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Ask and Answer Flower Questions Archive - Sep 2007


Dyes used to dry cut flowers

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Harjit: Which dyes are used to dry cut flowers

Answer By Webmaster: Basic dyes are used extensively for dyeing cut flowers, dried flowers, also dyeing jute sisal, raffia, coir and wood (toys). With the introduction of acrylic fibre a new range of 'modified' basic dyes were perfected for dyeing of this material.


Flowers Not good as cutflowers

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Dana: Name the flowers which are not good as cutflowers

Answer By Webmaster: The giant sunflowers, Bougainvilleas, Sampaguita, Jasmines are not the best cut flower plants.


Growing Morning glory

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Donna: Is it possible to take cuttings of a morning glory if there is no seed?

Answer By Webmaster: Yes, you can take cuttings even if they do not have seed. You can take cuttings from herbaceous stem cuttings, but allow cut surface to callous over before planting.


Red Cotton Silk Flower

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By A Visitor: Describe Red Cotton Silk Flower

Answer By Webmaster: The botanical name of Red cotton silk flower is Bombax ceiba. This large deciduous tree is native to Cape York and tropical Asia. The trunk and branches bear numerous conical spines particularly when young. The leaves are palmate with about 6 leaflets radiating from a central point, the petiole is up to 16 cm long.

In spring the tree is covered in large cup-shaped red flowers to 20 cm diameter and these are filled with copious nectar. The numerous stamens have red filaments and are tipped with black anthers. The fruit is a brown capsule to 15 mm long, filled with numerous black seeds that are covered in fine silky hairs. New leaves usually do not appear until flowering is over.

Each flower only lasts for one day but are visited by numerous birds seeking the nectar. Birds take the fermenting nectar.


Making Roses of Sharon buds to flower

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Mary: How to make the Roses of Sharon buds to flower

Use low nitrogen fertilizers to shift the plant to flower production.

To induce flowering, I would recommend to prune off some of the flower buds to force the plant to redirect it's energy into opening the buds.


Spiky Mums Turning Brown

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Judie: Should we feed the spiky Mums which have buds turning brown. Reason.

Answer By Webmaster: Amateur gardeners very often start watering over-watered plant even more, once they see it looks wilted. Leaves become "papery", thin, fade, very often turn yellow starting from lower branches. Tips of leaves may turn brown and dry and look as if they are burnt.

Stop watering. Only water the plant after you feel the soil is dry to touch.

Garden Mum is suitable for borders, cut flower gardens and fall display. Pinch stem tips regularly until late July to produce bushy plants with many flower heads. Monitor plant regularly for aphids, thrips, leafhoppers and spider mites.


A Blooming Brassica crucifere

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By A Visitor: What season of the year does the flower called brassica crucifere bloom

Answer By Webmaster: The blooming period of Brassica plants usually occurs from late spring to mid-summer, but some plants bloom during the late summer or early fall. Individual plants remain in bloom for about a month.


Are pink parasols poisonous

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Joyce: Are pink parasols poisonous

Answer By Webmaster: I think you are talking about Mountain Laurel flowers, or Parasols. Mountain Laurel and other Laurels have poisonous leaves, which may be grazed by hungry livestock. Milk produced by cows that eat the leaves may be poison as may honey produced by bees that visit the flowers.


Droopy and Yellow Madagascar Jasmine

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Shanlan:What happened to the droopy and yellow Madagascar Jasmine

Answer By Webmaster: If your Madagascar Jasmine is not in flower, keep the soil dry. May be due to over watering the plant looks yellow and droopy.

See that there is even watering throughout the growth season, March - September, especially if your plant is in bud or bloom.


Winter care for Lily bulbs

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

BY Shelly: Winter care for Lily bulbs

Answer By Webmaster: Lily bulbs are never completely dormant so they must be planted as soon as possible.

If for some reason you are unable to plant your bulbs immediately, then keep them refrigerated until you can plant them. Store them in a poly bag in slightly damp peat moss in the crisper of the fridge.

A soon you reach the place plant them in the place where lily bulbs would be safe.


Forgetmenots

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Kay Burr:Will Died Forgetmenots come back

Answer By Webmaster: I do not think that they would come back. Sow the seeds so that they will grow in spring.


Flowers years around

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Royale:What kind of flower live all year round?

Answer By Webmaster: Oleanders live all year round.


Anthurium diseases

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By a Visitor,: We seem to be having growth problems with our Anthurium. Leaves turning yellow etc. Can you tell from the attached photo if the brown growth around the stems of the plant is normal?

Answer By Webmaster: Bacterial Leaf Spot and Tipburn (Xanthomonas campestris pv. dieffenbachiae), is the cause for the yellowing of leaves in Anthurium.

This disease is most active under hot, humid conditions. The most common symptom is yellowing along the leaf margin beginning at the leaf tip. Under hot, humid conditions, the leaf margin may turn reddish brown rather than yellow. Early symptoms of infection are small, translucent dots which then turn yellow. The centers of older lesions often turn brown. As the disease progresses, affected leaves turn yellow and drop from the stem.


Toxicity of pink Parasols

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Joyce,: Toxicity of pink Parasols

The Spiraea Pink Parasols, 'Spiraea f. 'Pink Parasols', a Proven Winners selection, is immediately known as a Spiraea with pink blooms, a first! Spiraea has been long prized for its attractive fall color and Pink Parasols adds fluffy pink colorful flowers in the summer and brilliant orange foliage in the fall.

This plant is very durable and adaptable to many sitres. Pink Parasols is perfect for mass plantings, mixed borders, or anywhere a low maintainance plant is needed.

But it is better to avoid this plant, as the fresh plant is potentially toxic, and roots are used as a gentle laxative and liver tonic.


Notes on Rooster plants

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Annette: Notes on Rooster plants

Answer By Webmaster: Dodecatheon meadia has several common names including Shooting Star, French's shootingstar, and Pride of Ohio Shootingstar. Dodecatheon meadia Shooting Star wildflowers are delightful plants occurring naturally in prairies, meadows, and open woods from Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas, north to D. C., Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.


African Flower Khadijah

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By KM: Probably you are talking about the flower called Spartium junceum, which is called as Khadijah in Africa, meaning a premature baby.

It has number of common names like Broom, Spanish, Gayomba, Katir Dirnaghi, Katirtinagi, Ratam , Redama, Sheeh Shujairi, Sit Khadijah, Spanish Broom, Spanish-broom, Weaver's Broom.


Deadheading Peonies

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By a Arleen:

Deadheading as soon as possible, when blooming is done.

Answer by Webmaster: Dead-head asap when done blooming but leave the foliage until fall. The plant needs the foliage to 'feed' the roots. DO NOT leave the foliage on your peonies over winter.

A tree peony can be pruned, but it is often not recommended as you loose potential flowers. Only remove stems you know are dead and not doing anything (this can be tough to judge, however as perfectly viable stems can look dead. I just wait till they break off themselves).


Length of heather

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Tia: How tall does the heather flower get

By Webmaster: The corolla (ring of petals) is showy in true heaths.

Heathers have showy pink or, rarely, white sepals that overlap the corolla. Heather flower usually grow to a height of 1 m (3 ft), with small, narrow, whorled leaves.


Repotting Plumerias

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Sue: Should Plumerias need to go into larger pots

By Webmaster: In my view, you can repot Plumerias now. Usually they can be repotted at any time.

The simple to determine the repotting is by checking the plants root system. Look, if roots are growing out of the drain holes, if they it is time.


Gerberas

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Hughes: Are Gerbera daisies annuals or perennials

By Webmaster: Gerberas are perennial flowering plants.

Gerberas have a large capitulum with striking, 2-lipped ray florets. The capitulum on the Gerberas has the appearance of a single flower, but is actually a closter of hundreds of individual flowers. The morphology of the flowers varies depending on their position in the capitulum of the Gerberas.


What are Centrepieces

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By A Visitor: What are Centrepieces

By Webmaster: The centrepiece is the focal point of the table, but don't make elaborate arrangements to make an impression. A centrepiece should be that guests can talk comfortably across the table and that centrepiece is not creating a barrier. Centrepieces should be no more than 14 inches high if you want conversation to flow. Table flowers need not be all the same or in the same type of holder either.

The Centrepiece arrangement is an arrangement where it should not be messy for the guests. For a centrepiece you can use flower pots, deep bowl like vessels, baskets etc, as vases. A centrepiece can be arranged according to the occassion. They can be filled with same color or different colored flowers, same flowers or different types flowers with fillers, fruits, chocolates, gifts etc.


Asters

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By a Visitor: What are Asters

By Webmaster: Asters are daisy like flower with bright purple petals blooms in early fall and will keep your garden colorful until frost. It grows to about 18" and likes to be planted in full sun. This purple perennial will attract birds and butterflies.


Toxicity of Christmas cactus

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Janice:Toxicity of Christmas cactus

Answer By Webmaster: Christmas Cactus: This is an old favorite during the holiday season and often sold as Zygocactus truncatus. The arching, drooping branches are made up of flattened, scallop-edged, smooth, bright green, spineless joints. Rosy purplish, red flowers appear at Christmas time. This plant is considered non-toxic.

Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus, Easter cactus (Schlumbergera or Zygocactus). It is seen that in dogs, if large quantities of this plant are ingested, vomiting, possibly with blood, diarrhea, possibly with blood and mental depression have been reported. With small ingestions, typically there are no signs of toxicity. These plants are considered low toxicity plants.

Christmas Cactus are considered as non-toxic plants.


Calatheas

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Stephanie:What are The small, half and inch or so, flowers are brightly colored coming in red, white, orange and yellow and violet blooms.

Answer By Webmaster: Probably you are talking about an Exotic Tropical wonder , Calatheas. It cosnists of many species of different colored flowers.


Brilliant Orange Red Rose

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Melissa:What is the name of the Rose with color Brilliant Orange Red

Answer By Webmaster: Probably you are talking about "Trumpeter rose". It is Brilliant Orange Red.


Mock orange

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By A Visitor: What is the flower of Idaho state

Answer By Webmaster: Mock orange (Philadelphus lewisii) is the Idaho State Flower.


Problems in Ficus trees

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Gayle:Problems in Ficus trees like dropping leaves

Answer By Webmaster: The Ficus plant probably is not getting enough light. Try putting it on a 13-hour plant light cycle for a few months. That makes the plant grow.

This should be enough of a stimulant to produce new growth that will flourish. If you don't start seeing results in 90 days, dump the plant.


Hyacinth Bean vine annual

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Joan: Is the Hyacinth Bean vine annual or perennial and when does it get the flower

Answer By Webmaster: Hyacinth Bean vines are used for background color on trellises along bordered plants. Their dark purple/maroon like color ads depth and contrast.

Hummingbirds are also attracted to the purple flowers.

Hyacinth Bean Vines bloom in the summer.


Flowering plants in different categories

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Rachana: Flowering plants in different categories

Answer By Webmaster: The answers for your questions:

Flowering Trees - Crabapple, Citrus fruits

Flowers on Bushes - Butterfly bushes, Lilac Bush

Flowering Creepers - Canary Vine, Vigna caracalla (Snail Creeper), Jasmines

Flowering Water plants - Water Lilies, Lotus

Night blooming flowers - Moonflower: (Ipomoea alba), Angel's Trumpet (Datura innoxia)

Day Blooming and Night Closing - Morning glory

Flowers flowering all year round - Hibiscus, Oleander

Flowering Blooms in particular months - Snowdrops, Christmas rose

Flowers used to make colors - Amaltas (Cassia fistula), Marigold / Gainda (Tagetus erecta), Yellow Chrysanthemums, Black Babul (Acacia arabica) yield different shades of yellow.

Plants which never have any flowers - Ferns and Horsetails


Sampaguita buds Problems

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Jul Conti: Sampaguita buds turning brown and drop off.Why

By Webmaster: Probably the dropping of the Sampaguita buds is due to Bud Worm (Hendecasis duplifacialis).

It is a greenish larva with a black head, which bores into immature jasmine buds and feeds on floral structures and, in severe cases, webbing of buds.

And there is no significance of the fly hovering around the tree.

Control: A basal application of Carbofuran (40g/plant) is recommended for control.


Jasmine flower structure

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Shanoo: Morphology of jasminum polyanthum.

Answer By Webmaster: Jasminum polyanthum, also known as Pink Jasmine, is an evergreen twining climber from China. It produces an abundance of reddish-pink flower buds in late winter and early spring, followed by fragrant five-petalled star-like flowers which are about 2cm in diameter.


Lotus plant flowering problems

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Alvin: Lotus plant flowering problems

Answer By Webmaster: Most Lotuses require six hours or more of direct sunlight to flower. Afternoon sun is better than morning sun since it is more intense. Sun all day long is best if possible. More sun means more flowers and leaves.

There are a few varieties of water lilies that flower in less sunlight than six hours, but none will flower in less than four hours. The plant will still produce foliage, just no flower buds. Flowering is very dependent upon adequate fertilization.


Alamandas plant

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By George: Poisonous nature of Alamandas plant

Answer By Webmaster: Pet animals include cats, dogs which are kept at home. Alamandas plant is poisonous to these pet animals.

As almost all parts of the plant are poisonous, it is advisable to avoid pets as they chew the leaves and other parts. That may prove fatal to the animal.


Vegetative growth in Daffodils

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Bhupender: The reasons for the vegetative growth in Daffodils

Answer By Webmaster: When you plant a daffodil bulb, you are planting a dormant plant. It must break dormancy and 'harden off'.

Dormant bulbs must have cool soil temperatures, below 55° F., and water to break dormancy. They begin by growing roots. The roots convert the water stored in the bulb to a carbohydrate. The carbohydrate acts as anti-freeze and the bulb will survive frost, no matter how deep it goes! Some types of daffodils do not 'harden off' as well as most.

If the roots don't have enough time or enough soil moisture to convert water to carbohydrates, the water expands as it freezes and bursts the cell walls of the bulb. Next Spring, you will find only a vegetative mass where you planted your bulbs.

Mulching after the ground freezes is highly recommended to prevent this.

Transplanting and dividing: The best time to move or divide bulbs is when their foilage has all but withered, signaling the end of active growth. Lift them with a digging fork or a spade, taking care to avoid injuring the bulbs, and replant them immediately at the same depth and about three times their diameter apart.


Flowers with the same Meaning

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Kayla: Are there any flowers that mean Faith? (ALways Have Faith.)

Answer By Webmaster: There are almost 3 flowers with the same meaning of having Faith.

Violet (BLUE) - Watchfulness, Faithfulness, I'll Always Be True

Iris - Fleur-de-lis, Emblem of France, Your Friendship Means so Much to Me, Faith, Hope, Wisdom and Valor, My Compliments

Dandelion - Faithfulness, Happiness


Alamandas plant

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Susan: Notes on Alamandas plant

Answer by Webmaster: There is not much information about this plant. But one thing is for sure is, it is poisonous to children and pet animals. Therefore it is advised to avoid to plant this vine, in the presence of children and pets.


Tall growing Cosmos

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Charlotte: Can we trim tall growing Cosmos

Answer By Webmaster: Cosmos is not a heavy feeder. Too much fertilizer will cause plants to produce excessive leaf growth and the plants tall at the expense of flower production.

To avoid that, Trim spent blooms on a regular basis to extend the flowering period. Remove plants, and discard in fall, after the first hard frost.


Blooming problems in Carnation

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Darlene:Blooming problems in Carnation plants

Answer By Webmaster: Carnation plants need the following to bloom profusely:-

Carnations need some hours of full sun each day and should be kept moist.

Avoid over-watering as it may tend to turn the foliage yellow.

Spent flowers should be removed promptly to promote continued blooming.

Quality of the bloom rests on the soil and irrigation aspects for growing carnations.

Those who grow carnations should know the importance of pinching, stopping and disbudding.

At the tim

The plant foliage should not be exposed to the direct heat of a stove or the sun.


Cut foliage plants in Europe

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Dasanayaka: Name few cut foliage plants in Europe

Answer By Webmaster: Some of the cut foliage crops in Europe are Leatherleaf, Adair Leatherleaf, Tree fern, Plumosus, Aspidistra, Coffee, Salal, Beargrass, Foxtail, Lilly grass, Coontie, Ming fern, Sprengeri, Palm fans, Umbrella, Green & Variegated Pittosporum, Emerald, Jade, Italian Ruscus, Galax, Spanish moss


Peony leaves turning a grey/green

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Audrey: Peony leaves turning a grey/green. Reasons

Answer By Webmaster: Fungus Diseases: There are many fungal diseases effecting Peonies. Botrytis blight - Due to this fungus discoloration occurs and may extend down through the roots. Large irregular dark brown lesions may occur on the leaves. Small buds attacked by the fungus turn black and dry up. Larger buds turn brown and may be covered with a brown spore mass.

Regular applications of a foliar fungicide, a drench, and destruction of infected plant material are recommended control measures.


Disease for Zinnia

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Smith: What is the disease for Zinnia, as they are dying and they have brown spots on the leaves.

Answer By Webmaster: The Zinnia flowers and leaves are dying because of Stem Blight.

Blight is caused by a fungus that causes small reddish brown spots with gray centers to form on zinnia flowers. Sometimes dark brown cankers form on their stems.

How to get rid of Blight:

Cut off affected flowers and discard them in the trash. Keep the area around the plant clear of weeds and dead plant debris. If blight proves to be a chronic problem in the area, spray healthy zinnias plant surfaces with a garden sulfur fungicide as directed on the label.


Flower Meanings

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Vineetha: What do the different colors of flowers mean like blue, purple, lavender,yellow, white,green,orange,etc?

Answer By Webmaster: Many colors have deep spiritual and religious meanings. Every color has its meaning. Some of the meanings for colors.

Yellow - Happiness, Enthusiasm, Friendship, Jealousy, Treachery, Pride, Success and Luxury

Orange - Satisfaction of attaining success and strengthened love, Fascination, warmth, happiness

White - Pious, Purity, Heavenly, Sincere feeling, Innocence, Silence, perfection, hope

Purple/Lavender - Enchantment, unique, noble, devotion - Feminism, Grace, elegance

Green - Feeling of joy and optimism, Harmony, fertility, richness

Blue - Stability, trustworthy, tranquil


Flowers in Bushes

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Rachana: Which flower grows in bushes?

Answer By Webmaster: Rose flower grows in Rose bushes.


Morning glories Coming Back

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Sandie: Do all morning glories come back every year

Answer By Webmaster: Almost all Morning Glories come back every year as they are excellent reseeders. So once you plant them, there is no need to replant them. To reduce their reseeding capability remove all the dead vines after they are killed by frost.


Caring Begonias

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Wanda Milam: How are Begonias cared for during Summer

Answer by Webmaster: Begonias growing indoors should be moved to a partly sunny location outdoors during the summer. Some begonias do not tolerate direct sunlight and should be placed in the shade.

Add a general purpose fertilizer once a month(not every week, as you said). For houseplants and container plants, give them a dose of liquid fertilizer once a month instead dry fertilizer.

Then see your begonias bloom to its fullest.


Long lasting Indoor flowers

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By A Lisa: Name long lasting indoors flowers even in hot environment.

Answer By Webmaster: These are some of the flowers that long last:

Hydrangea

Zebra cactus (Haworthia)

Flamingo flower (Anthurium hybrids)

Eremophila Valentine

Cyclamens (Cyclamen persicum hybrids)

Chocolate flower (Berlandiera lyrata)

Bromeliads

Angel wing begonia (Begonia)

African violets (Saintpaulia hybrids)


Toxicity in Zinnias

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Mark: Are zinnias toxic to pets

Answer By Webmaster: Zinnia species are nontoxic to pets like cats and dogs.


Teachers day flowers

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Aakash: What flower do I gift my teacher on Teacher's day

Answer By Webmaster: For many students and their parents it is common to give flower bouquets and chocolates to teachers on this holiday as a special appreciation for the hard work they do.


Flowers grown in nitrogen rich soil

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Carolyn: What are some common name flowers we can grow in nitrogen rich soil

Answer By Webmaster: Beans and peas enrich the soil with nitrogen captured from the air. Planys growing in nitrogen rich soil are carrots, brassicas, beets, and cucumbers. Some plants are heavy nitrogen users like corn and grain plants, Pole beans, sweet corn and melons.


National flower of spain

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Juacki: What is the national flower of spain

Answer By Webmaster: National flower of spain is Red Carnation.


Propagating Phlox

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By a LHendri: How can we propagate Phlox

Answer By Webmaster: Stem cuttings are frequently used for propagating the low growing shrubby perennials such as Phlox. Cuttings should be made in mid-summer from spring blooming.

Take cuttings of 2 to 3 inches in length in early or mid-morning.

Dip these in a root-promoting hormone and plant into rooting medium.

The cuttings may be kept out-of-doors in a shady, protected spot where they can be kept moist.

After top growth extends several inches, the plants can be set into permanent garden locations.

You can also propagate certain plants like Phlox by bending a branch down and covering with soil. The part of the stem which is buried will produce new roots.


Flower Blooming Period

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By A Visitor: Does each bud bloom only once for that day

By Webmaster: Generally, flowers grow, open and then close permanently.


Annabelle Viburnum change colors

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Nancy:Why do Annabelle Viburnum change colors

By Webmaster: The flowers of Hydrangeas like 'Annabelle' and, to a lesser degree, 'Grandiflora' shrubs (3 to 5 feet high and wide) emerge green in spring and turn white in early summer and finally brown. (Many hydrangeas go through a color metamorphosis during the growing season.) They're generally tolerant of most soils but are extremely sensitive to drought, often wilting under a hot summer sun.


Morning glory not blooming

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By A Visitor: Why does a Morning glory not bloom

Answer By Webmaster: Lack of bloom is the number one problem we hear about. The reasons of nonblooming of flowers are:

This is usually caused by lack of sun, overly rich soil,

too much fertilizer or

a combination of these factors

Rainy summers are hard on morning glories

The excess water and cloudy days can lead to prolific morning glory vines with very few flowers.

Remedy:

Morning glories like full sun,so if the plant isn't getting enough sun to flower,they will produce alot of vegetative growth,but will not flower...sometimes using mirrors and other reflective materials can help to increase the amount of reflected light to the plant.

Sometimes high Nitrogen levels can impair early flowering. Sometimes using a bloom boosting macronutrient like Phosphorus(which will not cause excessive leaves growth or impair flowering) can stimulate blooming...if you can't do anything to give the plant more sun,perhaps some of the other B-vitamin based bloom boosters may help...


Sunflowers shrivelling up

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By A Visitor:Why does sunflowers shrivel up

Answer By Webmaster: If you mean the sunflowers are shrivelling up, that means the flowers are ripe for the harvest.

If you mean leaves of sunflowers are shrivelling up, then , it might be that leaves rolling upward are an indication of some type of physical condition is not being met. It is possible the excess rains have inhibited the roots by forcing out available oxygen. Once the roots are able to get some much needed oxygen for good plant health, the plant perks back up.


Leaf gets riddled in Physalis

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Mary: Why does a leaf gets riddled in Physalis

The leaves of Physalis (Chinese Lantens) were suddenly riddled, may be because of flea beetles of the family Chrysomelidae.

Probably A light dusting of Rotenone powder every other week takes care of the problem.


Propagation of Bleeding Heart Vines

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By a Visitor: How can Bleeding Heart Vines are propagated through clumps and seeds

Answer By Webmaster: Clumps can be divided in either spring or fall.Do it early in the spring so they have the whole season to prepare for next winter. Dig the entire clump out, gently shake most of the soil off and look for a logical place to cut with a sharp knife. Don't worry about pieces of root that break away...save them to bury about an inch or so deep near your new divisions. You could also harvest a few seeds late in summer, and sow them right away in a prepared bed. By spring you'll have more bleeding heart seedlings than you'll know what to do with.


Growing and buying common varieties of Lilacs

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By a Visitor: How to grow and buy common varieties of Lilacs

Answer by Webmaster: It usually takes at least three years before you get blooms on your lilacs. Most people buy lilacs from garden supply stores or catalogs. Most buy common varieties of Lilacs as small bushes that are already 2 to 3 feet tall. Two to three years later, you will see your first bloom.

Another popular way to grow new bushes is to take small shoots from an existing plant. Select shoots which 1-2 feet tall. Look for good root systems. Dig deeply to extract as much of the root as possible. The main root will be attached to the mother plant. Use clippers to cut it from the main bush. Plant the new shoot in the location. Add compost to the soil before planting. Plant three to five shoots in each area. Water thoroughly. Like all transplants, the survival rate is higher if transplanted in cooler weather. Keep the soil around your transplant moist, but not water-logged.

You can also grow Lilacs from seed, although this is an exceedingly uncommon approach.


Are Zinnias Edible

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By a Karla: Can we put fresh cut Zinnias on a cake

You can put fresh cut Zinnias on a cake. But do not eat and put florists zinnias, as they may contain pesticides and other things.


Dividing fall-flowering plants

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By a LHendri: When can we divide fall-flowering plants

Answer By Webmaster: Divide fall-flowering plants in the spring, and spring and summer flowering plants in the fall. Phlox should be divided only every three or four years.


Caring for a dahlia bulb for the winter

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 05:00:00 GMT

By Peter DeBrino: How to care for a dahlia bulb for the winter

Answer By Webmaster: Dig and store Dahlia bulbs if that has not been done.

When the foliage has turned yellow or brown on your tender bulbs, and before first frost, you will need to protect or dig them up and store them for the winter.

A blanket of mulch should protect tender bulbs through winter in the Southern coastal regions, the Soutwest or coastal areas of California. In other areas of the U.S. these tender bulbs should be dug up and replanted after the danger of frost has passed.

Cut tall stems back to a few inches so you can work with the base of the stem.

Using a digging fork for large clumps, or a hand trowel for small bulbs, loosen the soil around the plant so you can easily lift the bulb.

Shake excess soil from the roots and spread the bulbs on newspaper to dry in a cool, shady place out of the reach of animals.

Once the bulbs have dried for a few days, you can store them in a perforated paper or mesh bag, or in a box with damp peat moss to keep them moist. Experiment with which storage method is best for you.

Store the packaged bulbs in a dark, cool and dry place that maintains a temperature of 50 to 60° F. A basement, cupboard, crawl space or an attached garage may be appropriate.


Floral Design Books with Pictures

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 06:00:00 GMT

By Sondra Howel: Where can I order a book with pictures of various floral designs?

By Webmaster: Mastering the Art of Floral Design by Paula Pryke's is the best book it gives good information and pictures of various floral designs. You can buy them at Amazon. Mastering the Art of Floral Design by Paula Pryke's is the best book it gives good information and pictures of various floral designs.You can also look at these books also The Complete Book of Floral Design and Wedding Bouquets: Over 300 Designs for Every Bride.


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