Christ in the cradle

QuestionI have a christ in the cradle plant that has bloomed and now has some reddish looking elongated pods where blooms were.someone told me that these were an edible fruit, can you tell me if this is true Answer

Gerberas

Questionhello, i have a gerbera and a planning to keep it indoors. Im wondering if this is the right thing to do or if i should put it out in the garden. I have chosen a sunny spot for it but it gets shade in the la

Large leaf Umbrella house plant

QuestionThe leaves of my 57 tall Umbrella plant in a 20 pot appear wrinkled. Is it over-watered, or some other reason? The plant has been in this pot about 2 years. The plant is located at the North larg

Dying plants

QuestionAbout 6 months ago I moved. The new house has lots more light than the old and I thought my plants would do well here and they did at first but now they are all dying. I didnt repot them in spring like I usu

Drought And House Plants

QuestionMy questions is: since we have a total water ban in Georgia due to the drought is it safe to use dish water on house plants. Its just my husband and I so we wash dishes by hand, and take showers this t

Jasmine Tree Problem

QuestionWe have a small Jasmine tree (about 4 ft tall) in a pot. It has been outside all summer with nice green leaves, but never bloomed. Recently the leaves started dying, turning brown and falling off

trying to identify my aloe

Question small aloe plant My mother in-law used to grow aloe and now I have one of her aloe plants. I have been researching aloe and noticed that mine doesnt look like the ones I have seen online. Her/my aloe plants

my moms cane plant

QuestionHi there,my mom has a cane plant that she really likes but when she went to re-pot it the other day she discovered tiny worms in the soil.She knows how sensitive the plant is to chlorinated water and such bu

rhapis palm

QuestionI watered my rhapis palm when you were here on Fri. and it is still drooping a bit but not as much. Should I water it more now-Sun or wait? I dont want to drown it but because it was kind of dry when you v

Aloe plants

QuestionI have an aloe vera plant that is pot bound and has pups, it has flowered indoors beautifully. I would like to know what happens to the stem when the flowers have died does it too die and drop off? Thanks

corn plant dying leaves

QuestionI have a five year old corn plant that has not been transplanted for two years. It was doing fine until a cat was introduced into the house. I placed pine cones on top of the soil to keep the cat out of the

Areca Palm-thin black lines on stems and canes

QuestionMy areca palm has recently been accumulating pin-thin short black lines on the stems and its canes. what is this? Also, a few of the fronds on the lower most level of growth have yellow spots and the tips ar

leaves dropping

QuestionHi :) I am wondering if you might be able to guide me... there are two plants that my sister and boyfriend own where the leaves are dropping all at the root, while the bottom leaves are green and growing. It

My indoor palm plant

QuestionPlease help! I have always wanted an indoor palm plant, and I finally have one! The only problem is that the the leaves are starting to turn brown and wilt. Also, a few of the leaves

Auralia

QuestionHow much water does this plant need? Thank-you AnswerThese are THIRSTY plants, Ming Aralias. The trick is to give the frail, finicky roots enough without giving it too much. This is not a plant

wilting peace lilly

QuestionDear Mr. Creed I have a five year old peace Lilly that has been in a 4 gal. glazed pot for about 6 months now. It is about 5 feet around 2 feet tall from the pot up. I have it placed in front of a southern f

Topiary Ivy

QuestionMy wife and I bought three topiary Ivies for our wedding decorations. First what is the best way to make sure that they are healthy. Second, how can I ensure that they will continue to grow well.

brown leaf tips

QuestionI have a tall New Zealand Laurel indoors in front of a south-facing window. I live in Portland Oregon, so only in summer are there many hours of bright sunlight. The plant is getting brown tips on many lea

Banana Tree for the winter

QuestionI have my banana trees in pots outside in Kansas. It is time to bring them into my basement for the winter, but they are to tall now, about 10 to 12 feet. I saw in and answer to another person you said to cu

english ivy houseplant dieing?

QuestionQUESTION: I purchased three english ivy houseplants one month ago. Two are doing great, one is not. They are all in the same place above my kitchen cabinets. They are in eight inch pots, wi