Summersweet Shrub Infestation

Hello I recently noticed that my Summersweet shrub has some sort of infestation. There are white sticky clumps on the underside of the leaves with some dark clumps (shown in photo below). The shrub is located on the east side…

Tiny bug problem

We are having a backyard wedding this summer in August and this bug is back. It makes a nasty red smear when crushed. Last summer it dominated all the chairs and deck as we couldn’t sit or hang laundry. We…

Cosmos annual

Hi, I was wondering if one strain of this plant attracts bees more than another. I like the Sonata Mix and Sensation mix. Having a hard time finding these plants so I may grow them from seed. Thank you, Eileen…

Pest on indoor Palm plant

My indoor Palm plant about -2” high developed a shiny sticky substance on the tops of some of its leaves. Up close looks whitish. The undersides look ok. Can I save this plant that I started as a baby.…

Heptapleurum Arboricola – INDOOR PLANT

My indoor plant (I looked it up and should be called: Heptapleurum Arbicola) is about 2″ tall and has been growing well for the last year. Most of the leaves look healthy but today I noticed that a few seem…

Indoor Gardenia & Clerodendrum thomsoniae plants

Hello. I have questions about these two plants. I have had the Cleodendrum plant for many years and this winter it seems to be struggling. Many of the leaves have turned yellow and have fallen. I land it does not…

My Ficus is not doing well

My Ficus has not been doing well for about a month now. I understand they are finnicky and it might be due to the change in season. I initially had the ficus in my bedroom, which does not receive a…

Zucchini leaf insect damage?

Why are my zuccini plant leaves getting decimated. I can’t see any bugs. We are spraying with a enviro friendly bug spray. Doesn’t help.…

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.…