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Houseplants are potted plants that don't require direct sunlight. Questions on propagation, re-potting, watering, fertilizing, general care of houseplants, lighting, and where to grow the plant.
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How does caffeine effect plant growth?
Caffeine Minerals like potassium are often found alongside caffeine when it occurs in plant sources like coffee beans, and that...
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How can you stop a ficus tree from releasing a sticky film on the floor?
Ficus trees Check for spider-mites. Put a clean, white piece of paper on the floor, shake the branches above the paper then...
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When backwashing a salt water pool will the water kill plants and flowers?
Ok, the answer is yes, depending on what plants you are talking about, if you are talking about epsom salts that is a good thing...
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Should you cut down your Winter Iris leaves or should you let the leaves die back as you do with daffodils?
Care for Winter Iris I have a couple types of iris plants and I either cut them back as they start to die in the fall or just...
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How should you raise the pH level of a poinsettia plant?
where do you live. what soil do you have. the most important thing is light exposure. search. or get back to me. Raise the pH...
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How do you get an indoor gardenia to bloom?
YOU FERTILIZE IT. DONT GET ANY ON THE LEAVES IT WILL BURN THEM. DO NOT SIT PLANT IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT IMMEDIATELY AFTER DOING THIS....
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How often do you water an orchid?
I find that by putting two or three ice cubes (depending on the size of the pot and orchid ) on the chippings in the pot - ice...
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Can you plant flower bulbs in pots inside or do they have to go in the ground?
Planting Flower Bulbs in Pots Inside Summer bulbs can be planted inside. Bulbs are planted in the fall, placed in small pots,...
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How often should you water plants?
How Often to Water Plants--too vague a Q Not every plant is the same, so this question should include the type of plant, its...
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Why will soil grow plants better than sand?
Soil Grows Better Plants Soil holds nutrients that plants need a lot better than sand or clay. Clay is hard, so it makes it...
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Do tulips do well indoors do they need lots of sunlight?
Keep tulips out of sunlight and away from drafts and heat.
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How and when do you trim roots on a Deciduous Bonsai tree?
Late winter/early spring, before the buds start to put out new growth is the best time. You will need knowledge of repotting and...
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What are the best plants and flowers to plant in a small yard in a climate with cold winters?
Grow Hostas Hostas, Hostas Hostas. You just have to trim them every end or beginning of the winter and let them do the rest....
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Do different types of water affect plant growth?
Yes, it does affect how plants grow. Water carries nutrients throughout the plant that is in the soil. If there is extra...
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What makes a flower smell good?
Flowers produce chemicals which emanate into the air, some scientists think it help attract pollinating insects and even food for...
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How can you get a spindly 12-inch tall Sensitive plant to be more bushy?
Pinch back to a lower set of leaves. Best place is two sets of leaves above an already existing branching. This will force it to...
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Does an indoor bamboo plant need direct sunlight?
The lucky bamboo plant doesn't need a significant amount of direct sunlight but does prefer plenty of indirect sunlight. It's a...
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Do plants grow faster in sun or with out sun?
There are specific species of plants that are best suited for either sun or shade. Some form of sunlight is needed to provide...
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How do you care for a spider plant?
It is a grass like plant with long slender leaves, sometimes all green sometimes green with white stripes. It will shoot out a...
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Do plants grow faster in light or dark?
even though plants grow "stronger" in the light, some do not grow "faster".
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What is a bonsai tree?
For more details and information, please see related link below. Answer a Bonsai tree is one where you train it with wires to...
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Is it safe to put a plant inside a bedroom?
Yes it is safe unless you or your partner have allergies. Many people are using silk plants (look very real) for decoration more...
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Can bean seeds grow faster in a small pot with a lot of space or with less space?
When they are seedlings, a small pot is fine. But when they get bigger, they will need more room to grow.
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Can you take a pot plant on a aeroplane?
If you own the airplane you can, but it would still be illegal under US Federal law, and under most state laws.
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Is an Amaryllis a annual or a perennial?
An Amaryllis, the flower we commonly see in November and December, will continue to come back every year over several years if it...
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What plants are unsafe for pets?
more than that. the following answer is correct. Poinsettia and Oleander Answer The seeds of a cardboard palm tree are...
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Why do the ends of the house plant leaves turn brown?
Houseplants with Brown Leaves Leaf tips may turn brown due to too little humidity. Other possible problems are too much or too...
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What color gets the most sun?
Black would absorb the most heat, even though black is not considered a color, rather it is the absence of color. So basically...
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Does music effect the way a plant grows how?
as I Understand, it not the actual music that makes the plant grow but rather the vibrations coming from the music/stereo that...
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Does the amount of light a seed is exposed to affect seed germination?
yes it does. the less light the seed has will either make the seed take longer to germinate or not germinate at all. Answer it...
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What household products can be used as plant fertilizers?
Sugar water I think a 1 to 3 thing like... 1 cup of sugar for every 3 cups of water... and if you have any animals their...
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What plants grow without soil?
Some Orchids ---- Through the method of hydroponics, many types of plants can be grown without soil. ......... Epiphytic...
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What type of soil do aloe vera plants need to grow?
it grows fine in the worst dirt you can find, better dirt better plant. answer to second answer. it takes a couple of years to...
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How to eliminate mites on house plants?
Mites on plants: Wipe them down with diluted alcohol once a week. A: Mites hate moisture, don't allow plants to stay dry all...
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Do bamboo trees make good houseplants?
Bamboo is an attractive house plant. --- Just remember that they require high light and sandy soil.
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Is there a plant called Joe something?
Joe Pye weed is the common name for a road side perennial, whose botonical name if Eupatorium.
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How do plants grow without sunlight?
Plants need sunlight to live, so a plant can't grow without sunlight. Plants go through a process called photosynthesis. It...
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What would cause a plant to grow skinny stems?
Have you trimmed it back lately? Plants become "leggy" when they are allowed to grow too long without being clipped. It may...
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What is the genus of the flower called parrots bill?
I am not sure if this is what you're looking for, but here's the latin name and family I found for parrot's bill- Clianthus...
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What florist is Hermes the mascot for?
I think you mean Mercury and it's FTD. Another answer: The Greek god was called Hermes, and the Romans called him Mercury....
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What is wrong with a cactus when it splits up the side?
Too much water. It has been watered too much and grew too fast.
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When repotting a Norfolk Island pine can you pot the trunk deeper than just the roots?
No, some trees will die if planted deeper than the roots. You can repot it and get away with the dirt being 1 inch higher than...
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How does one care for the houseplant Ivy Why do some develope light green leaves and those leaves dry up?
First of all, the term "Ivy" is very common. You could have any one of a number of plants. There are many house plants that...
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What nutrients do plants require?
carbon dioxide, water, sunlight, nitrogen, pottasium, pottash. and microelements (iron, zink, magnezium ect..)
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How are all plants the same?
All plants have the ability to photosynthesize, or create their own food using light and water. the need of those two things is...
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How do you look after a poinsettia?
If you want to keep your poinsettia for the following year follow these instructions. Keep indoors untill temperatures outside...
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How do you restart a Massangeana or corn plant It has only a few leaves at very top and just a tall stem otherwise?
Wait until spring then cut the truck about a foot or so above the soil level and it will sprout some new growth's within a couple...
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Where is hydroponics used?
Hydroponics provides a controlled environment for the growth of plants thus removing unknown aspects from experiments....
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Do vitamins help a plant grow?
Yes they do. I did a science fair project on it and they do help us they are also useful to plants!
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Will your house plant grow with heat from a lamp?
No, because the lamp does not produce the type of light and heat energy like the sun produces and the plant can not perform its...
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How much sunlight does a tiger lily need?
Full sun to partial shade.
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Can olive trees be grown and fruit from self seeded plants from an established olive tree?
Olives grow very readily from seed, so much so that they are a serious problem in some areas such as Australia. If grown from a...
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Why is bamboo lucky?
Lucky Bamboo is not bamboo at all, it's a member of the lily family that grows in the tropical Rainforests of Southeast Asia and...
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Is potting soil a sticky soil?
Potting soil Not usually. Most potting soils are formulated to be free draining, and contain humus and sand to prevent it...
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How do you get a Christmas cactus to bloom?
put it outside. the angle of the sun prompts the budding. i just got a new variety, can't wait. nice buds, tangerine. Answer...
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What is the difference between daisys and dandelions?
Dandelions are yellow flowers about 3 cm in diameter they change into fluffy Balls made up uot of seeds with a stem and a light...
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How do you take care of potted fern?
First, find the ideal location, which is preferably the northern side of the house. The northern side of any home is cooler and...
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Where can I find spikes to place in pot plants to keep cats out?
You can use vinegar to spray the soil and cats will not bother it. If you must make spikes, I use uncooked spaghetti or plastic...
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What causes a plant to droop?
tap water will cause a plant to droop because of the addititve such as flouride, rain water is best for plants If the plant is...
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In a science fair project will a plant in a smoke-filled habitat or healthy habitat grow faster?
I think you should conduct your own experiment and research and form your own conclusions.
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Do different lights affect different plants?
Light color does influence plant growth in several ways. However, it is difficult for students to compare plant growth under...
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How do you start growing bonsai?
A necessary first step is growing bonsai (or undertaking any endeavor) is research. A couple of links are provided to get the...
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How do you grow bougainvillas?
The major factor in successfully growing bougainvilleas is to provide them with a warm, sunny position. Try as much as possible...
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How do you make a bonsai?
the main trick is limiting the root growth. look here: http://www.bonsaisite.com/forums/ Hi, First of all, many kinds of trees...
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Where can you buy venus flytraps?
Places to buy venus flytraps Although I bought mine at the grocery store, you can find them at places such as Home Depot and...
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How different liquids effect a plants growth?
The liquids will kill the plants. including tap water. u want to know why? it is because the water will overflow it. they will...
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Why is your phoenix plant started to go brown?
The most common reason for this is overwatering, remember this is a plant from a semi arid region, and a member of the grass...
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Are There Real Black Roses?
There are a lot of people saying "Black Roses do not exist", well they are are WRONG. They do exist, you won't be able to find...
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What causes the leaves of tomato plants to turn yellow?
Tomato Yellow Leaf Click on the links below for tomato-related problems.
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What do african violet seeds look like?
The seeds from an African violet are light tan to a light brownish color, very tiny, much smaller than the top of a sewing pin...
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What is a Zamioculcas?
A flowering plant grown for ornamental reasons primarily for its attractive glossy foliage. Although "flowering plant" is...
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Can you put cayenne pepper on your plants to keep cats and dogs away?
Yes, but it might not work. For dogs, try using vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray the perimeter and between the rows and no more...
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From which country does the Poinsettia originate?
Mexico Native to Mexico and Central America, the poinsettia grows in moist, wet, wooded ravines and on rocky hillsides. ...
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Does aspirin affect plant growth?
"I've recommended it to just about everybody. The people who've tried it, that is, people who grow from oats to orchids, have...
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If you water the two plants with soda and water which one will grow better?
probably the one with water soda will not work as well as water but it will allow it to grow No, because plants need water,...
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Example of a household base product?
Bleach. Also, ammonia is a base that is found in many cleaning products.
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Care of white bird of paradise?
I found answers on the University of Florida IFAS extention http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG106 also on AllExperts. I am looking for...
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What does cactus eat?
They use photosynthesis to produce food, they are producers! Above the ground a cactus absorbs the energy from the sun to...
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Where can you buy potted bougainvillas?
Try your local nursery. If they don't have them ask . Perhaps ther is a reason why they don't carry them.
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How does light affect plants?
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_does_light_affect_plant_growth
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Does tea affect plant growth?
Tea has an acidifying effect on the plant's soil, so the effect will vary according to the pH that an individual plant prefers....
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Is baking soda good for plant growth?
YES, because the plant would grow faster and it will be healthy!!! Another answer Baking soda, sodium bicarbonate, is used to...
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What are some red colored plants aside from flowers to give your love on Valentine's Day?
There is a flower called the "flowering pear" it makes a beautiful bouquet. It is seen a lot in the spring. There are many...
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Do plants have the ability to move?
All plants have some power of movement. It may be as simple as the plant moving because it enlarges as it grows, or tracking the...
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Can you purchase the carrion flower cactus in ontario?
1 Possibly look online or in your phone book under nurseries in your area. Answer 2 You can check this site for information....
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What is the genotype of a purple plant?
what is the genotype of a purple plant?
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What is the best succulent plant food?
sunflower seeds Sunflower seeds are neither from a succulent plant nor do they provide one good nutrition. if your asking what...
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What are the Common uses of Orchids?
The answer is correct in part, for more inclusive information: Please see related link below. vanilla
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How do you get rid of worms on indoor plants?
Either re-plant the plant in a different pot and skim threw the soil or buy worming tablets!!!!
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How can you help a sick cactus?
There are anumber of pests and diseases that cacti can be affected by, and without the details it is hard to tell. Usually,...
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How are houseplants transported from the growers to the florist?
Usually in trucks, semis, and delivery vans similar to the UPS truck. If the weather is below freezing, and the plants have to...
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What is the collective name for petals of a flower?
Corolla.
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Can orchids grow on coconut husk?
less ephilyte orchids are often grown on coconut husk
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What makes a plant die first salt or sugar?
salt
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Can you grow coleus in the winter indoors?
yes! This is one of the favorites of granny. Just take a cutting (the top 1/2 of a stem) and place it in clean, cool water in the...
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How do you reproduce orchids from your orchid plant?
You can wait until your orchid grows more stalks, which will sooner or later form its own roots. Separate these stalks gently...
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How do you arrange an indoor plant with more than 2-3 plant varieties?
In a big pot
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How did the Venus fly trap get its name?
The name "Venus" refers to the Greek goddess of Love. Many people often say that love is a trap because people will do anything...
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If muriatic acid is safe to ph the water in swimming pools can water that is just ph'ed with the acid be used on house plants?
If the water you are intending to use has been brought to Ph of 7.2 as is normaly done in swimming pools then there is no problem...
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How often should you water a cactus?
Cactus' are used to desert conditions with minimal water. If you water too much, you can kill it. The important thing is to look...
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