Kalanchoe
I have two types of kalanchoe house plants, have pruned them. Cannot get them to bloom! Have them in porous soil, bright afternoon west sunny window. I use a fertilizer that can be used…
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Month: January 2009
Pruning Norfolk Pine
I have beautiful, healthy Norfolk Pine that has grown close to 7 ft tall & about 6 ft wide. Can I trim off the top without causing damage to this tree?? Unfortunately, Norfolk Pine does…
Coaxing your pineapple to bloom
My mum has been growing a pineapple plant for about 2 yrs now and it gets more and more leaves, but as yet it has not sent up a flower, she is worried that she’ll never get a fruit. Is…
Incredible Edible flowers
Did you know that there are a number of flowers that you can eat? Edible flowers have been enjoyed as a culinary delight throughout history. They were used to enhance the flavor and…
Growing Avocado
I have an avocado plant that we started from a seed (pit). What are its requirements – soil, water, light, etc. for optimal performance?? Avocado makes an attractive houseplant and a great…
Bougainvillea care
Bougainvillea, also referred to as Paper flower is a native of Brazil and belongs to the Nyctaginaceae family. This tropical climber is ideal for hanging baskets and grown in containers…