scale on Meyer lemon

QuestionIm from Tx, my lemon is from SC, but I live in NC. My lemon is indoors & is suffering from scale. What, specifically, can I do to save it? Name of product available here? Thanks. Ans

creosote mulch

QuestionWould it be helpful to use creosote branches and leaves as a mulch or organic amendment to hold moisture? AnswerFrom the phrasing of your question, I am not sure of what you are speaking of. If you ar

arborvitae tree diseases

Question The tree with problem One of the evergreen trees (arborvitae or pine) along my back yard fence changed color from green to brown within several weeks during the previous summer (August). However, It still h

salty grape vine

Questioni have just planted a niagera grape vine, i live near the coast and my plant seems to be suffering from sodium exposure is there any way too help combat this problem short of shifting , thank you

Orchid Disease

QuestionI was given a phalaenopsis orchid back in august and all was going well until November when my flowers were done blooming my leaves started to turn yellow mushy and drop off. Then when i went to re-pot it th

Hoya Disease

QuestionDiseased Hoya QUESTION: Hi Melissa, I have a lovely old hoya - around 30 years old, I think - but its leaves are looking really terrible. I dont know whats wrong with it, but despite the condition of

Promegranate Help

Questionpromegranate QUESTION: Hi, The newly grown leaves of promegranate plant appears distorted and ill-grown. I found no visible mites (eg aphids) and did not apply any insecticide. How should I re

meyers lemon in container

QuestionI have grown a Meyers lemon in a large container for many years with great success. Living in Ct. I bring it indoors in the fall and keep it in a south window. It appears healthy with abundant fruit an

Black Dots Killing my Avocado

Question Avocado Hi Melissa, I have had an indoor avocado plant for 4 years. Recently the trunk, more so than the leaves, has developed black dots all over it. They are not embedded and can actually be

Blood Lily Care

QuestionHi, May I know if Blood Lily can be grown indoors? I live in a high-rise apartment in Singapore and my balcony can get windy at nights. Theres sunlight in the afternoon, usually from Nov

Ylang-Ylang Tree in zone 8

QuestionDear Expert, I am in northern California. I am planning to buy a Ylang-Ylang tree. None of the local nurseries carry this tree, I was told that because the local climate is not suitable for growing it. Do

Pesticides in plants

QuestionDear Ms. Crowley, I love eating vegetables but have been disturbed by the thought that many of the pesticides are absorbed by the plants via the roots. All this while i thought that washing the veges was suf

Do Newly Sprouted Trees Sleep In Winter?

QuestionHi, I planted an apple last April. I used Miracle Grow potting soil and keep the little tree indoors. I live in an apartment and thus can not plant relocate the tree outdoors. Besides, I love this little tr

Plant Identification Help

Question plant id Hi, May I know the name of this succulent plant Ive grown for close to a year? The flowers resemble yellow daisies. How to get it flower? Is it suffering from overcrowdin

Pomegranate Help(1)

Question pomegranate Hi Ms Melissa, Ive trimmed off the distorted leaves of my Pomegranate and the young leaves are still ill-grown/distorted. I did not find any aphids/thrips on plants except one or t

Plant Help

QuestionHi Sir, May I know what is the visible difference btwn fungal/bacterial attacks and bona fide injury(eg. sun/fertilizer burnt)? I often confuse the symptoms of both of them. AnswerAlfredo: You

Jasmine Help(5)

Question jasmine plant(5) Hi, Your advice please. AnswerDear Alfredo, Yes this bud has gone bad. Apparently the increased humidity and rain are making this jasmine unhappy, so I would start drying it

Snake Plant Care(1)

Question snake plant Hi Ms Melissa, I found some brown spots on the leaves on my snake plant. While they can be scrapped off, soon they will reappear. Could they be scars arising from bona fide plant i

Snake Plant Care(2)

Question snake plant Hi, For your advice please. AnswerDear Alfredo, Yes it does seem like scale. Also, be sure to dry out completely between watering. I used to let mine get almost rock hard i

Snake Plant Care(3)

Question snake plant Hi, For your advice please. AnswerDear Alfredo, This picture is a bit harder to read, but it does appear to have some small spots forming on the edge of leaves. Some of the