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Monday, January 30, 2012
My house plants are dying..any tricks to keep them alive?how often to water?
There are so many factors that could be effecting your plant's health.
It could be that the soil doesn't contain the right nutrients for your plant, or that, if you've been giving it plant food, you accidentally gave it too much.
Watering is done in general every 3 days, give or take. If your plant is getting too much water, it will get sick, if your plant isn't getting enough water, it will also get sick, check online to see what your particular plant needs in terms of hydration.
One last thing. Check to see if your plant is a shade plant, or a light plant. If it is a shade plant, it should be kept out of direct sunlight, and it needs fewer hours of light per day. If it's a sunny plant, it should get lots and lots of sunlight, if you don't have access to enough sunlight for your plant, there are special bulbs specifically designed to simulate sunlight and they would provide your plant with the light it needs.
My house plants are dying..any tricks to keep them alive?how often to water?
Most houseplants die from overwatering, perhaps every opther day, but sunlight is a key as well
Reply:only water them when they feel dry depending on the plant they need light I keep mine in my bathroom I've had mine for over ten years some I don't water unlees thet look welty
here's a pic of mine
Reply:Over watering is definitely a common problem. One to two times per week is enough.
Make sure the roots have enough room. Could the pots be too small?
Also, add some plant spikes, they may need a little nutrition. They are very inexpensive.
Reply:There could be Quite a number of factors,they could need larger pots,new soil,more nutrients,less watering or visa Vera's,more light or less light-don't know what plants they are.Insects maybe a factor ask you the q. try different things see how it goes.
Reply:My first guess is that you are using tap water.
Try not to use tap water on indoor plants, there is all sorts of chemicals and fluoride, bleach and crap in your tap water. Go to the grocery and buy a gallon or two of water, nothing special, pay under a buck for the water.
Second guess is in proper watering.
Totally depends on the plant as to how much water you give them, so look up on your computer how much and how often to water your plants.
Lastly feeding, indoor plants need food or meal in the soil, so when you are looking up how often to water them with you non treated water find out the appropriate potting soil mix.
Reply:depending on where u live the winter is very hard on plants in the northern states lack of light heatt on in the house some of the dying is natural only water when dry put your finger in about an inch down and if its dry water try to put in brighest window south or west good luck
Reply:I water mine 2-3 times a week. You don't want to over water them and drown them. But then you don't want to starve them. A safe way to check is to stick a toothpick into the soil. If it comes out sorta moist, you don't have to water them that day. If it comes out bone dry, definately feed them.
Reply:you can let them get dry and then water them with a measuring cup to see how much you put in and if they like sun or shade
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It could be that the soil doesn't contain the right nutrients for your plant, or that, if you've been giving it plant food, you accidentally gave it too much.
Watering is done in general every 3 days, give or take. If your plant is getting too much water, it will get sick, if your plant isn't getting enough water, it will also get sick, check online to see what your particular plant needs in terms of hydration.
One last thing. Check to see if your plant is a shade plant, or a light plant. If it is a shade plant, it should be kept out of direct sunlight, and it needs fewer hours of light per day. If it's a sunny plant, it should get lots and lots of sunlight, if you don't have access to enough sunlight for your plant, there are special bulbs specifically designed to simulate sunlight and they would provide your plant with the light it needs.
My house plants are dying..any tricks to keep them alive?how often to water?
Most houseplants die from overwatering, perhaps every opther day, but sunlight is a key as well
Reply:only water them when they feel dry depending on the plant they need light I keep mine in my bathroom I've had mine for over ten years some I don't water unlees thet look welty
here's a pic of mine
Reply:Over watering is definitely a common problem. One to two times per week is enough.
Make sure the roots have enough room. Could the pots be too small?
Also, add some plant spikes, they may need a little nutrition. They are very inexpensive.
Reply:There could be Quite a number of factors,they could need larger pots,new soil,more nutrients,less watering or visa Vera's,more light or less light-don't know what plants they are.Insects maybe a factor ask you the q. try different things see how it goes.
Reply:My first guess is that you are using tap water.
Try not to use tap water on indoor plants, there is all sorts of chemicals and fluoride, bleach and crap in your tap water. Go to the grocery and buy a gallon or two of water, nothing special, pay under a buck for the water.
Second guess is in proper watering.
Totally depends on the plant as to how much water you give them, so look up on your computer how much and how often to water your plants.
Lastly feeding, indoor plants need food or meal in the soil, so when you are looking up how often to water them with you non treated water find out the appropriate potting soil mix.
Reply:depending on where u live the winter is very hard on plants in the northern states lack of light heatt on in the house some of the dying is natural only water when dry put your finger in about an inch down and if its dry water try to put in brighest window south or west good luck
Reply:I water mine 2-3 times a week. You don't want to over water them and drown them. But then you don't want to starve them. A safe way to check is to stick a toothpick into the soil. If it comes out sorta moist, you don't have to water them that day. If it comes out bone dry, definately feed them.
Reply:you can let them get dry and then water them with a measuring cup to see how much you put in and if they like sun or shade
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What house plants help remove pollution from indoor air? Choose one?
A. ferns B. Cactus C. Palms D. bamboo
What house plants help remove pollution from indoor air? Choose one?
Actually, all of the above, but research shows that the Spathiphylum plant commonly known as the Peace Lily serves the purpose the best.
Reply:Actually all plants do. Some are better than others. Sanseveria is a good one. See the web page below.
Reply:None of the above. But spider plants will filter the air. Go check them out at your local nursery or plant section in Wal-Mart, Home Depot or a similar store.
Reply:A)
Reply:(A) and don't smoke helps.
Reply:Ferns because they have the most foliage, But all house plants help to remove pollution and put oxygen into the air.
Reply:plants need carbon dioxide so i will go with D because it grows faster and the combined surface area of the leaves.
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What house plants help remove pollution from indoor air? Choose one?
Actually, all of the above, but research shows that the Spathiphylum plant commonly known as the Peace Lily serves the purpose the best.
Reply:Actually all plants do. Some are better than others. Sanseveria is a good one. See the web page below.
Reply:None of the above. But spider plants will filter the air. Go check them out at your local nursery or plant section in Wal-Mart, Home Depot or a similar store.
Reply:A)
Reply:(A) and don't smoke helps.
Reply:Ferns because they have the most foliage, But all house plants help to remove pollution and put oxygen into the air.
Reply:plants need carbon dioxide so i will go with D because it grows faster and the combined surface area of the leaves.
Incents and house plants?
My friend and I are talking on the phone and we were wondering if the ashes from an incent would hurt a house plant. Does anyone know??
Incents and house plants?
It might, depending on the plant. For example, pepper plants are very sensitive to nicotine and smokers shouldn't handle the foliage. But, most plants don't really mind. In fact, they will help clean up the air from the incense (suck up CO2 and give off oxygen).
Reply:i doubt it very much.
Incents and house plants?
It might, depending on the plant. For example, pepper plants are very sensitive to nicotine and smokers shouldn't handle the foliage. But, most plants don't really mind. In fact, they will help clean up the air from the incense (suck up CO2 and give off oxygen).
Reply:i doubt it very much.
How can I get my housecats to stop digging in my potted plants inside the house?
I have potted plants in the house.My inside cats dig in them all the time. how can
I stop them? Is there something I can put on the dirt to pervent this?
How can I get my housecats to stop digging in my potted plants inside the house?
In my experience, a person can cover the soil with pebbles, or large rocks or pine cones or any other stickery seed pods that are avilable in your area and/or sprinkle hot pepper flakes over any of these suggestions. Good Luck!
Reply:get rid of the plants. or the cat. we had that problem and we got rid of the plants.
I stop them? Is there something I can put on the dirt to pervent this?
How can I get my housecats to stop digging in my potted plants inside the house?
In my experience, a person can cover the soil with pebbles, or large rocks or pine cones or any other stickery seed pods that are avilable in your area and/or sprinkle hot pepper flakes over any of these suggestions. Good Luck!
Reply:get rid of the plants. or the cat. we had that problem and we got rid of the plants.
My dog has started throwing up blood after eating my house plants.?
he also has been going outside and eating grass.
My dog has started throwing up blood after eating my house plants.?
Take it to the vet immediately!
if the vet isn't open go to an animal hospital right away!
Make sure you take a list of the plants the dog ate!!
The vet needs to know this!
Reply:phone vet right away tell him what type of plant he has eaten some are poisonous vomiting blood not a good sign needs veterinary advice right away
Reply:The plant is probably poison.
Reply:WHAT house plants?
Any of the ones on this page?
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...
go here and get the info to talk to aspca poison control http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...
Call them FIRST some plant toxins are not common and your vet would not know off the top of their head and they would need to contact someone else to find out. This is much faster.
Call now!
Reply:GO TO THE VET NOW!
Reply:Your dog has worms lady. Take it to the Vet.
Reply:Take him to a vet.
Reply:omg eating grass is a sign of an upset stomatch. blood is bad take him to the vet now!
Reply:Take him to the VET now!
Reply:eww thats discusting but the plant might have poison on it or some kind of posin in there .if thats it it then take it to the vet
Reply:Take him to vetr ASAP some plants are poison to dogs and please put your plants to where he cant get them.
Reply:What??? why are you not at the vets with your dog? some house plants are very toxic to dogs and can kill them. I'd get the dog to the vets ASAP!
Reply:Call poison control or your (emergency if necessary) vet. Many houseplants are toxic to dogs. Get immediate help.
Reply:dogs eat grass when they have an upset stomach. house plants could be poisiones. i would take the dog to the vet
Reply:He's just telling you he wants to be a vegetarian. Stay calm. Read books, surf the net, while he dies peacefully.
Btw, did he eat a cactus? Thought you might've missed that...
Reply:Vet. Now. Go. Run.
Reply:Have you ever considered moving your house plants to a higher place?
Reply:VET!
Reply:TAKE HIM TO THE VET!!!!!! (caps r to make a point)
Reply:Ummmm... vet now! If they are closed, you better get to the emergency vet. He is having a toxic reaction to the plants... you need to let them know what type of plants and if there were any chemicles on the plants.
best of luck... NOW GO!!!!
Reply:take him to the vet NOW!
Reply:Take him to a vet immediately and don't let him eat grass. Some dogs can't digest plants, epically small dogs. And if you use fertilizer or pesticides, even if you don't use them on your lawn and just your garden, they run off into your lawn and can be highly toxic. Make sure your dog is eating regularly and drinking lots of water.
Reply:I would ask a vet and not people on yahoo answers lol. I know that dogs eat grass after being sick but blood is serious sign so call the vet.
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My dog has started throwing up blood after eating my house plants.?
Take it to the vet immediately!
if the vet isn't open go to an animal hospital right away!
Make sure you take a list of the plants the dog ate!!
The vet needs to know this!
Reply:phone vet right away tell him what type of plant he has eaten some are poisonous vomiting blood not a good sign needs veterinary advice right away
Reply:The plant is probably poison.
Reply:WHAT house plants?
Any of the ones on this page?
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...
go here and get the info to talk to aspca poison control http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...
Call them FIRST some plant toxins are not common and your vet would not know off the top of their head and they would need to contact someone else to find out. This is much faster.
Call now!
Reply:GO TO THE VET NOW!
Reply:Your dog has worms lady. Take it to the Vet.
Reply:Take him to a vet.
Reply:omg eating grass is a sign of an upset stomatch. blood is bad take him to the vet now!
Reply:Take him to the VET now!
Reply:eww thats discusting but the plant might have poison on it or some kind of posin in there .if thats it it then take it to the vet
Reply:Take him to vetr ASAP some plants are poison to dogs and please put your plants to where he cant get them.
Reply:What??? why are you not at the vets with your dog? some house plants are very toxic to dogs and can kill them. I'd get the dog to the vets ASAP!
Reply:Call poison control or your (emergency if necessary) vet. Many houseplants are toxic to dogs. Get immediate help.
Reply:dogs eat grass when they have an upset stomach. house plants could be poisiones. i would take the dog to the vet
Reply:He's just telling you he wants to be a vegetarian. Stay calm. Read books, surf the net, while he dies peacefully.
Btw, did he eat a cactus? Thought you might've missed that...
Reply:Vet. Now. Go. Run.
Reply:Have you ever considered moving your house plants to a higher place?
Reply:VET!
Reply:TAKE HIM TO THE VET!!!!!! (caps r to make a point)
Reply:Ummmm... vet now! If they are closed, you better get to the emergency vet. He is having a toxic reaction to the plants... you need to let them know what type of plants and if there were any chemicles on the plants.
best of luck... NOW GO!!!!
Reply:take him to the vet NOW!
Reply:Take him to a vet immediately and don't let him eat grass. Some dogs can't digest plants, epically small dogs. And if you use fertilizer or pesticides, even if you don't use them on your lawn and just your garden, they run off into your lawn and can be highly toxic. Make sure your dog is eating regularly and drinking lots of water.
Reply:I would ask a vet and not people on yahoo answers lol. I know that dogs eat grass after being sick but blood is serious sign so call the vet.
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Does anyone know if there are any house/garden plants that can filter pollution like car exhaust?
We live on a very busy road in France where diesel fuel is the norm. I would like to place some large plants on our balcony to help absorb sound and help clean the air. Can plants actually filter pollutants from the air, or do they just extract CO2?
Does anyone know if there are any house/garden plants that can filter pollution like car exhaust?
Several do filter air, but not really on any great scale. Diffenbachia is the best one that I've read about, but several others, including philodendrons, pothos, and peace lilies will do it too.
Reply:I have always been told that the more green plants there are around you the more filtered you air is so look for leafy plants like philodendron.
Reply:All plants remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by photosynthesis , also called carbon assimilation , which uses light energy to produce organic plant materials by combining carbon dioxide and water. The finish results from the plants is providing us with oxygen.
As far as your patio is concerned you didn't really give much information on how big it is. Also what side of the home or structure it is on. These are important facts when it comes to what type of plants you can use. If the patio faces the south you will get full sun all day. If you have the room get some nice container plants the are tall and have lots of leaves to build yourself a wall of plants. You can go onto many gardening supply sites and view the different types of plants to make up your mind and the gardening supply sites also have each plant listed with what amount of sunlite they may need to suvive. I wish I could help more but you didn't supply the information needed to tell you what type of plants to buy.
Good luck and turn on your fan.
Does anyone know if there are any house/garden plants that can filter pollution like car exhaust?
Several do filter air, but not really on any great scale. Diffenbachia is the best one that I've read about, but several others, including philodendrons, pothos, and peace lilies will do it too.
Reply:I have always been told that the more green plants there are around you the more filtered you air is so look for leafy plants like philodendron.
Reply:All plants remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by photosynthesis , also called carbon assimilation , which uses light energy to produce organic plant materials by combining carbon dioxide and water. The finish results from the plants is providing us with oxygen.
As far as your patio is concerned you didn't really give much information on how big it is. Also what side of the home or structure it is on. These are important facts when it comes to what type of plants you can use. If the patio faces the south you will get full sun all day. If you have the room get some nice container plants the are tall and have lots of leaves to build yourself a wall of plants. You can go onto many gardening supply sites and view the different types of plants to make up your mind and the gardening supply sites also have each plant listed with what amount of sunlite they may need to suvive. I wish I could help more but you didn't supply the information needed to tell you what type of plants to buy.
Good luck and turn on your fan.
My cats dig durt from house plants. Any advice how to protect my plants?
Use orange peels and put them in the plant pot. You can also use a say away spray and spray the outside of the pot. You can get it at nay pet sotre and even wal-mart
My cats dig durt from house plants. Any advice how to protect my plants?
Which is more important to you, the cats or the plants?? It is not worth the stress of attempting to keep the cats out of them. You can hang the plants on the ceiling, but I wouldn't bet on the cats NOT finding a way to get to them...
Don't blame the cats, it a "cat thing". The poor critters just can't help themselves. Just give in and buy them some of the grass you can grow(purchase at any pet store) and watch them tear it up.
Don't punish the cats, it is instinct.
Reply:Put in orange peel. They hate the smell of citrus. But it smells good in the house.
Reply:plastic rap on top
Reply:hot sauce. i buy it by the gallons. good for gophers and wild animals getting in you trash too.
Reply:get rid of the cat!! they will never stop unless you hang the plants from the ceiling a place they cant reach!!
Reply:There are several commercial products available that you can mix with the top layer of the dirt, so that the cats will get an unpleasant smell or the like when digging in it.
Also, make sure the litter box stays clean. Sometimes finicky cats will try to find another source of dirt or sand (i.e. potted plants) if the litter box is too dirt for their taste.
Reply:place tooth picks in dirt,
Reply:place 'GLAD PRESS N SEAL" AROUND THE BASE OF PLANT- ALSO HELPS PLANT TO GROW SINCE IT CREATES A MOISTURE BARRIER
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My cats dig durt from house plants. Any advice how to protect my plants?
Which is more important to you, the cats or the plants?? It is not worth the stress of attempting to keep the cats out of them. You can hang the plants on the ceiling, but I wouldn't bet on the cats NOT finding a way to get to them...
Don't blame the cats, it a "cat thing". The poor critters just can't help themselves. Just give in and buy them some of the grass you can grow(purchase at any pet store) and watch them tear it up.
Don't punish the cats, it is instinct.
Reply:Put in orange peel. They hate the smell of citrus. But it smells good in the house.
Reply:plastic rap on top
Reply:hot sauce. i buy it by the gallons. good for gophers and wild animals getting in you trash too.
Reply:get rid of the cat!! they will never stop unless you hang the plants from the ceiling a place they cant reach!!
Reply:There are several commercial products available that you can mix with the top layer of the dirt, so that the cats will get an unpleasant smell or the like when digging in it.
Also, make sure the litter box stays clean. Sometimes finicky cats will try to find another source of dirt or sand (i.e. potted plants) if the litter box is too dirt for their taste.
Reply:place tooth picks in dirt,
Reply:place 'GLAD PRESS N SEAL" AROUND THE BASE OF PLANT- ALSO HELPS PLANT TO GROW SINCE IT CREATES A MOISTURE BARRIER
Why can't I grow ivy house plants?
I have a green thumb except when it comes to the ivy
Why can't I grow ivy house plants?
Ivy is an outdoor plant Basically. They don't do very good indoors. Some people can, some can't.
Reply:try growing it in your bath room. ivys love humidity temperatures
Reply:Ivy requires indirect sunlight and very little water. Usually people kill plants with too much water. Use a 12-6-6 solution of slow release granuals on soil every 6 months, water only when dry and your ivy should thrive.
Why can't I grow ivy house plants?
Ivy is an outdoor plant Basically. They don't do very good indoors. Some people can, some can't.
Reply:try growing it in your bath room. ivys love humidity temperatures
Reply:Ivy requires indirect sunlight and very little water. Usually people kill plants with too much water. Use a 12-6-6 solution of slow release granuals on soil every 6 months, water only when dry and your ivy should thrive.
Why can't I grow ivy house plants?
I have a green thumb except when it comes to the ivy
Why can't I grow ivy house plants?
buy one already growing, you will
Reply:Ivy house plants are fussed by the poison ivy.
Reply:keep the leaves moist.
Reply:I have kept mine alive by watering them just about every other day, but only a small bit. They get morning light through a filtered shear curtain.
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Why can't I grow ivy house plants?
buy one already growing, you will
Reply:Ivy house plants are fussed by the poison ivy.
Reply:keep the leaves moist.
Reply:I have kept mine alive by watering them just about every other day, but only a small bit. They get morning light through a filtered shear curtain.
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When I change the water in my fish tank would this water and waste be beneficial to house plants?
No. If you treated your water it will probably harm your plants. Plants need the chemicals that are in the water. To much fish waste is also to acidy but in SMALL amounts it is ok for plants. HOWEVER, If any fish die, plant the body in the soil,, that is GOOD fertilizer.
When I change the water in my fish tank would this water and waste be beneficial to house plants?
Very high in nitrates and amonia. Not a good idea.
Reply:No-nasty yucky-like dipping water from a school toilet on fish day that won't flush.
Reply:yes it would because the algae has vitamins.
Reply:might be, but it sure would stink to high heaven after awhile....good luck
Reply:no
Reply:It is of great nutritional value for your plants. A super recycling tip.
Reply:yes the water from your fish tank is very good for your plants,i always use it.
Reply:yes
Reply:Perhaps, but it would smell. Better to let the benefit go to the outside plants!
Reply:Old aquarium water is fantastic for plants, especially if you have fish that create a lot of waste like goldfish. The only thing you have to watch for is to avoid watering house plants with fish water if you've added any of these to the tank: aquarium salt (or any), any medication, or any chemical, including pH adjusters or algae killers etc. The last two generally aren't safe for aquariums anyway. pH up is fine if you know exactly what you are doing, but pH down (acid) and algae ridding chemicals (pesticides) are generally more harmful than good, for both your fish and houseplants.
Reply:no no no ,it will kill them its because of urine from fish,
Reply:It can, but the bacteria could make your house smell. It's better if it's used for garden plants outside.
Reply:If you have fresh water fish the water is good for your plants.
If you have salt water fish, the water will kill your plants.
When I change the water in my fish tank would this water and waste be beneficial to house plants?
Very high in nitrates and amonia. Not a good idea.
Reply:No-nasty yucky-like dipping water from a school toilet on fish day that won't flush.
Reply:yes it would because the algae has vitamins.
Reply:might be, but it sure would stink to high heaven after awhile....good luck
Reply:no
Reply:It is of great nutritional value for your plants. A super recycling tip.
Reply:yes the water from your fish tank is very good for your plants,i always use it.
Reply:yes
Reply:Perhaps, but it would smell. Better to let the benefit go to the outside plants!
Reply:Old aquarium water is fantastic for plants, especially if you have fish that create a lot of waste like goldfish. The only thing you have to watch for is to avoid watering house plants with fish water if you've added any of these to the tank: aquarium salt (or any), any medication, or any chemical, including pH adjusters or algae killers etc. The last two generally aren't safe for aquariums anyway. pH up is fine if you know exactly what you are doing, but pH down (acid) and algae ridding chemicals (pesticides) are generally more harmful than good, for both your fish and houseplants.
Reply:no no no ,it will kill them its because of urine from fish,
Reply:It can, but the bacteria could make your house smell. It's better if it's used for garden plants outside.
Reply:If you have fresh water fish the water is good for your plants.
If you have salt water fish, the water will kill your plants.
All my house plants have leaves with brown tips. Too much water or not enough or whatever?
hmm thats weird
All my house plants have leaves with brown tips. Too much water or not enough or whatever?
It could be due to over-watering, but I normally find it's due to the air being too hot and dry, and / or too much bright sunlight. Try misting the leaves occasionally with a spray bottle and make sure they're not in continuous, intense, direct sunlight.
Reply:There is one houseplant called a spatheletum (sp) that if you water it with city water(containing chlorine of flouride) it will develop brown tips and edges. Try with rain water or with distilled water or water from a well.
Reply:plants get brown leaf tips from uneven watering: getting some water makes them grow, then they dry out for too long, and can't get enough water to sustain the amount of leaf they have. i'd say give them smaller amounts of water more frequently.
Reply:my grandma always told me
brown leaves = underwatering
yellow leaves = over watering
Reply:Could be too much water, some plants actually prefer distilled water to tap water,
Make sure it gets at least once a month some sunlight, every couple give it a good feed %26amp; if in doubt talk to your local garden centre
Reply:Over-watering is the most harmful effect plants can face. It may cause brown, yellow, spots, mold, or smell. The best way to regulate this is ensure plants never sit directly in water by adding some clean pea gravel or similar material to your drain trays and sit the plant pots on them. This will allow better air transfer. Also, make your watering schedule as regulated as your coffee breaks by putting it in your day-minder. Maybe every 10 days or so for houseplants, unless they are in full sun, then water every couple of days...
Reply:There can be many explainations for browning tips. Too much light, hard water, etc. The questions I have are, how long have they been in their current pots? They may be potbound and need stepped up into the next size pot. Are you fertilizing regularly? Lack of nutrition can cause browning on some plants. Do your pots all of drainage (and I don't mean rocks at the bottom of the pot, I mean holes)? Lack of drainage will cause browning, normally a mushy browning though. Are any of your plants touching a window? That cause cause burning almost instantly. I doubt I need to ask if you run a/c or heat. A lot of plants like higher humidity, which they don't normally get when you run your air, and a lack of it can cause browning or wilting. Don't be too afraid of just trimming off the browned edges, it generally won't harm plants. Anyways, there's lots of variables. Feel free to contact me if you have anymore questions. Hope this helps!
Reply:Underwatering will cause your plants to wilt.Dropping leaves and buds are warning signals. Underwatering them will cause the plants to turn brown and also the soil will be dry. Contrary to one of your answers I saw, overwatering will turn yellow and leaves will drop causing roo rot. Most all plants are similar. Most plants need indirect light but getting back to your question, always feel of the soil. It can tell you a lot.
Reply:If just the tips are brown, that is a sign of too much water. I have a peace lilly that always gets brown tips if I water too much. I just take a scissor and gently cut the brown tips off. If concerned about how much to water, you can buy a water meter. You stick it in the dirt and it will tell you if the soil is too dry, moist, or too wet. That way you always get accurate watering.
All my house plants have leaves with brown tips. Too much water or not enough or whatever?
It could be due to over-watering, but I normally find it's due to the air being too hot and dry, and / or too much bright sunlight. Try misting the leaves occasionally with a spray bottle and make sure they're not in continuous, intense, direct sunlight.
Reply:There is one houseplant called a spatheletum (sp) that if you water it with city water(containing chlorine of flouride) it will develop brown tips and edges. Try with rain water or with distilled water or water from a well.
Reply:plants get brown leaf tips from uneven watering: getting some water makes them grow, then they dry out for too long, and can't get enough water to sustain the amount of leaf they have. i'd say give them smaller amounts of water more frequently.
Reply:my grandma always told me
brown leaves = underwatering
yellow leaves = over watering
Reply:Could be too much water, some plants actually prefer distilled water to tap water,
Make sure it gets at least once a month some sunlight, every couple give it a good feed %26amp; if in doubt talk to your local garden centre
Reply:Over-watering is the most harmful effect plants can face. It may cause brown, yellow, spots, mold, or smell. The best way to regulate this is ensure plants never sit directly in water by adding some clean pea gravel or similar material to your drain trays and sit the plant pots on them. This will allow better air transfer. Also, make your watering schedule as regulated as your coffee breaks by putting it in your day-minder. Maybe every 10 days or so for houseplants, unless they are in full sun, then water every couple of days...
Reply:There can be many explainations for browning tips. Too much light, hard water, etc. The questions I have are, how long have they been in their current pots? They may be potbound and need stepped up into the next size pot. Are you fertilizing regularly? Lack of nutrition can cause browning on some plants. Do your pots all of drainage (and I don't mean rocks at the bottom of the pot, I mean holes)? Lack of drainage will cause browning, normally a mushy browning though. Are any of your plants touching a window? That cause cause burning almost instantly. I doubt I need to ask if you run a/c or heat. A lot of plants like higher humidity, which they don't normally get when you run your air, and a lack of it can cause browning or wilting. Don't be too afraid of just trimming off the browned edges, it generally won't harm plants. Anyways, there's lots of variables. Feel free to contact me if you have anymore questions. Hope this helps!
Reply:Underwatering will cause your plants to wilt.Dropping leaves and buds are warning signals. Underwatering them will cause the plants to turn brown and also the soil will be dry. Contrary to one of your answers I saw, overwatering will turn yellow and leaves will drop causing roo rot. Most all plants are similar. Most plants need indirect light but getting back to your question, always feel of the soil. It can tell you a lot.
Reply:If just the tips are brown, that is a sign of too much water. I have a peace lilly that always gets brown tips if I water too much. I just take a scissor and gently cut the brown tips off. If concerned about how much to water, you can buy a water meter. You stick it in the dirt and it will tell you if the soil is too dry, moist, or too wet. That way you always get accurate watering.
Please tell me how much water and sunlight ivy house plants need? Thx?
I have found that they need to be moist but not sitting in water and more than just filtered light.
But not direct light as it can burn the leaves!
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But not direct light as it can burn the leaves!
My house plants have white hairy little bugs on it. what is the name of it and how can I get rid of it?
THE ARE MEALY BUGS, JUST MAKE A MIXTURE OF SOAPY WATER AND SPRAY THE LEAVES, IT WILL KILL THEM AND IS TOTALLY HARMLESS TO YOU AND YOUR SURR0UNDINGS
My house plants have white hairy little bugs on it. what is the name of it and how can I get rid of it?
They are Aphids. Treat them with "SEVIN" brand pesticide. Good Luck.
Reply:Probably aphids. Go to Home Depot and ask for aphid spray and presto they will be history!!
Reply:The best way to get little bugs out of your houseplants are to use cigarettes. I know it sounds weird but it works all the time. You unroll a cigarette, soak the insides in water and water you plants with it. It is safe on your plants and gets rid of the bugs.
Reply:Sound like aphids. You can get a spray at any greenhouse or plant department that will kill the bugs. The same spray will also kill spider mites.
Reply:As mentioned with a previous writer's, rather complete answer, these are mealy bugs. The insecticidal soap is often the most useful and simple treatment. It breaks down the waxy coating, but gives the added advantage of helping to clean the plants.
The fuzzy stage is virtually unique to the mealy bug pests and means you're dealing with adult stage. The adults tend to be completely stationary in most species. The additional advantage of the soap is it's ability to help eliminate the young, small, crawler stage that often goes unnoticed.
Regardless, the important thing is to break the life cycle at any of the development stages in order to achieve control.
Regards the cigarette solution, it's real. The nicotine in the tobacco is one of the more powerful natural insecticides. If you choose to use this method, be careful that the solution isn't too strong. Testing a part of the plant for sensitivity is wise, but be prepared to wait 3-5 days to be sure that you've observed any slowly developing damage. Also, be aware that nicotine, when concentrated, is a deadly poison to pets and humans, as well.
As a clarification, aphids do not have a fuzzy appearance. Whiteflies are very active and do readily take flight.
To repeat, "The fuzzy stage is virtually unique to the mealy bug pests."
Reply:Sounds like Aphids.
Go to a garden center and buy a pesticide that will kill Aphids.
You would want to spray them outside... allow to dry then bring back inside
Reply:They are called Mealy bugs And are in the Scale family. It depends on what kind of plant you have as to what type of insecticide you use to get rid of them.Alcohol on a cotton swap will do if there's not an infestation.
Reply:yup, that is aphid for sure, make sure you had a clean swept. but if in your neighborhood there are still other three infected by this bug, they'll comeback.
try to trim branches to allow sun ray and reduce humidity. get rid of that infected leaves. or maybe total pruning would be help if you are avoid using insecticide
Reply:This is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed insects on houseplants. The white fuzzy blobs on your houseplant leaves are not a fungus – they are an insect.
Mealy bugs are white, soft-bodied insects that suck plant juices They are often found nestled in the nooks and crannies of your plants, where it's hard to spray. Most commonly they attack the new growth and therefore are usually found near the growing tips, and where leaves join stems or along leaf veins. The bug itself is covered with white, waxy threads that protect them from predators and give them the fuzzy appearance.
There are numerous generations per year. Hot dry conditions favour reproduction of mealy bugs. The damage caused by mealy bugs is usually yellow leaves that drop prematurely. There may also be a sticky substance on other leaves.
Control: Proper light, water, and fertilizer keep a plant more pest resistant. Try to be consistent in your care, and check bug-prone plants regularly. As these insects are under a protective hairy covering, direct contact with a pesticide is difficult.
In severe cases, prune and discard infected portions of the plant
Repeated applications of insecticidal soap can effectively control mealy bug populations. Spray the plant thoroughly every 5 to 7 days for 4 weeks. This is required to control the pest in all stages of growth.
For smaller infestations, dab the insects with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol. Repeat this procedure every week until the bugs are gone. Make sure to test the soap and alcohol mixtures on a small portion of the plant prior to full application because some plants may be sensitive to soap or alcohol
PS Its not Aphids, they come in green black and yellow colors. Here is a link for you.
Reply:They are aphids, and you can get a spray or a powder for lowes or home depot. Then they will be gone as fast as you found them.
Have a great weekend!!!
Reply:Sounds like Aphids. Put some dish soap and water in a spray bottle and squirt the leaves. That should clear it up.
Reply:Could be mealy bugs. Don't know how to get rid of them. Sorry.
Reply:Little white flies. I find them more in the summer when it is warm, and my plants are really wet. Try to water them less, but more often. They do make sprays for them, but I have found the best to use are the ones meant for vegetables and garden plants:) Hope this helped %26amp; good luck! Tis the season
Reply:Do they have tiny little wings? If so, they are whiteflies, and pretty common. You can get treatments off the shelf at the home/garden store.
Here is a link with some other ideas on how to get rid of them:
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/20...
Reply:I don't know which one it is -- but maybe a picture would help -- http://www.thebugblaster.com/images/test... white and hairy kind of looks like the third picture -- mealy bugs -- yuckers -- now how do you get rid of those little monsters -- got to google -- brb -- http://www.evergrowing.com/tips/bugs.htm -- I like to try home remedies first -- HOME REMEDIES:
DISH SOAP AND WARM WATER (about 1 Tablespoon per pint)
RUBBING ALCOHOL (and about 1/2 teaspoon soap)
MURPHY'S OIL SOAP, AMWAY LOC SOAP, PEPPERMINT SOAP
CHEYENNE PEPPER, TABASCO, JALAPENO JUICE, GARLIC EXTRACT
NOTE: These home remedies are diluted with water, usually. You will have to experiment to see what works, and to see what is gentle on the plant.
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My house plants have white hairy little bugs on it. what is the name of it and how can I get rid of it?
They are Aphids. Treat them with "SEVIN" brand pesticide. Good Luck.
Reply:Probably aphids. Go to Home Depot and ask for aphid spray and presto they will be history!!
Reply:The best way to get little bugs out of your houseplants are to use cigarettes. I know it sounds weird but it works all the time. You unroll a cigarette, soak the insides in water and water you plants with it. It is safe on your plants and gets rid of the bugs.
Reply:Sound like aphids. You can get a spray at any greenhouse or plant department that will kill the bugs. The same spray will also kill spider mites.
Reply:As mentioned with a previous writer's, rather complete answer, these are mealy bugs. The insecticidal soap is often the most useful and simple treatment. It breaks down the waxy coating, but gives the added advantage of helping to clean the plants.
The fuzzy stage is virtually unique to the mealy bug pests and means you're dealing with adult stage. The adults tend to be completely stationary in most species. The additional advantage of the soap is it's ability to help eliminate the young, small, crawler stage that often goes unnoticed.
Regardless, the important thing is to break the life cycle at any of the development stages in order to achieve control.
Regards the cigarette solution, it's real. The nicotine in the tobacco is one of the more powerful natural insecticides. If you choose to use this method, be careful that the solution isn't too strong. Testing a part of the plant for sensitivity is wise, but be prepared to wait 3-5 days to be sure that you've observed any slowly developing damage. Also, be aware that nicotine, when concentrated, is a deadly poison to pets and humans, as well.
As a clarification, aphids do not have a fuzzy appearance. Whiteflies are very active and do readily take flight.
To repeat, "The fuzzy stage is virtually unique to the mealy bug pests."
Reply:Sounds like Aphids.
Go to a garden center and buy a pesticide that will kill Aphids.
You would want to spray them outside... allow to dry then bring back inside
Reply:They are called Mealy bugs And are in the Scale family. It depends on what kind of plant you have as to what type of insecticide you use to get rid of them.Alcohol on a cotton swap will do if there's not an infestation.
Reply:yup, that is aphid for sure, make sure you had a clean swept. but if in your neighborhood there are still other three infected by this bug, they'll comeback.
try to trim branches to allow sun ray and reduce humidity. get rid of that infected leaves. or maybe total pruning would be help if you are avoid using insecticide
Reply:This is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed insects on houseplants. The white fuzzy blobs on your houseplant leaves are not a fungus – they are an insect.
Mealy bugs are white, soft-bodied insects that suck plant juices They are often found nestled in the nooks and crannies of your plants, where it's hard to spray. Most commonly they attack the new growth and therefore are usually found near the growing tips, and where leaves join stems or along leaf veins. The bug itself is covered with white, waxy threads that protect them from predators and give them the fuzzy appearance.
There are numerous generations per year. Hot dry conditions favour reproduction of mealy bugs. The damage caused by mealy bugs is usually yellow leaves that drop prematurely. There may also be a sticky substance on other leaves.
Control: Proper light, water, and fertilizer keep a plant more pest resistant. Try to be consistent in your care, and check bug-prone plants regularly. As these insects are under a protective hairy covering, direct contact with a pesticide is difficult.
In severe cases, prune and discard infected portions of the plant
Repeated applications of insecticidal soap can effectively control mealy bug populations. Spray the plant thoroughly every 5 to 7 days for 4 weeks. This is required to control the pest in all stages of growth.
For smaller infestations, dab the insects with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol. Repeat this procedure every week until the bugs are gone. Make sure to test the soap and alcohol mixtures on a small portion of the plant prior to full application because some plants may be sensitive to soap or alcohol
PS Its not Aphids, they come in green black and yellow colors. Here is a link for you.
Reply:They are aphids, and you can get a spray or a powder for lowes or home depot. Then they will be gone as fast as you found them.
Have a great weekend!!!
Reply:Sounds like Aphids. Put some dish soap and water in a spray bottle and squirt the leaves. That should clear it up.
Reply:Could be mealy bugs. Don't know how to get rid of them. Sorry.
Reply:Little white flies. I find them more in the summer when it is warm, and my plants are really wet. Try to water them less, but more often. They do make sprays for them, but I have found the best to use are the ones meant for vegetables and garden plants:) Hope this helped %26amp; good luck! Tis the season
Reply:Do they have tiny little wings? If so, they are whiteflies, and pretty common. You can get treatments off the shelf at the home/garden store.
Here is a link with some other ideas on how to get rid of them:
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/20...
Reply:I don't know which one it is -- but maybe a picture would help -- http://www.thebugblaster.com/images/test... white and hairy kind of looks like the third picture -- mealy bugs -- yuckers -- now how do you get rid of those little monsters -- got to google -- brb -- http://www.evergrowing.com/tips/bugs.htm -- I like to try home remedies first -- HOME REMEDIES:
DISH SOAP AND WARM WATER (about 1 Tablespoon per pint)
RUBBING ALCOHOL (and about 1/2 teaspoon soap)
MURPHY'S OIL SOAP, AMWAY LOC SOAP, PEPPERMINT SOAP
CHEYENNE PEPPER, TABASCO, JALAPENO JUICE, GARLIC EXTRACT
NOTE: These home remedies are diluted with water, usually. You will have to experiment to see what works, and to see what is gentle on the plant.
rain roots
How I get gnats to stay off of house plants?
We have gnats on our peace lily
How I get gnats to stay off of house plants?
a search turned up the following advice:
"Keep your leaves clean with water washes to remove dust and dirt. Peace Lily can attract mites, scales and mealy bugs so cleaning will help keep these pests away."
How I get gnats to stay off of house plants?
a search turned up the following advice:
"Keep your leaves clean with water washes to remove dust and dirt. Peace Lily can attract mites, scales and mealy bugs so cleaning will help keep these pests away."
Is it true that water with dissolved advil is great for house plants?
I heard that it's actually aspirin and it works to preserve cut flowers so that they stay fresh longer
Is it true that water with dissolved advil is great for house plants?
Only if it has a headache! No seriously never heard of it, try it and if the plants die you know it was a wrong decision.
Is it true that water with dissolved advil is great for house plants?
Only if it has a headache! No seriously never heard of it, try it and if the plants die you know it was a wrong decision.
Should I spring for real or plastic plants in my house?
Are plastic plants out? Should I have immortal plants, or plants that sway with the sun in my house?
Should I spring for real or plastic plants in my house?
plastic. and make sure they have yellow or white flowers, that way, in case you are having a bbq and run out of cheese, the flowers can be used as a substitute.
Reply:That depends on how caring you are. Plastic plants look ok, don't go bad. They might have optical bebefits. But real plants have a life. They change, grow, bloom, smell, need to be taken care of. You can enjoy feeding them. They can even detox your room (for example spider plants do that.)
Should I spring for real or plastic plants in my house?
plastic. and make sure they have yellow or white flowers, that way, in case you are having a bbq and run out of cheese, the flowers can be used as a substitute.
Reply:That depends on how caring you are. Plastic plants look ok, don't go bad. They might have optical bebefits. But real plants have a life. They change, grow, bloom, smell, need to be taken care of. You can enjoy feeding them. They can even detox your room (for example spider plants do that.)
Why do all house plants I have die?
House plants need only three thing to grow.....sunlight, water and good soil, period.
You can always try the artificial ones if your thumb isn't green enough to remember to water them weekly.
Why do all house plants I have die?
Maybe you water them too much and then the roots rot. If you are watering them too little, then the plants would be drooping very sadly.
Reply:probably neglect. Most plants require certain conditions, if you over or underwater ( the usual reason for a black thumb) they die. some people put plants that need shade in the window and plants that need sun in a dim room, this will stunt or kill them. The best thing you can do is find a particularly hardy plant if you have a black thumb. I suggest cacti, you can forget to water them for months and get away with it.
Reply:Stop yelling at them. Learn to love them and water them.
Why do hotels always use white towelscleansing diet
You can always try the artificial ones if your thumb isn't green enough to remember to water them weekly.
Why do all house plants I have die?
Maybe you water them too much and then the roots rot. If you are watering them too little, then the plants would be drooping very sadly.
Reply:probably neglect. Most plants require certain conditions, if you over or underwater ( the usual reason for a black thumb) they die. some people put plants that need shade in the window and plants that need sun in a dim room, this will stunt or kill them. The best thing you can do is find a particularly hardy plant if you have a black thumb. I suggest cacti, you can forget to water them for months and get away with it.
Reply:Stop yelling at them. Learn to love them and water them.
Why do hotels always use white towels
How can I stop my cat from digging into our house plants?
The best thing I've found is to go to your local hardware store (Ace, Home Depot, etc.) and buy some window screen. You can cover the soil but it keeps the cats out while still allowing you to water. It can be done one of two ways...
1 - Just lay the screen directly on top of the soil. It will keep your kitty from having direct contact with the soil, but mine figured out that they could pull the screen up and still dig in the dirt.
2 - Cover the soil with the screen so that it's level with the top of the pot, then attach the screen to the pot. You'll have to cut an opening to allow the plant to pass through but this way it keeps the screen and, more importantly, the cats out of direct contact with the soil. Depending on what type of pot your plant is in you may have to get creative to attach the screen to it. The pots that I have that have are plastic and have lip on the outside that I folded the screen under and stapled.
If you have a ceramic or terra cotta pot then you may have to go with the first option I suggested, unless you can find a way to get the screen attached.
Good luck!
How can I stop my cat from digging into our house plants?
Put moth balls on the top of the dirt, they hate the smell and will stay away from them. You can remove them after the cat learns that the plants smell bad.
Reply:I found that putting marbles or stones the size of marbles or larger, on top of the dirt in the plant pots stopped the cats from trying to dig in the plants. You can still water the plants but the cat won't want to dig in the marbles or stones.
Reply:PetSmart, Pet Barn and Wal-Mart sell cat repellant in spray form that you can spray on all kinds of areas you don't want your cat to go to. It is harmless to pets, humans, plants and furniture (and odorless).
Reply:Put vinegar in a spray bottle and sprtiz the top layer of the dirt. Kitties hate the taste of yuckky vinegar!!
Reply:i heard of this stuff called bitter Apple spray that doesnt hurt or damage anything but it lets off a smell only animals can smell and is supposed to keep them away from stuff u spay it on so myb that will help
Reply:When she is doing it grab her and put her up to the plant and slap her butt. I do not mean hard just enough to get the message through and while you are smacking her butt say stuff like " no, bad girl, bad,bad,bad" then let her down and just keep doing that, and make sure that you are saying it firmly and in no way being nice abou it. And anytime that you see her head for it or getting ready to put her paw in it say loudly and firmly 'no'. This what i had to do with my cats (and i have had a LOT of cat in my life) and it works.
p.s. if that does not work get a water sprayer, like a squirk bottle and spray her with it when she is in it or even around it.
Reply:mothballs will help
Reply:Orange peels will stop him!
Reply:Just mix 2 to 3 cloves of garlic and anise powder or star of anise in a small tea like bag and hang near your plant. good luck
Reply:Cats digging around your plants could be saves you money for buying fertilizer..... but if you really like to stop that cat from digging around your plants try putting medium sized rocks around your plant.
Reply:I squirt mine with a water bottle everytime I see them near my plants.
Reply:Have you tried Quartz? The pretty rocks/stones. They aren't fun to handle but some plants love them.
She would probably get sore paws and change her mind about digging then XD
Reply:Get rid of that dumb cat. Plus you probably shouldn't have one around that sweet little baby anyway. There have been many reports of cats sufficating baby's. We get rid of ours when I found out I ws pregnant, I still see my cat it is at my mom's.
1 - Just lay the screen directly on top of the soil. It will keep your kitty from having direct contact with the soil, but mine figured out that they could pull the screen up and still dig in the dirt.
2 - Cover the soil with the screen so that it's level with the top of the pot, then attach the screen to the pot. You'll have to cut an opening to allow the plant to pass through but this way it keeps the screen and, more importantly, the cats out of direct contact with the soil. Depending on what type of pot your plant is in you may have to get creative to attach the screen to it. The pots that I have that have are plastic and have lip on the outside that I folded the screen under and stapled.
If you have a ceramic or terra cotta pot then you may have to go with the first option I suggested, unless you can find a way to get the screen attached.
Good luck!
How can I stop my cat from digging into our house plants?
Put moth balls on the top of the dirt, they hate the smell and will stay away from them. You can remove them after the cat learns that the plants smell bad.
Reply:I found that putting marbles or stones the size of marbles or larger, on top of the dirt in the plant pots stopped the cats from trying to dig in the plants. You can still water the plants but the cat won't want to dig in the marbles or stones.
Reply:PetSmart, Pet Barn and Wal-Mart sell cat repellant in spray form that you can spray on all kinds of areas you don't want your cat to go to. It is harmless to pets, humans, plants and furniture (and odorless).
Reply:Put vinegar in a spray bottle and sprtiz the top layer of the dirt. Kitties hate the taste of yuckky vinegar!!
Reply:i heard of this stuff called bitter Apple spray that doesnt hurt or damage anything but it lets off a smell only animals can smell and is supposed to keep them away from stuff u spay it on so myb that will help
Reply:When she is doing it grab her and put her up to the plant and slap her butt. I do not mean hard just enough to get the message through and while you are smacking her butt say stuff like " no, bad girl, bad,bad,bad" then let her down and just keep doing that, and make sure that you are saying it firmly and in no way being nice abou it. And anytime that you see her head for it or getting ready to put her paw in it say loudly and firmly 'no'. This what i had to do with my cats (and i have had a LOT of cat in my life) and it works.
p.s. if that does not work get a water sprayer, like a squirk bottle and spray her with it when she is in it or even around it.
Reply:mothballs will help
Reply:Orange peels will stop him!
Reply:Just mix 2 to 3 cloves of garlic and anise powder or star of anise in a small tea like bag and hang near your plant. good luck
Reply:Cats digging around your plants could be saves you money for buying fertilizer..... but if you really like to stop that cat from digging around your plants try putting medium sized rocks around your plant.
Reply:I squirt mine with a water bottle everytime I see them near my plants.
Reply:Have you tried Quartz? The pretty rocks/stones. They aren't fun to handle but some plants love them.
She would probably get sore paws and change her mind about digging then XD
Reply:Get rid of that dumb cat. Plus you probably shouldn't have one around that sweet little baby anyway. There have been many reports of cats sufficating baby's. We get rid of ours when I found out I ws pregnant, I still see my cat it is at my mom's.
How do i get rid of these littles flies that come out of my house plants dirt?
thats nasty....throw the plants outside...yuck
How do i get rid of these littles flies that come out of my house plants dirt?
stop feeding them they will go away.
Reply:You can get rid of them by using pest control.
I found the information at http://www.pests.in
Reply:repot the plant....wash the pot with soapy water and rinse the plant well and plant again...vacuum the area where the plant was
Reply:fly traps;cut into peaces and put in your plants nontoxic way.they also have a spray for gnats at the home improvement store.gnats are coming from over watering.get rid of any standing watter,and let dry before watering.
Reply:Those are fungus gnats that feed on, yes, fungus in the potting soil. When the soil stays damp, you’ll get fungus, and with fungus you’ll get these little pests. I’ve heard that they will be attracted to these sticky yellow pest strips, but also consider pheromone traps and pyrethrin sprays.
How do i get rid of these littles flies that come out of my house plants dirt?
stop feeding them they will go away.
Reply:You can get rid of them by using pest control.
I found the information at http://www.pests.in
Reply:repot the plant....wash the pot with soapy water and rinse the plant well and plant again...vacuum the area where the plant was
Reply:fly traps;cut into peaces and put in your plants nontoxic way.they also have a spray for gnats at the home improvement store.gnats are coming from over watering.get rid of any standing watter,and let dry before watering.
Reply:Those are fungus gnats that feed on, yes, fungus in the potting soil. When the soil stays damp, you’ll get fungus, and with fungus you’ll get these little pests. I’ve heard that they will be attracted to these sticky yellow pest strips, but also consider pheromone traps and pyrethrin sprays.
How do i get rid of gnats in my house plants?
set out a dish of water with some honey, or vinegar in it, they will be attracted to it, and drown in the water.
How do i get rid of gnats in my house plants?
Usually a mist of soapsuds does it, but make sure your plant varieties can handle that.
Reply:Ngats live in potted plants and on aging fruit. Move the plants outside in the shade and don't water for a week. Most plants will tolerate a dry spell. Older plants should be repotted with new soil. The gnats are attracted to pots with rotting roots. When you repot cut the old roots out.
Let green fruit on the table but move mature fruit into the refrigerator, esp bananas.
Put screens on the windows.
How do i get rid of gnats in my house plants?
Usually a mist of soapsuds does it, but make sure your plant varieties can handle that.
Reply:Ngats live in potted plants and on aging fruit. Move the plants outside in the shade and don't water for a week. Most plants will tolerate a dry spell. Older plants should be repotted with new soil. The gnats are attracted to pots with rotting roots. When you repot cut the old roots out.
Let green fruit on the table but move mature fruit into the refrigerator, esp bananas.
Put screens on the windows.
How can i get rid of flying gnats on the soil of my house plants?
Sevin dust will work.
You can get it at Walmart. I just take a plastic spoon %26amp; scatter some on the soil. Do it after you have watered because when you water the dust will be washed into the soil.
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You can get it at Walmart. I just take a plastic spoon %26amp; scatter some on the soil. Do it after you have watered because when you water the dust will be washed into the soil.
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Japanese/chinese house plants?
what are some low maintence house plants that I can use in a japanese/chinese themed room? I need plants that are durable and don't need direct sunlight. any ideas?
Japanese/chinese house plants?
cherry blossom
Reply:Chinese evergreen or aglaonema , and lucky bamboo or Dracaena sanderiana. Both good for low light and low maintenance Hope this helps.
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Japanese/chinese house plants?
cherry blossom
Reply:Chinese evergreen or aglaonema , and lucky bamboo or Dracaena sanderiana. Both good for low light and low maintenance Hope this helps.
Can Venus Fly Traps be house plants?
Yes, if you build a terrarium to keep them in and I will provide you with the information you will need to do this as well as everything else you will need. If you are going to grow carnivorous plants then you need to do it right from the start. You can keep them outside in full sun or in a terrarium, but I recommend that you not keep them in thier origional container because their roots need room to grow and there is not enough air. Also, if you are going to keep them in a terrarium then make sure you do not put the terrarium in direct sunlight. What a lot of people do not know is that carnivorous plants do best outside in the open air and in full sun. They are cold tolerant down to 20 degrees and actually need to be winterized and go into hibernation in order to do well next season. If your temps drop below 20 then you can keep them in an unheated garage or garden shed. If you keep them in a terrarium then you can force them into hibernation or dormancy and I will give you the site that explains how to do this. As for watering, carnivorous plants are bog plants and their soil needs to stay moist all the times. If you grow them in a terrarium this should not be a problem. As for feeding them, check out the expertvillage video I've included and it will answer all your questions.
carnivorous plant NoNos:
No meat of any kind. Meat rots and it will kill them
No fertilizer of any kind. Pot carnivorous plants in a 50/50 mix of peat moss and perlite only.
No straight tap water. Use filtered tap, aged tap or distilled (preferred)
Here are some sites that will help you with just about everything you need to know about growing carnivorous plants. Good Luck and have fun.
Information:
http://www.cobraplant.com/venus-flytrap....
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/carnivo...
Contains a Section on dormancy:
http://www.the-venus-flytrap.com/venus-f...
Expertvillage videos all about carnivorous plants:
Feeding and more:
http://www.expertvillage.com/videos/pitc...
Building a terrarium:
http://homegarden.expertvillage.com/vide...
Propagation and more:
http://homegarden.expertvillage.com/vide...
Can Venus Fly Traps be house plants?
Yes they make good house plants. If you don't have flies, small bits of hamburger will work as well.
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Reply:most definitely! if you have a fly epidemic they can help especially. :) just make sure you have them near the sunlight such as the windowsill for at least 6 hours a day. good luck with your indoor gardening experience. :D
Reply:Yes, I used to have a baby one. But make sure you water it, and try to make sure you actually HAVE flies.
Reply:Yeah! They sell them at Wal-Mart and I bought one. Sometimes bugs would get eaten! They are cool.
Reply:All the time, they'll sell them at home centers. They are very interesting. They are plants and need to be watered and cared for, but it isn't necessary to give it insects, you don't have to worry about that, as long as you care for it as a plant, not a pet that has to eat something, it will be fine.
Good Luck, ;-)
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carnivorous plant NoNos:
No meat of any kind. Meat rots and it will kill them
No fertilizer of any kind. Pot carnivorous plants in a 50/50 mix of peat moss and perlite only.
No straight tap water. Use filtered tap, aged tap or distilled (preferred)
Here are some sites that will help you with just about everything you need to know about growing carnivorous plants. Good Luck and have fun.
Information:
http://www.cobraplant.com/venus-flytrap....
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/carnivo...
Contains a Section on dormancy:
http://www.the-venus-flytrap.com/venus-f...
Expertvillage videos all about carnivorous plants:
Feeding and more:
http://www.expertvillage.com/videos/pitc...
Building a terrarium:
http://homegarden.expertvillage.com/vide...
Propagation and more:
http://homegarden.expertvillage.com/vide...
Can Venus Fly Traps be house plants?
Yes they make good house plants. If you don't have flies, small bits of hamburger will work as well.
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Reply:most definitely! if you have a fly epidemic they can help especially. :) just make sure you have them near the sunlight such as the windowsill for at least 6 hours a day. good luck with your indoor gardening experience. :D
Reply:Yes, I used to have a baby one. But make sure you water it, and try to make sure you actually HAVE flies.
Reply:Yeah! They sell them at Wal-Mart and I bought one. Sometimes bugs would get eaten! They are cool.
Reply:All the time, they'll sell them at home centers. They are very interesting. They are plants and need to be watered and cared for, but it isn't necessary to give it insects, you don't have to worry about that, as long as you care for it as a plant, not a pet that has to eat something, it will be fine.
Good Luck, ;-)
http://plantsforkids.stores.yahoo.net/
My house plants have a white power on there leaves?
all of a sudden, don,t know what or why ...it is any help
My house plants have a white power on there leaves?
The powder on the leaves is probably a fungus called powdery mildew. You can pinch off the infected leaves and hope no others get the mildew. Or you can use a fungicide that is listed specifically for powdery mildew and says that it is safe to use on AV's. You have to read the fine print on the label to determine this.
Reply:set your plant in the kitchen sink and gently wash the leaves with a mild dish detergent and running water
Reply:sounds like powdery mildew....there is a spray for it, ask your
garden center...good luck
Reply:Tell you husband to be more cautious about where he snorts hit cocaine.
Reply:Try to stop watering your plants coked out of your head. The white powder may be fun for you now but has long lasting damaging effects. It can harm your personnalty and make you seem shallow and unkind to your friends. Try taking up a hobby like Salsa dancing to better occupy your time.
My house plants have a white power on there leaves?
The powder on the leaves is probably a fungus called powdery mildew. You can pinch off the infected leaves and hope no others get the mildew. Or you can use a fungicide that is listed specifically for powdery mildew and says that it is safe to use on AV's. You have to read the fine print on the label to determine this.
Reply:set your plant in the kitchen sink and gently wash the leaves with a mild dish detergent and running water
Reply:sounds like powdery mildew....there is a spray for it, ask your
garden center...good luck
Reply:Tell you husband to be more cautious about where he snorts hit cocaine.
Reply:Try to stop watering your plants coked out of your head. The white powder may be fun for you now but has long lasting damaging effects. It can harm your personnalty and make you seem shallow and unkind to your friends. Try taking up a hobby like Salsa dancing to better occupy your time.
Is cold, leftover, brewed green tea ok to use to water house plants ocassionally?It is natural and organic.?
I know that used coffee grounds are good for the soil and I was wondering if the green tea would be beneficial or harmful to houseplants.
Is cold, leftover, brewed green tea ok to use to water house plants ocassionally?It is natural and organic.?
yes tea and tea leaves are theraputic for plants.
Reply:yes, it would be fine. just don't add sugar.
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Is cold, leftover, brewed green tea ok to use to water house plants ocassionally?It is natural and organic.?
yes tea and tea leaves are theraputic for plants.
Reply:yes, it would be fine. just don't add sugar.
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Is coffee suppose to be good for house plants?
Best advice is to compost your coffee grounds with other household and yard waste. By themselves, they won't do much for your houseplants and in some cases can be harmful. In the end, it is best to follow the advice of reputable horticulturalists as it pertains to the species of plants you are trying to grow. Here are links to a couple of my favorite plant care websites:
http://www.plantoasis.com/
http://www.gardenguides.com/
Good luck with your gardening.
Is coffee suppose to be good for house plants?
not really, but it can help acidify the potting soil. a lot of the water used for drinking is pH 7.0 or higher. Plants like 5.4-6.4 and the water makes the soil buffer higher in pH. coffee can help bring the pH down.
It's not good horticultural practice, but it can work.
thing is.. coffee with milk in it can curdle and go rancid.. and STINK! do you really want stinky houseplants???
Reply:Only if they are acid loving plants such as african violets
Reply:Coffee grounds compost great. I do it all the time, and my vegatables love my compost.
http://www.plantoasis.com/
http://www.gardenguides.com/
Good luck with your gardening.
Is coffee suppose to be good for house plants?
not really, but it can help acidify the potting soil. a lot of the water used for drinking is pH 7.0 or higher. Plants like 5.4-6.4 and the water makes the soil buffer higher in pH. coffee can help bring the pH down.
It's not good horticultural practice, but it can work.
thing is.. coffee with milk in it can curdle and go rancid.. and STINK! do you really want stinky houseplants???
Reply:Only if they are acid loving plants such as african violets
Reply:Coffee grounds compost great. I do it all the time, and my vegatables love my compost.
Can some one have a fear of house plants?
If yes, what's this phobia called?
Can some one have a fear of house plants?
Yes, however its not a fear of just house plants, but a fear of plants in general, its referred to as, Botanophobia- Fear of plants
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Can some one have a fear of house plants?
Yes, however its not a fear of just house plants, but a fear of plants in general, its referred to as, Botanophobia- Fear of plants
Do bamboo house plants need to be re-potted as they grow? How often? Thanks for your help. Good luck to you!?
Try this:
http://www.mrbamboo.com.au/bamboo_care/p...
Good luck................!
Do bamboo house plants need to be re-potted as they grow? How often? Thanks for your help. Good luck to you!?
If the bamboo plant is one that is relitivly small then it does not need soil, all it needs is some rocks (can be bought espesilly for bamboo) in some type of container.
http://www.mrbamboo.com.au/bamboo_care/p...
Good luck................!
Do bamboo house plants need to be re-potted as they grow? How often? Thanks for your help. Good luck to you!?
If the bamboo plant is one that is relitivly small then it does not need soil, all it needs is some rocks (can be bought espesilly for bamboo) in some type of container.
Do sweet potatos make, good house plants?
Someone told me this. how do you grow them??
Do sweet potatos make, good house plants?
Yes and no. If you want to have them to eat then no. If you want the ornamental vines and flowers then yes, some varieties do very well indoors.
They can be grown just the same as any tropical houseplant. They look especially good in hanging baskets.
Check out this link-
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/5306...
Reply:I've never tried, but I'm gonna say that there are better house plants. You'd need a pretty big planter to grow sweet potatoes. There are, however, ornamental sweet potatoes... one is called the Ace of Spades http://www.papagenos.com/plantdb/plants....
Good luck
Reply:I am 47 and I remember when I was a small child we grew a sweet potato in the kitchen window.We stuck toothpicks(about 4 of them) around the sweet potato so the bottom was just barely in the water when the potato was put into a jar or drinking glass.The vines grew and wound it's way all around the window.I remember thinking it was so pretty.
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Reply:They do make pretty houseplants. However they may be hard to get started when they are dug up they are dusted with an agent the hinders new sprouts. If you have one that is sprouting bury it in a pot and keep it watered. It will do best in a hanging basket. It will not grow forever it will die of eventually. The grow fast and are fun to watch.
Reply:It will make a beautiful vine, but you won't get potatoes in doors. When one starts to sprout, plug in some toothpicks and suspend it in a jar full of water. Give it plenty of room. Don't think of it as permenant. It will die out after a year..
Reply:nothing is good to grow inside everything will stink up your cribb
Reply:You can grown them in a small dish with a bit of water and cotton wool to start off then when the roots get going you can put then thing into a jug of water. It growns like a vine minus the potato's. We use to do this as kids all the time. Just make sure the water doesn't dry out.
Its rather easy just cut a bit off that has a eye on it and next thing you know you will have this thing over growing up ur walls.
Reply:potatoes grow underground and the plant can become 3 feet wide and tall -best grown outside, but possible indoors. but why??
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Do sweet potatos make, good house plants?
Yes and no. If you want to have them to eat then no. If you want the ornamental vines and flowers then yes, some varieties do very well indoors.
They can be grown just the same as any tropical houseplant. They look especially good in hanging baskets.
Check out this link-
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/5306...
Reply:I've never tried, but I'm gonna say that there are better house plants. You'd need a pretty big planter to grow sweet potatoes. There are, however, ornamental sweet potatoes... one is called the Ace of Spades http://www.papagenos.com/plantdb/plants....
Good luck
Reply:I am 47 and I remember when I was a small child we grew a sweet potato in the kitchen window.We stuck toothpicks(about 4 of them) around the sweet potato so the bottom was just barely in the water when the potato was put into a jar or drinking glass.The vines grew and wound it's way all around the window.I remember thinking it was so pretty.
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Reply:They do make pretty houseplants. However they may be hard to get started when they are dug up they are dusted with an agent the hinders new sprouts. If you have one that is sprouting bury it in a pot and keep it watered. It will do best in a hanging basket. It will not grow forever it will die of eventually. The grow fast and are fun to watch.
Reply:It will make a beautiful vine, but you won't get potatoes in doors. When one starts to sprout, plug in some toothpicks and suspend it in a jar full of water. Give it plenty of room. Don't think of it as permenant. It will die out after a year..
Reply:nothing is good to grow inside everything will stink up your cribb
Reply:You can grown them in a small dish with a bit of water and cotton wool to start off then when the roots get going you can put then thing into a jug of water. It growns like a vine minus the potato's. We use to do this as kids all the time. Just make sure the water doesn't dry out.
Its rather easy just cut a bit off that has a eye on it and next thing you know you will have this thing over growing up ur walls.
Reply:potatoes grow underground and the plant can become 3 feet wide and tall -best grown outside, but possible indoors. but why??
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Where can one buy cheap house plants in Brooklyn (Park Slope)?
hmmm... i believe there is a home depot close you or target .. umm.. since you live in BKLYN.. I'm sure some your neighbors can give you some cutting from their plants.. ;)
if you ask nicely .. I'm sure those older ladies will share their plants with you it.... is definitely the cheapest way to go..;)
P.S..
I'm not being a smarty by saying or suggesting that .. I'm from where you are and i know that there are lots of ladies who have tons of house plants and are always more than willing to share them just to help the ones they have grow better..
so again ask Some of them ;) and you might be surprised
good luck finding some ;)
if you ask nicely .. I'm sure those older ladies will share their plants with you it.... is definitely the cheapest way to go..;)
P.S..
I'm not being a smarty by saying or suggesting that .. I'm from where you are and i know that there are lots of ladies who have tons of house plants and are always more than willing to share them just to help the ones they have grow better..
so again ask Some of them ;) and you might be surprised
good luck finding some ;)
I live in Mass and going south for the winter what temp in house is safe for house plants?
about 65 degrees .vacation tip:set plants on a towel in your tub in 1 inch of water 'no more" remove the bottom causers.leave your light on they will be taken care of for 4-5 Weeks.will also help keep insulated.
I live in Mass and going south for the winter what temp in house is safe for house plants?
Most house plants are rated for a temperature range. I suggest you check the range for your plants as it will vary depending on the plant. I would not let the house temperature go below 62 degrees if I were to take a guess.
Reply:If you have tropical plants like aloe then you need to keep it at about 40o because that is as cold as it gets in their native environment but if you only have semi-warm environment plants like the wandering jew, they go dormant at about 30o. (Fahrenheit)
Reply:10/16 celsius
Reply:don't know 72 maybe
I live in Mass and going south for the winter what temp in house is safe for house plants?
Most house plants are rated for a temperature range. I suggest you check the range for your plants as it will vary depending on the plant. I would not let the house temperature go below 62 degrees if I were to take a guess.
Reply:If you have tropical plants like aloe then you need to keep it at about 40o because that is as cold as it gets in their native environment but if you only have semi-warm environment plants like the wandering jew, they go dormant at about 30o. (Fahrenheit)
Reply:10/16 celsius
Reply:don't know 72 maybe
Why do cats dig in house plants and how do you get them to stop?
cats dig cause that is nature..I have 74 houseplants and a cat, so.. I have had that problem myself,,what you do is get some small rocks and lay them on top of the soil and that will keep the kitty out, kittens dont like to dig in something that is that hard..good luck
Why do cats dig in house plants and how do you get them to stop?
lemon peels or a citrus spray...cats hate the smell of citrus.
Reply:put a bit of kerosene on a rag and leave it there till you see the problem disappear
Reply:Get their nails off.
Reply:They dig in plants for a couple reasons, one being to use as a litter pan. The other simply to play in the dirt, kind of like little kids do.
You can stop this behavior pretty easily. just get some window screen, then cut it in to circle the same side at the top of the planter. Then cut from the outside to the center so you can place it around the stem of the plant.
Reply:Unsure, why they dig in the plants But, I put nice (polished pebbles or stones in my planters and they have no interest in that at all. My work for you.
Reply:There is something in the root of the plant that they like to eat. They like to get grass to. If your plant it big enough, they might be going to the bathroom in the plant.
Reply:put moth balls in the soil. That always seems to work for me
Reply:Put orange peel on the top. Cats hate the smell of citrus.
Reply:was told allium, flowering bulb, keep most critters away
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Why do cats dig in house plants and how do you get them to stop?
lemon peels or a citrus spray...cats hate the smell of citrus.
Reply:put a bit of kerosene on a rag and leave it there till you see the problem disappear
Reply:Get their nails off.
Reply:They dig in plants for a couple reasons, one being to use as a litter pan. The other simply to play in the dirt, kind of like little kids do.
You can stop this behavior pretty easily. just get some window screen, then cut it in to circle the same side at the top of the planter. Then cut from the outside to the center so you can place it around the stem of the plant.
Reply:Unsure, why they dig in the plants But, I put nice (polished pebbles or stones in my planters and they have no interest in that at all. My work for you.
Reply:There is something in the root of the plant that they like to eat. They like to get grass to. If your plant it big enough, they might be going to the bathroom in the plant.
Reply:put moth balls in the soil. That always seems to work for me
Reply:Put orange peel on the top. Cats hate the smell of citrus.
Reply:was told allium, flowering bulb, keep most critters away
What house plants provide more oxygen?
Algae in the oceans produce 90% of the atmospheric oxygen. That means 9 out of 10 breaths you take the oxygen is from the ocean. One out of 10 is from all of the land plants on earth. So the oceans are pretty important to the survival of all organisms that need oxygen to live. If you don't consider algae a plant (because it photosynthesizes some people have classified it as a plant, others do not) the land plants that make the most oxygen are plants in the tropical rain forests because they photosynthesize year round.
So for a houseplant you would want something that is tropical or semi-tropical--the more leaf area the better and the more sun they can take the better. Something like a peace lily would produce a lot.
What house plants provide more oxygen?
All plants emit oxygen through a process called photosynthesis.
So, the more plants and the larger plants will give off more oxygen than having one or two small plants.
Reply:I was told a long time ago , at a nursery that spider plants have the highest rate of giving off oxygen and filtering gasses from the air, but at night they also give off a huge amount of Carbon dioxide.
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So for a houseplant you would want something that is tropical or semi-tropical--the more leaf area the better and the more sun they can take the better. Something like a peace lily would produce a lot.
What house plants provide more oxygen?
All plants emit oxygen through a process called photosynthesis.
So, the more plants and the larger plants will give off more oxygen than having one or two small plants.
Reply:I was told a long time ago , at a nursery that spider plants have the highest rate of giving off oxygen and filtering gasses from the air, but at night they also give off a huge amount of Carbon dioxide.
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Where can i find afids for my ladybug that i found in my room,i cant find any on the house plants.?
please answer this cause i don't want it to die
Where can i find afids for my ladybug that i found in my room,i cant find any on the house plants.?
Depemds on your zone..In UK just now there are no aphids around and ladybirds are hibernating in dry places. So it would be happy left alone inside.
If it's spring or summer with you, then putting it on a rose bush or green shrub will be fine. It will fly to where it can find something to eat when it wants to.
Reply:Put your ladybug outside,you will not find aphids inside your house.
Reply:1st of all its spelled: aphid not afid.
2nd You can find aphids on rose petals.
Where can i find afids for my ladybug that i found in my room,i cant find any on the house plants.?
Depemds on your zone..In UK just now there are no aphids around and ladybirds are hibernating in dry places. So it would be happy left alone inside.
If it's spring or summer with you, then putting it on a rose bush or green shrub will be fine. It will fly to where it can find something to eat when it wants to.
Reply:Put your ladybug outside,you will not find aphids inside your house.
Reply:1st of all its spelled: aphid not afid.
2nd You can find aphids on rose petals.
Can cheap dirt for house plants bring fruit flys?
Any soil can transmit any pest. Spread your new soil on a baking sheet ant roast it at 300 for an hour. Or you can microwave it at 75% power for 2 minutes. That should kill off living pathogens.
Can cheap dirt for house plants bring fruit flys?
yes and expensive dirt can do this as well
Can cheap dirt for house plants bring fruit flys?
yes and expensive dirt can do this as well
What kind of house plants can I get that are inexpensive?
Just go to a place like Lowe's that has an end of season sale and buy whatever is really cheap. In fact they sometimes have ones that are so dried out they are planning to just throw them out - maybe if you asked you could get some of those for free and try reviving them with a lot of watering. You can't get cheaper than that.
Get a bunch of fall-planting bulbs and plant them in bowls for winter color (probably 10 for $5)
if you buy something like a spider plant it will have a bunch of hanging plantlets that you can cut off and plant by themselves so you now have more plants for the same expenditure.
What kind of house plants can I get that are inexpensive?
weeds there everwhere just ask your neighbors for some
Reply:Spider plants and philodendrons
Reply:Go to wal-mart they sell for less everyday.
Reply:WALMART HAS PRETTY GOOD PRICES ON HOUSE PLANTS-SOMETIMES PEOPLE HAVE THEM AT GARAGE SALES TOO! NOW IF YOU LIVED CLOSE TO ME I WOULD GIVE YOU A FEW STARTERS CAUSE MINE SEEM TO MULTIPLY ALL BY THEMSELVES!
Reply:Try Walmart ! in the plant section they usually have plants for $1 to $ 2. they are small but treat them well and you will be suprised how fast they will grow , also ask your friends for a cutting from there plants . If they have plants anywhere you go [DR%26gt; office ,resturant ] any where, just ask most people will be glad to give you a piece.
Reply:go to your local craft store and get an artificial plant. You cant kill them, and they look very real and very nice. I have had a ficus tree, it was really nice in the corner of my living room. The only thing is it kept falling over. My friend put a heavy rock in hers and it never fell over and it looked very nice.
Reply:impatiens, or try an herb garden
Reply:Ask your friends who have plants for cuttings and put an message on Freecycle (the Yahoo! group) and you will probably get a lot more than you'd ever think.
Reply:Ivies, Ivies are very nice plants, not too expensive are easy to care for. Plus you can re root them and make several different plants from one. (this process takes time, but is well worth the wait)
Get a bunch of fall-planting bulbs and plant them in bowls for winter color (probably 10 for $5)
if you buy something like a spider plant it will have a bunch of hanging plantlets that you can cut off and plant by themselves so you now have more plants for the same expenditure.
What kind of house plants can I get that are inexpensive?
weeds there everwhere just ask your neighbors for some
Reply:Spider plants and philodendrons
Reply:Go to wal-mart they sell for less everyday.
Reply:WALMART HAS PRETTY GOOD PRICES ON HOUSE PLANTS-SOMETIMES PEOPLE HAVE THEM AT GARAGE SALES TOO! NOW IF YOU LIVED CLOSE TO ME I WOULD GIVE YOU A FEW STARTERS CAUSE MINE SEEM TO MULTIPLY ALL BY THEMSELVES!
Reply:Try Walmart ! in the plant section they usually have plants for $1 to $ 2. they are small but treat them well and you will be suprised how fast they will grow , also ask your friends for a cutting from there plants . If they have plants anywhere you go [DR%26gt; office ,resturant ] any where, just ask most people will be glad to give you a piece.
Reply:go to your local craft store and get an artificial plant. You cant kill them, and they look very real and very nice. I have had a ficus tree, it was really nice in the corner of my living room. The only thing is it kept falling over. My friend put a heavy rock in hers and it never fell over and it looked very nice.
Reply:impatiens, or try an herb garden
Reply:Ask your friends who have plants for cuttings and put an message on Freecycle (the Yahoo! group) and you will probably get a lot more than you'd ever think.
Reply:Ivies, Ivies are very nice plants, not too expensive are easy to care for. Plus you can re root them and make several different plants from one. (this process takes time, but is well worth the wait)
2 questions about my house plants?
So I take the bottle of water i use for my hair and mist the leaves of my plants every day or so. Also would like to know i have a baby plant would it be ok to put an aqua globe in it?
2 questions about my house plants?
It depends on the plant and your conditions in your house. Some tropical and semitropical plants like a lot of humidity. If the humidity is high enough naturally they adding water with a mist is not necessary. However, in many homes with gas heat, for example, the humidity is very low--sometimes less than 20%. It can get dryer than a desert. In this case it is a good idea to mist to keep the leaves from dehydrating.
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2 questions about my house plants?
It depends on the plant and your conditions in your house. Some tropical and semitropical plants like a lot of humidity. If the humidity is high enough naturally they adding water with a mist is not necessary. However, in many homes with gas heat, for example, the humidity is very low--sometimes less than 20%. It can get dryer than a desert. In this case it is a good idea to mist to keep the leaves from dehydrating.
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Why do house plants leaves turn dark on the tips?
too much water!
Why do house plants leaves turn dark on the tips?
too much water i think or too much fertilizer. when you water your plants, dont soak them down, just give enough to moisten. you can always give them more. as for fertilizer, a little goes a long ways, read the directions on the container.have fun,susyq47
Reply:Possibly fertilizer burn.
Why do house plants leaves turn dark on the tips?
too much water i think or too much fertilizer. when you water your plants, dont soak them down, just give enough to moisten. you can always give them more. as for fertilizer, a little goes a long ways, read the directions on the container.have fun,susyq47
Reply:Possibly fertilizer burn.
Recipe using salt peters for house plants?
Does some know of this theory.
Recipe using salt peters for house plants?
Magnesium nitrate or sometime people will call sodium nitrate salt peter also. It's a source of nitrogen (a main nutrient) and Mg (an minor nutrient). There are a whole lot of better ways of getting your plants nitrogen and Mg. Go to your nursery and get Peters or Shultz or MiracleGrow. They have the right amounts of these two elements plus all the other nutrients and micronutrients your plants need.
Recipe using salt peters for house plants?
Magnesium nitrate or sometime people will call sodium nitrate salt peter also. It's a source of nitrogen (a main nutrient) and Mg (an minor nutrient). There are a whole lot of better ways of getting your plants nitrogen and Mg. Go to your nursery and get Peters or Shultz or MiracleGrow. They have the right amounts of these two elements plus all the other nutrients and micronutrients your plants need.
What sort of Ivy plants are not poisonous and good for a house plant?
you have Ivy geranium, English ivy , and grape ivy that will be a good house plant
What sort of Ivy plants are not poisonous and good for a house plant?
English Ivy.
Reply:english or varigated ivy
Reply:I'm Partial to Poison Ivy ..
What sort of Ivy plants are not poisonous and good for a house plant?
English Ivy.
Reply:english or varigated ivy
Reply:I'm Partial to Poison Ivy ..
My house plants have small flies (gnats), what is an organic method to eliminate them?
If they are black they are either shore flies or fungus gnats which occur when a person waters their plants too often. The larvae live in the soil and they need water. Let the pot dry completely out before watering. Don't worry, the plants can go without water better than the larvae can. Do this 3 or 4 times and the larvae should all be dead. Then practice watering less often than you did originally.
For the adults, go to a good L%26amp;G Center and they should have yellow sticky traps. Put a few of these around the plants where they are and they will fly to the yellow and glue themselves to the trap. When the problem seems under control you can dispose of the traps. The yellow traps also work for other flying pests like aphids, whiteflies and thrips.
My house plants have small flies (gnats), what is an organic method to eliminate them?
set out saucers of vinegar....
clean all area of fruits ect./put away refrig.
Reply:You can eliminate the flies by using pest control.
I found the information at http://www.pests.in
Reply:Definitely...good idea go to http://www.organicfoodbank.com ..they have pretty good collection of organic stuff. see if you can find something there
good luck
Reply:dish soap and water in a spray bottle. lightly mist them, it acts as a bug spray. you can do the same in the garden. and even outside plants like roses.
Reply:go to like lowes or home depot and pick up some kind of spray
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For the adults, go to a good L%26amp;G Center and they should have yellow sticky traps. Put a few of these around the plants where they are and they will fly to the yellow and glue themselves to the trap. When the problem seems under control you can dispose of the traps. The yellow traps also work for other flying pests like aphids, whiteflies and thrips.
My house plants have small flies (gnats), what is an organic method to eliminate them?
set out saucers of vinegar....
clean all area of fruits ect./put away refrig.
Reply:You can eliminate the flies by using pest control.
I found the information at http://www.pests.in
Reply:Definitely...good idea go to http://www.organicfoodbank.com ..they have pretty good collection of organic stuff. see if you can find something there
good luck
Reply:dish soap and water in a spray bottle. lightly mist them, it acts as a bug spray. you can do the same in the garden. and even outside plants like roses.
Reply:go to like lowes or home depot and pick up some kind of spray
buckles
How do I stop my cat from biting all of the house plants??
Plant kitty-grass in few little pots and spread them around the house for easy access. So, once your cat gets used to the fact that there's juicy and tasty grass for her, she won't try to eat your plants. Right now she's probably doing it because she has to "help" herself throw out some hairballs, and since she sees green... well, the nature does its thing!
How do I stop my cat from biting all of the house plants??
put a dab of hot sauce where you dont want the cats to chew, should stop them. sounds kinda mean, but it works!!
Reply:spray them with bitter apple
Reply:Murder!!!!!!!!!!!! HA HA HA
Reply:You shouldnt have plants, if you have a cat. They have a natural curious instinct, and most household plants are toxic to cats! They chew on stuff like that because they like grass, and assume its all along the same lines... So, remove the plants!
Reply:Use dish soap. Its non-toxic and they hate the taste.
Reply:spray citrus on the plant leaves cause cats dont like the smell of citrus
Reply:Eat it.
The plant that is. HA Gotcha!!
Reply:That is hard to stop a cat from doing this. Some plants are poisonous to a feline so check out your nursery or where you bought the plants. You could buy some afalfa plants and let your cat nimble on this or get a spray bottle and everytime the cat starts to nibble on your plants squirt him with the sprayer with just water in it. This will startle them and he may quit it. Just remember a cat owns you` you don`t own them.
Reply:This may sound wierd, but it really works.
Put some aluminum foil right above the soil. around the plants. Cats can't stand the touch or sound.
Worked for me!
Reply:Either kick the plants out or the cat.
Reply:probably the best option would be to put the plants where they can't get them.
Reply:give your cat mixed baby greens every now and then,..like three times a week, and just l a little bit,..like 4-5 leaves,..that should stop him.
Reply:You should try squirting the cat with a water bottle every time he tries to bite them.Don't spray a lot on the cat just a little.but don't let your cat know where it is coming from.Continue to do this and your cat will eventually learn to stop...
Reply:Spray the cat with water from a water bottle when its biting the house plant and if the cat likes water put rocks in a tin can and shake it to startle the cat.
Reply:ok ive got 2 cats and i had the same problem. i went to the local garden centre and bought a box of small pellets they are lemon and lime..and have a realy nice smell...they dont damage plant and have no affects on the cats. in other words they cannot harm the cats..they just dont like the smell of the lime. so it deters them from doing it..
Reply:put somthing awfull tasting on the plant it wroked on my dog when she kept on schewing on stuf
Reply:a squirt gun and get some kitty grass so that she can have something safe to satisfy her need for greens.
Reply:put some vinegar on some of the plant leaves.or you could use lemon juice if you dont wnat your house to smell bad. or you could buy "Keep Off" spray that works really well.
Reply:Buy urself a spray gun or water pistol. When u see the cat heading towards the plant(s) give he or she a single squirt. NOTE: You cant let ur cat see that its u controlling the squirt gun tho. U need to have them think that if they r going to go near this plant or any plants in the house that IT will squirt them. This works most of the time when the cat doesnt see that its u. So when u do go to squirt them make urself hidden. Try not to let the cat see that it was u doing this. If u cant hide urself make it obvious that u were doing sumthing else. Cats r smart animals and will look at us when sumthing like that happens. Not so often to blame us at the time, but more so to look at u as if saying "oh my god did u see that?" If they see that its u doing it to them, they will bring a tolerance to it. So u wanna make sure they dont know its u. This worked for me when my cat used to claw at the curtains. Its funny to watch them jump in reaction but dont let them know its u. This does work because my cat stopped the clawing. So urs should stop the biting. Goodluck
Reply:If you go to a pet store, there might be a natural (never use chemicals) repellent that you can spray on the plants, and then your cat will stay away from them. I don't even have a cat but i seem to know a lot about them! yippy!
eyeliner
How do I stop my cat from biting all of the house plants??
put a dab of hot sauce where you dont want the cats to chew, should stop them. sounds kinda mean, but it works!!
Reply:spray them with bitter apple
Reply:Murder!!!!!!!!!!!! HA HA HA
Reply:You shouldnt have plants, if you have a cat. They have a natural curious instinct, and most household plants are toxic to cats! They chew on stuff like that because they like grass, and assume its all along the same lines... So, remove the plants!
Reply:Use dish soap. Its non-toxic and they hate the taste.
Reply:spray citrus on the plant leaves cause cats dont like the smell of citrus
Reply:Eat it.
The plant that is. HA Gotcha!!
Reply:That is hard to stop a cat from doing this. Some plants are poisonous to a feline so check out your nursery or where you bought the plants. You could buy some afalfa plants and let your cat nimble on this or get a spray bottle and everytime the cat starts to nibble on your plants squirt him with the sprayer with just water in it. This will startle them and he may quit it. Just remember a cat owns you` you don`t own them.
Reply:This may sound wierd, but it really works.
Put some aluminum foil right above the soil. around the plants. Cats can't stand the touch or sound.
Worked for me!
Reply:Either kick the plants out or the cat.
Reply:probably the best option would be to put the plants where they can't get them.
Reply:give your cat mixed baby greens every now and then,..like three times a week, and just l a little bit,..like 4-5 leaves,..that should stop him.
Reply:You should try squirting the cat with a water bottle every time he tries to bite them.Don't spray a lot on the cat just a little.but don't let your cat know where it is coming from.Continue to do this and your cat will eventually learn to stop...
Reply:Spray the cat with water from a water bottle when its biting the house plant and if the cat likes water put rocks in a tin can and shake it to startle the cat.
Reply:ok ive got 2 cats and i had the same problem. i went to the local garden centre and bought a box of small pellets they are lemon and lime..and have a realy nice smell...they dont damage plant and have no affects on the cats. in other words they cannot harm the cats..they just dont like the smell of the lime. so it deters them from doing it..
Reply:put somthing awfull tasting on the plant it wroked on my dog when she kept on schewing on stuf
Reply:a squirt gun and get some kitty grass so that she can have something safe to satisfy her need for greens.
Reply:put some vinegar on some of the plant leaves.or you could use lemon juice if you dont wnat your house to smell bad. or you could buy "Keep Off" spray that works really well.
Reply:Buy urself a spray gun or water pistol. When u see the cat heading towards the plant(s) give he or she a single squirt. NOTE: You cant let ur cat see that its u controlling the squirt gun tho. U need to have them think that if they r going to go near this plant or any plants in the house that IT will squirt them. This works most of the time when the cat doesnt see that its u. So when u do go to squirt them make urself hidden. Try not to let the cat see that it was u doing this. If u cant hide urself make it obvious that u were doing sumthing else. Cats r smart animals and will look at us when sumthing like that happens. Not so often to blame us at the time, but more so to look at u as if saying "oh my god did u see that?" If they see that its u doing it to them, they will bring a tolerance to it. So u wanna make sure they dont know its u. This worked for me when my cat used to claw at the curtains. Its funny to watch them jump in reaction but dont let them know its u. This does work because my cat stopped the clawing. So urs should stop the biting. Goodluck
Reply:If you go to a pet store, there might be a natural (never use chemicals) repellent that you can spray on the plants, and then your cat will stay away from them. I don't even have a cat but i seem to know a lot about them! yippy!
Should you rotate your house plants, so all the sides get sunlight?
Yes and no. If your plants have started to develope small buds, many of them will trow their buds if you rotate them Leave them till the buds have started to open.
Should you rotate your house plants, so all the sides get sunlight?
Certainly. You're thinking is right on with this. It will keep the plants full and even and keep them from leaning to one side.
Reply:By all means!
Should you rotate your house plants, so all the sides get sunlight?
Certainly. You're thinking is right on with this. It will keep the plants full and even and keep them from leaning to one side.
Reply:By all means!
Does anyone know of some good house plants that won't be harmful to my cats?
Hope this help!
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Does anyone know of some good house plants that won't be harmful to my cats?
Spider Plants are good with any animals.
Reply:Plastic ones!
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Does anyone know of some good house plants that won't be harmful to my cats?
Spider Plants are good with any animals.
Reply:Plastic ones!
roller blades
We have lots of gnats in our kitchen,no house plants, any suggestions on how to get rid of them?
Throw out your garbage every night. Cover fruit bowls with plastic wrap or keep fruit in the fridge...Keep potatoes in the dark in a cool room or in the fridge....in other words...deny them a food supply. They'll be gone in no time.
Keep your place clean and dry.
We have lots of gnats in our kitchen,no house plants, any suggestions on how to get rid of them?
They can fester around a lot of items in the kitchen but mainly trash cans, fruit, potatoes, dirty washrags or sponges etc. I would check that your trash can is cleaned out. Good Luck.
Reply:there is a light trip that attract gnats and fly's at home depot
Reply:Take a jar lid or two, put upside down, and partially fill with vinegar and some liquid dish soap. This will trap the little buggers.
Reply:They have to be living somewhere. Check under and behind your stove and refrigerator for food. Wash out your garbage can and pour a mop bucket of bleach water down your drains.
Does your house have a crawl space? Moisture under a house can also be a source of gnats.
Reply:A real oregano plant, it'll drive them away. And you can pluck leaves off when you cook Italian! I have the same issue! If you can spray them with 409, go for it! it kills their scrawny butts dead.
Reply:If you have no house plants then it may be your produce. If you think that may be the cause, you need to wash all your veggies and fruits with a mild mixture of soap and water....even better, get the veggie wash they sell at any grocery store.
Keep your place clean and dry.
We have lots of gnats in our kitchen,no house plants, any suggestions on how to get rid of them?
They can fester around a lot of items in the kitchen but mainly trash cans, fruit, potatoes, dirty washrags or sponges etc. I would check that your trash can is cleaned out. Good Luck.
Reply:there is a light trip that attract gnats and fly's at home depot
Reply:Take a jar lid or two, put upside down, and partially fill with vinegar and some liquid dish soap. This will trap the little buggers.
Reply:They have to be living somewhere. Check under and behind your stove and refrigerator for food. Wash out your garbage can and pour a mop bucket of bleach water down your drains.
Does your house have a crawl space? Moisture under a house can also be a source of gnats.
Reply:A real oregano plant, it'll drive them away. And you can pluck leaves off when you cook Italian! I have the same issue! If you can spray them with 409, go for it! it kills their scrawny butts dead.
Reply:If you have no house plants then it may be your produce. If you think that may be the cause, you need to wash all your veggies and fruits with a mild mixture of soap and water....even better, get the veggie wash they sell at any grocery store.
Friday, January 27, 2012
How many house plants are needed to improve oxygen levels, in order to see results?
I think when plant absorb water, or H2O, they use the H, or the hydrogen, and aspirate (or "exhale" in animal terms) the oxygen they take in as a liquid as a gas. The aspiration I believe is very slow and could take 100 plants 100 years, longer than the average lifespan of a human being, to see significant increases in oxygen levels.
How many house plants are needed to improve oxygen levels, in order to see results?
Kurdiatcha gave a much better answer. Plants respire (using oxygen) around the clock, but only photosynthesize (releasing oxygen) under lighted conditions. If you have a lot of algae in your aquarium, and don't keep it lighted, your fish may die of oxygen deprivation at night. Report Abuse
Reply:There are too many variables to enable the question to be answered.
Contrary to popular belief plants dont; just produce poxygen. All plants are aerobic organisms, just like animals. That means they use oxygen to enable them to burn their food.
Plants can produce oxygen, but only when they are actively growing and only if they are in strong enough light.
If a plant is not under strong enough light or if it is unable to grow it will burn its energy reserves and use oxygen in the process.
The amount of light a plant needs to manage to produce oxygen varies with the species. Some species of indoor plant can produce oxygen under an 80watt or higher light globe. Most species can not and need to be taken outside regularly to 'recharge' as it were, to be able to build up energy reserves which are slowly depleted when they are taken back inside.
And of course in darker situations ALL plants consume oxygen. So overnight ALL plants will be reducing the oxygen content of the room.
As you can see you need to define species, age, time period and illumination levels to enable even a rough estimate.
Under 'normal' circumstances the more plants in a room the lower the oxygen levels will be.
Reply:.
Broken Teeth
How many house plants are needed to improve oxygen levels, in order to see results?
Kurdiatcha gave a much better answer. Plants respire (using oxygen) around the clock, but only photosynthesize (releasing oxygen) under lighted conditions. If you have a lot of algae in your aquarium, and don't keep it lighted, your fish may die of oxygen deprivation at night. Report Abuse
Reply:There are too many variables to enable the question to be answered.
Contrary to popular belief plants dont; just produce poxygen. All plants are aerobic organisms, just like animals. That means they use oxygen to enable them to burn their food.
Plants can produce oxygen, but only when they are actively growing and only if they are in strong enough light.
If a plant is not under strong enough light or if it is unable to grow it will burn its energy reserves and use oxygen in the process.
The amount of light a plant needs to manage to produce oxygen varies with the species. Some species of indoor plant can produce oxygen under an 80watt or higher light globe. Most species can not and need to be taken outside regularly to 'recharge' as it were, to be able to build up energy reserves which are slowly depleted when they are taken back inside.
And of course in darker situations ALL plants consume oxygen. So overnight ALL plants will be reducing the oxygen content of the room.
As you can see you need to define species, age, time period and illumination levels to enable even a rough estimate.
Under 'normal' circumstances the more plants in a room the lower the oxygen levels will be.
Reply:.
Broken Teeth
How do I keep my cat out of my house plants?
get a spray bottle, fill it with water and give him a little spritz every time you catch it, it works and he,ll stop
How do I keep my cat out of my house plants?
There is a spray you can buy at any pet store or even your local walmart store, it is called Stay Off. It works good. I have both cats and dogs and none of them like the smell or taste of this stuff. It is very inexpensive. you can also try using a squirt bottle of water and see if that works, but also try Stay Off, use it Daily and or whenever you are out of the house. Or you could try putting your plants up high enough so your cat cannot get into them.
Reply:There is no hope, you don't get house plants.
Reply:Keep them as far out of her reach as possible, and try sprinkling some ground cinnamon (a natural cat deterrant) around the base of the plants. Be sure to look up the types of foliage you have as some are toxic to pets.
Reply:I had this problem. Tap the cat on the nose every time you catch him/her in them.
Cat's hate being tapped on the nose. Don't do it roughly, but have a little force behind it.
Reply:What I did, I use a clear plastic bowl. I cut a hole in it and let plant grow through the hole. It was like dome. My plant was more like a tree, and the cats were playing in the soil, but if your cat is chewing on the plant this might not work. Good luck. Poncco
Reply:If you cover the soil with small pebbles or stones, your cat won't be able to dig into it.
Reply:Are they digging up the soil?
or
Are they eating on the plants?
If they are digging in the soil I found that putting rocks as a mulch on the top of the soil stops them from digging.
If they are playing with or eating the plants then you need to put the plants up where the cats can't get to them. I fill up the whole windowsill with plants that way they can't jump up there.
Reply:If they are digging up the soil, I heard that putting aluminum foil around the plant on the dirt helps.
Reply:Use a spray bottle filled up with cold water since cats dislike water except to drink it.
Reply:this sounds funny but when they are near furniture or bothering anything, you squirt them with a squirt bottle everytime they bother something. they will eventually leave it alone RATE ME
cover girl
How do I keep my cat out of my house plants?
There is a spray you can buy at any pet store or even your local walmart store, it is called Stay Off. It works good. I have both cats and dogs and none of them like the smell or taste of this stuff. It is very inexpensive. you can also try using a squirt bottle of water and see if that works, but also try Stay Off, use it Daily and or whenever you are out of the house. Or you could try putting your plants up high enough so your cat cannot get into them.
Reply:There is no hope, you don't get house plants.
Reply:Keep them as far out of her reach as possible, and try sprinkling some ground cinnamon (a natural cat deterrant) around the base of the plants. Be sure to look up the types of foliage you have as some are toxic to pets.
Reply:I had this problem. Tap the cat on the nose every time you catch him/her in them.
Cat's hate being tapped on the nose. Don't do it roughly, but have a little force behind it.
Reply:What I did, I use a clear plastic bowl. I cut a hole in it and let plant grow through the hole. It was like dome. My plant was more like a tree, and the cats were playing in the soil, but if your cat is chewing on the plant this might not work. Good luck. Poncco
Reply:If you cover the soil with small pebbles or stones, your cat won't be able to dig into it.
Reply:Are they digging up the soil?
or
Are they eating on the plants?
If they are digging in the soil I found that putting rocks as a mulch on the top of the soil stops them from digging.
If they are playing with or eating the plants then you need to put the plants up where the cats can't get to them. I fill up the whole windowsill with plants that way they can't jump up there.
Reply:If they are digging up the soil, I heard that putting aluminum foil around the plant on the dirt helps.
Reply:Use a spray bottle filled up with cold water since cats dislike water except to drink it.
Reply:this sounds funny but when they are near furniture or bothering anything, you squirt them with a squirt bottle everytime they bother something. they will eventually leave it alone RATE ME
House plants cattle won't eat?
Can anyone tell me what sort of plants I can plant on a house block in Central Queensland that cattle will not eat? I mean, shrubs,bushes, flower bed plants or anything really. We are having trouble with roaming cattle. We are in the process of putting up fences, but it is a slow process. They need to drought and frost hardy.
Thanks in advance.
Julie :o)
House plants cattle won't eat?
Cacti plenty of cacti cause they come in all sorts or shapes have various types of flowers and are extremely low maintenance , plus they might give the cattle a run for their money! Failing that wait until your fence is done.
Reply:Its my experience that cattle will eat pretty much anything from apples tomatoes to pulled up cauliflower plants and small berch trees. now are the cows yours or a neighbours^
Reply:Do you use a hardiness zone map similar to the North American one? It might help me answer. RScott
Thanks in advance.
Julie :o)
House plants cattle won't eat?
Cacti plenty of cacti cause they come in all sorts or shapes have various types of flowers and are extremely low maintenance , plus they might give the cattle a run for their money! Failing that wait until your fence is done.
Reply:Its my experience that cattle will eat pretty much anything from apples tomatoes to pulled up cauliflower plants and small berch trees. now are the cows yours or a neighbours^
Reply:Do you use a hardiness zone map similar to the North American one? It might help me answer. RScott
If your house plants could talk to you, what would they say?
Ya know, I've been in this pot for 8 years, I need a bigger one, not so much water, I'm getting root rot. And dang, do you know how hot that sun is? I'm a shade plant, thank you! Please remember, fertilizer every two months, but not in the winter, I need to rest. And by the way, I need a bit of a breeze now and then so I can have strong healthy stems that are flexible so I won't break when a real stiff one comes along. And could you please keep the grandkids away from me, they are picking me to death . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your house plants could talk to you, what would they say?
If they are droopy,they would be asking to be moved to a cooler place or asking for a drink of water if they are bright and bubbly they are happy play some music to them and make them feel wanted.John akathecompostman
Reply:My plants would say " I take very good care of them " They are healthy plants .
Reply:They would say, "HEY!!! HOWS ABOUT SOME FREAKIN' WATER OVER HERE!!!".
Reply:How about a drink of water on a regular basis...I'm dying here...cough cough. lol
Reply:Move me closer to the window.
Reply:WHY DID YOU LET ME DIE?
LMAO I can't grow a plant to save my life. They always die, I have one right now that is dying.
Reply:The old adage is "if walls could talk what would they say?" applies here.
What they would say is something that no one would want them to say for the secrets they know as we are truly ourselves we no one else is around.
The lesson here is to look at our-self and see how we need to be a better person in G-D then if the plants could talk they would say; we live a life pleasing to G-D and to our fellow humans and animals.
Reply:Water me adleast once a week,please.I'm busy and I forget alot....
Reply:Water please, pretty please w/sugar on top
Reply:Why did you pee on me!
Reply:fertilizer, please with a side of water......
Reply:I'm glad they don't! Oh the embarrassment
Reply:I often wonder if they know things about science and the spirit world that we don't. Then again im a freaking fruit loop.
Reply:I am not a baby why do you talk to me like that?
Reply:I wish I was a outside plant so I could ask you to pull the blinds
Reply:"Why did you let me die?"
Reply:Mine would say "Get the dust off my leaves and give me some fertilizer". " I might as well be a fake plant, for all you care!".
Reply:I hope they would lie, and say, "you are soooo beautiful ! "
LOL
Reply:Hey u lazy bastard, can I get some water please?
Reply:please stop smoking inside
Reply:i love you so much, you're totally awesome and cool
Reply:Water me PLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAASSSEEEEEEEEE
Reply:feed me!!
Reply:I need waterrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr please!!
Reply:"Lay of the acid"
If your house plants could talk to you, what would they say?
If they are droopy,they would be asking to be moved to a cooler place or asking for a drink of water if they are bright and bubbly they are happy play some music to them and make them feel wanted.John akathecompostman
Reply:My plants would say " I take very good care of them " They are healthy plants .
Reply:They would say, "HEY!!! HOWS ABOUT SOME FREAKIN' WATER OVER HERE!!!".
Reply:How about a drink of water on a regular basis...I'm dying here...cough cough. lol
Reply:Move me closer to the window.
Reply:WHY DID YOU LET ME DIE?
LMAO I can't grow a plant to save my life. They always die, I have one right now that is dying.
Reply:The old adage is "if walls could talk what would they say?" applies here.
What they would say is something that no one would want them to say for the secrets they know as we are truly ourselves we no one else is around.
The lesson here is to look at our-self and see how we need to be a better person in G-D then if the plants could talk they would say; we live a life pleasing to G-D and to our fellow humans and animals.
Reply:Water me adleast once a week,please.I'm busy and I forget alot....
Reply:Water please, pretty please w/sugar on top
Reply:Why did you pee on me!
Reply:fertilizer, please with a side of water......
Reply:I'm glad they don't! Oh the embarrassment
Reply:I often wonder if they know things about science and the spirit world that we don't. Then again im a freaking fruit loop.
Reply:I am not a baby why do you talk to me like that?
Reply:I wish I was a outside plant so I could ask you to pull the blinds
Reply:"Why did you let me die?"
Reply:Mine would say "Get the dust off my leaves and give me some fertilizer". " I might as well be a fake plant, for all you care!".
Reply:I hope they would lie, and say, "you are soooo beautiful ! "
LOL
Reply:Hey u lazy bastard, can I get some water please?
Reply:please stop smoking inside
Reply:i love you so much, you're totally awesome and cool
Reply:Water me PLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAASSSEEEEEEEEE
Reply:feed me!!
Reply:I need waterrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr please!!
Reply:"Lay of the acid"
House plants in apartment . Has my Green Thumb turned black w/age?
I have a pretty good sized apt. and love plants, used to have tons of them for years. Now I am having lots of failures. The only exposures available to me are North %26amp; West. I know that's part of my problem, easy plants like philodendrens, etc. do fairly well in North exposure, but I have two kitties who do a job on them, as they come and go in the front windows. I have 13 foot ceilings, can't think of an attractive way to use a full-spectrum light. West exposure is kitchen and bedroom with another tall apartment building next door, two large windows in kitchen, one in bedroom, but another tall apt. building right next door. Can anyone advise on plants like strawberry begonias and Wax plants (Hoyas) and the like? I believe hanging plants would be best, but have plaster walls and although I'm pretty good with a drill, I'm also short and can't see climbing that high. Thanks to any houseplant lovers!!
House plants in apartment . Has my Green Thumb turned black w/age?
try using a lamp or overhead lights. its a good way to get filtered light. this way you can put them any where you want.didn't get just what you were asking but I hope I've helped.
Reply:I have the best luck with succulents. They don't require too much of anything. I water them once a week and if I don't, they're still okay.
Reply:I like the succulents idea. "Japanese Jade" plants do well just about anywhere (not really "Japanese", buy the way - they're from South Africa).
But, I wonder if perhaps your plants are getting a fungus of some kind, either airborn or from white flies or aphids. Have you checked for that? Soil fungus can live in pots so changing potting soil alone may not solve a fungus or mold problem. Take a sample of soil or a wilted plant to your county agriculture office. They can usually tell right away and advise you.
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House plants in apartment . Has my Green Thumb turned black w/age?
try using a lamp or overhead lights. its a good way to get filtered light. this way you can put them any where you want.didn't get just what you were asking but I hope I've helped.
Reply:I have the best luck with succulents. They don't require too much of anything. I water them once a week and if I don't, they're still okay.
Reply:I like the succulents idea. "Japanese Jade" plants do well just about anywhere (not really "Japanese", buy the way - they're from South Africa).
But, I wonder if perhaps your plants are getting a fungus of some kind, either airborn or from white flies or aphids. Have you checked for that? Soil fungus can live in pots so changing potting soil alone may not solve a fungus or mold problem. Take a sample of soil or a wilted plant to your county agriculture office. They can usually tell right away and advise you.
safety shoes
Why do philodemdrons make good house plants?
The climbing varieties of Philodendron are easy to care for. They will thrive in lower light situations and tolerate some neglect. They do need warm air (nothing below 55 degrees F or so) and appreciate being misted regularly. Philos don't have too many pest problems aside from spider mites (if not given enough humidity) and occasionally, scale. Dry air will also cause the leaf tips to turn brown and crispy. While unsightly, it won't hurt the plant.
Read lots more at the link:
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Read lots more at the link:
http://houseplants.suite101.com/article....
About house plants: would be ok to leave them outside for 5wks during summer while travelling?
...Or should I find someone to look after them? I'm thinking of my Christmas Cactus and a small crassula.
About house plants: would be ok to leave them outside for 5wks during summer while travelling?
my mother always left her house plants outside in the summer . wow did they grow and looked very healthy
Reply:Crassula and Christmas Cactus are actually plants that enjoy heat and summer temperatures out of doors. They grow wild in Italy!
They require relatively little watering and the odd shower will be quite sufficient to keep them healthy. I would not leave them in the bath as they might rot, whilst they will thrive out of doors. Mine are out all summer. The only thing they hate is frost.
Reply:My house plants spend the whole summer outside it really perks them up .
The only thing that would worry me is if it doesn't rain at all they could die ( but then if your in the UK i can guarantee it will rain ) other wise cant you get a neighbour to water them over the wall
Reply:It would be much safer to take them with you.
Reply:id leave them in the bath wheres theres some light from the window- wet a towel so its soaking and the plant will drink when it needs to
Reply:High! oosoart here, both your plants are classed as succulents,meaning that have fleshy leaves and store a lot of water for dry times, part of the cactus family.
Leave them in a lightly shaded spot,not full sun and if you can sit them on a tray of some kind with an old towel folded on the base to sit your pots on next to the tray put a bucket of water and the get some old sheeting or towelling long enough to reach from the bottom of the bucket and over the side down into the tray,the water should then soak up sheeting and down onto the towel in bottom of the tray just giving enough ,not too much to your plants.
Make sure the towel in the tray is wet to start with and the sheeting is wetted and twisted,should be fine.
Hope you understand all of this. Good luck, oosoart.
Reply:It would depend on the plant, and your weather in the summer for 5 wks. Some houseplants could not take the sun for that long, You would also be hoping that mother nature watered your plants, could your plants handle it if there was no rain for the entire 5 wks you were gone?or how about 5 wks of to much rain? the other problem that presents itself is that you will be gone for 5wks. If you have a plant sitter come into your house or apt to check on your plants they can bring in your mail pick up your newspapers,etc. Make the place look less deserted,and maybe less attractive to a burglar
Reply:If you get wild rabbits in your garden, it will take them 5 minutes, never mind 5 weeks to demolish your plants!
Reply:Some people recommend leaving house plants outside in the summer as it does them good. I am going to try it this year.
Reply:no, get some one to look after them,
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About house plants: would be ok to leave them outside for 5wks during summer while travelling?
my mother always left her house plants outside in the summer . wow did they grow and looked very healthy
Reply:Crassula and Christmas Cactus are actually plants that enjoy heat and summer temperatures out of doors. They grow wild in Italy!
They require relatively little watering and the odd shower will be quite sufficient to keep them healthy. I would not leave them in the bath as they might rot, whilst they will thrive out of doors. Mine are out all summer. The only thing they hate is frost.
Reply:My house plants spend the whole summer outside it really perks them up .
The only thing that would worry me is if it doesn't rain at all they could die ( but then if your in the UK i can guarantee it will rain ) other wise cant you get a neighbour to water them over the wall
Reply:It would be much safer to take them with you.
Reply:id leave them in the bath wheres theres some light from the window- wet a towel so its soaking and the plant will drink when it needs to
Reply:High! oosoart here, both your plants are classed as succulents,meaning that have fleshy leaves and store a lot of water for dry times, part of the cactus family.
Leave them in a lightly shaded spot,not full sun and if you can sit them on a tray of some kind with an old towel folded on the base to sit your pots on next to the tray put a bucket of water and the get some old sheeting or towelling long enough to reach from the bottom of the bucket and over the side down into the tray,the water should then soak up sheeting and down onto the towel in bottom of the tray just giving enough ,not too much to your plants.
Make sure the towel in the tray is wet to start with and the sheeting is wetted and twisted,should be fine.
Hope you understand all of this. Good luck, oosoart.
Reply:It would depend on the plant, and your weather in the summer for 5 wks. Some houseplants could not take the sun for that long, You would also be hoping that mother nature watered your plants, could your plants handle it if there was no rain for the entire 5 wks you were gone?or how about 5 wks of to much rain? the other problem that presents itself is that you will be gone for 5wks. If you have a plant sitter come into your house or apt to check on your plants they can bring in your mail pick up your newspapers,etc. Make the place look less deserted,and maybe less attractive to a burglar
Reply:If you get wild rabbits in your garden, it will take them 5 minutes, never mind 5 weeks to demolish your plants!
Reply:Some people recommend leaving house plants outside in the summer as it does them good. I am going to try it this year.
Reply:no, get some one to look after them,
Can you grow Sweet Peas or Nicotiana as house plants?
I am without a garden right now, but I would love to grow some favourites indoors anyway.
Thank you.
Can you grow Sweet Peas or Nicotiana as house plants?
Sweetpeas need deep soil with plenty of well roted manure to flourish so the answer to that is no. Nicotiana on the other hand should do well indoors as long as you give them a feed once a fortnight and make sure they get plenty of water.
Reply:I should'nt think so.
Reply:You could try the sweet peas near the window and let them have as much light as possible and go for the smaller variety as you do not want 6ft flowers indoors, and the nicotiana should be no problem. Any chance of a window box until you have a garden.
Reply:What you need to do is to plant these in a trough instead of pots, that way the plants have more room to put their roots into.
Because these garden plants need light all around you need to imitate the light outside, you need a big cardboard box and have it so that you have 3 sides and the top is open, cover two opposite sides and the back with kitchen foil, stand the trough up so that it is on the side that has no foil on it, the three sides that have the foil on them should be facing the window so that when the natural light hits the kitchen foil the plants have an all round natural light supply
Reply:i thnk sweet peas wud start to take up 2 much room
Thank you.
Can you grow Sweet Peas or Nicotiana as house plants?
Sweetpeas need deep soil with plenty of well roted manure to flourish so the answer to that is no. Nicotiana on the other hand should do well indoors as long as you give them a feed once a fortnight and make sure they get plenty of water.
Reply:I should'nt think so.
Reply:You could try the sweet peas near the window and let them have as much light as possible and go for the smaller variety as you do not want 6ft flowers indoors, and the nicotiana should be no problem. Any chance of a window box until you have a garden.
Reply:What you need to do is to plant these in a trough instead of pots, that way the plants have more room to put their roots into.
Because these garden plants need light all around you need to imitate the light outside, you need a big cardboard box and have it so that you have 3 sides and the top is open, cover two opposite sides and the back with kitchen foil, stand the trough up so that it is on the side that has no foil on it, the three sides that have the foil on them should be facing the window so that when the natural light hits the kitchen foil the plants have an all round natural light supply
Reply:i thnk sweet peas wud start to take up 2 much room
How do i get rid of the small flying bugs in my house plants?
you can go to a wild oats or trader joes or perhaps whole foods and buy this natural grapefruit serum... dilute it in water and spray away!!!! will get rid of those annoying bugs!!!! you can find these places on line as well... good luck!!!!
How do i get rid of the small flying bugs in my house plants?
The Vinegar idea will work well, in fact I spray some of my plants with water that has a few drops of dish detergent and a 1/4 cup of white vinegar added.
Spray about every other week or so, especially under the leaves, and the mites won't be back.
Reply:place a small amount of vinegar near the plant for about an hour and the bugs will go away
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How do i get rid of the small flying bugs in my house plants?
The Vinegar idea will work well, in fact I spray some of my plants with water that has a few drops of dish detergent and a 1/4 cup of white vinegar added.
Spray about every other week or so, especially under the leaves, and the mites won't be back.
Reply:place a small amount of vinegar near the plant for about an hour and the bugs will go away
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Can you help me identify one of my grandmas house plants?
OK so my grandma got this plant from someone and it doesnt have a directions tag on it to tell her how to take care of it like how much sunlight it need and how much water this plant has light green leaves with dark green egas its not very big and when you feel it it fells rubbery like its a rubber plant but it is a reall plant so if anyone has a plant like this can you tell me how my grandma is suppose to take care of it thanks
Can you help me identify one of my grandmas house plants?
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Reply:Jade PLant?
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Snake Plant?
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Kalanchoe?
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en%26amp;rl...
Hard to tell without a pic.
Reply:I really don't know. With a picture I can probably recognize it.
Can you help me identify one of my grandmas house plants?
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Reply:Jade PLant?
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http...
Snake Plant?
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
Kalanchoe?
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en%26amp;rl...
Hard to tell without a pic.
Reply:I really don't know. With a picture I can probably recognize it.
What's a good way to kill those little bugs that fly on & around my house plants?
get some lady bugs and put them on your plants. They will eat the other bugs.
What's a good way to kill those little bugs that fly on %26amp; around my house plants?
Empty your pencil sharpener and put the shavings around the base of the plant. Now that you have the bugs, use a trap. They are bright in color and will attract the bugs that stick to it. Sounds gross but wait until you see how many you trap. Go to www.Dreamflipper.com for a good source.
Reply:They are like fruit flies, take a small glass or jar and put a little cider vinegar in it and a couple of drops of liquid dish washing soap and set it by your plants, wait a few days and look thru the bottom of the jar, you won't believe how many are in there, change the mixture as needed, I set several of these out every year....it does work!
Reply:You can go out and buy bug spray, you got just go a bottle of chemicals and spray it at them, or you can get nets around your plants!!!
Reply:If fruit flies are what those pests are, then set around several small bowls of vinegar-it attracts them and they get stuck in it. Leave the bowls for about two days; you shouldn't need anymore than that.
Reply:Do you mean fruit flies. I'd sure like to know how to ice those little beasties...
Reply:go to the hardware store they have the stuff over there in the plant isle it is a spray just tell the man at the hardware store what you are looking for he will help you. don't know the name of it there are a few diffent kinds.
Reply:they have stuff in a spray bottle at nurseries designed just to kill those bugs. im not sure what its called, im sorry.
What's a good way to kill those little bugs that fly on %26amp; around my house plants?
Empty your pencil sharpener and put the shavings around the base of the plant. Now that you have the bugs, use a trap. They are bright in color and will attract the bugs that stick to it. Sounds gross but wait until you see how many you trap. Go to www.Dreamflipper.com for a good source.
Reply:They are like fruit flies, take a small glass or jar and put a little cider vinegar in it and a couple of drops of liquid dish washing soap and set it by your plants, wait a few days and look thru the bottom of the jar, you won't believe how many are in there, change the mixture as needed, I set several of these out every year....it does work!
Reply:You can go out and buy bug spray, you got just go a bottle of chemicals and spray it at them, or you can get nets around your plants!!!
Reply:If fruit flies are what those pests are, then set around several small bowls of vinegar-it attracts them and they get stuck in it. Leave the bowls for about two days; you shouldn't need anymore than that.
Reply:Do you mean fruit flies. I'd sure like to know how to ice those little beasties...
Reply:go to the hardware store they have the stuff over there in the plant isle it is a spray just tell the man at the hardware store what you are looking for he will help you. don't know the name of it there are a few diffent kinds.
Reply:they have stuff in a spray bottle at nurseries designed just to kill those bugs. im not sure what its called, im sorry.
Please help how do you get rid of gnats out of house plants?
Try not to have any excess water around the plants as the gnats larvae will live in it and grow to be a nuisance
Please help how do you get rid of gnats out of house plants?
To keep gnats away put sand on top of the dirt. The adults
lay eggs in the dirt When they hatch they cannot get throungh the 1/4 inch of sand
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Please help how do you get rid of gnats out of house plants?
To keep gnats away put sand on top of the dirt. The adults
lay eggs in the dirt When they hatch they cannot get throungh the 1/4 inch of sand
What are the best house plants for the summer months?
African Violet
What are the best house plants for the summer months?
Sanseverias and gardenias.
Reply:do a search under this exact question- i saw it earlier today and there was lots of ideas! Spider plants, and african violets are what i have very easy and pretty easy to take care of!
Reply:All of them. Makes no difference summer or winter.
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What are the best house plants for the summer months?
Sanseverias and gardenias.
Reply:do a search under this exact question- i saw it earlier today and there was lots of ideas! Spider plants, and african violets are what i have very easy and pretty easy to take care of!
Reply:All of them. Makes no difference summer or winter.
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Cats and house plants?
what plants do you all have around the house with cats.
my angel keeps eating all the leaves off-is there a certain type that they don't like?
Cats and house plants?
Almond (Pits of)
Aloe Vera
Alocasia
Amaryllis
Apple (seeds)
Apple Leaf Croton
Apricot (Pits of)
Arrowgrass
Asparagus Fern
Autumn Crocus
Avacado (fuit and pit)
Azalea
Baby's Breath
Baneberry
Bayonet
Beargrass
Beech
Belladonna
Bird of Paradise
Bittersweet
Black-eyed Susan
Black Locust
Bleeding Heart
Bloodroot
Bluebonnet
Box
Boxwood
Branching Ivy
Buckeyes
Buddist Pine
Burning Bush
Buttercup
Cactus, Candelabra
Caladium
Calla Lily
Castor Bean
Ceriman
Charming Dieffenbachia
Cherry (pits, seeds %26amp; wilting leaves)
Cherry, most wild varieties
Cherry, ground
Cherry, Laurel
Chinaberry
Chinese Evergreen
Christmas Rose
Chrysanthemum
Cineria
Clematis
Cordatum
Coriaria
Cornflower
Corn Plant
Cornstalk Plant
Croton
Corydalis
Crocus, Autumn
Crown of Thorns
Cuban Laurel
Cutleaf Philodendron
Cycads
Cyclamen
Daffodil
Daphne
Datura
Deadly Nightshade
Death Camas
Devil's Ivy
Delphinium
Decentrea
Dieffenbachia
Dracaena Palm
Dragon Tree
Dumb Cane
Easter Lily *
Eggplant
Elaine
Elderberry
Elephant Ear
Emerald Feather
English Ivy
Eucalyptus
Euonymus
Evergreen
Ferns
Fiddle-leaf fig
Florida Beauty
Flax
Four O'Clock
Foxglove
Fruit Salad Plant
Geranium
German Ivy
Giant Dumb Cane
Glacier IvyGolden Chain
Gold Dieffenbachia
Gold Dust Dracaena
Golden Glow
Golden Pothos
Gopher Purge
Hahn's Self-Branching Ivy
Heartland Philodendron
Hellebore
Hemlock, Poison
Hemlock, Water
Henbane
Holly
Honeysuckle
Horsebeans
Horsebrush
Horse Chestnuts
Hurricane Plant
Hyacinth
Hydrangea
Indian Rubber Plant
Indian Tobacco
Iris
Iris Ivy
Jack in the Pulpit
Janet Craig Dracaena
Japanese Show Lily *
Java Beans
Jessamine
Jerusalem Cherry
Jimson Weed
Jonquil
Jungle Trumpets
Kalanchoe
Lacy Tree Philodendron
Lantana
Larkspur
Laurel
Lily
Lily Spider
Lily of the Valley
Locoweed
Lupine
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Marble Queen
Marigold
Marijuana
Mescal Bean
Mexican Breadfruit
Miniature Croton
Mistletoe
Mock Orange
Monkshood
Moonseed
Morning Glory
Mother-in Law's Tongue
Morning Glory
Mountain Laurel
Mushrooms
Narcissus
Needlepoint Ivy
Nephytis
Nightshade
Oleander
Onion
Oriental Lily *
Peace Lily
Peach (pits and wilting leaves)
Pencil Cactus
Peony
Periwinkle
Philodendron
Pimpernel
Plumosa Fern
Poinciana
Poinsettia (low toxicity)
Poison Hemlock
Poison Ivy
Poison Oak
Pokeweed
Poppy
Potato
Pothos
Precatory Bean
Primrose
Privet, Common
Red Emerald
Red Princess
Red-Margined Dracaena
Rhododendron
Rhubarb
Ribbon Plant
Rosemary Pea
Rubber Plant
Saddle Leaf Philodendron
Sago Palm
Satin Pothos
Schefflera
Scotch Broom
Silver Pothos
Skunk Cabbage
Snowdrops
Snow on the Mountain
Spotted Dumb Cane
Staggerweed
Star of Bethlehem
String of Pearls
Striped Dracaena
Sweetheart Ivy
Sweetpea
Swiss Cheese plant
Tansy Mustard
Taro Vine
Tiger Lily *
Tobacco
Tomato Plant (green fruit, stem and leaves)
Tree Philodendron
Tropic Snow Dieffenbachia
Tulip
Tung Tree
Virginia Creeper
Water Hemlock
Weeping Fig
Wild Call
Wisteria
Yews --
e.g. Japanese Yew
English Yew
Western Yew
American Yew
Hope this helps.
Reply:I believe Elana listed plants that are posionous to cats. Just b/c they are posionous does not mean the cat won't eat it.
Reply:Not really. Be careful you don't get one poisonous for cats. Also you may want to cover the dirt, sometimes they will use it for a bathroom.
Reply:*****EASIEST SOLUTION************************I had some Ivy that my cat ate until it was all gone. The best thing I did was get some cat grass. Its like wheat grass they sell at most grocery stores for cats. Its real easy to grow you just add water and light and my cat loves it, as long as I leave some out by his food bowl he doesn't go after the house plants. Plus its good for their digestive system to eat they grass, I think its just instinct that causes them to eat house plants if no grass is around.
Reply:There are certain plants cats do not like, but I would be more concerned on which ones are poisionous to the animal.
Reply:i would suggest you put the plants where your angel cant get to
my angel keeps eating all the leaves off-is there a certain type that they don't like?
Cats and house plants?
Almond (Pits of)
Aloe Vera
Alocasia
Amaryllis
Apple (seeds)
Apple Leaf Croton
Apricot (Pits of)
Arrowgrass
Asparagus Fern
Autumn Crocus
Avacado (fuit and pit)
Azalea
Baby's Breath
Baneberry
Bayonet
Beargrass
Beech
Belladonna
Bird of Paradise
Bittersweet
Black-eyed Susan
Black Locust
Bleeding Heart
Bloodroot
Bluebonnet
Box
Boxwood
Branching Ivy
Buckeyes
Buddist Pine
Burning Bush
Buttercup
Cactus, Candelabra
Caladium
Calla Lily
Castor Bean
Ceriman
Charming Dieffenbachia
Cherry (pits, seeds %26amp; wilting leaves)
Cherry, most wild varieties
Cherry, ground
Cherry, Laurel
Chinaberry
Chinese Evergreen
Christmas Rose
Chrysanthemum
Cineria
Clematis
Cordatum
Coriaria
Cornflower
Corn Plant
Cornstalk Plant
Croton
Corydalis
Crocus, Autumn
Crown of Thorns
Cuban Laurel
Cutleaf Philodendron
Cycads
Cyclamen
Daffodil
Daphne
Datura
Deadly Nightshade
Death Camas
Devil's Ivy
Delphinium
Decentrea
Dieffenbachia
Dracaena Palm
Dragon Tree
Dumb Cane
Easter Lily *
Eggplant
Elaine
Elderberry
Elephant Ear
Emerald Feather
English Ivy
Eucalyptus
Euonymus
Evergreen
Ferns
Fiddle-leaf fig
Florida Beauty
Flax
Four O'Clock
Foxglove
Fruit Salad Plant
Geranium
German Ivy
Giant Dumb Cane
Glacier IvyGolden Chain
Gold Dieffenbachia
Gold Dust Dracaena
Golden Glow
Golden Pothos
Gopher Purge
Hahn's Self-Branching Ivy
Heartland Philodendron
Hellebore
Hemlock, Poison
Hemlock, Water
Henbane
Holly
Honeysuckle
Horsebeans
Horsebrush
Horse Chestnuts
Hurricane Plant
Hyacinth
Hydrangea
Indian Rubber Plant
Indian Tobacco
Iris
Iris Ivy
Jack in the Pulpit
Janet Craig Dracaena
Japanese Show Lily *
Java Beans
Jessamine
Jerusalem Cherry
Jimson Weed
Jonquil
Jungle Trumpets
Kalanchoe
Lacy Tree Philodendron
Lantana
Larkspur
Laurel
Lily
Lily Spider
Lily of the Valley
Locoweed
Lupine
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Marble Queen
Marigold
Marijuana
Mescal Bean
Mexican Breadfruit
Miniature Croton
Mistletoe
Mock Orange
Monkshood
Moonseed
Morning Glory
Mother-in Law's Tongue
Morning Glory
Mountain Laurel
Mushrooms
Narcissus
Needlepoint Ivy
Nephytis
Nightshade
Oleander
Onion
Oriental Lily *
Peace Lily
Peach (pits and wilting leaves)
Pencil Cactus
Peony
Periwinkle
Philodendron
Pimpernel
Plumosa Fern
Poinciana
Poinsettia (low toxicity)
Poison Hemlock
Poison Ivy
Poison Oak
Pokeweed
Poppy
Potato
Pothos
Precatory Bean
Primrose
Privet, Common
Red Emerald
Red Princess
Red-Margined Dracaena
Rhododendron
Rhubarb
Ribbon Plant
Rosemary Pea
Rubber Plant
Saddle Leaf Philodendron
Sago Palm
Satin Pothos
Schefflera
Scotch Broom
Silver Pothos
Skunk Cabbage
Snowdrops
Snow on the Mountain
Spotted Dumb Cane
Staggerweed
Star of Bethlehem
String of Pearls
Striped Dracaena
Sweetheart Ivy
Sweetpea
Swiss Cheese plant
Tansy Mustard
Taro Vine
Tiger Lily *
Tobacco
Tomato Plant (green fruit, stem and leaves)
Tree Philodendron
Tropic Snow Dieffenbachia
Tulip
Tung Tree
Virginia Creeper
Water Hemlock
Weeping Fig
Wild Call
Wisteria
Yews --
e.g. Japanese Yew
English Yew
Western Yew
American Yew
Hope this helps.
Reply:I believe Elana listed plants that are posionous to cats. Just b/c they are posionous does not mean the cat won't eat it.
Reply:Not really. Be careful you don't get one poisonous for cats. Also you may want to cover the dirt, sometimes they will use it for a bathroom.
Reply:*****EASIEST SOLUTION************************I had some Ivy that my cat ate until it was all gone. The best thing I did was get some cat grass. Its like wheat grass they sell at most grocery stores for cats. Its real easy to grow you just add water and light and my cat loves it, as long as I leave some out by his food bowl he doesn't go after the house plants. Plus its good for their digestive system to eat they grass, I think its just instinct that causes them to eat house plants if no grass is around.
Reply:There are certain plants cats do not like, but I would be more concerned on which ones are poisionous to the animal.
Reply:i would suggest you put the plants where your angel cant get to
Very dusty house plants how do i dust them it takes so long when i do it with tissue?
i have a housplant in my living room, i live near a main road and my living room get's dusty very quickyly especially the plant, the plant has alot of leaves and it takes ages for me to clean each one with tissue, i was woundering wats the easiest way to to clean them and quickly.please put ur tips. i would be very greatful
Very dusty house plants how do i dust them it takes so long when i do it with tissue?
if u can get it outside hose it or damp cloth slow but a bit easier then tissues. U could also try and spray it with a spray bottle just put plastic sheet/old towel on the floor.
Reply:Feather duster, or take it outside on a really windy day. I use both methods.
Reply:I'm not into plants at all, but i have a can of compressed air sitting on my desk here that i use to blow the dust off my computer etc, so you should maybe try one of those. You can get them from PC stores and Stationary shops. It's just like an aerosol can, but filled with air. They're very powerful, so be careful not to blow your plant away!!
Reply:Take the plant outside and use a feather duster.
Reply:I put them in the shower with a light spray.
Reply:I'd suggest You water Mist them with a fine spray bottle.
Very dusty house plants how do i dust them it takes so long when i do it with tissue?
if u can get it outside hose it or damp cloth slow but a bit easier then tissues. U could also try and spray it with a spray bottle just put plastic sheet/old towel on the floor.
Reply:Feather duster, or take it outside on a really windy day. I use both methods.
Reply:I'm not into plants at all, but i have a can of compressed air sitting on my desk here that i use to blow the dust off my computer etc, so you should maybe try one of those. You can get them from PC stores and Stationary shops. It's just like an aerosol can, but filled with air. They're very powerful, so be careful not to blow your plant away!!
Reply:Take the plant outside and use a feather duster.
Reply:I put them in the shower with a light spray.
Reply:I'd suggest You water Mist them with a fine spray bottle.
In caring for house plants, what's the deal with the egg shells in their water? What do the eggs do?
And are they the shells from freshly used (raw) eggs or from boiled eggs?
In caring for house plants, what's the deal with the egg shells in their water? What do the eggs do?
I don't know about the water thing, but if you put crushed egg shells around your outdoor plants (like a ring around them) it will keep the slugs off of them. Idea being they don't like oozing over the sharp edges on the shells
Reply:egg shell prevent critters from eating your plants. I don't think it matters which shell. If it's indoor, you probably don't need them but if your outside plants need help, then I would outside.
Reply:I remember someone telling me it put Calcium into the water. Don't know if it's true or not.
In caring for house plants, what's the deal with the egg shells in their water? What do the eggs do?
I don't know about the water thing, but if you put crushed egg shells around your outdoor plants (like a ring around them) it will keep the slugs off of them. Idea being they don't like oozing over the sharp edges on the shells
Reply:egg shell prevent critters from eating your plants. I don't think it matters which shell. If it's indoor, you probably don't need them but if your outside plants need help, then I would outside.
Reply:I remember someone telling me it put Calcium into the water. Don't know if it's true or not.
Where do GNATS come from, and how can I get rid of them in the house? (the only plants I have are succulents?
I have no fruits, no other plants but some succulents on the kitchen window... now gnats are all over the whole house, even upstairs!!
Where do GNATS come from, and how can I get rid of them in the house? (the only plants I have are succulents?
I also have houseplants (mostly succulents), and I've had gnats from time to time. Every time I begin to get gnats I start watering my plants with a solution of 1/2 tablespoon to 3/4 tablespoon apple cider vinegar mixed into 4 cups of water this will help get rid of the gnats. It helps kill the larvae and eggs they have in the dirt. Also let your plants go as long without water as possible between waterings.
By the way, watering all of the time with that solution doesn't hurt anything, and it keeps fungi from growing (mushrooms, etc.).
Reply:I'm thinking the ACID is getting rid of them, then.... Report Abuse
Reply:idk call exterminator
Reply:I know it sounds stupid, but when I was canning, I had gnats in the house with the veggies.. and I had to put out a glass of red wine. It attracts them like crazy, and after a couple glasses, they were all gone. It truly works!
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Where do GNATS come from, and how can I get rid of them in the house? (the only plants I have are succulents?
I also have houseplants (mostly succulents), and I've had gnats from time to time. Every time I begin to get gnats I start watering my plants with a solution of 1/2 tablespoon to 3/4 tablespoon apple cider vinegar mixed into 4 cups of water this will help get rid of the gnats. It helps kill the larvae and eggs they have in the dirt. Also let your plants go as long without water as possible between waterings.
By the way, watering all of the time with that solution doesn't hurt anything, and it keeps fungi from growing (mushrooms, etc.).
Reply:I'm thinking the ACID is getting rid of them, then.... Report Abuse
Reply:idk call exterminator
Reply:I know it sounds stupid, but when I was canning, I had gnats in the house with the veggies.. and I had to put out a glass of red wine. It attracts them like crazy, and after a couple glasses, they were all gone. It truly works!
nanny job
What can you use to keep cats away from house plants?
Stop chewing on them
What can you use to keep cats away from house plants?
There are lots of good sprays that will cause cats not to want to chew on them. You can look at them here:
http://www.fleascontrol.com/cats-chew-on...
One of the best is actually one called Bitter Apple, that has been around for a long time. Cats hate the taste, so they will get away from plants if you spray it on them.
Reply:The spray bottle will work for some. It didn't mine and since I love my cats more than the plants, it was the plants that went to a new home.
Reply:Everytime you see them go near it, spray them with a water bottle.
Reply:If they are real plants use the atomizer method. Just spray your cats with water when they go somewhere you don't want them. Or dance around and shout like a monkey every time. Be consistent with whatever you do, just don't reward them. Even clapping your hands can be punishment to a cat as long as you are invasive about their behavior and you use a consistent punishment.
If you have fake plants I highly recomend bitter-spray. The stuff is awful and they will learn where it comes from. Just spray your plants with it and when the cat goes to clean himself after rubbing the plant he will get a wretched taste in his/her mouth. Try some yourself if you are worried, it's non-toxic but awful. This is an especially quick remedy if your cats chew on the plants. Don't use it on real plants though, as certain plants will absorb the chemical instead of water.
Reply:maybe a spray
Reply:well listen my cats do the same thing and im worried the plants are poisiounsous so put tin foil around the bottom of the plant. they hate it my cats also used to pee in the bottom of it still us TIN!!! IT REALLY WORKS "PROMISE"!!!!!
What can you use to keep cats away from house plants?
There are lots of good sprays that will cause cats not to want to chew on them. You can look at them here:
http://www.fleascontrol.com/cats-chew-on...
One of the best is actually one called Bitter Apple, that has been around for a long time. Cats hate the taste, so they will get away from plants if you spray it on them.
Reply:The spray bottle will work for some. It didn't mine and since I love my cats more than the plants, it was the plants that went to a new home.
Reply:Everytime you see them go near it, spray them with a water bottle.
Reply:If they are real plants use the atomizer method. Just spray your cats with water when they go somewhere you don't want them. Or dance around and shout like a monkey every time. Be consistent with whatever you do, just don't reward them. Even clapping your hands can be punishment to a cat as long as you are invasive about their behavior and you use a consistent punishment.
If you have fake plants I highly recomend bitter-spray. The stuff is awful and they will learn where it comes from. Just spray your plants with it and when the cat goes to clean himself after rubbing the plant he will get a wretched taste in his/her mouth. Try some yourself if you are worried, it's non-toxic but awful. This is an especially quick remedy if your cats chew on the plants. Don't use it on real plants though, as certain plants will absorb the chemical instead of water.
Reply:maybe a spray
Reply:well listen my cats do the same thing and im worried the plants are poisiounsous so put tin foil around the bottom of the plant. they hate it my cats also used to pee in the bottom of it still us TIN!!! IT REALLY WORKS "PROMISE"!!!!!
What is the Effect of Bleach on House Plants?
What is the Effect of Bleach on House Plants
What is the Effect of Bleach on House Plants?
My Dad used bleach diluted with water to kill a bacteria that was growing on some bushes he had outside and it worked. It killed the bacteria thereby stopping its deadly progress. The Bush's are flourishing today.
Reply:slow death
Reply:(whisper): bad stuff will happen in 7 days.
really,,, it dies.
Reply:death
Reply:I think it would kill them
What is the Effect of Bleach on House Plants?
My Dad used bleach diluted with water to kill a bacteria that was growing on some bushes he had outside and it worked. It killed the bacteria thereby stopping its deadly progress. The Bush's are flourishing today.
Reply:slow death
Reply:(whisper): bad stuff will happen in 7 days.
really,,, it dies.
Reply:death
Reply:I think it would kill them
How do I stop my rabbit eating the house plants?
The key to preventing bunny
destruction is to make sure
your bunny has plenty of toys and
entertainment. The more they have
to do, the less destructive they
will be. but the best thing to do
is to keep the plants out of reach from the bunny
since the vast
majority of them are poisonous
to bunnies if eaten. And be
careful if you hang your plants
from the ceiling. If the leaves
fall, you'll need to make sure
they are well out-of-reach
of the bunny.
How do I stop my rabbit eating the house plants?
Keep ur rabbit in a hutch away from plants and give him nutrisious vegies and fruit instead
Reply:Not much you can do sadly, they're sneaky little buggers. You'll just have to keep them out of the bunny's reach I'm afraid.
Reply:What if you give the rabbit more greens to eat, like parsley and kale and stuff? Maybe then he wouldn't bother eating the house plants. We don't usually keep plants on the floor so my bunny can't eat them :p
Reply:Use taste/smell aversion. You can buy a special spray at pet stores for cats and rabbits. You just spray it on and they will hate the smell, its totally humane and non-toxic.
Reply:Yes i agree, put them on top of something.
Reply:Place aluminum foil on the floor around the plant the rabbit will go to eat the plant leaves, step on the foil and not like the sound of that so he'll avoid the area. Just be sure the rabbit doesn't take an interest in the foil and try eating it. Another option if you catch the rabbit eating spray water on him using a spray bottle you need to do it as he is eating the leaves or as he is starting to eat them and as you spray him say, "no", in a loud firm voice. Good luck with your rabbit! Sara
Reply:You'll have to put them out of your bunny's reach, as a matter of urgency ... many house plants are deadly poisonous to rabbits, and can kill them.
Reply:Eat the Rabbit!
lol just Kidding,
well. fence it and when you let it out, keep and eye on them.
Reply:There are several thigs you could do
1) Don't let him in the house
2) Move the plants
3)Turn the rabbit into Sunday's lunch!
4)Give the rabbit away to someone else.
Have a good lunch
Reply:Put them on stands off of the floor, so bunny can't reach.
Paint them with some cayenne pepper and water... bunny won't like the taste.
Good Luck
Reply:Put them out of its reach!!
Reply:keep them plants out of reach. Many houseplants are toxic. make sure you know that the ones that are in his reach that he can/has chewed on are non-toxic!
destruction is to make sure
your bunny has plenty of toys and
entertainment. The more they have
to do, the less destructive they
will be. but the best thing to do
is to keep the plants out of reach from the bunny
since the vast
majority of them are poisonous
to bunnies if eaten. And be
careful if you hang your plants
from the ceiling. If the leaves
fall, you'll need to make sure
they are well out-of-reach
of the bunny.
How do I stop my rabbit eating the house plants?
Keep ur rabbit in a hutch away from plants and give him nutrisious vegies and fruit instead
Reply:Not much you can do sadly, they're sneaky little buggers. You'll just have to keep them out of the bunny's reach I'm afraid.
Reply:What if you give the rabbit more greens to eat, like parsley and kale and stuff? Maybe then he wouldn't bother eating the house plants. We don't usually keep plants on the floor so my bunny can't eat them :p
Reply:Use taste/smell aversion. You can buy a special spray at pet stores for cats and rabbits. You just spray it on and they will hate the smell, its totally humane and non-toxic.
Reply:Yes i agree, put them on top of something.
Reply:Place aluminum foil on the floor around the plant the rabbit will go to eat the plant leaves, step on the foil and not like the sound of that so he'll avoid the area. Just be sure the rabbit doesn't take an interest in the foil and try eating it. Another option if you catch the rabbit eating spray water on him using a spray bottle you need to do it as he is eating the leaves or as he is starting to eat them and as you spray him say, "no", in a loud firm voice. Good luck with your rabbit! Sara
Reply:You'll have to put them out of your bunny's reach, as a matter of urgency ... many house plants are deadly poisonous to rabbits, and can kill them.
Reply:Eat the Rabbit!
lol just Kidding,
well. fence it and when you let it out, keep and eye on them.
Reply:There are several thigs you could do
1) Don't let him in the house
2) Move the plants
3)Turn the rabbit into Sunday's lunch!
4)Give the rabbit away to someone else.
Have a good lunch
Reply:Put them on stands off of the floor, so bunny can't reach.
Paint them with some cayenne pepper and water... bunny won't like the taste.
Good Luck
Reply:Put them out of its reach!!
Reply:keep them plants out of reach. Many houseplants are toxic. make sure you know that the ones that are in his reach that he can/has chewed on are non-toxic!
What is the best way to clean the leaves on my large house plants?
Use a sponge, mild soap and water and your hands. First rub the leaves with the sponge to remove the dust and then use soapy sponge for the final shine.
I know it is labor intensive but it is a lab our of love and it is economical.
What is the best way to clean the leaves on my large house plants?
Dust the plants leaves gentally with a soft duster, to remove the dust. To shine the leaves, take a soft cloth and add a little Canola Oil (yes the kind used for cooking) and rub the leaves gentally. That will make them shiney and keep them healthy too year round! ~Good Luck~
Reply:dust them
Reply:I usually wait until the weather warms and put them out in the rain for a couple of days. Not only does this clean the leaves naturally, but gives the plants some of the nutrients from rainwater that they don't necessarily get from tap water.
Reply:If it is not too large to handle, put it in the shower. Let the shower run on tepid until the leaves are clean and leave the plant there until enough moisture has evaporated on the leaves and it is light enough to move. Return it to its original location within 24 hours.
Reply:I have always used baby oil or mineral oil. Very light on a rag and wiped them on both sides. Good luck.
Reply:A wet towel or even a paper towel
Reply:Get a good sized new spray bottle and mist the leaves with plain water. (make sure the water isn't chlorinated)
Reply:My grandma used mayonnaise on a soft cloth. You just rub it all over the leaves, sparingly, and wipe off the excess. It takes the dust off and makes the leaves supple and shiny.
Reply:if they are not too big to handle, put them in the shower or take them outside (weather permitting) an gently spray them down with a hose with not too much pressure. my smaller ones I put in the sink and spray with the sink sprayer. Works great
rain roots
I know it is labor intensive but it is a lab our of love and it is economical.
What is the best way to clean the leaves on my large house plants?
Dust the plants leaves gentally with a soft duster, to remove the dust. To shine the leaves, take a soft cloth and add a little Canola Oil (yes the kind used for cooking) and rub the leaves gentally. That will make them shiney and keep them healthy too year round! ~Good Luck~
Reply:dust them
Reply:I usually wait until the weather warms and put them out in the rain for a couple of days. Not only does this clean the leaves naturally, but gives the plants some of the nutrients from rainwater that they don't necessarily get from tap water.
Reply:If it is not too large to handle, put it in the shower. Let the shower run on tepid until the leaves are clean and leave the plant there until enough moisture has evaporated on the leaves and it is light enough to move. Return it to its original location within 24 hours.
Reply:I have always used baby oil or mineral oil. Very light on a rag and wiped them on both sides. Good luck.
Reply:A wet towel or even a paper towel
Reply:Get a good sized new spray bottle and mist the leaves with plain water. (make sure the water isn't chlorinated)
Reply:My grandma used mayonnaise on a soft cloth. You just rub it all over the leaves, sparingly, and wipe off the excess. It takes the dust off and makes the leaves supple and shiny.
Reply:if they are not too big to handle, put them in the shower or take them outside (weather permitting) an gently spray them down with a hose with not too much pressure. my smaller ones I put in the sink and spray with the sink sprayer. Works great
rain roots
How do I keep knats out of inside house plants?
When I get a cloud of gnats, usually in February, I usually use a yellow "sticky trap". These are bright yellow pieces of plastic that have been coated with glue. I get them at a local garden center in with their houseplant supplies. There are a couple seed catalogs that carry them too, I think Parks does. You can even make them: paint a piece of cardboard bright yellow and spread on some Tanglefoot or other very sticky glue that will NOT dry. Then I lay the trap down on a pot because the gnats do not fly very well and will just hop aboard and get stuck. I use the traps for whiteflies too, which are worse than the gnats because when you've got one, you've got about a thousand or so...for them, I stand the trap up, or tie it in plant branches so they can fly right to their doom. I leave the traps for a few days, then move them around so the bugs don't get used to them in one spot. It isn't an instant kill, but it works for me. Why does it work? The bugs like the color yellow and they will travel to the bright color to check it out.
How do I keep knats out of inside house plants?
put a little vinegar in a milk cap close too it.
IT will attract the Nat's too it..
Reply:they are not knats they are fruit flies who are atracted to sweet smelling plants especially during the colder monthes. go to a gardening store and there is spray to use that will eliminate them.
Reply:burn a incense in the plant the smoke and smell will run them off ..
cleansing diet
How do I keep knats out of inside house plants?
put a little vinegar in a milk cap close too it.
IT will attract the Nat's too it..
Reply:they are not knats they are fruit flies who are atracted to sweet smelling plants especially during the colder monthes. go to a gardening store and there is spray to use that will eliminate them.
Reply:burn a incense in the plant the smoke and smell will run them off ..
I have house plants. I heard that coke and sprite is good for the house plants.?
I do know from an experiment that Sprite or Sierra Mist will preserve cut flowers better than plain water if plant food is not available.
While it is true that Coke is saving crops in India as mentioned on the web, it has nothing to do with using Coke in place of water. The reports are that Coke is being sprayed on the plants to control pests with amazing success. Whatever is causing Coke to be a good pesticide would also cause it to be a very poor choice for watering your plants. Stick with water!
I have house plants. I heard that coke and sprite is good for the house plants.?
Good to do... what? Kill them? All that will do will cause a build up of salt... or whatever junk is in soda. If you are trying to fertilize them you can buy spikes you put into the dirt, solution you mix into water, or pellets you sprinkle in the pot with it.
While it is true that Coke is saving crops in India as mentioned on the web, it has nothing to do with using Coke in place of water. The reports are that Coke is being sprayed on the plants to control pests with amazing success. Whatever is causing Coke to be a good pesticide would also cause it to be a very poor choice for watering your plants. Stick with water!
I have house plants. I heard that coke and sprite is good for the house plants.?
Good to do... what? Kill them? All that will do will cause a build up of salt... or whatever junk is in soda. If you are trying to fertilize them you can buy spikes you put into the dirt, solution you mix into water, or pellets you sprinkle in the pot with it.
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