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Allocasia Reagl Shield

I’ve been growing these two pots of allocasia regal shield all winter long. They are in 6 inch pots. I’m planning to put these in large planters outdoors for the summer. They will be the thriller to other perennials and…

Black dots on orange tree

Hi, we have an indoor ornamental orange tree, the leaves of which have developed black dots on the underside. An image is attached. What could be the cause and the treatment? Thank you.…

Violet leafs colour change

The violet plant I have the leaves are turning purple (2 of them) one is purple and one is purple and welted. What would be the cause? The flowers that have bloomed do I take off the flower or wait…

Not sure what is wrong with my cactus?

This is my first prickly pear cactus, I have it in a bright indirect sunlit windowsill, I have it on a watering schedule so I try not to overwater- making sure the soil is dry in between waterings. My house…

The plant shown

These plants come from one I bought over 40 years ago. I don’t know what it ‘s called. Recently there have been a plethora of yellow leaves. This has never happened before. Your thoughts .…

When to transplant zz plants?

Hi – I’m wondering if it is time to transplant my two ZZ plants. – a few of the branches are having a hard time staying upright, and look like they’ll break off from the rhizome – a few of…

Cactus with skinny legs

I purchased this cactus 5 years ago at the spring show at Alan Gardens. It was in bloom (hasn’t flowered since) and they were lovely, full cylinders. Now they’re looking a little withered at the base. I water well once…

39 year old Boston Fern

I called in last Monday to Ontario Today and spoke with Paul Zammet, in regards to reviving a 39 year old Boston Fern that I inherited from a friend. The first picture you will see below is how we received…

Living wall

Hi gardeners, I have been asked to find out how to build a living wall for inside a sanctuary. Any help would be appreciated.…