Azaleas*

Can I plant a store bought indoor azalea outside in Toronto?…

Help with corn plant*

I inherited the enclosed plant. It used to have leaves on the top off the stem that fell off . could you name this plant & tell me how to manage it, should I cut the stem?  …

Low light indoor climber*

Looking for an indoor plant in our north-facing bathroom. Ideally a climber, but we’d consider a plant that would eventually grow larger. Thank you!…

Wilting bougainvillea*

My Bougianvillea wilts in the sun. third floor apartment patio full sun for about 4-6 hours potted plastic container sits on a table I water when needed but not too much fertilize once every 2 months in the summer I’ve…

Kalanchoe*

I have been successful in growing and blooming kalanchoe from cuttings but they grow tall. How do I make it grow shorter and compact with more branches? These are ones I planted last summer and have been sitting in my…

Pollinators*

If I am on a 6th floor, my balcony is enclosed with a bird mesh, I cannot expect flowers for a second season can I, as there are no pollinators arriving inside the mesh to sit on my plants? My…

Help me save my indoor lemon tree*

I had a few indoor lemon trees.  They were in the window, getting 4-5 hours of sun.  They don’t seem to get past 7 inches high then the tops turn brown and they die.  I have one left.  What should…

Fern not so hot! It’s an Areca palm*

Just was wondering if you could see why my fern is looking the worse for wear.  I know humidity is a big factor.  I’m going to buy a spray bottle today, but other than that I’m not sure what to…

Looking for a rare Begonia*

I am moving to a new home that will receive 5-6 hours of indoor sunlight and would like to grow some interesting begonias.  In particular, I would like to locate a ‘Turkey Paw’ begonia which my brother has had in…

A Droopy Cactus*

I have a cactus in my window sill.  It’s been a great little guy up until recently.  It started drooping severely in the past 5 months or so.  It seems to not like being watered at all, as it seems…