Trimming indoor Dracaena

QuestionMy girlfriend has a (indoor Corn Plant) that is almost to the ceiling. She wants to know how and where to trim it down so it will not reach the ceiling. AnswerHi Liz, Corn plants are grown in several diffe

Black spots on Jade Plant

QuestionMy beautiful Jade Plant has developed black spots that dont scrape off and spread to the edges then the leaf turns yellow and falls off. What is this and what can I do? I do NOT over water it. &n

Plant recommendations

QuestionI just bought my first house using the money from my recent divorce settlement. (Technically my ex paid for it - and more - but that is another story and he had it coming, the cheating jerk - ya play, ya PAY

Purple Passion

QuestionQUESTION: I had a beautifully potted purple passion. I keep it in a bay window that gets quite a bit of sun. I kept it well watered. I stuck it out in the rain one day and it all but died. I pinched off ever

I dont know what kind of plany I have?

QuestionI was given a plant as a housewarming gift. It is dying on me. I dont know what it is or how to take care of it. Please help! It is approximatly 18-20 inches tall with dark green shiney leaves with red and y

calandiva/ kalanchoe problem

QuestionI have a beautiful calandiva/ kalanchoe (not sure which) that I bought a month or two ago. Its flowers are in full bloom now, but its leaves have started turning brown and curling up. The stems have flat, bl

Potted Banana Plant

QuestionI recently bought a potted banana plant. Im going to keep it an indoor plant. If you can give me as much info on taking care of this plant that would be great. I do plan on take it out on the porch for next

trimming a norfolk island pin ?

QuestionHi ... I have a beautiful 8 Norfolk Island Pind and it is ready to outgrow my home. Can you trim it ... cut the top? Im thinking NO. And if I cant trim it, how would I go about moving it?

Split Leaf Philodendron leaves turning yellow

QuestionQUESTION: I just bought a large split leaf philodendron and some of the leaves are getting little dark brown dots on them and then turning yellow. Do you know what this is and what is causing it? ANSWER: Co

plant fungus

QuestionI have big yellow mushrooms along with white and yellow mold surrounding my Jade. Can you tell me how to kill this fungus ? AnswerDiane, Remove the mushrooms and scrape the surface of the soil off g

care for plants

Questionhi, i have jasminem and michela champaka, i am in ny. in my apartment ,how much light and water need my two plants . i kept them out side, they servive, couple of days i have to bring them

Baby Aloe Vera

QuestionWe have a terrifically happy, growing aloe vera plant. Its almost 2 feet tall and beside it is a new baby with four leaves now. Were wondering if we can replant the baby in its own pot without ha

Zebra plant`

QuestionLast month my husband gave me a zebra plant with a pretty yellow flower for our anniversary. The flower is starting to turn brown. Is there anything I can do to keep it alive longer (like maybe cooler

Elephant Ears

QuestionQUESTION: My neighbor divided her elephant ear corms (are they corms?) last year and I over wintered a few. They went like gangbusters this spring but I dont know what kind of light they minimally need. I

Sick Monstera Deliciosa

QuestionDear Darlene, I have had a Monstera Deliciosa for about 6 months, during which time it has been very strong and healthy. It is still growing vigorously, but now new leaves are appearing which are deformed. T

House Plant Pest

QuestionThe houseplants in my kitchen have a white sticky substance on them. Primarily it is where the stem meets the leaf but it is also on the leaves. It doesnt seem to have affected the aloe or cactus

artificial lighting

QuestionHello, I recently got a Nolina recurvata ponytail palm and Im having trouble with my lighting. I have to keep my little plant (the trunk is less than a foot tall) in my room so it doesnt get eaten by

Hibiscus plant indoors

QuestionHi Darlene, I asked you previously about a hibicus plant I bought then moved indoors. The leaves were turning yellow; you said that was normal and to give it lots of sunshine and water 3 times a week. Its r

pruning a split lead Philodendron

QuestionQUESTION: I have a split leaf Philodendron that is at least 25 years old. Its getting too big for the spot in the house where it has sat for 20 years. Id like to cut it back. Should I just chop the top

gardenia plants indoors

QuestionI have a thriving Gardenia plant indoors which has done well for several years. Within the last couple of months I have noticed white powdery stuff at the tip of the branches and on top of some of the