| 1 | (u)Keeping(/u) Them Looking Good .......
• Posted by: tapla z5b-6a mid-MI on Wed, Nov 9, 11 at 21:32
• 36 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Dec 30, 12 at 11:58
About a week ago I was asked to write something about what drives a plant's reaction to pruning, and how we can use the plant's predictable response to pruning to help us keep our plants attractive and establish control over their growth habit. I' |
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| 2 | Ficus Trees in Containers
• Posted by: tapla z5b-6a MI on Tue, Oct 19, 10 at 22:59
• 152 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Jun 8, 12 at 14:58
The previous thread about ficus culture has reached the limit of 150 posts twice. The last thread was hurriedly put together, and addressed issues as they arose. Hopefully, this will cover most of the areas where questions arise regarding how to b |
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| 3 | Question for tapla - 100% turface mixtures
• Posted by: dissident on Wed, Feb 25, 09 at 22:08
• 95 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Mar 26, 12 at 8:43
I've read through your threads and heard you mention that you have used 100% turface in some of your house plants. I was just wondering if you noticed any benefit from using the crushed granite and barks in the mixture, and is there any pract |
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| 4 | Pruning Ficus Lyrata (fiddle leaf fig)
• Posted by: erich60660 on Thu, Jan 17, 08 at 10:50
• 130 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Apr 7, 13 at 20:06
Hi everyone! I have a 5 foot tall healthy, indoor ficus lyrata (fiddle leaf fig), single trunk with no growth until the very top. Needless to say, it is very top heavy, and the single trunk is too thin to support the top and new leaves/growth spro |
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| 5 | Trimming/Propagating Rubber Tree
• Posted by: jennmonkey on Sat, Aug 20, 05 at 23:08
• 154 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Aug 21, 11 at 8:45
Hello all. My rubber tree is in need of a little trimming. Several of the branches are getting extremely long and the plant is looking somewhat lopsided. If I trim a few of the branches, can I root and directly plant the branch in new soil? Will |
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| 6 | Good Growing Practices - An Overview for Beginners
• Posted by: tapla z5b-6a mid-MI on Fri, Oct 21, 11 at 14:00
• 34 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Feb 21, 13 at 9:31
Good Growing Practices - An Overview for Beginners My hope is that this thread becomes a gathering place for beginners and the experienced alike, a place where reliable information that is rooted in sound science and horticulture can |
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| 7 | a1 gritty mix
• Posted by: ymaddox ky 6 on Wed, Jan 18, 12 at 20:36
• 66 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Apr 17, 12 at 20:32
so tell me what type of plants both houseplants and outdoor plants are you planting in this mix. the 100% turface is that just for like succulents/cacti? and what mix would be best to start adenium seeds in, thanks in advance for all your |
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| 8 | Sick looking braided Money Tree
• Posted by: deb9 on Tue, Sep 6, 05 at 20:53
• 117 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Mar 23, 12 at 21:08
I have a braided money tree that seems sickly. Some of the leaves are curling under and today two leaves fell off. Am I watering it too much? The instructions said to water it when it felt dry. I put 1/2 cup of water on it last month. I have |
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| 9 | Ficus Trees in Containers IV
• Posted by: tapla z5b-6a mid-MI on Fri, Jun 8, 12 at 5:41
• 48 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Oct 3, 12 at 22:57
Previous threads about how to approach long term care of Ficus in containers have reached the limit of 150 posts 3 times. I have been tending to more than 30 of my own Ficus trees covering at least 8 species in containers for more than 20 years, a |
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| 10 | Soil, Watering, Fertilizer and questions for Al (tapla)
• Posted by: greendale 6B on Sat, Apr 14, 12 at 10:56
• 24 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, May 25, 12 at 19:18
Hi, Al and all the friends that following Al's theory. First I just wanted to say thank you very much for sharing the knowledge of growing plants in container. Especially the soil - I am very new to growing in-house plants and I never owned a |
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| 11 | Elephant Ear (?) ID (pics)
• Posted by: greenman28 on Sun, Apr 18, 10 at 23:46
• 131 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Mar 26, 13 at 14:34
Hello! I was hoping for an ID on this plant. The plants shown belong to a friend, and they've been grown without sufficient light...until recently. Do the leaves look like Alocasia sanderiana? Thanks for the help! Return |
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| 14 | Does my 5:1:1 mix look right?
• Posted by: val1 z4 UT on Mon, Jan 7, 13 at 0:03
• 16 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Apr 16, 13 at 16:59
So this is my first time making this mix. I used Repti Bark, sifted (and rinsed) perlite and sphagnum peat, in the 5:1:1 ratio respectively. I plan to use this for my lipstick plant and rooted goldfish plant cuttings. Do I need to add more of s |
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| 15 | A new plant.....my first Orchid!
• Posted by: greenman28 Nor Cal 7/8 on Tue, Nov 23, 10 at 16:15
• 116 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Jan 20, 13 at 15:43
Hello, everyone! I wanted to share a couple pics of my first Orchid. This one is incredibly special to me, and I think you'll see why... ;) Return to the House Plants Forum | Post a Follow-Up A new plant.... |
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| 16 | What plants need "bottom watering"?
• Posted by: Lamora 4 on Sat, Sep 8, 12 at 17:32
• 51 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Oct 6, 12 at 16:06
Hi Everyone. I know, more questions. But the subject came up at the garden store I went to, (another customer) and I've been wondering about it since. I was just wondering what plants should be watered from the bottom? I know I have some that |
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| 17 | Help with inside watering for ficus Alii tree
• Posted by: caroli NC on Fri, Oct 19, 12 at 9:39
• 45 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Nov 3, 12 at 13:03
I received a large alii ficus as a gift for mothers day this year. I potted the tree and placed it outdoors in a very good location until colder night temperatures forced me to bring it inside. Outside I established a watering pattern that worke |
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| 18 | A repotted method I use to head start good growth on new plants!
• Posted by: meyermike_1micha 5 on Sun, Dec 30, 12 at 17:33
• 13 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Jan 4, 13 at 18:17
It is hoped that a method that I use to give my newly arrivals even at this time of the year a good head start. I don't like any of my plants sitting in original soils they come in since I am not growing in the hot house conditions they are use to |
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| 19 | Walmart Hawiian Umbrella
• Posted by: NycRick NYC on Mon, Aug 20, 12 at 14:52
• 45 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Feb 4, 13 at 11:03
I bought a Hawiian Umbrella Bonsai while on vacation in Puerto Rico a few weeks ago. It was growing on a rock, which had a hole bored into it and the roots growing through it. In order to bring it back to NYC USDA had me remove it from the pot and |
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| 20 | New good site and community
• Posted by: TipsPlants none on Mon, Sep 10, 12 at 10:39
• 32 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Nov 19, 12 at 18:32
Hi all!!! I would like to introduce you with new site of lovers houseplants TipsPlants.com You will find a lot of information and photos different plants, questions and answers for all. Join US! Follow-Up Postings: Return to |
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