QUESTION: Hello–My daughter gave me this plant about 10 years ago and it has done reasonably well in a south window. I water 1x weekly with pure (not “soft”) water with low concentration added plant food (Eleanor’s VF-11, 2 tbs/gal). It has wonderful large bright green leaves. This year, for the first time, it bloomed. … Read more
QUESTION: Hi Judy, I bought this plant at my grocery store. It has just a generic tag saying “tropical plant, low light, moderate moisture, moderate temperature “. I have no idea what it is! Do you? The leaves almost feel like plastic. It’s a funky wee beast. Thank you for any help. Sincerely, Tracy ANSWER: … Read more
QUESTION: Hi Judy, I would really appreciate your expertise and advice on how to save my bird of Paradise. It has been on a steady decline over the last few months. In the last month, I’ve repotted it in a last ditch attempt to save it. The soil looked quite diseased and the roots had … Read more
QUESTION: I have 3 poinsettia plants that I would like to ensure will bloom next year. I’ve had good luck with one of them left over from last year but bought 2 more this year of different colors. Didn’t really know what I was doing so when I say I had good luck, it was … Read more
QUESTION: Hi Judy,My Cat Palm leaves are turning brown. I read where it needs to stay moist.1.Should I use distilled water?2. What type of plant food?3. What to do with browning leaves?4. Can I put it in the window for sunlight? Thank you,T Ellis ANSWER: Hi Tom, Palm leaves turn brown because of incorrect watering … Read more
QUESTION: I don’t know what’s happens to my plant . I started with plants during quarantine. I’ve done well with some others no . I met this lady in HD and she recommended you . She is looking sad and I don’t know what else to do . ANSWER: Hi Olga, Your plant is a … Read more
QUESTION: Hi Judy! I received a maiden hair fern as a gift and it seems to be struggling. I constantly keep the soil moist and try and keep it out of direct sunlight but it seems to be browning in sections. I am not sure if this is due to lack of sunlight, insufficient watering … Read more
QUESTION: Hi Judy! I received a maiden hair fern as a gift and it seems to be struggling. I constantly keep the soil moist and try and keep it out of direct sunlight but it seems to be browning in sections. I am not sure if this is due to lack of sunlight, insufficient watering … Read more
QUESTION: Hi Judy!I’ve gone too long without emailing you about my beautiful, but dying, rubber tree plant. I don’t know what is happening or if I can even save it at this point but it is in pretty bad shape. I’ve attached pictures. I have two and one is thriving and the other one is … Read more
QUESTION: Hi Judy, Please share suggestions for propagating a Philodendron Selloum. ANSWER: Hi Sharon, The best way to propagate a philodendron selloum plant is by stem cuttings. Select a philodendron stem that has at least two nodes and cut it off at the base near the soil line. Plant the cutting in a small container of loose soil mixed with … Read more