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
Friday, November 13, 2009
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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