot, mabe 14", buy that size, you'll be the better judge of that. Try to find one that is a "water saver". It stores water in the saucer and does'nt leak like a regular pot and saucer and you do'nt have to water the plant as often. You will have to add more soil and while your at it pick up some time released fertilizer, mabe 10-5-10 or something simular to these numbers. It sounds like your plant has stretched, as in trying to grow toward the light, so put it near the sun so it want have to stretch anymore. Good luck to ya, have fun and thank you for rescuing a needy plant from the dumpster!!!!!!!
Reply:your plant needs warmer climate and keep the leaves moist
Reply:Sounds like a pleached Benjamin Ficus. They like filtered indirect light. Allow to almost dry out between watering, do not overwater, fertilize monthly. Pleaching is manipulating the trunks by twisting or braiding causing the bark to grow together.
rene
I am trying to find the best way to start a new plant from an existing plant/tree.?
The plant/tree that I am trying to reproduce is almost like a rubber tree, except the leaves are not thick like one. I am not sure as to what it is called. I rcvd 1 year ago and not doing well. Yet with a bit of TLC it now has at least 3 new leaves popping out at any given time. They (the leaves) start outstraight like spine wrapped in a leve then the outside sheds %26amp; wala, leave unrolls. Roots showed on botttom 5" so I simply covered them with some existing dirt. Now it even has a new limb with about 10 leaves growing out of the area of stem by the dirt. (that is the one that I was thinking of cutting and trying to grow)
Should I cut it and put it in water with a bit of plant food?? or should I do the same but in dirt, or????? Thank you..
The tree stands about 4 and 1/2 feet tall now 4 feet widewell foilage. There are actually 5 stems coming from the ground none of them being fatter than 1/2 inch. the leaves are aprox. 5"x7" teardrop shaped. Thank you again
I am trying to find the best way to start a new plant from an existing plant/tree.?
Try splitting the roots taking one or two stems with it in one big chunk. After you split it don't try to do anything else to tease the roots or anything like that. Use plenty of water for the transplant to minimize the shock and you should be okay. I have done this with many trees and shrubs.
Should I cut it and put it in water with a bit of plant food?? or should I do the same but in dirt, or????? Thank you..
The tree stands about 4 and 1/2 feet tall now 4 feet widewell foilage. There are actually 5 stems coming from the ground none of them being fatter than 1/2 inch. the leaves are aprox. 5"x7" teardrop shaped. Thank you again
I am trying to find the best way to start a new plant from an existing plant/tree.?
Try splitting the roots taking one or two stems with it in one big chunk. After you split it don't try to do anything else to tease the roots or anything like that. Use plenty of water for the transplant to minimize the shock and you should be okay. I have done this with many trees and shrubs.
Sugary tomato variety, how tall will the plant get?
I got a sugary tomato seedling (it will produce tomato in clusters). However the label didn't say how tall or big the plant will get so I don't know what size pot it should be in, will a 8 inch deep pot do? Any tips how to take care of it while it's still a seedling? please help. Thanks!
Sugary tomato variety, how tall will the plant get?
Do a search for the tomato variety on Google. Check if it is a determinate or indeterminate variety. Determinate will reach a certain height and stop, the indeterminate varieties grow as tall as they can. An eight inch pot is probably not big enough. You need to give the roots alot of room to grow if you want the plant to produce quality tomatoes. Always go for a much bigger pot than you think you need.
Since it is a seedling, be sure to protect it from the elements. If the plant was started in a greenhouse, you can't just set it outside without some sort of protection. You will need to harden the seedling, meaning exposing it to the elements gently and for small intervals at first. As the stem grows stronger from gentle winds, the mature plant will be much better able to handle any kind of bad weather later on.
Sugary tomato variety, how tall will the plant get?
Do a search for the tomato variety on Google. Check if it is a determinate or indeterminate variety. Determinate will reach a certain height and stop, the indeterminate varieties grow as tall as they can. An eight inch pot is probably not big enough. You need to give the roots alot of room to grow if you want the plant to produce quality tomatoes. Always go for a much bigger pot than you think you need.
Since it is a seedling, be sure to protect it from the elements. If the plant was started in a greenhouse, you can't just set it outside without some sort of protection. You will need to harden the seedling, meaning exposing it to the elements gently and for small intervals at first. As the stem grows stronger from gentle winds, the mature plant will be much better able to handle any kind of bad weather later on.
How many seeds do I plant?
I'd like to plant Hollyhock seeds directly in the ground. Do I make a hole in the soil and put one seed in each hole or simply scatter the seeds on the ground and cover it with 1/8 inch soil? Any other suggestions? I'm in Zone 8, it's April, and I am not a super gardener.
How many seeds do I plant?
Hollyhocks should be sown at a depth of 1/4". The number depends on how you want them. For a grouping, plant half a dozen or so close together. Hollyhocks must establish a root system first, and then they can produce the stalk(s) of flowers we all love so much. Often they are planted in the fall to give them a chance to establish a root system during the winter months. While other plants are loafing and going into dormancy, the hollyhock foliage is still green! When spring arrives, your fall planted babies will burst into growing and produce blooms that summer. This is why most people plant them in the fall, but it is not a must. It is vital that you keep your baby hocks watered regularly to ensure a strong and healthy root system to carry it through the winter cold. FYI: Spring planted Hollyhocks won't typically get full bloomage until the following year.
Reply:I planted some last year on my garden and it didn't turn out good. They germinate but a lot of them die and eaten by worms. I also realised that these flowers, even if they grow big, they start very tiny and it's so easy to get neglected. Plus they won't grow big right away it will take some years for them to reach the flowering stage, but once they do they come up every year. This year I think I'm going across the street to my neighbour and ask her some seedlings, it's easier this way.
If I'm going to plant some more seeds on my garden, I think that's what I do. I'll just scatter them and wreck it up and let them grow wild and transplant them later where I want them.
Maybe it is better for you to start them on a pot first and replant them in you garden when they're bigger. I think this way you'll have a better success. Good luck.
Reply:some seeds need exposure to sunlight to germinate. Check with Google and Wikipedia to be sure about holyhocks.
Otherwise, cover the seeds with a depth of soil the thickness of the diameter of the seed., water in and keep semi damp until they sprout. which make take up to 14 days
Reply:can i smoke holly hockers
Reply:you know a hollyhock is almost like a weed in some areas of the united states and they are kinda hard to get rid of once the germinate on their own. Sense these are a perennial flower, I would do just like nature would do just sprinkle them n the area you want them to take over and then gently put peat moss over then and water regularly and I would bet you that you will have great results
Reply:i found a great website, and it has hollyhock info, too.
http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/705038/
i think seeds are supposed to be planted at a depth of 3X their size. either way, for a holly hock, it isn't very deep.
How many seeds do I plant?
Hollyhocks should be sown at a depth of 1/4". The number depends on how you want them. For a grouping, plant half a dozen or so close together. Hollyhocks must establish a root system first, and then they can produce the stalk(s) of flowers we all love so much. Often they are planted in the fall to give them a chance to establish a root system during the winter months. While other plants are loafing and going into dormancy, the hollyhock foliage is still green! When spring arrives, your fall planted babies will burst into growing and produce blooms that summer. This is why most people plant them in the fall, but it is not a must. It is vital that you keep your baby hocks watered regularly to ensure a strong and healthy root system to carry it through the winter cold. FYI: Spring planted Hollyhocks won't typically get full bloomage until the following year.
Reply:I planted some last year on my garden and it didn't turn out good. They germinate but a lot of them die and eaten by worms. I also realised that these flowers, even if they grow big, they start very tiny and it's so easy to get neglected. Plus they won't grow big right away it will take some years for them to reach the flowering stage, but once they do they come up every year. This year I think I'm going across the street to my neighbour and ask her some seedlings, it's easier this way.
If I'm going to plant some more seeds on my garden, I think that's what I do. I'll just scatter them and wreck it up and let them grow wild and transplant them later where I want them.
Maybe it is better for you to start them on a pot first and replant them in you garden when they're bigger. I think this way you'll have a better success. Good luck.
Reply:some seeds need exposure to sunlight to germinate. Check with Google and Wikipedia to be sure about holyhocks.
Otherwise, cover the seeds with a depth of soil the thickness of the diameter of the seed., water in and keep semi damp until they sprout. which make take up to 14 days
Reply:can i smoke holly hockers
Reply:you know a hollyhock is almost like a weed in some areas of the united states and they are kinda hard to get rid of once the germinate on their own. Sense these are a perennial flower, I would do just like nature would do just sprinkle them n the area you want them to take over and then gently put peat moss over then and water regularly and I would bet you that you will have great results
Reply:i found a great website, and it has hollyhock info, too.
http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/705038/
i think seeds are supposed to be planted at a depth of 3X their size. either way, for a holly hock, it isn't very deep.
What plant should I use for my experiment?
I'm a freshman in Honors Biology, I'm doing a project where I'm going to have a control group of a plant, a group of plant that I'm going to apply natural fertilizer on, and a group I'm going to apply artificial fertilizer on then record their growth height. I need a plant with a short (about 4-6 inches) average growth height. I live in America in New Jersey, it needs to be a plant that is easy to get and has an average growth height.
What plant should I use for my experiment?
If you want something quick and easy, go for special Wisconsin fast plants. They grow in about a month. I used them and they were great.
Otherwise, go for something easy and common, like grass or beans
Reply:Lima Beans plants! we used that in grade school. they grow to be leafy and about 4-6 inches in about a month or less.
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What plant should I use for my experiment?
If you want something quick and easy, go for special Wisconsin fast plants. They grow in about a month. I used them and they were great.
Otherwise, go for something easy and common, like grass or beans
Reply:Lima Beans plants! we used that in grade school. they grow to be leafy and about 4-6 inches in about a month or less.
How much grass seeds should I plant?
I'm doing a science fair project involving grass seeds and I want to know how much should I plant. I'm planting the seeds in pots about 4.5 inches in diameter.
How much grass seeds should I plant?
Your earlier answers are telling you to put on way too much seed. A general rule of thumb for a lawn-type grass seed is 1 lb for every 200 sq ft. So for a pot with a small surface area like you are using use no more that a level teaspoon spread evenly over the surface. Then keep it moist--not wet and soggy--just moist. If you put the pots where the temp is about 75-80 degrees it will speed up the germination.
Reply:THICK WOULD BE 1/2 IN.--- IN ALL DIRECTIONS ........
Reply:I would most probably use enough to cover the surface well and put a piece of plastic wrap over it, so it can water itself after you've dampened the soil. Also, when mixing the soil put just a tad of fertilizer in the mixture. It'll enhance the ability of the soil to produce good, green grass. Not a whole lot...maybe about 1/8 of a teaspoon, mix it with the dirt and let it set before adding the seed so it work within the soil and not shock the seeds.
How much grass seeds should I plant?
Your earlier answers are telling you to put on way too much seed. A general rule of thumb for a lawn-type grass seed is 1 lb for every 200 sq ft. So for a pot with a small surface area like you are using use no more that a level teaspoon spread evenly over the surface. Then keep it moist--not wet and soggy--just moist. If you put the pots where the temp is about 75-80 degrees it will speed up the germination.
Reply:THICK WOULD BE 1/2 IN.--- IN ALL DIRECTIONS ........
Reply:I would most probably use enough to cover the surface well and put a piece of plastic wrap over it, so it can water itself after you've dampened the soil. Also, when mixing the soil put just a tad of fertilizer in the mixture. It'll enhance the ability of the soil to produce good, green grass. Not a whole lot...maybe about 1/8 of a teaspoon, mix it with the dirt and let it set before adding the seed so it work within the soil and not shock the seeds.
The flowers are falling off my tomatoe plants. One inch from the flower the vine bends and flower dies?
The plants may not be getting enough water. Try watering the plant closer to the ground, adding mulch around the plant, and mixing in one cup of Espom Salt to 1 gallon of water (Epsom salt acts as a fertilizer for the tomatoe plant) that you use for watering. You should see an improvement in the plants within a few days.
Good luck
The flowers are falling off my tomatoe plants. One inch from the flower the vine bends and flower dies?
Are you watering from above the plant? Try watering below and make sure you water it every other day,also try mulching the plant with some red mulch..it makes them go crazy!
I picked of my first tomatoes yesterday!
Good luck
The flowers are falling off my tomatoe plants. One inch from the flower the vine bends and flower dies?
Are you watering from above the plant? Try watering below and make sure you water it every other day,also try mulching the plant with some red mulch..it makes them go crazy!
I picked of my first tomatoes yesterday!
How deep do you plant tall spindly seedings?
I have about 24 seedlings of sunflower plants (the mammoth ones) They are started in peat pots. Right now they are sooooo long and spindly that they cant even stand up straight. How do i plant them outside? How deed do i plant them? Should i plant them to where only about 3 inches is above ground, and the rest of the stalk is below?
(my bean plant is long and spindly, but it is standing up straight, so i am not worried about it)
How deep do you plant tall spindly seedings?
with all seedlings (and small plants too) it is a good rule of thumb to plant them to their first fully developed leaf set. that way the plant has enough in the soil to anchor it and keep it stable. you might need to stake them later, but not too tight as the wind blowing the stalk will help make it stronger naturally. in peat pots, you should be able to plant the whole pot, just distress the sides enough to make a few good conduits for root development. it won't hurt them to plant them deep, as long as you have at leat one leaf set exposed to the sun for photosynthesis, the plant should just adapt to the shorter stalk and you will be fine. what kind of bean? most vine when they start to mature, so make sure it has something nearby that you want it to attach to, or it will vine up your sunflower stalks and choke them out. hope this helps.
Reply:Sunny is correct.
Reply:Plant them right away. Twelve inches apart. Mammoth means big.
Reply:Spindly plants usually means that they have not been getting enough sunlight. If they are in pots so you can move them around, put them in the sun for an hour each day and gradually lengthen the time they are in the sun til they have 8 hours of full sun a day. Gardening books call this 'hardening off' when they tolerate a full day of sun you can plant them.
Another thing you might try is if they are looking wilted soon after you water them, they are probably rootbound and need to be in a bigger flower pot. Sunflowers are not really good in flower pots though, but it's just a thought.
Reply:Sounds like you should have had the pots outside all along. If they haven't had the sunlight from outside, the sun may be too strong for them and they will die no matter what you do.
Try setting one of them out by carefully breaking the pot away and setting the dirt and all in the ground level with the potting mix. If they didn't have the right amount of sun while germinating and first growing, it will die but do it NOW!
Reply:I also agree with Sonny. It really sounds like he knows what he is talking about. And My mom is a bit of a flower freak and she says the same thing.
Reply:Plant it soon so it can get a good foundation. I just did the same thing I planted mine a little late and they did not get as tall as they should have.
Reply:real deep
(my bean plant is long and spindly, but it is standing up straight, so i am not worried about it)
How deep do you plant tall spindly seedings?
with all seedlings (and small plants too) it is a good rule of thumb to plant them to their first fully developed leaf set. that way the plant has enough in the soil to anchor it and keep it stable. you might need to stake them later, but not too tight as the wind blowing the stalk will help make it stronger naturally. in peat pots, you should be able to plant the whole pot, just distress the sides enough to make a few good conduits for root development. it won't hurt them to plant them deep, as long as you have at leat one leaf set exposed to the sun for photosynthesis, the plant should just adapt to the shorter stalk and you will be fine. what kind of bean? most vine when they start to mature, so make sure it has something nearby that you want it to attach to, or it will vine up your sunflower stalks and choke them out. hope this helps.
Reply:Sunny is correct.
Reply:Plant them right away. Twelve inches apart. Mammoth means big.
Reply:Spindly plants usually means that they have not been getting enough sunlight. If they are in pots so you can move them around, put them in the sun for an hour each day and gradually lengthen the time they are in the sun til they have 8 hours of full sun a day. Gardening books call this 'hardening off' when they tolerate a full day of sun you can plant them.
Another thing you might try is if they are looking wilted soon after you water them, they are probably rootbound and need to be in a bigger flower pot. Sunflowers are not really good in flower pots though, but it's just a thought.
Reply:Sounds like you should have had the pots outside all along. If they haven't had the sunlight from outside, the sun may be too strong for them and they will die no matter what you do.
Try setting one of them out by carefully breaking the pot away and setting the dirt and all in the ground level with the potting mix. If they didn't have the right amount of sun while germinating and first growing, it will die but do it NOW!
Reply:I also agree with Sonny. It really sounds like he knows what he is talking about. And My mom is a bit of a flower freak and she says the same thing.
Reply:Plant it soon so it can get a good foundation. I just did the same thing I planted mine a little late and they did not get as tall as they should have.
Reply:real deep
I have a plant that has red fluffy 'flowers' on it, it is a house plant, about about 7 inches high?
It was bought for me from a garden centre in june, and i lost the tickets that came with it, it has green leaves and is lovely, but i want to know how best to care for it.
I have a plant that has red fluffy 'flowers' on it, it is a house plant, about about 7 inches high?
I'm thinking 'ice plant' but just a guess without more info or a photo. RScott
Beauty Home
I have a plant that has red fluffy 'flowers' on it, it is a house plant, about about 7 inches high?
I'm thinking 'ice plant' but just a guess without more info or a photo. RScott
Beauty Home
I need to know the name of my pepper,chilli plant. it is 6 feet 5 in tall plant and very hot?
ok i have this pepper plant that was given to me 8 years ago it is tall 6 feet 5 inches tall . my uncle said he got it as a gift from an indian guy. peppers are about 1 inch long green and turn red when mature. they are Very Very hot plant produces pepper all year round in the sun rain wind nothing seems to kill this plant.
does anybody know what kind of pepper i have?
I need to know the name of my pepper,chilli plant. it is 6 feet 5 in tall plant and very hot?
Here are a few links for you with images. good luck
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=chili+p...
Reply:Well... Habaneros are very hot, small, and red when ripe. But I'd do some web searches, because I have no idea what they grow in india.
Reply:It's name is Mabel.
does anybody know what kind of pepper i have?
I need to know the name of my pepper,chilli plant. it is 6 feet 5 in tall plant and very hot?
Here are a few links for you with images. good luck
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=chili+p...
Reply:Well... Habaneros are very hot, small, and red when ripe. But I'd do some web searches, because I have no idea what they grow in india.
Reply:It's name is Mabel.
Why is my Jade plant bending over?
The plant seems to be pretty healthy overall. It's not extremely large, so I wouldn't think it is so heavy that it can't stay up. The stem is less than 1/2 inch at its thickest. It has been continuing to grow new leaves, but has only grown one new branch. It bends over toward the sun. The lower part of the trunk is brown and rough looking. Is that normal? Will the plant turn itself upright? Should I turn the pot so it faces a different direction?
Why is my Jade plant bending over?
Your plant is too far from the sun, so it is "turning" toward the nearest light source. I would definitely turn the pot so that the plant grows more upright. This is a good policy with any plant that is growing in one direction more than another because of a light source. The other alternative would be to move it closer to the window, or to give it an artificial light source such as a grow light.
Good luck!
Reply:Yes the brown part of the trunk is completely normal because it is maturing and getting older, it bends over towards the sun because plants do that when they are in full sun or light, so you can turn the pot half way around and leave it in the window and it will go back up straight, yes the plant will turn itself upright if you turn it half way round, yes you should change the pot so it faces a different direction, turn the pot around, when you are doing this you can turn it and the bent over stem will not be facing the window and after a day of sun it will be turned back to normal.
Reply:If it is bending toward the sun, keep turning it.
The brown and rough looking is normal for a maturing jade. They are woody plants and grow quite large and woody in their native environment.
Why is my Jade plant bending over?
Your plant is too far from the sun, so it is "turning" toward the nearest light source. I would definitely turn the pot so that the plant grows more upright. This is a good policy with any plant that is growing in one direction more than another because of a light source. The other alternative would be to move it closer to the window, or to give it an artificial light source such as a grow light.
Good luck!
Reply:Yes the brown part of the trunk is completely normal because it is maturing and getting older, it bends over towards the sun because plants do that when they are in full sun or light, so you can turn the pot half way around and leave it in the window and it will go back up straight, yes the plant will turn itself upright if you turn it half way round, yes you should change the pot so it faces a different direction, turn the pot around, when you are doing this you can turn it and the bent over stem will not be facing the window and after a day of sun it will be turned back to normal.
Reply:If it is bending toward the sun, keep turning it.
The brown and rough looking is normal for a maturing jade. They are woody plants and grow quite large and woody in their native environment.
Tall and skinny perennial plant?
Need ideas for a tall and skinny perennial plant/shrub (zone 4-5) which looks nice and can grow to 3-4 feet within 6 inches (width) of confined space - the length is about seven foot. The problem is there is only six inches of space available between a long paved walkway and an ugly raised and bare concrete porch (4 feet high). Ideally, would have just put stones there, but need to hide/cover the bare concrete porch wall a little. Cannot move walkway and not enough space to create a raised bed in that six inch of space. Any suggestions (even non plants/shrubs welcome).
Tall and skinny perennial plant?
I have a narrow strip 6 inches wide in between my front walkway and the garage wall. I planted delphiniums and they look great. They are a tall flowering perennial. I use purple, white and blue. This is one of the true blue flowers. Most delphiniums are great in zones 3-7. Most delphiniums grow 3 to 6 feet high. You can steak them to help support the large spikes of flowers. Keep them watered and cut off the spent spikes and you will have a beautiful display all season. A great book on plants %26amp; flowers is The American horticultural society encylopedia of plants %26amp; flowers. Great pictures and specifics of each plant. Good luck.
Reply:Have you considered an espaliered vine?
Or trompe l'oiel painting the wall? Or veneering the wall
with stone?
Reply:you will most likely need to plant 1 or more vines of some kind in such a small confined space. good luck
Tall and skinny perennial plant?
I have a narrow strip 6 inches wide in between my front walkway and the garage wall. I planted delphiniums and they look great. They are a tall flowering perennial. I use purple, white and blue. This is one of the true blue flowers. Most delphiniums are great in zones 3-7. Most delphiniums grow 3 to 6 feet high. You can steak them to help support the large spikes of flowers. Keep them watered and cut off the spent spikes and you will have a beautiful display all season. A great book on plants %26amp; flowers is The American horticultural society encylopedia of plants %26amp; flowers. Great pictures and specifics of each plant. Good luck.
Reply:Have you considered an espaliered vine?
Or trompe l'oiel painting the wall? Or veneering the wall
with stone?
Reply:you will most likely need to plant 1 or more vines of some kind in such a small confined space. good luck
Can someone help me identify this house plant?
It seems to have one main root with many different stalks that grow upward like a tree, turns brown in direct sun light and needles fall off, branches that grow out from main stalk at a 90 degree angle, similar to a hemlock, the needles are soft and hair like approximately 1/4 inch long in little clusters that resemble stars all over the branch and is completely flat, will wrap around itself similar to an ivy, stalk is somewhat prickly currently is 4 feet tall. color is bright green any information on the care of this plant would be helpful as well. Thank you for your time.
Can someone help me identify this house plant?
To me it sounds as if it is in the Asparagus Fern family, %26amp; is called a Coarse Asparagus Fern. I wish you had a photo of it. You can go to this site to see some photos of different Asparagus Ferns.
http://www.hear.org/starr/hiplants/image...
If that isn't your plant go to the site below to ask your question.
Good luck in your search, I'd like to know too.
augmon
Can someone help me identify this house plant?
To me it sounds as if it is in the Asparagus Fern family, %26amp; is called a Coarse Asparagus Fern. I wish you had a photo of it. You can go to this site to see some photos of different Asparagus Ferns.
http://www.hear.org/starr/hiplants/image...
If that isn't your plant go to the site below to ask your question.
Good luck in your search, I'd like to know too.
augmon
What stage of development is my pepper plant at?
Hello all. A while ago I decided to try to grow a pepper plant (bell peppers) and some other things. This is my first time growing anything and all the other stuff died shortly after germinating. Through a lot of effort I managed to keep the pepper plants alive and they are still indoors.
As I'm in England, I can't have them outdoors because the weather is raining and cold all the time. Anyway, they are just over a ft high now and I've noticed little flower things coming through. There is one flower that is white, about an inch in size.
There are over little flower bud things that haven't got a flower on them yet, but the plant seems to be growing.
What stage of growth is my pepper plant at? And what should I expect in future...
Thank you.
What stage of development is my pepper plant at?
Wher each of those white flowers are ...a pepper should grow . I know it will hurt to do it but if you pick the first pepper you see more will come . Good luck and make sure your pepper gets plenty of sun ...Brennie
Reply:I think as with all vegetable plants, once yours has finished flowering and the flowers start to die away you will notice in their place that, that should be where the peppers start to develop from and slowly grow until they are ready to pick?
Sounds as though you are doing ok, and good luck and happy growing!!
Reply:The fact that you've got flowers on a veg plant is always good news 'cos it means that something will follow - in your case a pepper or even peppers. As soon as the flower drops and the pepper "sets - you've got around a 4-6 week wait. Quite often - peppers on home grown plants don't grow all that big - but as soon as it gets big enough to use (or stuff) get it picked. It'll encourage all the other peppers to put a spurt on. The one thing you'll notice (since you've never grown anything before) is how good home grown veg tastes. No bought product ever comes close. Next time - have a go at aubergines. If you're quick - there's still time to plant and get a crop before the end of October - and the first frosts arrive.
Good luck!
Reply:With pollination, those flowers will form the peppers. I found it takes about 4 weeks for my peppers to fully form once they have bloomed.
As I'm in England, I can't have them outdoors because the weather is raining and cold all the time. Anyway, they are just over a ft high now and I've noticed little flower things coming through. There is one flower that is white, about an inch in size.
There are over little flower bud things that haven't got a flower on them yet, but the plant seems to be growing.
What stage of growth is my pepper plant at? And what should I expect in future...
Thank you.
What stage of development is my pepper plant at?
Wher each of those white flowers are ...a pepper should grow . I know it will hurt to do it but if you pick the first pepper you see more will come . Good luck and make sure your pepper gets plenty of sun ...Brennie
Reply:I think as with all vegetable plants, once yours has finished flowering and the flowers start to die away you will notice in their place that, that should be where the peppers start to develop from and slowly grow until they are ready to pick?
Sounds as though you are doing ok, and good luck and happy growing!!
Reply:The fact that you've got flowers on a veg plant is always good news 'cos it means that something will follow - in your case a pepper or even peppers. As soon as the flower drops and the pepper "sets - you've got around a 4-6 week wait. Quite often - peppers on home grown plants don't grow all that big - but as soon as it gets big enough to use (or stuff) get it picked. It'll encourage all the other peppers to put a spurt on. The one thing you'll notice (since you've never grown anything before) is how good home grown veg tastes. No bought product ever comes close. Next time - have a go at aubergines. If you're quick - there's still time to plant and get a crop before the end of October - and the first frosts arrive.
Good luck!
Reply:With pollination, those flowers will form the peppers. I found it takes about 4 weeks for my peppers to fully form once they have bloomed.
What is a good plant for 50 gallon fresh water tank?
I cannot seem to find any plants that tend to algae up my tank sides, and grow very rapidly unless I trim them really really short. The 3 inch algae eater does not eat enuff like I assumed. which plant should I go for or just keep trimming what I have?
What is a good plant for 50 gallon fresh water tank?
don't give your tanks as much light
Reply:Amazon sword or nephytis. Nephytis can usually be found in the indoor plant section of nurseries. It does good in water, and you shouldn't have too much problem with it growing too fast, and would be easy to trim.
Another way is just don't give your tanks as much light, especially sunlight or artificial sunlight.
Or even get 4 silver dollars. They'll love your plants.
What is a good plant for 50 gallon fresh water tank?
don't give your tanks as much light
Reply:Amazon sword or nephytis. Nephytis can usually be found in the indoor plant section of nurseries. It does good in water, and you shouldn't have too much problem with it growing too fast, and would be easy to trim.
Another way is just don't give your tanks as much light, especially sunlight or artificial sunlight.
Or even get 4 silver dollars. They'll love your plants.
Any advice on training a jade plant to be a bonsai?
I bought a small jade plant from Home Depot. The more I learn about training my Fujian the more I want to try and train the jade plant. What I want to know is can I use this jade to make a bonsai? It's only 6 or 7 inches tall and I currently have it in a 4 inch pot. It's in really good health.
Any advice on training a jade plant to be a bonsai?
Jade plants are very special. They can over time become larger than you. Some tips, if you are trying to get a special look...
1) Find it a very nice pot to start, and you might want to get one large enough to allow it to grow as opposed to root binding it to slow it down. Sounds like a nice decorative 6 inch pot would be good, then find a specimen for the four inch pot. Give it time to grow and acclimate in it's new home. Find a nice window for it, a sunny spot, indoors. It will get burnt up outside and buggy as it is a greenhouse product and not use to it. When you get it a good spot in the house, that's it's home. It won't do well if moved to conditions that vary much.
2) In summer keep it watered a bit to keep it from drying out, but don't overdo it or leave it too wet with a really heavy soil or it will rot and die. Obviously the pot or container you chose must have drain holes to let the excess water out and give good gas exchange. Roots need oxygen too and old gases are pushed out, new gases pulled in, by the movement of water threw the pot (like a pump). Every once in a while turn the plant so that all sides get a bit of sun evenly, maybe 1 or 2 times a week. The art of plants in the East is a Zen experience. Contemplation, relaxation, meditation. It may take a week to decide that a specific leaf is not correct, then another to decide to remove it or manipulate it. The jade needs less winter watering but don't let it dry to the point of withered leaf. If and when it blossoms, do not encourage that. They are somewhat interesting but waste the plants energies. Clip the flowers off.
3) Feed the plant lightly. Below is a great web site with excellent photos, Especially one labeled "nobbit", for it's use of a pot that was just right. Excellent care instructions so I'll not paraphrase it.
Have fun and enjoy your plant. You might find a real good plant for that 4" pot by looking around outside for a stunted and mistreated plant. My best bonsai to date was a little Black Pine that grew right at the road side. So close to the road this little pine was mowed probably 20 times and squashed over and over. When I found it it was 4-5 inches of twisted stump with tiny limbs. I dug it out in a huge shovel full and brought it home and cleaned it up. It was early in the year so I had to be careful, this time of year is the worst to dig and move stuff. I had a little lump of twisted drift wood (I live on the ocean) I tied the plant down to to train it slowly until they grew together over the course of the year. Eventually I gave it to my Mom, my mentor in all things green before I eventually went to AG school. The long and short, look around in places like the roadside or rock cliffs where little clumps of blown in dirt give homes to twisted little abused trees with wonderful shapes that just scream to you "Meditate On Me!"
Reply:No, you can't train a jade plant to be a 'bonsai' because the leaves are 'too large' and need 'room' ... and because the jade grows only about an inch a year (two inches at most) because it gets 'new leaves' only in the spring, and it has very few branches, and the 'new leaves' are all 'one inch' from the last year's leaves. Also, the jade plant had a 'really heavy root system' and it would turn brown and die when planted in the traditional 'shallow pot' used for bonsai. May I make a suggestion. Try to see how LARGE you can get your jade to grow (and THAT is 'doable' although it's difficult) while keeping it as a 'house plant' and get an 'easier' plant to 'bonsai' ... and you have a 'large variety of choices,' just among the 'maples' alone to do that (maple is the 'easiest' to do your first bonsai with, and because maple is naturally a 'long lived tree' it can be a 'bonsai' to be 'passed on' to the person who you'll 'train' to take care of it, and then to that person's heir. But ... choose any of the 'easier' bonsai plants to start, and then see how LARGE you can get your jade to grow, and set them 'side by side' with the bonsai 'outside' and the 'huge jade' inside, for 'looks, comparison, and fun.'
Any advice on training a jade plant to be a bonsai?
Jade plants are very special. They can over time become larger than you. Some tips, if you are trying to get a special look...
1) Find it a very nice pot to start, and you might want to get one large enough to allow it to grow as opposed to root binding it to slow it down. Sounds like a nice decorative 6 inch pot would be good, then find a specimen for the four inch pot. Give it time to grow and acclimate in it's new home. Find a nice window for it, a sunny spot, indoors. It will get burnt up outside and buggy as it is a greenhouse product and not use to it. When you get it a good spot in the house, that's it's home. It won't do well if moved to conditions that vary much.
2) In summer keep it watered a bit to keep it from drying out, but don't overdo it or leave it too wet with a really heavy soil or it will rot and die. Obviously the pot or container you chose must have drain holes to let the excess water out and give good gas exchange. Roots need oxygen too and old gases are pushed out, new gases pulled in, by the movement of water threw the pot (like a pump). Every once in a while turn the plant so that all sides get a bit of sun evenly, maybe 1 or 2 times a week. The art of plants in the East is a Zen experience. Contemplation, relaxation, meditation. It may take a week to decide that a specific leaf is not correct, then another to decide to remove it or manipulate it. The jade needs less winter watering but don't let it dry to the point of withered leaf. If and when it blossoms, do not encourage that. They are somewhat interesting but waste the plants energies. Clip the flowers off.
3) Feed the plant lightly. Below is a great web site with excellent photos, Especially one labeled "nobbit", for it's use of a pot that was just right. Excellent care instructions so I'll not paraphrase it.
Have fun and enjoy your plant. You might find a real good plant for that 4" pot by looking around outside for a stunted and mistreated plant. My best bonsai to date was a little Black Pine that grew right at the road side. So close to the road this little pine was mowed probably 20 times and squashed over and over. When I found it it was 4-5 inches of twisted stump with tiny limbs. I dug it out in a huge shovel full and brought it home and cleaned it up. It was early in the year so I had to be careful, this time of year is the worst to dig and move stuff. I had a little lump of twisted drift wood (I live on the ocean) I tied the plant down to to train it slowly until they grew together over the course of the year. Eventually I gave it to my Mom, my mentor in all things green before I eventually went to AG school. The long and short, look around in places like the roadside or rock cliffs where little clumps of blown in dirt give homes to twisted little abused trees with wonderful shapes that just scream to you "Meditate On Me!"
Reply:No, you can't train a jade plant to be a 'bonsai' because the leaves are 'too large' and need 'room' ... and because the jade grows only about an inch a year (two inches at most) because it gets 'new leaves' only in the spring, and it has very few branches, and the 'new leaves' are all 'one inch' from the last year's leaves. Also, the jade plant had a 'really heavy root system' and it would turn brown and die when planted in the traditional 'shallow pot' used for bonsai. May I make a suggestion. Try to see how LARGE you can get your jade to grow (and THAT is 'doable' although it's difficult) while keeping it as a 'house plant' and get an 'easier' plant to 'bonsai' ... and you have a 'large variety of choices,' just among the 'maples' alone to do that (maple is the 'easiest' to do your first bonsai with, and because maple is naturally a 'long lived tree' it can be a 'bonsai' to be 'passed on' to the person who you'll 'train' to take care of it, and then to that person's heir. But ... choose any of the 'easier' bonsai plants to start, and then see how LARGE you can get your jade to grow, and set them 'side by side' with the bonsai 'outside' and the 'huge jade' inside, for 'looks, comparison, and fun.'
What are these tiny white bugs in my plant soil?
I have an african violet with hundreds of tiny white bugs in the soil. They are about 1-2 mm in size (16th of an inch) and seem to run around quite quickly given thier size. They run around on legs (although they are too tiny to see) more like a millipede, not like a worm, and are clearly visible running around the top of the soil. They don't seem to be going on the plant - just the soil.
They don't seem to be affecting the plant (yet) but I'm concerned. Any idea what they might be or how to get rid of them?
I've looked on the internet and they don't look like aphids or mites (although I know very little about them). I'm open to suggestions as to what they might be and how to get rid of them.
Thanks so much for your help.
What are these tiny white bugs in my plant soil?
It sounds as though they may be springtails (Order Colembola). These are primitive insects; generally only a couple millimeters long at the most:
http://www.entomology.ucr.edu/ebeling/fi...
http://www.entomology.ucr.edu/ebeling/fi...
(You can find more images by simple typing "springtail" or "colembolan" into a Google image search).
Here are the recomendations concerning springtails from the Texas A%26amp;M horticulture site (note that this is for show African violets). They are filed under the "nuisance" section:
"Springtails are minute, wingless insects about 1/10-inch long and vary in color from black to gray to white. They are found in dark, damp areas and in soils high in organic matter. Some species occasionally feed on living plant tissue such as sprouting seed, roots and tender shoots. Large concentrations of springtails often are found floating in water reservoirs or on the soil surface. They are very mobile and can be found crawling on plants, pots and tables. Literally thousands may be found in sand, gravel or other materials in propagation beds or plant trays. Control springtails by treating benches, shelves or the soil beneath greenhouse benches. Insecticide may need to be applied to the outside of pots and saucers and to the soil surface of potted plants when heavy infestations occur."
Reply:Im not sure what the insect may be with out looking at them, but if they are not affecting the plant at this point thats a bonus. I suggest though as African Violets dont like getting thier leaves wet that you give it a very light spray with some Pyrethruim Based Product found at any Garden Supplies and sitting it where it will dry off quickly.
If that still dont work change the potting mix and repeat as they may stay in the soil.
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They don't seem to be affecting the plant (yet) but I'm concerned. Any idea what they might be or how to get rid of them?
I've looked on the internet and they don't look like aphids or mites (although I know very little about them). I'm open to suggestions as to what they might be and how to get rid of them.
Thanks so much for your help.
What are these tiny white bugs in my plant soil?
It sounds as though they may be springtails (Order Colembola). These are primitive insects; generally only a couple millimeters long at the most:
http://www.entomology.ucr.edu/ebeling/fi...
http://www.entomology.ucr.edu/ebeling/fi...
(You can find more images by simple typing "springtail" or "colembolan" into a Google image search).
Here are the recomendations concerning springtails from the Texas A%26amp;M horticulture site (note that this is for show African violets). They are filed under the "nuisance" section:
"Springtails are minute, wingless insects about 1/10-inch long and vary in color from black to gray to white. They are found in dark, damp areas and in soils high in organic matter. Some species occasionally feed on living plant tissue such as sprouting seed, roots and tender shoots. Large concentrations of springtails often are found floating in water reservoirs or on the soil surface. They are very mobile and can be found crawling on plants, pots and tables. Literally thousands may be found in sand, gravel or other materials in propagation beds or plant trays. Control springtails by treating benches, shelves or the soil beneath greenhouse benches. Insecticide may need to be applied to the outside of pots and saucers and to the soil surface of potted plants when heavy infestations occur."
Reply:Im not sure what the insect may be with out looking at them, but if they are not affecting the plant at this point thats a bonus. I suggest though as African Violets dont like getting thier leaves wet that you give it a very light spray with some Pyrethruim Based Product found at any Garden Supplies and sitting it where it will dry off quickly.
If that still dont work change the potting mix and repeat as they may stay in the soil.
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Is there anyway to salvage a plant that has a large weed with a thick stump growing up between it?
I have an old flower bed that the previous owners used, however, it's overrun with weeds, so I have to start from scratch. There is however a beautiful plant that sprouts lovely pink flowers that I'd like to salvage, however it has a very large weed growing right up through the center of it with a 2 or 3 inch thick stump. Is there anyway to cut away the weed and save the plant...and if so...how do I transplant it?
Is there anyway to salvage a plant that has a large weed with a thick stump growing up between it?
I would start by cutting off the stalk of the weed as close as possible to the ground. If it does not have leaves feeding the weed, it will eventually die!!
It would help if you knew what the "pink flower plant" is. If it is an annual, then you do not want to dig it up. If it is a perennial, then you should dig it up at the proper time for " separating" the plant (usually spring or fall).
Good Luck!!
Reply:Dig the whole thing out wit a shovel going fairly deep around it , shake as much soil off as you can an then you can pull the good plant from it and replant, you may end up withe many little plants .Good luck!
Reply:take a child's paint brush and paint the leaves of the weed with weed killer straight from the container this will kill the weed and not harm the flower once you are careful and do not let the weed killer come in contact with the flower.Once the weed is dead wait until the the plant stops flowering then dig it up and transplant it making sure you keep it well watered for a few weeks
Is there anyway to salvage a plant that has a large weed with a thick stump growing up between it?
I would start by cutting off the stalk of the weed as close as possible to the ground. If it does not have leaves feeding the weed, it will eventually die!!
It would help if you knew what the "pink flower plant" is. If it is an annual, then you do not want to dig it up. If it is a perennial, then you should dig it up at the proper time for " separating" the plant (usually spring or fall).
Good Luck!!
Reply:Dig the whole thing out wit a shovel going fairly deep around it , shake as much soil off as you can an then you can pull the good plant from it and replant, you may end up withe many little plants .Good luck!
Reply:take a child's paint brush and paint the leaves of the weed with weed killer straight from the container this will kill the weed and not harm the flower once you are careful and do not let the weed killer come in contact with the flower.Once the weed is dead wait until the the plant stops flowering then dig it up and transplant it making sure you keep it well watered for a few weeks
How to plant rooted Hawaiian Ti Plant Cane Cutting?
I have finally rooted a green ti plant. One of the 4 inch logs that come in a plastic bag from Hawaii. There are roots on the bottom portion of the log that was in water, and I can see some green nodes on the top horizontal portion coming out. What is the best medium to plant this in, and should I keep it horizontally? The two red logs have not sprouted yet. Are they still viable?
How to plant rooted Hawaiian Ti Plant Cane Cutting?
damn, me without my video camera
Reply:place it in potting soil horizontally just barely below the surface with the roots in the soil. you can even leave the top part exposed. water.
If you plant it vertically, you'll have one larger plant . horizontal and you'll have lots of keikis, that will grow up and be big someday.
Reply:this is one of my favorite plants
plant in good potting soil, give medium light and keep moist
maybe the red ones take longer
How to plant rooted Hawaiian Ti Plant Cane Cutting?
damn, me without my video camera
Reply:place it in potting soil horizontally just barely below the surface with the roots in the soil. you can even leave the top part exposed. water.
If you plant it vertically, you'll have one larger plant . horizontal and you'll have lots of keikis, that will grow up and be big someday.
Reply:this is one of my favorite plants
plant in good potting soil, give medium light and keep moist
maybe the red ones take longer
I have an experimental set-up wherein I expose my rose plant to only an incandescent light 15 inches away?
INTELLECTUAL ANSWERS/GUESSES PLEASE. what do you think would happen to the plant? would it live or barely thrive? would it grow or stay the way it was before the experiment? conducting an experiment along side an intellectual survey. Thank you!
I have an experimental set-up wherein I expose my rose plant to only an incandescent light 15 inches away?
When growing plants with everyday lighting, most aficionados use both incandescent and flourescent lighting together, as incandescent lights emit light along the red/orange spectrum, and flourescents emit light along the blue spectrum. The combination of these two spectrums provides a closer substitute to natural sunlight than a single type of light would alone.
We should also consider the heat emissions from your incandescent light - they may put growing conditions for the plant outside the acceptable range.
Relatively few plants can survive well under artificial lighting, and roses are not among those that do. I suspect your rose plant will go into gradual decline and die within 4 weeks or so. Maybe less, maybe more.
Reply:It depends on how powerfull the bulb(in the lamp!) is, if its a 60 watt bulb it will thrive easily enough because light is light to a plant, whether its from the sun or a lamp. what you should be concerned about is it getting enough air. plants breathe carbon dioxide by day and they need a good supply of it but they can also breathe oxygen at night by a process called photorespiration which helps to make the plant's food so if you're room is small I would sugest leaving the windows open a bit to le some air in. It all depends on how big the plant is but it should grow if you give it water and light as well as good soil thats at p.h. 7 and keeping the local environment at 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit, these are optimum plant temperatures for growth.
I have an experimental set-up wherein I expose my rose plant to only an incandescent light 15 inches away?
When growing plants with everyday lighting, most aficionados use both incandescent and flourescent lighting together, as incandescent lights emit light along the red/orange spectrum, and flourescents emit light along the blue spectrum. The combination of these two spectrums provides a closer substitute to natural sunlight than a single type of light would alone.
We should also consider the heat emissions from your incandescent light - they may put growing conditions for the plant outside the acceptable range.
Relatively few plants can survive well under artificial lighting, and roses are not among those that do. I suspect your rose plant will go into gradual decline and die within 4 weeks or so. Maybe less, maybe more.
Reply:It depends on how powerfull the bulb(in the lamp!) is, if its a 60 watt bulb it will thrive easily enough because light is light to a plant, whether its from the sun or a lamp. what you should be concerned about is it getting enough air. plants breathe carbon dioxide by day and they need a good supply of it but they can also breathe oxygen at night by a process called photorespiration which helps to make the plant's food so if you're room is small I would sugest leaving the windows open a bit to le some air in. It all depends on how big the plant is but it should grow if you give it water and light as well as good soil thats at p.h. 7 and keeping the local environment at 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit, these are optimum plant temperatures for growth.
How do I care for an indoor hydrangea plant?
We received a 10 inch potted hydrangea. The balls of blossoms at the top are now dried out, but don't fall off. The skimpy leaves on the stalks come out and then die within a couple of weeks. I water once a week and it gets some sun each day. Do I cut the blossoms off? Any tips? I like the plant.
How do I care for an indoor hydrangea plant?
Yes hydrangea are beautiful. I work in a greenhouse. What i did to mine was, i brought it in this fall cut back maybe 1/4 of the plant depending on how big it is. This is important because they naturally loose their leave over the colder months - so this step saves cleaning them up over n over all winter long. Sun is good place it somewhere it can get 4 hrs or more a day. It will look sad for a while- but it bounces back fast. Mine had almost no leaves at all. Now its full again. It will NOT bloom again until it can be outside in direct sunlight. So aafter u r clear of frost repot it in new soil maybe a bigger pot and put it out for the summer. Dont forget to fert. all summer every two weeks for best blooms. Hope this helps. Good luck.
Reply:They r cool plants. One bad thing is the bloom only lasts maybe 2 days. Most of the time the flower will fall off and leave a bud case. These are OK to clip off. These plants need direct sunlight to re-bloom. It may not bud again till you take it outdoors.
arenas
How do I care for an indoor hydrangea plant?
Yes hydrangea are beautiful. I work in a greenhouse. What i did to mine was, i brought it in this fall cut back maybe 1/4 of the plant depending on how big it is. This is important because they naturally loose their leave over the colder months - so this step saves cleaning them up over n over all winter long. Sun is good place it somewhere it can get 4 hrs or more a day. It will look sad for a while- but it bounces back fast. Mine had almost no leaves at all. Now its full again. It will NOT bloom again until it can be outside in direct sunlight. So aafter u r clear of frost repot it in new soil maybe a bigger pot and put it out for the summer. Dont forget to fert. all summer every two weeks for best blooms. Hope this helps. Good luck.
Reply:They r cool plants. One bad thing is the bloom only lasts maybe 2 days. Most of the time the flower will fall off and leave a bud case. These are OK to clip off. These plants need direct sunlight to re-bloom. It may not bud again till you take it outdoors.
arenas
What kind of indoor plant/flower is this?
I found this plant from the nursery and I am going to buy it, but i don't know what it is, and what the requirements are. Ok, it was about 2 feet all, and had 3 one inch thick beige coloured stems that curled perfectly around eachother. They had green leaves, and had big red flowers. It is an indoor plant. Does anyone know what this might be? Pictures?
What kind of indoor plant/flower is this?
The nursery doesn't know what it is? Ask. Hibiscus are not typically indoor plants, but I can't think of any other plant that has large red flowers.
Reply:It is a hibiscus. Beautiful indoor and outdoor plant. Very finicky to light, heat and moisture. It must be protected if left outdoors for the winter or bring it inside. Fertilizing is the key to keep the big beautiful blooms coming.
What kind of indoor plant/flower is this?
The nursery doesn't know what it is? Ask. Hibiscus are not typically indoor plants, but I can't think of any other plant that has large red flowers.
Reply:It is a hibiscus. Beautiful indoor and outdoor plant. Very finicky to light, heat and moisture. It must be protected if left outdoors for the winter or bring it inside. Fertilizing is the key to keep the big beautiful blooms coming.
What happens if I accidently plant TOO MANY plants CLOSE TOGETHER??
Well . .. many require like 1ft. spacing or more. I TRY to follow directions however being kinda new at 'some' of these plants this summer, I may have accidently planted some types a few inches too close to one another.
Does this effect their growth a lot?
What happens if I accidently plant TOO MANY plants CLOSE TOGETHER??
you will have a lovely cottage garden look. next year you can dig up the perennials, and move them about if need be, but this year enjoy the beauty of the garden you have created.
Reply:no...i don't think it will effect in...in fact i just digg a little trench and start pouring seeds and my gardens always turn out wonderful and plentyful....but if you think they aren't doing so hot then pluck some of the plants....
Reply:It really depends on what type of plants. I planted iris and wild lilys and the Iris won.(they have roots or bulbs though) I prefer these type of plants because the reproduce each year making the bedding thicker and I don't have to go and buy any more.
Reply:I have the same problem with my Dahlias and it annoys me because some just develop bulbs and other will grow a metre high.
Reply:All of them will grow and some will grow healthy and some of them will die out.
Reply:yes it could give them less room to grow.. resulting in even some mutations of the plants. they wouldnt grow to their full potentials
Reply:Planting closer together than the label suggests almost always results in a better display. If you were planting in containers, the fuller the better.
Reply:my experience has always been positive. Plants seem to naturally thin themselves out. I get especially frustrated with itty bitty, teeny tiny seeds, and usually just double or triple up on them. I have also experimented with planitng excessive seeds in rows and have had no problems. My thought is that everything just wants to grow, so thats what it does.
Reply:No, it shouldnt. It really depends on the type of plants but i think that if they look like they arnt doing good, just move some of them and make sure you water them good.
Does this effect their growth a lot?
What happens if I accidently plant TOO MANY plants CLOSE TOGETHER??
you will have a lovely cottage garden look. next year you can dig up the perennials, and move them about if need be, but this year enjoy the beauty of the garden you have created.
Reply:no...i don't think it will effect in...in fact i just digg a little trench and start pouring seeds and my gardens always turn out wonderful and plentyful....but if you think they aren't doing so hot then pluck some of the plants....
Reply:It really depends on what type of plants. I planted iris and wild lilys and the Iris won.(they have roots or bulbs though) I prefer these type of plants because the reproduce each year making the bedding thicker and I don't have to go and buy any more.
Reply:I have the same problem with my Dahlias and it annoys me because some just develop bulbs and other will grow a metre high.
Reply:All of them will grow and some will grow healthy and some of them will die out.
Reply:yes it could give them less room to grow.. resulting in even some mutations of the plants. they wouldnt grow to their full potentials
Reply:Planting closer together than the label suggests almost always results in a better display. If you were planting in containers, the fuller the better.
Reply:my experience has always been positive. Plants seem to naturally thin themselves out. I get especially frustrated with itty bitty, teeny tiny seeds, and usually just double or triple up on them. I have also experimented with planitng excessive seeds in rows and have had no problems. My thought is that everything just wants to grow, so thats what it does.
Reply:No, it shouldnt. It really depends on the type of plants but i think that if they look like they arnt doing good, just move some of them and make sure you water them good.
When can i eat the chillis from my plant?
i have grown a bolivian rainbow chilli plant from a packet of seeds, the chillis start off tiny and green then go purple then yellow then red.
At what stage can i eat them?
di i wait till they go red then start to go soft as they are still rock hard at the moment. they are only about an inch long and i dont think they get much bigger.
i also have another type of chilli plant, it has really big chillis on it that start green then go straight to red, can i eat these green or are the green ones you see in shops different plants that only go green?
When can i eat the chillis from my plant?
BOLIVIAN RAINBOW
http://www.thechileman.org/growing_list....
Grown for centuries in Bolivia, this stunning ornamental 2-3ft purple flowering plant produces hundreds of ¾" long by ½" wide upright growing edible peppers. The peppers are shaped like small bullets and mature through various shades of purple to yellows, oranges and finally to .....
..........bright red when ripe...........
I would wait until they are ripe for the best of the flavor. SEE ABOVE LINK
Reply:It depends on how hot you like them. I'd wait until you see at least a *little* yellow before you eat them. Different peppers have different "heats" at different stages, so give them a try from time to time once you see some yellow.
Reply:The green ones are the hottest, so pick them when ever you want
Reply:Scoff them all right now my friend!
Reply:When you're feeling brave enough...I made the mistake of eating some of mine when they were still green as I thought they'd be mild but they nearly took my head off. Good luck!
Reply:When they're at their dark redest is the best.
Reply:when your hungry
At what stage can i eat them?
di i wait till they go red then start to go soft as they are still rock hard at the moment. they are only about an inch long and i dont think they get much bigger.
i also have another type of chilli plant, it has really big chillis on it that start green then go straight to red, can i eat these green or are the green ones you see in shops different plants that only go green?
When can i eat the chillis from my plant?
BOLIVIAN RAINBOW
http://www.thechileman.org/growing_list....
Grown for centuries in Bolivia, this stunning ornamental 2-3ft purple flowering plant produces hundreds of ¾" long by ½" wide upright growing edible peppers. The peppers are shaped like small bullets and mature through various shades of purple to yellows, oranges and finally to .....
..........bright red when ripe...........
I would wait until they are ripe for the best of the flavor. SEE ABOVE LINK
Reply:It depends on how hot you like them. I'd wait until you see at least a *little* yellow before you eat them. Different peppers have different "heats" at different stages, so give them a try from time to time once you see some yellow.
Reply:The green ones are the hottest, so pick them when ever you want
Reply:Scoff them all right now my friend!
Reply:When you're feeling brave enough...I made the mistake of eating some of mine when they were still green as I thought they'd be mild but they nearly took my head off. Good luck!
Reply:When they're at their dark redest is the best.
Reply:when your hungry
Tryiing to identify a type of worm I found on my lily of the valley plant. about 1-2 inches, creme colored ?
it is about twice the thickness of a human hair. no evident segmentation. wiggles alot when touched.
Tryiing to identify a type of worm I found on my lily of the valley plant. about 1-2 inches, creme colored ?
wiggilly worm
Reply:The absolute best way to identify it is to take it to your local nursery, not one of the big chains because they usually do not have enough people working to help you. Your local nursery and garden store will have experts that will already be familiar with that worm, and how to get rid of it, if it is a nuisance.
Reply:If it only has legs in the front and the back...Inchworm.
Reply:That would be a silk work, and it is your worst enemy with flowers, as well as many plant types. Visit your local garden store for a solution.
Reply:It's: I am forever searching high and low But why does everybody tell me no Neptune of the seas have you an answer for me please The lily of the valley doesn't know
I lie in wait with open eyes I carry on through stormy skies
I follow every course My kingdom for a horse But each time I grow old Serpent of the nile Relieve me for a while And cast me from your spell - let me go
Messenger from seven seas has flown To tell the king of Rhye he's lost his throne Wars will never cease Is there time enough for peace But the lily of the valley doesn't grow
Gumps
Tryiing to identify a type of worm I found on my lily of the valley plant. about 1-2 inches, creme colored ?
wiggilly worm
Reply:The absolute best way to identify it is to take it to your local nursery, not one of the big chains because they usually do not have enough people working to help you. Your local nursery and garden store will have experts that will already be familiar with that worm, and how to get rid of it, if it is a nuisance.
Reply:If it only has legs in the front and the back...Inchworm.
Reply:That would be a silk work, and it is your worst enemy with flowers, as well as many plant types. Visit your local garden store for a solution.
Reply:It's: I am forever searching high and low But why does everybody tell me no Neptune of the seas have you an answer for me please The lily of the valley doesn't know
I lie in wait with open eyes I carry on through stormy skies
I follow every course My kingdom for a horse But each time I grow old Serpent of the nile Relieve me for a while And cast me from your spell - let me go
Messenger from seven seas has flown To tell the king of Rhye he's lost his throne Wars will never cease Is there time enough for peace But the lily of the valley doesn't grow
Gumps
Relatively new aloe vera plant keeps tipping over?
I was given a new aloe plant (about 8 inches tall) about 6 months ago and it still can't stand up straight on its own. New stems are growing and it otherwise looks healthy, it just always needs to be kept upright with three popsicle sticks. Any advice?
Relatively new aloe vera plant keeps tipping over?
plant it in the next biggest sized pot. Use a plastic pot. then put the plastic pot inside a larger heavier clay or ceramic pot. put some stones or marbles in the bottom of the clay pot so that the smaller pot is brought up even with the rim of the larger pot. I have an aloe vera that is about 18 inches tall and this is the only way ive been able to keep it upright. (I even glued the pot to the mantle where it sits when my cat was young cuz she loved to jump up and knock the pot around and nibble the leaves). these plants are really top-heavy and need a firm anchoring in a heavy pot.
Reply:Is it leaning toward light? I have an aloe in my laundry room, and I turn it once a week as it heads toward the window.. I've also got a fairly big aloe in a huge pot. The larger pieces lay down while the new stems stand straight. It's healthy, and kind of neat looking.
Reply:LArger pot
quit feeding it Mirical Gro try a seaweed 3-2-2
Reply:It keeps tiping over because it is going towards the sun just turn it around on the side that the plant is not turning towards the sun and in about 1 week it should be just straight.
Relatively new aloe vera plant keeps tipping over?
plant it in the next biggest sized pot. Use a plastic pot. then put the plastic pot inside a larger heavier clay or ceramic pot. put some stones or marbles in the bottom of the clay pot so that the smaller pot is brought up even with the rim of the larger pot. I have an aloe vera that is about 18 inches tall and this is the only way ive been able to keep it upright. (I even glued the pot to the mantle where it sits when my cat was young cuz she loved to jump up and knock the pot around and nibble the leaves). these plants are really top-heavy and need a firm anchoring in a heavy pot.
Reply:Is it leaning toward light? I have an aloe in my laundry room, and I turn it once a week as it heads toward the window.. I've also got a fairly big aloe in a huge pot. The larger pieces lay down while the new stems stand straight. It's healthy, and kind of neat looking.
Reply:LArger pot
quit feeding it Mirical Gro try a seaweed 3-2-2
Reply:It keeps tiping over because it is going towards the sun just turn it around on the side that the plant is not turning towards the sun and in about 1 week it should be just straight.
Anyone got a site that shows a chart of growth(cm or inches) of an ivy plant?
No one has probably taken time to measure in that amount of detail, but ivy grows much faster than other plants.
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RE:Climbing plants.I have planted some climbing plants approx 8 inch from a wall.?
is this distance about wright, or should i move them closer what is the ideal distance?
one is clematis
RE:Climbing plants.I have planted some climbing plants approx 8 inch from a wall.?
Definately no closer as the soil would be too dry, ( the wall sucks out the water). Remember that clematis likes cool roots, so if it's a sun-baked wall, put some stones or gravel around the base of the plant. About 20-30 cm wide and 2-5 cm deep.
Reply:as long as its good rich muck 8 inches will be ok - plants cant measure!!!!
Reply:My clematis is about the same distance from my fence. It was the perfect distance because as it has grown, it has put off other shoots that now cover the distance between the fence and the plant. The bottom now appears fuller.
Reply:I planted a lady bank rose in my front flower bed and I love it. It only blooms for a few weeks in the spring but green the rest of the summer. But I have people stop and tell me
how they love it.
Reply:This is a sensible distance to put plants from the wall. It gives room for roots to grow. Remmber to keep feeding our pants, though and good luck.
one is clematis
RE:Climbing plants.I have planted some climbing plants approx 8 inch from a wall.?
Definately no closer as the soil would be too dry, ( the wall sucks out the water). Remember that clematis likes cool roots, so if it's a sun-baked wall, put some stones or gravel around the base of the plant. About 20-30 cm wide and 2-5 cm deep.
Reply:as long as its good rich muck 8 inches will be ok - plants cant measure!!!!
Reply:My clematis is about the same distance from my fence. It was the perfect distance because as it has grown, it has put off other shoots that now cover the distance between the fence and the plant. The bottom now appears fuller.
Reply:I planted a lady bank rose in my front flower bed and I love it. It only blooms for a few weeks in the spring but green the rest of the summer. But I have people stop and tell me
how they love it.
Reply:This is a sensible distance to put plants from the wall. It gives room for roots to grow. Remmber to keep feeding our pants, though and good luck.
How long does ot take for a garlic plant to sprout leaves and grow about 6 inches?
can i grow the plant at any time of the year?
How long does ot take for a garlic plant to sprout leaves and grow about 6 inches?
In the Spring, garlic will be one of the first plants to sprout if you planted in the Fall. My garlic is up as early as the beginning of March. I live in Northern Michigan. If I plant in the spring, it takes about two weeks for the leaves to emerge and it will be six inches within a day or two. You can plant at any time of the year if you have year round warm weather. If your area is seasonal, garlic is usually planted in the early spring and very late summer.
Reply:Plant in summer and harvest in early spring before major growth starts i think
How long does ot take for a garlic plant to sprout leaves and grow about 6 inches?
In the Spring, garlic will be one of the first plants to sprout if you planted in the Fall. My garlic is up as early as the beginning of March. I live in Northern Michigan. If I plant in the spring, it takes about two weeks for the leaves to emerge and it will be six inches within a day or two. You can plant at any time of the year if you have year round warm weather. If your area is seasonal, garlic is usually planted in the early spring and very late summer.
Reply:Plant in summer and harvest in early spring before major growth starts i think
Corn plant has root rot.can I grow from a cutting?
My Dad has had it for just over 2 years, and he kept it moist. It's soil had a white discoloration on the surface, and when I dumped the pot out, the soil was thick and clumped. The roots were very short and thin, about 2 inches long on a plant that's about 3 feet tall. The worst part is that the lower part of the stalk is VERY soft. The outer part of the stalk will litterally fall off, and it feels soft all the way up the stalk. It's leaves fell off over the summer, but it does have a few inches of green growth on the top of the rotted stalk. On the top of the green is 2 leaves, about 1 inch long each.Can I propagate this plant from a cutting of the green part off the top? I know that normally you should use the cane part, but it's rotted from the roots up. This week the lower part of the green top has started to turn black, where it meets the cane.Any ideas on how to save it, or where I can find another plant this size is appreciated.It was from his Dad's funeral, it's hard 2 let go.
Corn plant has root rot.can I grow from a cutting?
It seems that it was kept too moist and was not allowed to breath (identified via the short/thin roots, etc), which is a good medium for fungal growth.
Usually in such an advanced stage of rot, you cannot create viable cuttings from it. The fungal infection has already reached the tips, but it has yet to effectively kill the entire plant.
If you wish make as many cuttings as you can and provide an appropriate medium that provides good airation. Keep the cutting as far from each other as possible to prevent the transmission of the fungus to the others. It is essential that you provide perfect conditions for the cuttings (ie conditions that are native to the plant).
Good luck.
N.R.
Reply:The corn plant is a grass. You can propagate it from cuttings; the cane stem if its healthy.
Cane Cuttings
Cane cuttings provide an easy way to propagate some overgrown, leggy house plants such as dumbcane, corn plant, Chinese evergreen, and other plants with thick stems. Leafless stem sections (2 to 3 inches long) are cut from older stems. Each cane should have one or two nodes (Figure 5). Lay the cutting horizontally on the medium, or insert it vertically with about half of the cutting below the surface of the medium, and leave a bud facing upward. Cane cuttings are usually potted when roots and new shoots appear.
Reply:Usually I would say yes you can..but not in this case the fungi has already reached totally throughout the plant...It will not grow due to this
Reply:Maybe, why don't you just try?
Reply:It is extremely doubtful. The fungus or virus (more likely from the sounds of the symptoms) has already flowed through the entire plant. Any cutting you do get started is apt to do okay for a bit then you'll have the same problem.
In any case the pot that your plant is/was in needs to be thoroughly cleaned or it could infect anything else you put in it.
Corn plant has root rot.can I grow from a cutting?
It seems that it was kept too moist and was not allowed to breath (identified via the short/thin roots, etc), which is a good medium for fungal growth.
Usually in such an advanced stage of rot, you cannot create viable cuttings from it. The fungal infection has already reached the tips, but it has yet to effectively kill the entire plant.
If you wish make as many cuttings as you can and provide an appropriate medium that provides good airation. Keep the cutting as far from each other as possible to prevent the transmission of the fungus to the others. It is essential that you provide perfect conditions for the cuttings (ie conditions that are native to the plant).
Good luck.
N.R.
Reply:The corn plant is a grass. You can propagate it from cuttings; the cane stem if its healthy.
Cane Cuttings
Cane cuttings provide an easy way to propagate some overgrown, leggy house plants such as dumbcane, corn plant, Chinese evergreen, and other plants with thick stems. Leafless stem sections (2 to 3 inches long) are cut from older stems. Each cane should have one or two nodes (Figure 5). Lay the cutting horizontally on the medium, or insert it vertically with about half of the cutting below the surface of the medium, and leave a bud facing upward. Cane cuttings are usually potted when roots and new shoots appear.
Reply:Usually I would say yes you can..but not in this case the fungi has already reached totally throughout the plant...It will not grow due to this
Reply:Maybe, why don't you just try?
Reply:It is extremely doubtful. The fungus or virus (more likely from the sounds of the symptoms) has already flowed through the entire plant. Any cutting you do get started is apt to do okay for a bit then you'll have the same problem.
In any case the pot that your plant is/was in needs to be thoroughly cleaned or it could infect anything else you put in it.
What will make my foliage plant grow two inches in a week?
We always use Miraclegrow. It comes in different varieties. I don't know if it will make it grow 2 inches a week, but it will make it healthier and it will grow some. xD
What will make my foliage plant grow two inches in a week?
it depends on what type of plant it is and if it can grow 2" a week
Reply:what ya got? Miricle gro is a good product, but it can burn some plants. Osmocot is another great prosuct. It is organic too!!Just research whatever you may whant to ge.
Oh for lawns now is the time for a weed and feed probably something with an crab grass preventer, and later in the season ironite for deep green color
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What will make my foliage plant grow two inches in a week?
it depends on what type of plant it is and if it can grow 2" a week
Reply:what ya got? Miricle gro is a good product, but it can burn some plants. Osmocot is another great prosuct. It is organic too!!Just research whatever you may whant to ge.
Oh for lawns now is the time for a weed and feed probably something with an crab grass preventer, and later in the season ironite for deep green color
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