Hi Sav..Your plants need work..I didnt have time to read all the above advice, but I'm sure it was excellent, knowing some of the ppl who offered it. You mention a humidifer..It's a great idea..I not only use a humidifer, but an indoor fountain, (bought at Home Depot) and a smaller indoor fountain. I also mist/spray leaves on a daily basis. Some people don't agree on misting, but in my opinion, it helps, (somewhat) w/humidity, keeps leaves clean, and lessens changes of insects. I'm not sure, but it looks like your palm has mites..The first thing I'd do is inspect nearby plants to make sure they are insect free. Isolate. There are several insecticides...I don't use bug sprays for many reasons, the main, I have cockatiels, and they can't be around harmful fumes. Instead I mist plants with 2-4 drops of dish soap and water..Once a month, or if I suspect a plant has mites, I add ground garlic and ground citrus rind. Believe me it works, it's natural, and won't harm your plants, pets or you. If they were my plants, I'd first trim brown off each leaf/frond. Leave about 1/8" of brown on, this dissuades brown from continuing onto leaves. I dont know if you placed your plants in the spot they're in to take pics, but each need sun..Since you're in MN, I'd place each in the brightest window in winter, if possbible summer outdoors in some shade then medium light. You said you water whether or not the soil is dry..Big mistake..Water only when soil needs it. Stick your finger in soil..if your finger comes out wet, don't water..if dry, give a drink..It's difficult telling what size pots you're using, but some look rather large..Do you know how to measure pots? When you repot a plant, the size shouldn't exceed 1-2 sizes larger than previous pot..So if a plant was bought in a say 8", when it's 'time' to repot, only if it needs it, go up to 10". If you repot because you want a decorative container, when you remove the plant from its current pot check the rootball..If it's hard-packed roots, then it should be potted up a size, but if the new pot is more than 3-4" larger than the roots, I'd avoid it..especially if you tend to overwater.. As for your African Violet..It has a LOT of potential. What size pot is it in? Keep AV's potbound..They're also humidity hogs, so keep atop a larger tray w/pebbles and water. My AV's are kept in south windows all yr long, (they are not kept outside) Remove the outter leaves/crown. If given light, and/or leaves/flowers grow, even this time of year, you can add a little AV fertilizer..Very few plants flower yr round, but a healthy AV will do so if given proper care, (light, humidity, kept potbound) I can't ID the 5th plant..What is it? If stems are soft, discard..You'd be surprised the number of plants that survive after looking dead, during winter months. The 6th plant is Dracaena 'pineapple'. They grow into tall, pineapple-like-looking plants. They are closely related to Dracaena Janet Craig, but the JC grows much faster. Fertilize from May to Sept w/an all purpose plant food..The AV should be fed w/flowering plant food. Water only when soil is dry..Mist daily. Buy a humidifer. Place plants where they'll receive light, but away from a heating or cooling source. There's a product called Superthrive. I love it. It contains hormones and 50 vitamins. You can learn more at www.superthrive.com It is NOT a fertlizer, but to be used when you feed plants. 2 drops per gallon of water.. I believe with some work your plants can be show plants, Sav. BTW, this is a lot of work, but taking plants to sink/shower, once a wk if possible, will perk them up. This doesn't include the AV, though filling your sink w/warm water, (few inches) then setting AV inside sink about 20 mins will do wonders..Toni

Looks a lot like a Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum "Tricolor" or other similar tropical shrub sold as a houseplant - I see them all the time in the grocery store and places like Home Depot and have owned several over the years both at home and in the office. Moving it to the balcony was smart - it needs at least partial if not full sun. The only way to keep it healthy indoors is in a very bright window or with a grow light unless you are fortunate to have a balcony. It needs rich soil, well drained, and to be fed regularly and watered generously. Give it some food and water and it should perk up. Can't tell for sure from the photo but it could probably stand being moved to a larger pot. I've usually fed these with dilute azalea food alternating with dilute houseplant food although palm food would work as well - it likes acidic soil. It doesn't like to be in mud but don't let it dry out completely either. These plants are prone to spider mites and scale indoors if they are neglected or not watered enough - the insects tend to attack struggling plants like this one. My usual way to deal with this is to spray with a solution of water with some canola and a bit of clear soap (like 7th Generation or clear Joy or Palmolive). If you see hints of anything suggesting insects (small spider webs for example), take it out into the driveway and give it a brisk spray with a hose first and then spray with soap and oil solution. If it likes its location and it's well cared for, and can get 4 feet tall or taller. I had one get to nearly 5 feet in front of a floor to ceiling window in an office..... that thing just loved that spot. You do need to rotate the pot every few weeks though if growing in a window,

Hi Alley, I have a Globba Ginger(Dancing Girl Ginger) that goes dormat in my zone....but it puts out several bubils (some call them seeds)....it's doesn't grow very tall like most gingers....this could be the plant. Thanks, Jeannie :) Here is a link that might be useful: Dancing Girl Ginger

Scott, we do get a lot of diseases in Florida but if we get some production of the plants, it is good. If that was my plant, I would cut the infected leaves in the bottom, disinfecting the pruners after each cut, some of the leaves and fruit look healthy. I put my tomato plants where they get morning sun and some afternoon shade, it is a good idea to feel the mix before adding water in case it retains a lot of moisture like in the case of some peat and organic mixes. Having more than 1 tomato plant is also good, because at least you get some production and you can sample varieties, you are going to like some more than others for taste and production. Silvia