THRIPS
Thrips are tiny, narrow insects with feathery wings which are difficult to detect. The adult female will lay eggs on the leaf surface. Once they hatch they suck the juices out of flowers…
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Start Gerbera from seed
GROW GERBERA DAISY FROM SEED I want to start growing Gerbera Daisies from seed. I have some Gerbera daisies in bloom now, but don’t know how or where or when to collect the seeds from the…
Gerbera daisy cut flower care
How do you properly cut Gerbera Daisies for flower arrangements? I do not want to damage or shock the plants I have All are beautiful at this time and full of flowers. Cut the stem as…
Growing Pineapple
Wait! Instead of throwing out that pineapple top – recycle it. A great way to continue to enjoy that delicious pineapple you just ate is to grow your own. It doesn’t take much- just time…
Potted Calla lily care
I received a potted Calla lily as a gift and don’t know anything about it. I would like some information on how to care for it. Potted Calla lilies will usually bloom for 4-6 weeks. They…
African violet insect problem
The center of my African Violets are leaved very tightly and not blooming. They look like healthy plants otherwise. I have tried to thin the packed leaves but it doesn’t help. First check…
Blueberries
How long should it take in Zone 7 to see visible growth, i.e., leaves on newly planted blueberry roots (in bag similar to what roses come in)? I planted six three weeks ago following last…
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…
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…
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…
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…