Passion flowers

QuestionI live in the Philippines, a country with a tropical climate. I believe that passion flowers (passiflora)should grow very well here and I have seeds (from a reputable sed source in U.k.) that I would l

Beaucarnea

QuestionHello, Someone offered me a Beaucarnea plant for Christmas. Its 1foot2inches (40cm) high with a trunk of 15cm. I would like to know if I have to change the pot (the pot is 6cm high). In that case, what sor

Tropical plants in NJ

QuestionI am from Puerto Rico but I live in NJ. I like to grow tropical plants in my garden. Can you tell me the names of the plants you grow? AnswerHi Tere, I grow many plants. Tropical plantings in t

Bananas in NJ

QuestionYou mean to tell me that you grow banana plants in NJ. Outside? Would you please tell me how? Palm trees too? I live in Pa. and I would love to add some tropical or semitropical plants to my very boooooring

which tropical plants are right for me

QuestionHello I am interested in having some plants in my home I receive light from the Northwest and it is indirect sunlight. Something low maintenance but is also aestically pleasing to look at. It would be nice t

camellilas

QuestionI live in upstate NY, zone 5 or 6 and want to plant camellias. I know they dont grow here but I would like to try. I have had success in growing crape myrtles here for the past 6 years even thoug

How to keep an indoor banana plant healthy

QuestionMy friend has recently purchased an indoor 6 feet tall banana plant which is located at a south window on the 2nd floor (so it gets direct light in the morning and the afternoon). Can you please advise us o

hardy plants

QuestionI hope you can give me a few suggestions for hardy plants to grow in an outdoor greenhouse. I live on the West coast of Scotland, so we dont get terrible winters but it can be damp & grey. The

cyclamin seeds

QuestionI have a few nursery bought cyclamins that seed pretty heavy.I have tried to germinate the seeds several times with no luck, although I think Ive got the conditions right.Is it possible that store bought cyc

Any advice on growing a bougainvillea?

QuestionI have desperately wanted a bougainvillea since visiting the Reptile Gardens just south of Rapid City on vacation last year... wow what a beautiful tropical indoor garden! There is a huge tree in the c

FERTILIZING PALM TREES

QuestionHello Vito! Im thrilled to have found you again! You answered some questions about palm trees for me once before. I would like to ask for your advice now, on fertilizing the palms we planted (in the ground

hi there would like to know...

Questionhi there would like to know if dahlias can be grown in central florida; if so what would be the best time to plant the bulbs any special precautions required many thanks AnswerHi Sunny, Yes dahlia can b

tropical trees in nj

QuestionHi I am writing a novel. I am basing it in Locust NJ which is in Middletown Twsp. One of the homes I am creating has tropical landscaping. I would like to know which style of trees and [plants will liv

pests on allamanda

QuestionHello Vito, Im hoping that you can help me. Ive had my beauiful yellow allamanda for two years now. It grows in the pot and I keep it inside during winter (I live in Michigan) and then take it outside duri

Massangeana

QuestionHi- I do not know if this plant is considered tropical or not, but I bought a Massangeana Dracaena (Corn Plant) and it was in full bloom when I bought it but it has not bloomed since. It has been about

Yucca Cane

QuestionI have a Yucca Cane plant with 1 3ft. tall stalk and 1 11/2ft. tall stalk. Up until about a month ago (early December, late November)the plant was doing great, and growing well. We had a very col

chocolate soldier

QuestionI have a plant with fuzzy leaves, like a violet, with dark graining and bright red tube-like flowers. I have always known it as a chocolate soldier plant, however my children re-named it a lipstick pla

praying plant

QuestionI hope this is the correct name for this plant. In the evening the leaves fold up as in the prayer positon. the leaves are green/purple very sturdy plant. My question..there are these seed like p

bougainvillea plants

QuestionWe have a very large bougainvillea that has been full of flowers all winter, suddenly the blossoms are turning brown we are not sure what is happening or what to do? AnswerI am so sorry I do not know much a

bougenvillias

QuestionHi, my name is Courtney and my Bougenvillias beautiful flowers got burnt when my viance put dry weed killer in the planter box. I know these plants are really fussy and dont know if I should cut off the burt