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Ask the Plant Expert: What Flower is This?
May 22, 2014 by 20 Comments
Dear Plant Expert:
This picture was taken at my husband’s grandparents’ house. Since it was taken both grandparents have passed away and their house has been sold. We think it is a peace rose but all the peace rose pictures I find don’t have multicolor flowers. We would like to buy this for my mother in-law for mother’s day.
Thanks!
Jessica
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Plant Expert Reply:
Jessica,
It appears to be a Joseph’s Coat rose. This type of rose can be grown as a shrub or a small climber. Your local nursery & garden center would be the best place to find this rose. Look for a garden center that carries Weeks roses.
Hope this information is helpful.
Jamie Jamison Adams
Ask the Plant Expert: What is This Flower Tattoo
May 14, 2014 by 2 Comments
Dear Plant Expert:
I have found a flower tattoo on the internet that I like very much, but I don’t know what that specific flower means, or what a flower symbol means? I would like to send you a picture of it if possible.
Tina
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Plant Expert Reply:
Tina,
I am not an expert in tattoos. If I had to guess, I would say it is supposed to represent a lotus flower which would symbolize beauty, fertility, prosperity, spirituality and eternity.
Jamie Jamison Adams
Ask the Plant Expert: Transplanted and Re-Potted But Looking Sad
May 12, 2014 by
Dear Plant Expert:
Besides the green plant, there is the azalea, the Kalanchoe and African violet. I have re-potted all of them, but they are really looking a bit sad … can you please provide any thing that I can do to help revive them? Should I plant the Azalea outside? I brought these from Dallas to Atlanta after Mom passed and would love to see them be healthy for a very long time.
Thank you! :)
Mimi
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Plant Expert Reply:
Mimi,
All plants will look a little rough right after transplanting. Give them a little time to recover and they should bounce right back.
As for the Azalea, you could plant it outside. Make sure you place it in an area that gets at least 6 hours of sun a day and is in well-drained soil. You could also grow it in a sun-room if you have one.
As for the African Violet, they need bright filtered light. Never expose the plant to intense heat or bright sunlight. Keep them moist but not soggy. For more African Viloet Care Instruction go to https://www.flowershopnetwork.com/flower-pictures/pl00107/african-violets-basket-of-plants/. Scroll down until you see the care instruction area.
As for the Kalanchoe, they can tolerate a wide variety of light options. They prefer bright light and slightly dry conditions. For more Kalanchoe care instructions go to https://www.flowershopnetwork.com/flower-pictures/pl03002/flowering-kalanchoe-kalanchoe-blossfeldiana-/
And finally for the Schefflera, they prefer a lot of bright filtered or indirect light and a moist environment. For more care instruction go to https://www.flowershopnetwork.com/flower-pictures/pl00701/green-schefflera-plant-brassia-actinophylla-/.
Hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if I can help with anything else.
Jamie Jamison Adams
Ask the Plant Expert: Where Should I Plant My Azaleas?
May 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Dear Plant Expert:
I live in central Missouri. I never have any luck with Azaleas. so where is the best place to plant them? I just bought 3 new plants and need to know where is the best place to plant them.
Jean
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Plant Expert Reply:
Jean,
In your area, azaleas will be tricky. You will first need to make sure that the azaleas you choose can tolerate a hardness zone of 5. You’ll want to check with your local nursery and garden center, since they will only carry azaleas hardy enough for your area. Large box stores may not pay attention to the special needs your area requires.
Once you have an azalea that is hardy in your zone, planting it correctly is crucial.
Plant your azaleas in an area that drains well, is protected from extreme weather conditions and receives a minimum of 5 hours of sun a day. Depending on your soil type, you may need to add humus to the soil when you plant it. Be sure to blend/incorporate the humus into your existing soil. Since azaleas like a more acidic soil, you may also need to add a little aluminum sulfate to the soil at planting time.
I also recommend fertilizing the azaleas from April through August. I use a fertilizer with a systemic insecticide. Your local garden center should carry this product.
I hope this information is helpful! Please let me know if I can help with anything else.
Jamie Jamison Adams
Ask the Plant Expert: Are My Bushes Dead?
April 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Dear Plant Expert:
I just moved into a house about a month ago in Denton,Tx. There are several of these types of bushes and there is no sign that they are still alive. The twigs and branches snap off very easily. If they are dead is there anyway to save them?
Thank you for your help!
Stephanie
Plant Expert Reply:
Stephanie,
To see if the plant is still viable, scratch the trunk of the tree with your fingernail or lightly with a pocket knife. If you see green tissue, the plant should be OK. Then simply trim the the dead branches back until you see green tissue.
Thank You for Your Question,
Jamie Jamison Adams
FSN Plant Expert
Ask the Plant Expert: What is this Sticky Substance on my Schefflera?
March 27, 2014 by
Dear Plant Expert:
Our schefflera has a sticky residue on its leaves and underneath the plant itself. After looking closer, while taking the picture, I see what appears to be little white bugs. How should I clean it and treat it?
Thank You for Your Assistance,
Vicki
Plant Expert Reply:
Vicki,
You will need to apply a houseplant spray to the plant in order to kill the insects. In the meantime, you can take a wet rag and clean the leaves. The rag needs to be dipped in lukewarm water that has a couple drops of liquid soap (use a non-antibacterial soap). Good luck and let me know if you need help with anything else.
Sincerely,
Jamie Jamison Adams
FSN Plant Expert
Ask the Flower Expert: Can You Tell Me the Name of This Plant?
February 28, 2014 by
Dear Flower Expert:
I bought this at a local grocery store around Valentine’s Day. It didn’t have a tag on it. Can you please take a look and let me know what this is?
Thanks,
Kris
Flower Expert Reply:
On first appearance it looks like it might be a type of Scilla hyacinthoides. The genus Scilla contains around 90 different specious. These bulbous perennials are often used as a naturalizing element under trees and shrubs. In recent years, the plant has been cultivated for cut flower production or as a blooming potted pant. Hope this helps!
As with all plant identification, I welcome any input from our readers. Let us know if you think this plant is a Scilla or something different!
Thanks,
Jamie Jamison Adams
Ask the Plant Expert: What Kind of Houseplant is This?
February 11, 2014 by 4 Comments
Dear Plant Expert:
What kind of houseplant is this?
Bri
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Plant Expert Reply:
Bri,
It is always difficult for me to identify a plant strictly from a picture, but I believe what you have is a Peperomia Obtusifolia. This plant is sometimes called a baby rubber plant – not to be confused with the commonly known rubber plant (Ficus elastica).
The baby rubber plant is grown as a low shrub in zones 10-11. For most of the U.S. it is grown as a houseplant. This Peperomia likes high humidity and moisture. However, wet feet are a deal breaker that will cause the plant’s roots to rot. Since it likes bright filter light or medium shade, exposure to an east window is preferred.
Hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Jamie Jamison Adams
Ask the Plant Expert: My Schefflera Started Losing Leaves
February 10, 2014 by
Dear Plant Expert:
My schefflera just started losing leaves, even healthy ones, and I’m not sure what to do for it. I live in Michigan, and it lived on my back deck where it absolutely loved it. I’ve had to move it back inside and it’s not happy right now. What might be a few causes to my problem? Help!
Loretta
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Plant Expert Reply:
Loretta,
Scheffleras do not like temperatures below 60 degrees or cold drafts. With this in mind, I would say your plant is showing signs of cold damage. Since you have moved it inside, this should help. Make sure the plant is not in direct line of any cold drafts. Within a few weeks the plant should recover.
Good luck and please let me know if I can help with anything else.
Thanks,
Jamie Jamison Adams
