Concord Grapes
I bought a grape plant, but don’t really know how to take care of it other than the planting of it. I know I have to prune it. But, I have no idea as to when, or how or when to feed it. I…
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Propagating pineapple plants
How do you replant the shoots/suckers to make new pineapple plants? Pineapple plants can produce one or more shoots (also refered to as suckers) at the base of the mother plant. To make…
Can lucky bamboo be propagated
Can Lucky Bamboo be propagated? If so, how do I do this? Yes, Lucky bamboo can be easily propagated. A cut section of the stem will root in plain water, although natural spring or rain…
Repotting Christmas cactus
Our Christmas cactus has roots growing up out of the soil. Before we re-pot we would like to know how long do the roots get and is it okay to pot the cactus in a pot big enough to…
Accomodation pot
Our Christmas cactus has roots growing up out of the soil. Before we re-pot we would like to know how long do the roots get and is it okay to pot the cactus in a pot big enough to…
Kalanchoe care
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana belongs to Crassulaceae family. It is an attractive plant with fleshy, scalloped leaves that bear clusters of star-like flowers and comes in a myriad of vibrant…
HOW TO MAKE A PEBBLE TRAY
Most houseplants are tropical plants and require a humid environment to grow well indoors. A pebble tray is used during the winter to counter the dry indoor air and increase the much…
Plant grow lights
I have a grow light to start plants. I don’t remember how close the light should be to the plants. How close should the pots be to start seedlings and held over geraniums? Once the…
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…
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…
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…