Find Your Ask the Expert: what type of plant is this?
I just purchased this plant and I would like to know what it is so I can keep it living. :) Please help, Angel.
“Janet Craig” Dracaena ID and Care Instructions
March 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Is This Plant A Billbergia?
March 5, 2013 by 1 Comment
Ask the Expert: What is this plant?
I have been searching several websites trying to find out what this plant is. It blooms only once a year around Jan.-Feb. the leaves are a little prickly. I take it outdoors in the summer. I live in Ohio. Gloria
Plant Expert Reply:
Gloria,
It looks like the plant is blooming. Can you send me a better picture of the bloom? I think this is some type of Bromeliaceae, but I need to see a picture of the bloom.
Gloria’s Reply:
This is a picture of the flowers. Thanks for your help. 
Plant Expert Reply:
Gloria,
Thank you for the picture of the bloom. I believe the plant belongs to the family Bromeliaceae and the genus Billbergia. However I am not sure which species. I will place you question and pictures on the blog to see if any of the readers can identify the plant.
I love plant identification questions like this one — where I need a little help from our readers.
So if anyone has a better identification of the plant or knows the species of the plant, PLEASE place your identification or other information in the comments section below.
What Is This Strange, Fragile Succulent?
February 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
What is the name of this succulent and is it normal to be so fragile? Thanks, Jerry
What Is This Houseplant?
January 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Ask The Plant Expert: “Hi, my names is James. I have a plant in my house and I would like you to identify it. I have attached a photo.”
Why Is My Sansaveria Turning Yellow?
January 12, 2013 by
Ask the Expert: I just moved to Southern New Mexico with my large sansevieria. I was covering it outside, but because of the temperature I brought it inside. Seems there is damage on the tips and I don’t know whether to cut them or wait. If you need more info please let me know. I am freaking out about what is happening. -Dena
What’s The Name of These Plants?
December 25, 2012 by 2 Comments
Ask The Plant Expert: What’s the name of these plants? -Abid
Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply:
Abid,
- Plant 97 (pictured first) looks like a type of Dracaena. However, I can’t tell exactly which species from this photo.
- Plant 87 (pictured 2nd) is a Sansevieria trifasciate. I love this plant. I have two huge pots of these wonderful plants. Mine has even bloomed in the passed. Although the flower isn’t really much to speak of.
- Plant 79 (pictured 3rd) is hard to identify from the picture. Do you know if the plant was started from a seed — if so what did it look like? Or, was it taken from a cutting from a mother plant? It looks like it is in decline. Do you know if the leaves had more color than what they are showing in the picture?
- Plant 114 (pictured 4th) looks like something from the Zingiberaceae family maybe something from the genus Hedychium. If you could tell me a little more about where the plant was found, I might be able to make a better identification.
Hope this helps.
What Is This Succulent With Hot Pink Flowers?
December 19, 2012 by 3 Comments
Ask the Expert:
Can you identify this plant? It likes sun.. The flowers are bright pink –Phyllis
Help! Why Are There Spots On My Avocado Tree?
December 11, 2012 by
Ask The Plant Expert:
Hello, I bought a 2 year old avocado tree and transplanted it to a larger pot about 3 months ago, and the plant looked perfect. Now 3 months later I am getting these spots on the plant…
It is planted in a large pot and on one of the pictures you can see where the main middle stalk has died, but the other stalks off of the main are alive. It is potted (extra large pot) in miracle grow moisture control soil and I water once a week. No rain since the issue began. I live in Houston, Texas and the temp is high 79° and low of 46° right now. I am presently spraying Bonine copper fungicide, and Bonine neem oil on the plant once every 7 days. The moisture has been extremely high at night and foggy. Can you possibly tell me what this is? -Michael
Luffa: Dicot or Monocot?
November 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Ask The Expert: Luffa
I just want to know whether luffa is monocot or dicot. Based on my understanding, it is a dicot plant, but my lecturer said that luffa is monocot plant. can someone help? – Zulaikha
Plant Expert Needs Help With Queensland Plant
November 13, 2012 by 4 Comments
Ask the Expert:
Could you please identify this plant. We live in Queensland Australia. It is a soft stemmed plant with a long tap root that is purple in colour. – Errol
Plant Expert Reply:
Errol,
Sorry to be so tardy in with my identification, but I am having a difficult time. My initial thought was that it was a type of Datura or Brugmansia. However, the blooms of these plants are large and appear at the end of the stalk rather than on the stems. The bloom look like they belong to Phytolacca Americana. So I am not really sure.
Hopefully one of the blog reader will have an idea of what this plant is. READERS PLEASE HELP IDENTIFY THIS PLANT.
