What’s wrong with my Earth Angel(s)
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Comments (5)I do not grow opuntia, so maybe I shouldn't comment. Here is my question: IIRC, corking starts at the base of the plant. I can't tell from he photo if it does or not. Corking is normal for many (maybe all???) cacti. It is usually relatively slow process. But if brown spots apear in other spots on plant, and suddenly, rather than at the base, it is a problem - caused by pests disease or damage....See MoreWhat’s wrong with my Begonia maculata? Help please!
Comments (22)Cas Li, Yours is not a maculata but rather a hybrid with maculata in its parentage. The leaf is too wide for its length IMO. Try looking at Flamingo Queen which is a dramatic hybrid from maculata and so many other wonderful hybrids with maculata in it. Go to the International Database of Begonias and do an advanced find. Put in maculata as one of the parents and do a search. This database is a bit fussy so if you do the next page of results, then use the next at the bottom of the page. Do not use the next button at the top of the page. If you want to see each match (make sure it is a cane type) then right mouse click and do an open in a new window or tab. If you left mouse click on any link it will take you there but the back button will get an error and you will have to start again. http://ibegonias.filemakerstudio.com.au/index.php?-link=Home Some hybrids that I've had are Amelia, Matchmaker, Texas Lone Star, and many more. They all have the same genetic flaw though - mildew prone. Here are four I had years ago (Texas Lone Star, Sierra Mountain King, Flamingo Queen, and Matchmaker) Enjoy what you have and don't worry about names unless you started selling any....See Morewhat’s wrong with my meyer lemon tree?
Comments (15)I would disagree that you can't fertilize with organic fertilizers in pots, however if you are going to do so you need to be diligent about how you care for your tree, use a medium that is appropriate for and encourages the growth of microorganisms, and avoid plastic pots. You also have to be careful not to use anything that can damage your microorganisms. When you use organic growing methods in containers you absolutely have to treat your soil as, as much of an organism as your tree, and I would not recommend it to someone starting out with citrus. (I grow my own trees indoors in a huge window exclusively under lights and use organic methods. I get fruit every year and my trees grow very well.) Reading your responses it definitely sounds like you have a few problems: water, light, potential overfertilization. You don't "feed" a tree the way you would feed a pet, fertilizer is not "food" in that way, but should instead be applied as necessary to replace nutrients depleted from your soil. Indoors, your trees won't deplete nutrients as quickly due to the low light and slower growth, so you don't need to fertilize as often or at all. As for watering, as mentioned above you should let the tree dry out between deep waterings and watch that your soil doesn't stay wet for too long. (For example: self watering planters are death for many indoor plants). As for lamps, the kind of grow-bulbs or nice looking growing lamps are not going to provide you enough lumens to grow a tree. You could probably use them for little plants that require low light, but a tree needs more than that. A high powered LED lamp is going to be your best bet for a citrus tree. There are options for ones you can install in your house or you could hide them in some way, but if you want your trees to do well you need a lot more light than a standard grow light. I hope this was helpful, and good luck....See MoreWhat’s wrong with my olive tree?
Comments (5)I also live in Southern California. I bought these two fruitless olives at the same time 4-5mo ago, but the one on the right is turning yellow. Both are still in their original pots and drain into the decorative pots that also drain and are not waterlogged. I don't water them differently but the green one on the left gets slightly more shade. Should I repot? Feed? Please tell me what I need to do. Thanks in advance....See MorepurilisaVA-zone7B
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