Lemon Tree Care*
I have a lemon tree that I’ve started from seed. It’s just about to turn 5 yrs old and I’m looking for ways to speed or encourage flowering and fruiting.
Any advice on fertilizers, pruning or any other tips that…
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Plant disease on a calamondin?*
Hi there,
I purchased a calamondin bush for a friend whose plant I accidentally killed when I exposed it to scale.
Upon bringing the new plant home, I now realize there is a white dusts on the leaves. Now I’m…
Discoloured and Dying Leaves on House Plant*
Two months ago my house plants were attacked by aphids or some similar bug. I sprayed them heavily and religiously with Safer’s Soap, four treatments in 28 days. Now some plants have dead leaves and others have leaves with these…
Sedum morganianum*
Where would I be able to purchase Sedum morganianum (donkeys tail) in or around Toronto?…
Italian Honey Fig Tree*
I have an Italian honey fig tree. How do I care for it in the winter time? I understand that they lose all their leaves in winter which is normal. How often should I water this plant and should I…
Growing houseplants*
Hi, I am new to growing plants; having never done it before, I have a few questions. Is it possible to grow a bleeding-heart glory bower (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) and a Dragon Flower in Toronto living in an apartment with decent…
Cattleya*
My cattleyas are growing so well that they have now outgrown the pots.
1. Should I use a bigger pot or should I divide them? What is best time to do this?
2. Where can I buy soil for this…
Purple Glory Problem*
Hi there,
About three weeks ago we brought in our purple glory. For a short while it thrived in our atrium then it dropped about 90% of its leaves and now what leaves remain are covered in waxy beads. Do…
Dividing Philodendron or Swiss cheese Plant *
I have repotted this plant several times. I now wonder if I should in fact divide it before I repot again. I am uncertain if this would be a good idea. If it is, would you please tell me the…
Moving Large Aloe Plant *
I am moving very soon and I don’ t know how I am going to move my large aloe. Should I try dividing it up or can you suggest someone who could help me?
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