but u see...accordin to this website....
http://www.sniksnak.com/plants.html
it says that the spider plant is not toxic
Are Spider Plants toxic to animals?
They never seemed to bother my cats
Reply:yes all animals will shrivel up and die if they come into contact with this EVIL plant.
I had a cute kitten until last week when my mum gave me a new spider plant, the kitten touched the plant and instantly started screaming, its head was spinning around and steam started pouring out of its ears.
My cat then started shrivelling up and within two minutes it had exploded.
The only thing i have left of my beloved cat is a nasty stain on the ceiling and a smug spider plant on my shelf.
Beware
Reply:I am not sure about this specific plant, but many are, try the Cat Fanciers Association Website. They have a page specifically on this topic.
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...
get well flowers
Monday, November 16, 2009
Do spider plants grow better in water or soil?
right now i have them doing both....each doing excellent.......i usually start the spiders off in water anyway.....keep the water clean..mist the hanging spiderbabys with water often...like likes of indirect light...
they outgrow the soil so quickly, that water is just fine....
Do spider plants grow better in water or soil?
Soil. It not only holds moisture (No pun intended) but has so much more ability to create a medium for a root system to be nourished in. Water alone is Ok to begin certain plants in rooting, IE: Philodenrens, but even adding nutrients isn't giving the plant it's most natural environment.
Steven Wolf
Reply:I like the other person start them in water but to get the really great large plants, I put them in large pots. I saw the all green ones at Six Flags and they were huge and hung down over six feet. Just Beautiful...
Reply:They will grow in both for a short period of time. The one in the water won't last as long because it can't draw any nutrients solely from the water. If you keep them in soil they will grow better, fertilize often too. Good luck
Reply:A coarse moist sand is great.
Reply:They are better rooted in a sterilized or pasteurized potting media and kept moist.
they outgrow the soil so quickly, that water is just fine....
Do spider plants grow better in water or soil?
Soil. It not only holds moisture (No pun intended) but has so much more ability to create a medium for a root system to be nourished in. Water alone is Ok to begin certain plants in rooting, IE: Philodenrens, but even adding nutrients isn't giving the plant it's most natural environment.
Steven Wolf
Reply:I like the other person start them in water but to get the really great large plants, I put them in large pots. I saw the all green ones at Six Flags and they were huge and hung down over six feet. Just Beautiful...
Reply:They will grow in both for a short period of time. The one in the water won't last as long because it can't draw any nutrients solely from the water. If you keep them in soil they will grow better, fertilize often too. Good luck
Reply:A coarse moist sand is great.
Reply:They are better rooted in a sterilized or pasteurized potting media and kept moist.
I'm "cloning" spider plants in science class. Do they need any specific amount of water or soil or anything?
Heres how to clone and care for a spider plant:
1. Cut off one of the shoots form the main plant (The look like small little spiders)
2. Place the bottom (Where you made the cut) within a jar of water.
3. Leave it in the water (put clean water in each day), and you should see roots within a week or so.
4. Let the roots grow until they are about 1/2 inch long, then you can pot the plant.
1. Cut off one of the shoots form the main plant (The look like small little spiders)
2. Place the bottom (Where you made the cut) within a jar of water.
3. Leave it in the water (put clean water in each day), and you should see roots within a week or so.
4. Let the roots grow until they are about 1/2 inch long, then you can pot the plant.
Can't decide on what to plant. I'm a zone 9/10?
I have a covered walkway with a low brick wall in the front of our home with a small bed in front of the wall. I finally decided to finsh the bed right instead of throwing some annuals in there in April and calling it a day. But it just seems so bare.
I have a kangaroo's paw front and center, a Agapanthus on each end with 3 spider plants rounding it out. Now I need some color. I am not happy with the Kangaroo at all and I would like to replace it with something else. I want something large enough to fill out the space but not a tree or anything too large that will shoot the roots under my home.
Because I have nearly no time for maintenance
(alarm clock screams at me at 2:45 am and I get home at 5pm)
I also need ideas for Perennials that are survivors. I installed a drip system and mulched with bark. The area gets morning eastern exposure and the summers are extrememly hot and dry with winds (Saramento Valley zone 9/10)
Any help or ideas are greatly appreciated
Can't decide on what to plant. I'm a zone 9/10?
Hi! I live just south of you. The plant that I have in the same location as you (south/east) in a bed just like yours is the Martha Washington geranium. They bloom thoughout the summer and can withstand our winters. If you buy a good size plant (1 or 2ft.) this bush will thrive for years. The only maintainance is to prune it when it gets leggy.
Feel free to contact me. The summers are a challenge here.
Reply:Im not real familiar with plants for your area...where I live we are 4-7 so your lucky!! You get everything we consider a perennial. I do have a couple ideas. For the area you were talking about try a genetically dwarfed fruit tree. Such as a peach or necterine. Minimal maintance on those. Outstanding blooms.
As far as survivors for plants...if you mean more drought tollerant. God for Shasta Daisy's and any gray folliaged plant. They will be more drought resistant. Cosmo's are good annuals to cover an area..however they spread like wild fire!! Beautiful tho when in bloom!!
I have a kangaroo's paw front and center, a Agapanthus on each end with 3 spider plants rounding it out. Now I need some color. I am not happy with the Kangaroo at all and I would like to replace it with something else. I want something large enough to fill out the space but not a tree or anything too large that will shoot the roots under my home.
Because I have nearly no time for maintenance
(alarm clock screams at me at 2:45 am and I get home at 5pm)
I also need ideas for Perennials that are survivors. I installed a drip system and mulched with bark. The area gets morning eastern exposure and the summers are extrememly hot and dry with winds (Saramento Valley zone 9/10)
Any help or ideas are greatly appreciated
Can't decide on what to plant. I'm a zone 9/10?
Hi! I live just south of you. The plant that I have in the same location as you (south/east) in a bed just like yours is the Martha Washington geranium. They bloom thoughout the summer and can withstand our winters. If you buy a good size plant (1 or 2ft.) this bush will thrive for years. The only maintainance is to prune it when it gets leggy.
Feel free to contact me. The summers are a challenge here.
Reply:Im not real familiar with plants for your area...where I live we are 4-7 so your lucky!! You get everything we consider a perennial. I do have a couple ideas. For the area you were talking about try a genetically dwarfed fruit tree. Such as a peach or necterine. Minimal maintance on those. Outstanding blooms.
As far as survivors for plants...if you mean more drought tollerant. God for Shasta Daisy's and any gray folliaged plant. They will be more drought resistant. Cosmo's are good annuals to cover an area..however they spread like wild fire!! Beautiful tho when in bloom!!
What does work against spider mites in house plants?
I think my (very large) house plant has spider mites. I cut some badly affected parts off, but there are probably still some I can't see. Is there something I can do to get rid of all of them?
What does work against spider mites in house plants?
An organic type approach is take a 32oz spray bottle add 2-3
drops of dish-washing liquid and several drops of hot sauce,the hotter the better, add water %26amp; shake. Spray all house plants to keep them from leaving one to go to the other.
Spray under leaves and on soil as well. Will not harm you or your plants. All soft bodied insects(white flies, aphids,spider mites) can't tolerate this mix and will die. Works on all plants in %26amp; out.
Reply:There are 2 ways to get rid of Spider Mites. Throw the plant away or, sell the house and leave the plant.
Failing that, we've found Spider mites really hard to get rid of let alone control them. We tried a lot of different insecticides and other "recipes" but to no avail. We even tried spraying or washing them in the sink but it was only temporary relief. Outdoor plants have a great advantage over the house plants in that there are plenty of predators out there to attack the Spider Mites. At one time we did put the plants outdoors for the summer in the dappled shade with the hopes of the natural predators taking care of the problem but, we just brought more back in in the house in the fall.
I hope you put your trimmings in a plastic bag and sealed it instead of just putting them in the garbage. If you didn't I suspect they all made their way back to the plant ,or another one.
Since we moved ( twice now ) and left the plants, we haven't had any Spider Mite problems. So listed below are a couple of sites I have found, where you can probably find more up to date information.
Good luck.
Reply:mix a little dishwashing liquid and water in a spray bottle, and spray the entire plant down (you might wanna put it in the tub to lessen the mess from spraying.) it may take 2 applications (1 wk apart) but it works, also, there's a Garden Safe brand insecticidal soap, but it's just as effective as the daw/palmolive and water
Reply:I agree with rachel.
Reply:Spray around the plant, not directly on it, with ordinary flyspray or even ant %26amp; cockroach spray. Wait a while (20 mins or so) and spray with clean water.
What does work against spider mites in house plants?
An organic type approach is take a 32oz spray bottle add 2-3
drops of dish-washing liquid and several drops of hot sauce,the hotter the better, add water %26amp; shake. Spray all house plants to keep them from leaving one to go to the other.
Spray under leaves and on soil as well. Will not harm you or your plants. All soft bodied insects(white flies, aphids,spider mites) can't tolerate this mix and will die. Works on all plants in %26amp; out.
Reply:There are 2 ways to get rid of Spider Mites. Throw the plant away or, sell the house and leave the plant.
Failing that, we've found Spider mites really hard to get rid of let alone control them. We tried a lot of different insecticides and other "recipes" but to no avail. We even tried spraying or washing them in the sink but it was only temporary relief. Outdoor plants have a great advantage over the house plants in that there are plenty of predators out there to attack the Spider Mites. At one time we did put the plants outdoors for the summer in the dappled shade with the hopes of the natural predators taking care of the problem but, we just brought more back in in the house in the fall.
I hope you put your trimmings in a plastic bag and sealed it instead of just putting them in the garbage. If you didn't I suspect they all made their way back to the plant ,or another one.
Since we moved ( twice now ) and left the plants, we haven't had any Spider Mite problems. So listed below are a couple of sites I have found, where you can probably find more up to date information.
Good luck.
Reply:mix a little dishwashing liquid and water in a spray bottle, and spray the entire plant down (you might wanna put it in the tub to lessen the mess from spraying.) it may take 2 applications (1 wk apart) but it works, also, there's a Garden Safe brand insecticidal soap, but it's just as effective as the daw/palmolive and water
Reply:I agree with rachel.
Reply:Spray around the plant, not directly on it, with ordinary flyspray or even ant %26amp; cockroach spray. Wait a while (20 mins or so) and spray with clean water.
My spider plants are attracting fruit flies. what do i do??
Get rid of whatever is causing the fruit fly infestation and use an insecticidal soap on your plants (all of them) before the flies lay more eggs and the larvae cause more flies to grow.
The Muse
My spider plants are attracting fruit flies. what do i do??
They probably aren't fruit flies, but rather gnats that live in wet soil. Try letting your plants dry out more in between waterings, and air out your house a bit. That should do the trick. Report It
Reply:What are you putting in the soil?
Spider plants do not attract fruit flies .
Reply:I've never heard of that hapenning- but maybe the soil isnt good- I know it can mold- weird I know but true- try repotting with new soil
Reply:It sounds like it's just soil gnats.
Do NOT do what these other people say and spray insecticides in your house, especially if you have kids and/or pets. That's totally insane. They're no more effective than other methods and having that junk in your home is really bad for your health.
I would bet money that these bugs are coming from keeping the soil too wet. So, what you need to do is remove the top layer of soil and replace it with fresh soil (to remove the eggs). Then go to the garden store and buy diatomaceous earth and sprinkle some on top.
Then, and most importantly, never let the plant sit in water, never let it go soggy, and let it get enough light that it's not swampy and letting gnats lay their eggs on the soil.
Reply:The life cycle of a 'fruit fly' involves FRUIT, not 'spider plants'. What you are seeing are other insects can can be controlled with some insecticide spray.
You can go to Wal Mart or Lowes or Home Depot and buy some 'safe' insecticide sprays...they usually consist of some sort of spray soap and flower extracts. You can take the plant outdoors and spray it according to directions and this should take care of your problem.
Reply:Your plant may not be attracting fruit flies. But fruit flies may be settling down on your plant which may be near your kitchen or near waste box where you have fruit rind, fruit waste etc. Eugenol may also attract them.
The Muse
My spider plants are attracting fruit flies. what do i do??
They probably aren't fruit flies, but rather gnats that live in wet soil. Try letting your plants dry out more in between waterings, and air out your house a bit. That should do the trick. Report It
Reply:What are you putting in the soil?
Spider plants do not attract fruit flies .
Reply:I've never heard of that hapenning- but maybe the soil isnt good- I know it can mold- weird I know but true- try repotting with new soil
Reply:It sounds like it's just soil gnats.
Do NOT do what these other people say and spray insecticides in your house, especially if you have kids and/or pets. That's totally insane. They're no more effective than other methods and having that junk in your home is really bad for your health.
I would bet money that these bugs are coming from keeping the soil too wet. So, what you need to do is remove the top layer of soil and replace it with fresh soil (to remove the eggs). Then go to the garden store and buy diatomaceous earth and sprinkle some on top.
Then, and most importantly, never let the plant sit in water, never let it go soggy, and let it get enough light that it's not swampy and letting gnats lay their eggs on the soil.
Reply:The life cycle of a 'fruit fly' involves FRUIT, not 'spider plants'. What you are seeing are other insects can can be controlled with some insecticide spray.
You can go to Wal Mart or Lowes or Home Depot and buy some 'safe' insecticide sprays...they usually consist of some sort of spray soap and flower extracts. You can take the plant outdoors and spray it according to directions and this should take care of your problem.
Reply:Your plant may not be attracting fruit flies. But fruit flies may be settling down on your plant which may be near your kitchen or near waste box where you have fruit rind, fruit waste etc. Eugenol may also attract them.
Help with plant lighting in my living room?
My house does not have very many windows that capture great sun for my plants. My living room has white walls and a white ceiling. This has worked for a while for my 2 peace lily plants as they don't need much light. However I have many plants that I am trying to keep alive.....christmas cacti (4 of them) spider plants, swedish ivy, and a few others that I have collected from different family members passing. ANYWAY....I love these plants and want to enjoy them! Is there a grow light that casts enough light to keep them healthy that I can put in a decorative light fixture and hang in my living room? The only things I have found are so powerful that it is scary or they come in ugly tacky set-ups. I don't need anything big for fancy, just something to give the indirect sunlight a little extra boost during the day. If I don't do something soon, I'm going to start losing them.....
Help with plant lighting in my living room?
you could get grow light , light bulbs and put in one of your lamps and keep it on at night for the plants...
Reply:Consult people working at nurseries.They will give you nice advise.
beaded necklace
Help with plant lighting in my living room?
you could get grow light , light bulbs and put in one of your lamps and keep it on at night for the plants...
Reply:Consult people working at nurseries.They will give you nice advise.
beaded necklace
I found a white spider with a red v shape on its back in my strawberry plant. anyone know what it is?
If it is crab like in its movements it could be a Misumena vatia
they disguise themselves to match the colour of the flower, I have seen both yellow and white ones.
Does it look like this
http://www.az-urdesigns.com/ECGF1.html
more info can be viewed from this link:
http://www.google.com/search?q=Misumena+...
I found a white spider with a red v shape on its back in my strawberry plant. anyone know what it is?
I think its a Victory V , spider, their bites can be hot.
Reply:I would guess it's a leave-me-the-hell-alone kind of spider--no harm done, just leave him be and let him do his job--eating the bugs that would pester your strawberry plants.
Reply:Enoplognatha ovata. There is a better picture at the second link. Quite a common spider in the UK.
Reply:It is a type of crab spider.
They live in flowers and do not make webs.
When a fly or bug goes in the flower they catch it and eat it.
Goldenrod spiders are white and yellow and have a V pattern on their abdomen
they disguise themselves to match the colour of the flower, I have seen both yellow and white ones.
Does it look like this
http://www.az-urdesigns.com/ECGF1.html
more info can be viewed from this link:
http://www.google.com/search?q=Misumena+...
I found a white spider with a red v shape on its back in my strawberry plant. anyone know what it is?
I think its a Victory V , spider, their bites can be hot.
Reply:I would guess it's a leave-me-the-hell-alone kind of spider--no harm done, just leave him be and let him do his job--eating the bugs that would pester your strawberry plants.
Reply:Enoplognatha ovata. There is a better picture at the second link. Quite a common spider in the UK.
Reply:It is a type of crab spider.
They live in flowers and do not make webs.
When a fly or bug goes in the flower they catch it and eat it.
Goldenrod spiders are white and yellow and have a V pattern on their abdomen
Is there a spiritual reason, or any folklore, about laying dirt from a plant across a doorway?
My 2 year old is visiting her Grandmother in another city. She's been pulling dirt from a spider plant in my mother-in-law's livingroom and laying it across the door way. Now I know the obvious answer to this is that my daughter is 2, and I can readily accept that. Something about the action reminds me of things I used to read in folklore and haven't been able to locate now. I'm just curious if there is some kind of protection or invocation that ties in with leaving dirt in the doorway.
Is there a spiritual reason, or any folklore, about laying dirt from a plant across a doorway?
Salt represents Earth... but salt is "cleaner" so we use salt.
What better way to represent Earth, but by soil (plant dirt). I'd say she's keeping negativaty away by putting dirt at the door way.
Just because she's 2, doesn't mean that she's not getting messages from someone - usually a deceased family member.
Check out "The Ancient Ways". It's a book. I don't know if it's on a website or other medium. Blessed Be.
Reply:I've place salt across my door threshold before to protect me from harm.
Reply:I don't know any, but if you watched the Skeleton Key, with Kate Hudson, they put that in the movie so that may be what you are thinking of.
Reply:I don't know about a house plant, but red brick dust in front a doorway or window will keep the dead from passing the thrush. Also, the Jews in the old testament put blood on the threshold in order for the angle of death to pass them over. Hope this helps point you in the right direction.
Reply:I've heard of laying sea salt across doorways and windows to keep evil spirits out, but I haven't heard of plant dirt.
Is there a spiritual reason, or any folklore, about laying dirt from a plant across a doorway?
Salt represents Earth... but salt is "cleaner" so we use salt.
What better way to represent Earth, but by soil (plant dirt). I'd say she's keeping negativaty away by putting dirt at the door way.
Just because she's 2, doesn't mean that she's not getting messages from someone - usually a deceased family member.
Check out "The Ancient Ways". It's a book. I don't know if it's on a website or other medium. Blessed Be.
Reply:I've place salt across my door threshold before to protect me from harm.
Reply:I don't know any, but if you watched the Skeleton Key, with Kate Hudson, they put that in the movie so that may be what you are thinking of.
Reply:I don't know about a house plant, but red brick dust in front a doorway or window will keep the dead from passing the thrush. Also, the Jews in the old testament put blood on the threshold in order for the angle of death to pass them over. Hope this helps point you in the right direction.
Reply:I've heard of laying sea salt across doorways and windows to keep evil spirits out, but I haven't heard of plant dirt.
How much light is required for plant cuttings you have taken for propogation?
I have some little spider plant 'bunches' and some
other quite ordinary
cuttings ...nothing fancy.
Thank you
How much light is required for plant cuttings you have taken for propogation?
Reasonably good light, but avoid strong harsh sunlight, as this can dry the cuttings out, before they have roots to transport water, upto the rest of the plant.
What I usually do is put a small polythene bag over the pots, fixed with an elastic band. This retains moisture and means that the air is more humid for the cuttings, whilst rooting. You could add something to hold the bag up off the leaves, as this wouldn't be so good for them.
Some plants don't like too much water, but this is a good general way to have the plants in good light, with less risk of them drying. It will be good for spider plants, Chlorophytum - fairly easy to root anyway.
I'd keep them covered for a couple of weeks, until you see any roots appearing around the base of the pots.
Otherwise, Wilkinson's stores sell seed tray propagator clear covers, which are about 10 inches by 18 inches at a rough guess. Bought 1 last week for 39p. You can use them over seed/cutting trays of the same size, or some pots standing underneath.
In summary - try not to scorch, but give good light, so that the plants can grow. Try to cover with a clear plastic of some tip, whether just a bag tied over, or a seed tray cover.
You can also buy Hormone Rooting gel or powder, which encourages roots to grow. About £1.
Good luck! Rob
Reply:you can grow them on the windowsill
Reply:at least keep them near a window so they get sunlight in the long day. However, an aquarium light would be excellent, acts light the sun and doesn't set.
Reply:Normally a bright window ledge out of drafts but try to avoid hot window ledges above radiators, and you could keep a little clear plastic lid on it to help keep them from drying out, until they have roots then tke the lid off.
other quite ordinary
cuttings ...nothing fancy.
Thank you
How much light is required for plant cuttings you have taken for propogation?
Reasonably good light, but avoid strong harsh sunlight, as this can dry the cuttings out, before they have roots to transport water, upto the rest of the plant.
What I usually do is put a small polythene bag over the pots, fixed with an elastic band. This retains moisture and means that the air is more humid for the cuttings, whilst rooting. You could add something to hold the bag up off the leaves, as this wouldn't be so good for them.
Some plants don't like too much water, but this is a good general way to have the plants in good light, with less risk of them drying. It will be good for spider plants, Chlorophytum - fairly easy to root anyway.
I'd keep them covered for a couple of weeks, until you see any roots appearing around the base of the pots.
Otherwise, Wilkinson's stores sell seed tray propagator clear covers, which are about 10 inches by 18 inches at a rough guess. Bought 1 last week for 39p. You can use them over seed/cutting trays of the same size, or some pots standing underneath.
In summary - try not to scorch, but give good light, so that the plants can grow. Try to cover with a clear plastic of some tip, whether just a bag tied over, or a seed tray cover.
You can also buy Hormone Rooting gel or powder, which encourages roots to grow. About £1.
Good luck! Rob
Reply:you can grow them on the windowsill
Reply:at least keep them near a window so they get sunlight in the long day. However, an aquarium light would be excellent, acts light the sun and doesn't set.
Reply:Normally a bright window ledge out of drafts but try to avoid hot window ledges above radiators, and you could keep a little clear plastic lid on it to help keep them from drying out, until they have roots then tke the lid off.
Does anyone know this plant?
I looks like a spider plant sort of I wish I knew how to upload a pic.
Does anyone know this plant?
I looked it up for you. I think it may be a spider lilly. Have a look for yourself: http://www.pondsupply.com/product450.htm...
I hope this helps you out!
Reply:I know that plant its carl. He did drugs earlier in his life now he is a plant.
Reply:a lot of plants look like a spider plant it is likely from the fern family or an air plant. ha ha ha ha lol plants are so funny! My plants are like family I can hardly keep them off the computer and phone!
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Does anyone know this plant?
I looked it up for you. I think it may be a spider lilly. Have a look for yourself: http://www.pondsupply.com/product450.htm...
I hope this helps you out!
Reply:I know that plant its carl. He did drugs earlier in his life now he is a plant.
Reply:a lot of plants look like a spider plant it is likely from the fern family or an air plant. ha ha ha ha lol plants are so funny! My plants are like family I can hardly keep them off the computer and phone!
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What's the name of this plant??
If you take a "Y" and at both points at the top added another "Y" so it eventually takes on a tree type shape, this is the plant I have been given, and would like to know more about. It grows similar to a spider plant but looks more like a cactus. It has no flowers.
Any idea??
What's the name of this plant??
Kinda sounds like a Christmas Cactus plant. Here is a link to one of them with information too.
http://www.humeseeds.com/xmasccts.htm
Reply:possibly a Ti plant from Hawaii
Any idea??
What's the name of this plant??
Kinda sounds like a Christmas Cactus plant. Here is a link to one of them with information too.
http://www.humeseeds.com/xmasccts.htm
Reply:possibly a Ti plant from Hawaii
Whats kind of house plant is this that I have?
I have a plant that someone told me is a ( spider plant ) but from the pics online it does NOT look like one at all..The leaves are about 3-4 inches in length and there are 2 pointy ends on one end and one point on the other end, they have like a light color in the middle of all the green, ( kinda resembles a HEART only with 3 points on the ends..they have long stems...they are kinda rolled up vertically as they bloom out and then they finally open up...I can only get about 4 or 5 stems to grow in 1 pot..Please help with what kind this is???
Whats kind of house plant is this that I have?
It is kind of hard to tell by not seeing the plant itself, you could try bringing a leaf (or the whole plant) to a nursery or your local florist, they should be able to tell you what kind of plant it is.
Reply:Perhaps Peace lily or Anthrurium have the heart shape bloom.
Reply:prayer plant the leaves resemble hands in prayer at the endof the day .then the next day the leaves open peterc goodluck hope this has been useful
ps you will have to put the plant in a bigger pot every 2years have pictures if you need help email me.
Reply:It sounds like what is called an Elephant Ears. Your best bet is to call your local Greenhouse and ask them.
Reply:Sounds like a Peace Lilly.Are the leafs shiny and does it flower?if so What color ?
Whats kind of house plant is this that I have?
It is kind of hard to tell by not seeing the plant itself, you could try bringing a leaf (or the whole plant) to a nursery or your local florist, they should be able to tell you what kind of plant it is.
Reply:Perhaps Peace lily or Anthrurium have the heart shape bloom.
Reply:prayer plant the leaves resemble hands in prayer at the endof the day .then the next day the leaves open peterc goodluck hope this has been useful
ps you will have to put the plant in a bigger pot every 2years have pictures if you need help email me.
Reply:It sounds like what is called an Elephant Ears. Your best bet is to call your local Greenhouse and ask them.
Reply:Sounds like a Peace Lilly.Are the leafs shiny and does it flower?if so What color ?
Can anyone identify this plant?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8095346@N05...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8095346@N05...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8095346@N05...
Long narrow green leaves like a spider plant that are serrated though... Three different pictures of the same plant are listed in the links above. Thanks!
Can anyone identify this plant?
Most likely it is Pandanus variety ; also called Screwpine.
It is from Pandanaceae family and cultivated as an house / show plant .
Click the links below to confirm or reject --
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/inter...
It could be -- Pandanus Amaryllifolius Roxb. or Pandanus Odorus--
http://www.botanypictures.com/plantimage...
Reply:can you elaborate please?
Reply:I think it's called a spider plant...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8095346@N05...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8095346@N05...
Long narrow green leaves like a spider plant that are serrated though... Three different pictures of the same plant are listed in the links above. Thanks!
Can anyone identify this plant?
Most likely it is Pandanus variety ; also called Screwpine.
It is from Pandanaceae family and cultivated as an house / show plant .
Click the links below to confirm or reject --
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/inter...
It could be -- Pandanus Amaryllifolius Roxb. or Pandanus Odorus--
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Reply:can you elaborate please?
Reply:I think it's called a spider plant...
Is there a certain plant thats poisonous to cats.?
I have inside cats n theyve been outside n one chews on a sort of spider plant. I was thinking of gettin a plant for inside that they can chew on
Is there a certain plant thats poisonous to cats.?
You can buy this grass at the better pet stores, we have it, it grows fast and she chews it all the time..loves it...(not to quote miss hilton)....it's good stuff...pet co. has it...
Reply:poinson ivy
Reply:I have always heard that any plant that has a milky sap (break off a piece and look) is toxic to birds, dogs and cats.
Reply:Yeah, Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin fame. His voice is like poison.
Reply:This perennial herb can grow to a height of up to 3 feet with a spread of 15 inches. Catnip is easily grown from seed in spring and summer. It prefers good, fertile soil and partial shade. Soil should be well-drained and
buy some catnip seeds and plant they will enjoy that !
Reply:Many types.Here are some f the most common types. I seriously question if it is worth it keeping any of these around if you have young children or pets.
Aloe barbadensis Aloe Vera, Burn plant
Amaryllis sp. Amaryllis
Anthurium andraeanum Flamingo lily
Caladium hortulanum Angels' wings
Chrysanthemum indicum Chrysanthemums, Mums
Clivia miniata Kaffir Lily
Codiaeum variegatum Croton
Cyclamen persicum Cyclamen
Datura innoxia Angel's Trumpet
Dieffenbachia sp. Dumb cane
Euphorbia milii Crown-of-thorns
Euphorbia pulcherrima Poinsettia (yes, it belongs here)
Hedera helix English Ivy
Hydrangea macrophylla Hydrangea
Kalanchoe daigremontiana Devil's Backbone
Monstera deliciosa Ceriman, Swiss-cheese plant
Philodendron sp. Heart leaf philodendron, Philodendron
Rhododendron sp. Azalea
Solanum pseudocapsicum Jerusalem Cherry
Reply:Cats LOVE catnip.There are alot if plants that are poisonous to cats.research before you put inside your house.
Reply:There are a few different ones that are poisonous to cats- I am sure I heard that Pointsettias are.
Growing grass inside in a large bowl or pan would be good......
Reply:Get just plain grass or grow some catnip for them.
tc
Reply:heres a site that lists the poisonous plants for ur cat: http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...
here is a site that lists the plants that its ok for ur cat to munch on: http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants-no...
i give my cat wheat grass. u can buy this at any local pet store. its healthy for them and gives them the greens they need if they cant go outside and munch on some grass.
Reply:You can buy cat grass at most pet stores.
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Is there a certain plant thats poisonous to cats.?
You can buy this grass at the better pet stores, we have it, it grows fast and she chews it all the time..loves it...(not to quote miss hilton)....it's good stuff...pet co. has it...
Reply:poinson ivy
Reply:I have always heard that any plant that has a milky sap (break off a piece and look) is toxic to birds, dogs and cats.
Reply:Yeah, Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin fame. His voice is like poison.
Reply:This perennial herb can grow to a height of up to 3 feet with a spread of 15 inches. Catnip is easily grown from seed in spring and summer. It prefers good, fertile soil and partial shade. Soil should be well-drained and
buy some catnip seeds and plant they will enjoy that !
Reply:Many types.Here are some f the most common types. I seriously question if it is worth it keeping any of these around if you have young children or pets.
Aloe barbadensis Aloe Vera, Burn plant
Amaryllis sp. Amaryllis
Anthurium andraeanum Flamingo lily
Caladium hortulanum Angels' wings
Chrysanthemum indicum Chrysanthemums, Mums
Clivia miniata Kaffir Lily
Codiaeum variegatum Croton
Cyclamen persicum Cyclamen
Datura innoxia Angel's Trumpet
Dieffenbachia sp. Dumb cane
Euphorbia milii Crown-of-thorns
Euphorbia pulcherrima Poinsettia (yes, it belongs here)
Hedera helix English Ivy
Hydrangea macrophylla Hydrangea
Kalanchoe daigremontiana Devil's Backbone
Monstera deliciosa Ceriman, Swiss-cheese plant
Philodendron sp. Heart leaf philodendron, Philodendron
Rhododendron sp. Azalea
Solanum pseudocapsicum Jerusalem Cherry
Reply:Cats LOVE catnip.There are alot if plants that are poisonous to cats.research before you put inside your house.
Reply:There are a few different ones that are poisonous to cats- I am sure I heard that Pointsettias are.
Growing grass inside in a large bowl or pan would be good......
Reply:Get just plain grass or grow some catnip for them.
tc
Reply:heres a site that lists the poisonous plants for ur cat: http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...
here is a site that lists the plants that its ok for ur cat to munch on: http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants-no...
i give my cat wheat grass. u can buy this at any local pet store. its healthy for them and gives them the greens they need if they cant go outside and munch on some grass.
Reply:You can buy cat grass at most pet stores.
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Save my plant!!?
I have a spider plant which is not very big. The cat ate all but like three leaves off from it, the rest are all stubbs now!! What can I do to help it get going again?
Save my plant!!?
I have a cat (indoor)...who did the same thing. I put mulch on top of the dirt in the pot. The mulch I used was from a local retailer and it had a smell the cat does not like. (Humans don't notice the smell.) This stopped the cat from attacking most of my plants. Also use some Miracle Grow to help the plant grow stonger faster (or use plant spikes).
Recently, I purchased a type of cat food that had 'green plant' flavors that 'cats like'. This has helped her as well. Now, she doesn't seem to eat as many grasses outside either.
Reply:Just cut back the shredded limbs and leave till there is not damage and take care of your plant, it will recover.
Remember, for eons of time animals have eaten or used plants for scratching post--so they are use to a little harsh treatment . LOL
Reply:the plant is history. Not enough active growth to grow more new leaves. Toss it out.
Reply:well first of all to get the cat away you should put like spices in the dirt so it will stay away from it to help your plant give it some sun and give it some water every other day
Reply:i dont know what it is but i have a cat that eats my spider plant too-like grass-put your plant up higher so mr or mrs cat cant get to it and kinda leave a lone water it like you normally would but since it is winter let it dry completely is there any runners left on it cus you might try cutting them of and planting them if you dont see any fresh growth in the next 4-6 weeks id say you need to put the plant out to pasture and get a new one.
Reply:They have great root systems, so it should recover. May want to dig it up, check the quality of the roots, and repot in a sunny spot, should recover. Roots should be thick and fleshy, any shriveled ones can be pruned off.
Reply:i bet you're the kind of person who cut down 4 trees in your backyard so that you can get an inground pool put in. Gimme a break! you need to save other plants first before worrying about your spider plant!!
Save my plant!!?
I have a cat (indoor)...who did the same thing. I put mulch on top of the dirt in the pot. The mulch I used was from a local retailer and it had a smell the cat does not like. (Humans don't notice the smell.) This stopped the cat from attacking most of my plants. Also use some Miracle Grow to help the plant grow stonger faster (or use plant spikes).
Recently, I purchased a type of cat food that had 'green plant' flavors that 'cats like'. This has helped her as well. Now, she doesn't seem to eat as many grasses outside either.
Reply:Just cut back the shredded limbs and leave till there is not damage and take care of your plant, it will recover.
Remember, for eons of time animals have eaten or used plants for scratching post--so they are use to a little harsh treatment . LOL
Reply:the plant is history. Not enough active growth to grow more new leaves. Toss it out.
Reply:well first of all to get the cat away you should put like spices in the dirt so it will stay away from it to help your plant give it some sun and give it some water every other day
Reply:i dont know what it is but i have a cat that eats my spider plant too-like grass-put your plant up higher so mr or mrs cat cant get to it and kinda leave a lone water it like you normally would but since it is winter let it dry completely is there any runners left on it cus you might try cutting them of and planting them if you dont see any fresh growth in the next 4-6 weeks id say you need to put the plant out to pasture and get a new one.
Reply:They have great root systems, so it should recover. May want to dig it up, check the quality of the roots, and repot in a sunny spot, should recover. Roots should be thick and fleshy, any shriveled ones can be pruned off.
Reply:i bet you're the kind of person who cut down 4 trees in your backyard so that you can get an inground pool put in. Gimme a break! you need to save other plants first before worrying about your spider plant!!
Whats kind of house plant is this that I have?
I have a plant that someone told me is a ( spider plant ) but from the pics online it does NOT look like one at all..The leaves are about 3-4 inches in length and there are 2 pointy ends on one end and one point on the other end, they have like a light color in the middle of all the green, ( kinda resembles a HEART only with 3 points on the ends..they have long stems...they are kinda rolled up vertically as they bloom out and then they finally open up...I can only get about 4 or 5 stems to grow in 1 pot..Please help with what kind this is???
Whats kind of house plant is this that I have?
Spider plants have long thin leaves. They can be all green, or varigated.
Caladiums are also described as you have, but they have larger leaves. A tuber.
It could be a syngonium (goose plant)
It could also be a variation of the philodendron family.
My best bet is the philodendron.
Whats kind of house plant is this that I have?
Spider plants have long thin leaves. They can be all green, or varigated.
Caladiums are also described as you have, but they have larger leaves. A tuber.
It could be a syngonium (goose plant)
It could also be a variation of the philodendron family.
My best bet is the philodendron.
House plant with fungus growing in it?
the spider plant i have growing in my bathroom has something that looks like a neon yellow mushroom growing in it... i'm guessing it's a type of fungus but i'm not sure what to do about it becasue it grew back after i pulled it out the last time..
House plant with fungus growing in it?
It's actually called the houseplant mushroom aka Lepiota lutea. Gorgeous little things aren't they? They do no harm to your plant and may even be beneficial. Seems to be conflicting info on edibility (probably because it would take a mess of them to make a meal) at worst they cause gastrointestinal distress. If you have kids at the "grazing" age it's probably best to keep them picked. If not you can just enjoy it as a little gift from Mother Nature. RScott
Reply:Change the soil!!
Reply:could be, depends what the soil was made up of, though the moisutre in the bathroom will always keep it coming back!
House plant with fungus growing in it?
It's actually called the houseplant mushroom aka Lepiota lutea. Gorgeous little things aren't they? They do no harm to your plant and may even be beneficial. Seems to be conflicting info on edibility (probably because it would take a mess of them to make a meal) at worst they cause gastrointestinal distress. If you have kids at the "grazing" age it's probably best to keep them picked. If not you can just enjoy it as a little gift from Mother Nature. RScott
Reply:Change the soil!!
Reply:could be, depends what the soil was made up of, though the moisutre in the bathroom will always keep it coming back!
What kind of plant would be good for hanging in a bathroom?
I had a spider plant and I was thinking of getting another one but wasn't sure if there were any other hanging plants that would be beneficial to us.
What kind of plant would be good for hanging in a bathroom?
I was going to mention spider plants. You already have them!
I keep aloe vera plants in my bathroom. It is really handy because in the summer time I use the fresh aloe vera gel instead of a moisturizer. Just snip off a segment and open with your fingernail and apply liquid to the skin. It is so cool and refreshing.
Reply:A Venus Flytrap. Hey, I'm a freak, ok? ;-)
Reply:i kept my philodendron in my bathroom. it did very well in there.
Reply:Pothos, which many call common philodendron, is super tough and looks good.
Reply:try using a silk one of your choice. no muss, no fuss.
Reply:Ferns do great, spider plants create more oxygen but won't handle the humidity quite as well if you are wanting color orchids or bromelaide, if you want a lush relaxed feeling a planter pot boston fern - no hanging won't do it justice
If it is a space thing then look into a low light vine - rhodedendrons already mentioned and there are some nice tropical low light vines for sale on the net now
In the south we have a vie that is low light and gorgeous, the leaves have an evergreen appearance and anything that will survive in georgia and north carolina has to be capable of dealing with humidity
Reply:Boston ferns like the humidity, or so I've heard. I've never been able to keep one of them alive, so I couldn't tell you from experience.
Reply:Ferns
Reply:Ferns would be great.
With these plants around, you will have the feeling of taking a bath in a Rain Forest ('Coz Ferns are abundant in Rain Forests).
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What kind of plant would be good for hanging in a bathroom?
I was going to mention spider plants. You already have them!
I keep aloe vera plants in my bathroom. It is really handy because in the summer time I use the fresh aloe vera gel instead of a moisturizer. Just snip off a segment and open with your fingernail and apply liquid to the skin. It is so cool and refreshing.
Reply:A Venus Flytrap. Hey, I'm a freak, ok? ;-)
Reply:i kept my philodendron in my bathroom. it did very well in there.
Reply:Pothos, which many call common philodendron, is super tough and looks good.
Reply:try using a silk one of your choice. no muss, no fuss.
Reply:Ferns do great, spider plants create more oxygen but won't handle the humidity quite as well if you are wanting color orchids or bromelaide, if you want a lush relaxed feeling a planter pot boston fern - no hanging won't do it justice
If it is a space thing then look into a low light vine - rhodedendrons already mentioned and there are some nice tropical low light vines for sale on the net now
In the south we have a vie that is low light and gorgeous, the leaves have an evergreen appearance and anything that will survive in georgia and north carolina has to be capable of dealing with humidity
Reply:Boston ferns like the humidity, or so I've heard. I've never been able to keep one of them alive, so I couldn't tell you from experience.
Reply:Ferns
Reply:Ferns would be great.
With these plants around, you will have the feeling of taking a bath in a Rain Forest ('Coz Ferns are abundant in Rain Forests).
art
Can anyone tell me what type of plant this is?
It kind of looks like a cross between a palm tree and a spider plant on the small side. Mine looks like a mini tree, the trunk looks a lot like a palm tree's trunk but it's really thin, (less than a centimeter wide right now and about a foot tall) The top of the tree has spikey leaves that are about 6 to 12 inches in length, they kind of look like a palm tree's or a spider plant's leaves except they are thinner (about a centimeter wide) and are green in the middle with pink on the sides. anybody have an idea? i've been looking for a while and just cant seem to find anything similar.
Can anyone tell me what type of plant this is?
Tri colored Draceana, Draceana marginata
Reply:One look is a million words. Send us a photo. Need to see the whole package as there are quite a few that fall into the description that you have given. Important to show scale as well.. take a ruler and place it in front of the plant so that we can get an idea of its size.
Can anyone tell me what type of plant this is?
Tri colored Draceana, Draceana marginata
Reply:One look is a million words. Send us a photo. Need to see the whole package as there are quite a few that fall into the description that you have given. Important to show scale as well.. take a ruler and place it in front of the plant so that we can get an idea of its size.
What is a tall flowering plant (not a vine)?
I have a long narrow bed between my walkway and side of house. I'd like to plant spider plants along the walkway and some kind of tall flowering plant against the wall. Any suggestions?
What is a tall flowering plant (not a vine)?
Besides the sunflowers already mentioned, consider hollyhocks, Mexican sunflowers and Queen of the Prarie (filipendula).
Reply:A good perennial would be a bougainvillea. They come in all colors, and are BEAUTIFUL when they bloom.
Reply:Try foxglove, hollyhock, bronze leaf fennel,new england asters.joe pye weed or regale lilies.
Reply:Sunflowers!!!
Reply:Depending on where you live there should be a tall plant that would be good along side your drive. You should visit this web site to find the kind of plant you might want. It's
plantstogrow.com
Reply:sun flower
What is a tall flowering plant (not a vine)?
Besides the sunflowers already mentioned, consider hollyhocks, Mexican sunflowers and Queen of the Prarie (filipendula).
Reply:A good perennial would be a bougainvillea. They come in all colors, and are BEAUTIFUL when they bloom.
Reply:Try foxglove, hollyhock, bronze leaf fennel,new england asters.joe pye weed or regale lilies.
Reply:Sunflowers!!!
Reply:Depending on where you live there should be a tall plant that would be good along side your drive. You should visit this web site to find the kind of plant you might want. It's
plantstogrow.com
Reply:sun flower
Is there a plant that can grow to 4 inches or more indoors in 21 days or less? If yes, which plant?
If yes, which plant? I have heard that the spider plant grows extremely fast, but does it grow THAT fast?
Is there a plant that can grow to 4 inches or more indoors in 21 days or less? If yes, which plant?
Marjuana...
Reply:Spider plants will do this and some under watter plants will far exceed this rate of growth that can be bought in pet shops.
Reply:Basil grows really fast. all you have to do is put seed in the soil, give it plant food (thats the key) and it can grow up to a foot in a month
Reply:Yes spider plants grow extremely fast and one plant can end up giving you many if taken care of my one plant has made 6 more for me and those are making even more.
Reply:fescue grass grows that fast.kentucky 31
Reply:the answer depends on the soil you use, type of plant, and climate.
Is there a plant that can grow to 4 inches or more indoors in 21 days or less? If yes, which plant?
Marjuana...
Reply:Spider plants will do this and some under watter plants will far exceed this rate of growth that can be bought in pet shops.
Reply:Basil grows really fast. all you have to do is put seed in the soil, give it plant food (thats the key) and it can grow up to a foot in a month
Reply:Yes spider plants grow extremely fast and one plant can end up giving you many if taken care of my one plant has made 6 more for me and those are making even more.
Reply:fescue grass grows that fast.kentucky 31
Reply:the answer depends on the soil you use, type of plant, and climate.
What kind of plant do I have?
It is kinda like a corn plant. The bottom of the trunck is bigger than the rest. The leaves look like the leaves on a spider plant only they are dark green. I have called it a pony tail plant but i'm not sure.
What kind of plant do I have?
i have a pony tail plant..... there is like a bulb that sits at dirt level and dark green leaves that come out like hair... LOL.... kinda like spider plant leaves but a lot thinner..... mine sits the tails in the pot.. its how i bought it... good luck
oh and ps my spider plant is all green it doesnt have a stripe in its leaves
Reply:You have a pony tail plant.
I am looking at a picture of the pony tail plant in a book titled
"Foliage Plants for Modern Living"
The base of the pony tail plant is larger than the rest . And the leaves are narrow like the spider plant.
The spider plant leaves are green with a stripe down the middle.
The corn plant leaves look like the spider plant leaves with a stripe.
The pony tail leaves are dark green with no stripe
Reply:You're right! It's a pony tail palm. I had one that had been started in 1968 and it is still alive, bonsai'ed.
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What kind of plant do I have?
i have a pony tail plant..... there is like a bulb that sits at dirt level and dark green leaves that come out like hair... LOL.... kinda like spider plant leaves but a lot thinner..... mine sits the tails in the pot.. its how i bought it... good luck
oh and ps my spider plant is all green it doesnt have a stripe in its leaves
Reply:You have a pony tail plant.
I am looking at a picture of the pony tail plant in a book titled
"Foliage Plants for Modern Living"
The base of the pony tail plant is larger than the rest . And the leaves are narrow like the spider plant.
The spider plant leaves are green with a stripe down the middle.
The corn plant leaves look like the spider plant leaves with a stripe.
The pony tail leaves are dark green with no stripe
Reply:You're right! It's a pony tail palm. I had one that had been started in 1968 and it is still alive, bonsai'ed.
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I need some Plant help?
this is the type of plant I have
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I believe its a type of spider plant but not sure. the plant is growing perfectly fine as you can see but I have noticed that some of her limbs have been turning a red shade was hoping that someone would know why and give me some info on my baby :) thanks...
I need some Plant help?
fluffy is correct. As the leaves age , and are exposed to light , they develop more red . The plant looks good . Keep doing what you've been doing .
Reply:You have a pony tail palm
Reply:Madagascar Dragon Tree, a native of Madagascar, is one of the old standard houseplants. These trees will slowly reach about 12 feet (4 m) in height, and the smooth gray stems tend to twist as they grow giving them an artistic appearance. They have narrow sword-shaped leaves that are up to 2 foot (60 cm) long by ½ inch (1 cm) wide. The plants are easy to grow and tolerate a wide array of conditions.
You can propagate them by cuttings in the spring
Reply:that is naturally occuring on the plant. you probably have a red version of thr plant and once the palnt gets older there will be more red on the plant
Reply:it looks like it needs some plant food high in phosphorus like miricle grow 15-52-15 or anything else that the middle number is higher but make sure not to give it to much because it only really needs phosphorus
Reply:that is a Draceana Marginata, the red shading is natural.
it is not a spider plant.
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I believe its a type of spider plant but not sure. the plant is growing perfectly fine as you can see but I have noticed that some of her limbs have been turning a red shade was hoping that someone would know why and give me some info on my baby :) thanks...
I need some Plant help?
fluffy is correct. As the leaves age , and are exposed to light , they develop more red . The plant looks good . Keep doing what you've been doing .
Reply:You have a pony tail palm
Reply:Madagascar Dragon Tree, a native of Madagascar, is one of the old standard houseplants. These trees will slowly reach about 12 feet (4 m) in height, and the smooth gray stems tend to twist as they grow giving them an artistic appearance. They have narrow sword-shaped leaves that are up to 2 foot (60 cm) long by ½ inch (1 cm) wide. The plants are easy to grow and tolerate a wide array of conditions.
You can propagate them by cuttings in the spring
Reply:that is naturally occuring on the plant. you probably have a red version of thr plant and once the palnt gets older there will be more red on the plant
Reply:it looks like it needs some plant food high in phosphorus like miricle grow 15-52-15 or anything else that the middle number is higher but make sure not to give it to much because it only really needs phosphorus
Reply:that is a Draceana Marginata, the red shading is natural.
it is not a spider plant.
Answer my plant questions please?
I've included a link to photobucket with pictures of some of my plants. If you have any info to improve them then I would appreciate it. My peace lily is browning around some of the leaves. My orchid that i've had since october doesn't look like it has grown any. One of the leaves is yellow on the very tip. My spider plant I think is doing okay. I've had it for a few weeks now and it may not have rooted yet. The other photos are of chestnut oak acorns I planted. Some seem to have rooted and others not, but the one in the picture has some kind of mold or fungus I want to get rid of. It's grey and looks like a bunch of tiny mishapen balls all stacked up. It looks like it could be moss or lichen, but I have no idea. None of the others are afflicted and I want to keep it that way. Any info will help. Thank you.
Answer my plant questions please?
Well, alot of questions, let's begin.
As for the acorns... why? The germinate so haphazardly, and indoors, they aren't going to survive very long. They will need to be planted outdoors. I'm not sure if there are any 'germination' requirements that are needed. Such as scarification of the shell (chemical or physical weakening of the seed coat/ shell) or vernilization (weather requirements, such as 4 months of cold treatment). It's nice to try, but the expectation should be kept low...
The Peace Lily (Spathephyllum) looks, in the picture, alright. If they get too much sun, they sometimes yellow. They will also yellow if they are watered with chlorinated (tap) water. I also agree it could be related to humidity. Fill your watering can, and allow it to sit out for 24hours, Cholorine evaporates that way. Get a deep saucer, fill it with pea stone, then again with water. Set the plant pot on the stone. The water around the stones will evaporate and increase the humidity around the plant. That might help.
As for the spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum), it's in a way too big pot, for the plant. It really needs to be in a 4" or so plant pot. It'll never do well in such a large pot, initially.
The orchid... well. Orchids generally grow slowly anyhow. So you might not see any growth. I think that plant is in the same category as the Peace Lily. I would add that this plant could also be over watered as well. Orchids like to dry out between waterings, if they are kept too moist, the tips will yellow.
I hope that this helps!
Good luck-
Reply:How long have they been in their pots?
If it's been longer than a year, they may be getting rootbound and in need of a bigger pot. Select a pot that's about 2-3 inches bigger in diameter than the current one and give them a new home with more room for their roots to grow.
If the roots have become tightly balled, it's a good idea to tease them apart a little or take a knife and gently score them (but not too much).
Then give them a good drink with a soluble fertilizer.
For the one with a fungus, I'm not sure what it might be, but there are powders for plant fungus that you could try...go to your local garden center and look for a powder or spray that targets fungal diseases, or ask someone there (maybe bring the picture with you). Keep the plant away from the others so it doesn't spread. Good luck!
Reply:i dont know about the other plans but the orchid do not like a lot of water let it dry out on a sunny widow sill then soak fortnightly and let it drain
Reply:hiya joelthe lilly might have been burned by th sun! not know that much about plants all i know is that they need to photosynthesis so the green in the leave helps the plants to grow some need little sun others need more,the only advice i can give you is to get a good gardening book and houseplant book
Reply:The orchid and peace lily both might have the same problem if the air is too dry. They like a lot of humidity. Browning leaves are the result of low humidity. If you water them with tap water, the water might be too alkaline, and that could also cause the leave to turn brown.
I wonder if the acorns are suffering from a saprophytic fungus. They would look like little tiny mushroomy things. The photo does not give much detail in close up.
Answer my plant questions please?
Well, alot of questions, let's begin.
As for the acorns... why? The germinate so haphazardly, and indoors, they aren't going to survive very long. They will need to be planted outdoors. I'm not sure if there are any 'germination' requirements that are needed. Such as scarification of the shell (chemical or physical weakening of the seed coat/ shell) or vernilization (weather requirements, such as 4 months of cold treatment). It's nice to try, but the expectation should be kept low...
The Peace Lily (Spathephyllum) looks, in the picture, alright. If they get too much sun, they sometimes yellow. They will also yellow if they are watered with chlorinated (tap) water. I also agree it could be related to humidity. Fill your watering can, and allow it to sit out for 24hours, Cholorine evaporates that way. Get a deep saucer, fill it with pea stone, then again with water. Set the plant pot on the stone. The water around the stones will evaporate and increase the humidity around the plant. That might help.
As for the spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum), it's in a way too big pot, for the plant. It really needs to be in a 4" or so plant pot. It'll never do well in such a large pot, initially.
The orchid... well. Orchids generally grow slowly anyhow. So you might not see any growth. I think that plant is in the same category as the Peace Lily. I would add that this plant could also be over watered as well. Orchids like to dry out between waterings, if they are kept too moist, the tips will yellow.
I hope that this helps!
Good luck-
Reply:How long have they been in their pots?
If it's been longer than a year, they may be getting rootbound and in need of a bigger pot. Select a pot that's about 2-3 inches bigger in diameter than the current one and give them a new home with more room for their roots to grow.
If the roots have become tightly balled, it's a good idea to tease them apart a little or take a knife and gently score them (but not too much).
Then give them a good drink with a soluble fertilizer.
For the one with a fungus, I'm not sure what it might be, but there are powders for plant fungus that you could try...go to your local garden center and look for a powder or spray that targets fungal diseases, or ask someone there (maybe bring the picture with you). Keep the plant away from the others so it doesn't spread. Good luck!
Reply:i dont know about the other plans but the orchid do not like a lot of water let it dry out on a sunny widow sill then soak fortnightly and let it drain
Reply:hiya joelthe lilly might have been burned by th sun! not know that much about plants all i know is that they need to photosynthesis so the green in the leave helps the plants to grow some need little sun others need more,the only advice i can give you is to get a good gardening book and houseplant book
Reply:The orchid and peace lily both might have the same problem if the air is too dry. They like a lot of humidity. Browning leaves are the result of low humidity. If you water them with tap water, the water might be too alkaline, and that could also cause the leave to turn brown.
I wonder if the acorns are suffering from a saprophytic fungus. They would look like little tiny mushroomy things. The photo does not give much detail in close up.
Hangin' plant brought at farmers market/thick leaves medium green with darker green splothes/vines with blooms
it's a succulent plant/simuliar to spider plant except thicker leaves... tiny string like vines with sticker like things on the vines, with tiny budds on them
Hangin' plant brought at farmers market/thick leaves medium green with darker green splothes/vines with blooms
can you link it to a pic
Hangin' plant brought at farmers market/thick leaves medium green with darker green splothes/vines with blooms
can you link it to a pic
I have a Hoya plant that blooms bouquets of pink flowers. How can I get more plants from it??
My hoya plant doesn't make babies easy like a spider plant. I've tried cutting off a piece to grow roots in water, and I've tried cutting a piece and planting it into rich soil with fertilizer... but it dies. I'd appreciate your help because so many people like my Hoya and want a piece to plant on their own.
I have a Hoya plant that blooms bouquets of pink flowers. How can I get more plants from it??
Yes, you can root Hoya. Use rooting hormone powder.
You can use potting soil, vermiculite and perlite, or whatever medium you prefer.
C
ut it into segments with a couple of nodes, wound the stem between the nodes and lay on top of my medium. Cover with a little additional medium. Water with a mist, and don't let it dry out, but don't let it be water logged either.
Reply:Thanks, Norm. I didn't know that 'rooting powder' existed. I bought some, and my hoya baby is doing good so far. Thanks for you answer. Report It
Reply:This what I'm looking for:
Hoya lasiantha
Hoya praetorii
HOYA Erythrostemma Report It
opera music
I have a Hoya plant that blooms bouquets of pink flowers. How can I get more plants from it??
Yes, you can root Hoya. Use rooting hormone powder.
You can use potting soil, vermiculite and perlite, or whatever medium you prefer.
C
ut it into segments with a couple of nodes, wound the stem between the nodes and lay on top of my medium. Cover with a little additional medium. Water with a mist, and don't let it dry out, but don't let it be water logged either.
Reply:Thanks, Norm. I didn't know that 'rooting powder' existed. I bought some, and my hoya baby is doing good so far. Thanks for you answer. Report It
Reply:This what I'm looking for:
Hoya lasiantha
Hoya praetorii
HOYA Erythrostemma Report It
opera music
Whats wrong with my aloe plant?
ive had my aloe for several years. it sits on my counter next to my kitchen sink and my window to the right of the sink. i have watered it when the leaves start getting thin. i know that they arent to be watered as much as my spider plants. the leaves are very thin, brite green but the ends on about 40% of the leaves are shrivled and brown. i watered it last week. it did not perk up. i watered it two days ago. no change. it is in a decent sized pot a lot larger than the plant. there are new shoots poking through but they are not growing very fast and are about the same condition as the rest of the plants. do i need to repot? do i need plant food? the plant has always just been healthy looking until about a month ago.
Whats wrong with my aloe plant?
does your pot have darin holes?
it mit be rotting at the vary bottom,form over watering?
if your pot does have darinage holes,
place saucer under plant when watering if water runs right through let it set in the water soke up as much as possable for about 1hour . then dup the water out .
if any of this does not work for you place in a lower light and hope for the best!
Reply:lack of sun light is my first guess. does the window get less sun in winter?
Whats wrong with my aloe plant?
does your pot have darin holes?
it mit be rotting at the vary bottom,form over watering?
if your pot does have darinage holes,
place saucer under plant when watering if water runs right through let it set in the water soke up as much as possable for about 1hour . then dup the water out .
if any of this does not work for you place in a lower light and hope for the best!
Reply:lack of sun light is my first guess. does the window get less sun in winter?
Dripping houseplants- Hello, I planted a house plant and for some reason, whenever I water it drip.?
I am not sure what I did wrong but this plant isnt holding water. I planted it with regular potting soil in a pot with holes in the bottom for drainage and everytime I water it, all the water pours out the bottom. In the mean time my plant is dieing because it isnt getting all the water it needs (the plant is a spider plant or airplane plant). Someone please tell me what to do here! Thanks!
Dripping houseplants- Hello, I planted a house plant and for some reason, whenever I water it drip.?
The problem is that your potting soil is getting too dry between waterings.
Is it a high peat moss mix? Is the soil a light brown as opposed to black? Does it feel more fibrous than it does like dirt? If so, it is a high peatmoss mix.
The problem with these soils is that they tend not to absorb the water immediately, the water just runs through them.
As the soil becomes completely dry, it actually becomes water resistant.
When this happens you actually have to water the plan multiple times. DO NOT SOAK THE PLANT. Soaking the plant is actually very bad. There are minerals in the water that accumulate in the soil over time. By soaking the plant you allow them to accumulate. By watering and allowing the water to flow through, the minerals get washed away, stopping the buildup, which can be harmful to plants.
When watering, place in a sink or over a bucket. Slowly pour water onto the surface of the soil. Pour about 1 cup of water for a one gallon pot - about a 6 inch diameter pot.
Wait about 10 minutes and repeat the process, this second time, you should notice that more of the soil is retaining the water. After about 10-15 minutes repeat the process a third time. Three times should be enough.
After this, make sure you water the plant before it completly dries. Using a toothpick or wooden chopstick, test the soil every few days. Once the soil is dry an inch or two down, it is time to water again (dry soil will not stick to the wood). If watered at this time, the soil will still be absorbant and will absorb the water much more readily.
You will quickly learn how often to water, I use this type of soil and have to water every4-5 days.
Good luck!
Reply:A spider plant is usually very forgiving of first-time owners. First, I rarely if ever plant any houseplant with just potting soil alone. I usually add a few stones on the bottom of the pot and quite frankly, I have been known to place broken pieces of styrofoam down there -- and it has always worked out well with my spider plants. The stones/styrofoam assist in drainage but also seem to help keep the soil from running out of the bottom with water. By the way, it is perfectly natural for a potted plant to drain water.
Second, it sounds to me like you are not watering your plant enough and it is drying out between waterings. And are you using water straight from the tap? Be careful with that because tap water contains chlorine, and chlorine can cause brown tip with spider plants -- so let the water sit for a few hours or even a day. Then again flouride can also cause brown tipping and you can't get rid of that through evaporation like the chlorine. I can remember watering my spiders with bottled purified water to avoid that whole mess. But then again, I can't say that I ever had much trouble with brown tipping even when the water was floridated.
In general though, this sounds like a potting problem rather than a watering one. You might have to add soil or pack it down tighter. Once a spider get used to its new pot, it usually takes off.
Then again, are you putting it in full sun? That's a no, no with spider plants. And that in itself may be giving the plant the look of being stunted or dying.
Reply:You didn't put your soil in tightly enough, it needs to be packed down.
Reply:do water it all the way through until you soak all of the soil all the way through,let it drain over the sink, it is true that you'll get brown tips from not watering thoroughly when you do, let dry out pretty good in between waterings, spiders tend to be root bound plants by nature,
Reply:soak it in kitchen sink intill the soil absorbs the water and water it regerly the soil is 2 dry and rejecks it
Reply:Replace the potting soil with a mixture of top soil and peat moss. If you think about outside plants recieve and use water, they usually like moist, but not wet, soil. Potting soil can be oversaturated one day and dry the next, putting the plant in a cycle of extremes. Using a soil that accepts water and then retains it at a more natural rate produces less shock to your plant and therefore promotes good health.
Also, be sure to feed your plant with a ferilizer that has the correct content for either foliage or flowering. There is a difference.
Reply:soak it like the others have said then whenit is thouroughly soaked hang it back up and look to see if it needs more soil
Dripping houseplants- Hello, I planted a house plant and for some reason, whenever I water it drip.?
The problem is that your potting soil is getting too dry between waterings.
Is it a high peat moss mix? Is the soil a light brown as opposed to black? Does it feel more fibrous than it does like dirt? If so, it is a high peatmoss mix.
The problem with these soils is that they tend not to absorb the water immediately, the water just runs through them.
As the soil becomes completely dry, it actually becomes water resistant.
When this happens you actually have to water the plan multiple times. DO NOT SOAK THE PLANT. Soaking the plant is actually very bad. There are minerals in the water that accumulate in the soil over time. By soaking the plant you allow them to accumulate. By watering and allowing the water to flow through, the minerals get washed away, stopping the buildup, which can be harmful to plants.
When watering, place in a sink or over a bucket. Slowly pour water onto the surface of the soil. Pour about 1 cup of water for a one gallon pot - about a 6 inch diameter pot.
Wait about 10 minutes and repeat the process, this second time, you should notice that more of the soil is retaining the water. After about 10-15 minutes repeat the process a third time. Three times should be enough.
After this, make sure you water the plant before it completly dries. Using a toothpick or wooden chopstick, test the soil every few days. Once the soil is dry an inch or two down, it is time to water again (dry soil will not stick to the wood). If watered at this time, the soil will still be absorbant and will absorb the water much more readily.
You will quickly learn how often to water, I use this type of soil and have to water every4-5 days.
Good luck!
Reply:A spider plant is usually very forgiving of first-time owners. First, I rarely if ever plant any houseplant with just potting soil alone. I usually add a few stones on the bottom of the pot and quite frankly, I have been known to place broken pieces of styrofoam down there -- and it has always worked out well with my spider plants. The stones/styrofoam assist in drainage but also seem to help keep the soil from running out of the bottom with water. By the way, it is perfectly natural for a potted plant to drain water.
Second, it sounds to me like you are not watering your plant enough and it is drying out between waterings. And are you using water straight from the tap? Be careful with that because tap water contains chlorine, and chlorine can cause brown tip with spider plants -- so let the water sit for a few hours or even a day. Then again flouride can also cause brown tipping and you can't get rid of that through evaporation like the chlorine. I can remember watering my spiders with bottled purified water to avoid that whole mess. But then again, I can't say that I ever had much trouble with brown tipping even when the water was floridated.
In general though, this sounds like a potting problem rather than a watering one. You might have to add soil or pack it down tighter. Once a spider get used to its new pot, it usually takes off.
Then again, are you putting it in full sun? That's a no, no with spider plants. And that in itself may be giving the plant the look of being stunted or dying.
Reply:You didn't put your soil in tightly enough, it needs to be packed down.
Reply:do water it all the way through until you soak all of the soil all the way through,let it drain over the sink, it is true that you'll get brown tips from not watering thoroughly when you do, let dry out pretty good in between waterings, spiders tend to be root bound plants by nature,
Reply:soak it in kitchen sink intill the soil absorbs the water and water it regerly the soil is 2 dry and rejecks it
Reply:Replace the potting soil with a mixture of top soil and peat moss. If you think about outside plants recieve and use water, they usually like moist, but not wet, soil. Potting soil can be oversaturated one day and dry the next, putting the plant in a cycle of extremes. Using a soil that accepts water and then retains it at a more natural rate produces less shock to your plant and therefore promotes good health.
Also, be sure to feed your plant with a ferilizer that has the correct content for either foliage or flowering. There is a difference.
Reply:soak it like the others have said then whenit is thouroughly soaked hang it back up and look to see if it needs more soil
Indoor plant problem?
I have spider plant, Phothos and Diffenbechia in the same planter they were doing excellent when recently my diffenbechia has started to tun yellow, leaves are turning brown and yellow.
also spider plant turned absolutely brown.
Could someone tell me how to revive it.
Indoor plant problem?
sometimes the house temperature can be to much for a house plant. Esp. during the summer when the house is cold inside. Also the plant my be getting to much or to little water and sunlight. Try turning the plant around once every 3 days. As for reviving the spider plant idk. If its absolutely brown then it may be gone. As for the others try Miracle Grow liqiud feed.
Reply:sounds like spider mites.. you can do a home remidy or buy spray at the stores.
Reply:Liberate them! Give them each their own pot. All three have much different water requirements.
Spider - plunk it in a clear container of water. They're tough little dudes. if it croaks, let me know, have tons, will send you some.
good luck
Reply:are they near a a/c vent somewhere? it sounds like the air is to dry
Reply:Try separating them and moving them somewhere else
Reply:OVER WATERING OR TOO MUCH HOT SUNLIGHT
also spider plant turned absolutely brown.
Could someone tell me how to revive it.
Indoor plant problem?
sometimes the house temperature can be to much for a house plant. Esp. during the summer when the house is cold inside. Also the plant my be getting to much or to little water and sunlight. Try turning the plant around once every 3 days. As for reviving the spider plant idk. If its absolutely brown then it may be gone. As for the others try Miracle Grow liqiud feed.
Reply:sounds like spider mites.. you can do a home remidy or buy spray at the stores.
Reply:Liberate them! Give them each their own pot. All three have much different water requirements.
Spider - plunk it in a clear container of water. They're tough little dudes. if it croaks, let me know, have tons, will send you some.
good luck
Reply:are they near a a/c vent somewhere? it sounds like the air is to dry
Reply:Try separating them and moving them somewhere else
Reply:OVER WATERING OR TOO MUCH HOT SUNLIGHT
Yellow plant leaves?
the leaves on my plant are turning yellow, its a cutting from a house plant, its been doing quite fine in water and has lots of roots but lately i've noticed that its turning yellow. the plant is not a spider plant, the leaves look a little bit like hearts. its in a semi-sunny temporate window. I'm thinking that it's time to plant it in soil, if so can i trim the roots beforehand (they're pretty long)?
Yellow plant leaves?
Yellow form lack of nutrients since it is not in the soil yet. Planting it is the correct answer as you mentioned you are going to do. Dont just trim off the roots like you would grass, this will cause a lot of stress to the plant and it will increase the chances of it dyeing off. You can break off some of the roots if you feel you must other wise, carefully gather them up in a swirl and plant. If the plant needs to loose roots it will on its own kill them off. Make sure your plant pot is big enough and the dirt is loose and the roots will find their own way around. Good luck!
Reply:I am just guessing that it is a philodendron. If I had a few yellow leaves, I would just remove them. If all the leaves are yellow, It is more troubled . Go ahead and plant it in some good potting soil. I wouldn't do much root pruning, but if you have to to make it fit in your pot snip the longest stuff. The feeder roots are the little white hairy ones. Also look for insects. See if it improves with some soil around the roots!
Reply:Yellow leaves mean too much water.
flowers birthday
Yellow plant leaves?
Yellow form lack of nutrients since it is not in the soil yet. Planting it is the correct answer as you mentioned you are going to do. Dont just trim off the roots like you would grass, this will cause a lot of stress to the plant and it will increase the chances of it dyeing off. You can break off some of the roots if you feel you must other wise, carefully gather them up in a swirl and plant. If the plant needs to loose roots it will on its own kill them off. Make sure your plant pot is big enough and the dirt is loose and the roots will find their own way around. Good luck!
Reply:I am just guessing that it is a philodendron. If I had a few yellow leaves, I would just remove them. If all the leaves are yellow, It is more troubled . Go ahead and plant it in some good potting soil. I wouldn't do much root pruning, but if you have to to make it fit in your pot snip the longest stuff. The feeder roots are the little white hairy ones. Also look for insects. See if it improves with some soil around the roots!
Reply:Yellow leaves mean too much water.
flowers birthday
House Plant Emergency!?
The heat went out in my 4 season porch without me realizing it and my plants have been subjected to harsh temperatures(between 30 and 6 degrees, darn cold snap) for at least a whole day. They are now extremely droopy and some are squishy, some have turned brown depending on the plant. I have Boston ferns, kalanchoe, spider plants, prayer plants, christmas cactus, african violets, dwarf palms and others that i can't remember the name of right now. I want to know if I can possibly save any of them (the spider plants look the best) and what I can do to do so. Also, how do I know if the soil is frozen? It feels cold, but it is not like blocks of ice or anything like that.
House Plant Emergency!?
Ouch. It will depend on the plant. The droopy ones might have a chance. The squishy ones are compost - the "squishy" means the water in the cells forze, expanded, and burst the cellular walls. They're goners.
You'll just have to wait and see if any of them make it.
Reply:they may bounce back, put some room temp tea water on them.
get them covered at the bottom of pots to save roots.
House Plant Emergency!?
Ouch. It will depend on the plant. The droopy ones might have a chance. The squishy ones are compost - the "squishy" means the water in the cells forze, expanded, and burst the cellular walls. They're goners.
You'll just have to wait and see if any of them make it.
Reply:they may bounce back, put some room temp tea water on them.
get them covered at the bottom of pots to save roots.
Indoor plant watering question (Please help if you have knowledge or experience with houseplants!)?
I bought a planter at Ikea that has 6 or 7 different kinds of plants in it and am not sure how I should be watering it. It doesn't have a sticker that says what the plants are but I did some looking around online and I think these plants (or some similar looking species) are what I have:
Schefflera arboricola "umbrella plant"
Aglaonema "Chinese Evergreen"
Aphelandra squarrosa "Zebra plant"
Chlorophytum comosum "Spider plant"
Dieffenbachia (maybe)
Ficus elastica "Rubber plant" (maybe)
Marantaceae "Prayer Plant" (maybe)
Sansevieria (some variety)
From what I understand these all have different light/water requirements. How frequently to I water this? Do I keep the soil moist?
Also do I need to turn it every once in awhile so the side facing my living room gets more light facing the window?
Thank you so much!!!
Indoor plant watering question (Please help if you have knowledge or experience with houseplants!)?
Most of them will grow at least ok under similar light and water conditions. Mixed planters like these, however, always wind up looking odd after a bit, as one plant outgrows the rest (and often outcompetes the others). It's also tricky to water an undrained planter -- so if you're a newbie to indoor gardening, and the planter has no drain holes, ask someone with experience to help you repot your plants into drained pots.
Frequency of watering will depend on the temperature, relative humidity, and how large the plants are. The easy way to tell is to stick your finger in the pot... if it's dry half an inch in, it's time to water. Fill the pot to the rim with water, and let it drain out the drainage hole in the bottom. Dump the saucer the pot is sitting on, and wait till the next time it's dry half an inch under... then water again.
Also, tap on the side of the pot before and after watering. Listen to difference in pitches... after awhile, you can tell by the sound whether or not you need to water. Or lift the pot before and after watering -- you can learn to tell by weight.
Yes, you'll want to turn the pot because the leaves will turn to face the light, and you'll be looking at a bunch of stems leaning thataway --%26gt;
If you're looking for a good, basic houseplant book, your local library may have a copy of the old Time-Life Encyclopedia of Gardening series -- you want the Foliage Houseplants volume. Or you can find it for a few bucks in used bookstores. Readable and good advice.
Reply:Biggest question is- are there drainage holes in the bottom of the container?? If so, than the water can drain out- that's a good thing. Stick your finger in the soil about an inch, and if it feels dry, give it some water, until you see the water coming out the bottom. If the soil feels soggy, wait to water it until the soil feels dry. If it has no holes, better just water it sparingly because the water cant drain out and the roots will get soggy and they will rot eventually. better of to mist it with a water spray bottle every 3-4 days depending on how hot it is in your house. none of those plants like direct sun, so place where they get indirect light. Turning is always good.
Good luck!
Reply:Nice dish garden you have there. Would water once per week. As mentioned, if in doubt, feel the soil.
Scheffy, rubber plant, dieffenbach's have the potential to grow into very substantial size plants - suggest disassembling your dish garden and plant them individually. You've got the makings of a lovely jungle.
Reply:I have two of those dish gardens, one in my kitchen and one in my family room. I've had both for four years. Both get indirect light from the window. I never turn them. I water once a week. I keep a pitcher of water for my plants. Chlorine from tap water isn't good for them so I run the water into the pitcher and let it sit overnight. That way the chlorine leeches out. Then I use a turkey baster to water the planters. I can get it down in between the plants and get the water at their roots that way.
I have a Dragon Plant and a Croton that I transplanted from dish gardens 20 years ago and an enormous Pothos vine that is the lone survivor in another pot I received about 10 years ago.
Reply:Hi! Oh how I love my houseplants!! Sounds like you have quite a mixture in your planter! OK... I water my plants once a week to once every two weeks. I go around and feel the dirt in each plnt and if it feels moist I don't water that one. Over watering is such a problem... down the road you might prepare for growth and separating your planter. My schefflarra is huge and it came in a planter! But after a while your planter will become root bound. You can buy these little "worms" at nurseries that let you know when to water again, but I trust my own judgement better, and it's just as easy to feel your soil. Hope I could help:)
Schefflera arboricola "umbrella plant"
Aglaonema "Chinese Evergreen"
Aphelandra squarrosa "Zebra plant"
Chlorophytum comosum "Spider plant"
Dieffenbachia (maybe)
Ficus elastica "Rubber plant" (maybe)
Marantaceae "Prayer Plant" (maybe)
Sansevieria (some variety)
From what I understand these all have different light/water requirements. How frequently to I water this? Do I keep the soil moist?
Also do I need to turn it every once in awhile so the side facing my living room gets more light facing the window?
Thank you so much!!!
Indoor plant watering question (Please help if you have knowledge or experience with houseplants!)?
Most of them will grow at least ok under similar light and water conditions. Mixed planters like these, however, always wind up looking odd after a bit, as one plant outgrows the rest (and often outcompetes the others). It's also tricky to water an undrained planter -- so if you're a newbie to indoor gardening, and the planter has no drain holes, ask someone with experience to help you repot your plants into drained pots.
Frequency of watering will depend on the temperature, relative humidity, and how large the plants are. The easy way to tell is to stick your finger in the pot... if it's dry half an inch in, it's time to water. Fill the pot to the rim with water, and let it drain out the drainage hole in the bottom. Dump the saucer the pot is sitting on, and wait till the next time it's dry half an inch under... then water again.
Also, tap on the side of the pot before and after watering. Listen to difference in pitches... after awhile, you can tell by the sound whether or not you need to water. Or lift the pot before and after watering -- you can learn to tell by weight.
Yes, you'll want to turn the pot because the leaves will turn to face the light, and you'll be looking at a bunch of stems leaning thataway --%26gt;
If you're looking for a good, basic houseplant book, your local library may have a copy of the old Time-Life Encyclopedia of Gardening series -- you want the Foliage Houseplants volume. Or you can find it for a few bucks in used bookstores. Readable and good advice.
Reply:Biggest question is- are there drainage holes in the bottom of the container?? If so, than the water can drain out- that's a good thing. Stick your finger in the soil about an inch, and if it feels dry, give it some water, until you see the water coming out the bottom. If the soil feels soggy, wait to water it until the soil feels dry. If it has no holes, better just water it sparingly because the water cant drain out and the roots will get soggy and they will rot eventually. better of to mist it with a water spray bottle every 3-4 days depending on how hot it is in your house. none of those plants like direct sun, so place where they get indirect light. Turning is always good.
Good luck!
Reply:Nice dish garden you have there. Would water once per week. As mentioned, if in doubt, feel the soil.
Scheffy, rubber plant, dieffenbach's have the potential to grow into very substantial size plants - suggest disassembling your dish garden and plant them individually. You've got the makings of a lovely jungle.
Reply:I have two of those dish gardens, one in my kitchen and one in my family room. I've had both for four years. Both get indirect light from the window. I never turn them. I water once a week. I keep a pitcher of water for my plants. Chlorine from tap water isn't good for them so I run the water into the pitcher and let it sit overnight. That way the chlorine leeches out. Then I use a turkey baster to water the planters. I can get it down in between the plants and get the water at their roots that way.
I have a Dragon Plant and a Croton that I transplanted from dish gardens 20 years ago and an enormous Pothos vine that is the lone survivor in another pot I received about 10 years ago.
Reply:Hi! Oh how I love my houseplants!! Sounds like you have quite a mixture in your planter! OK... I water my plants once a week to once every two weeks. I go around and feel the dirt in each plnt and if it feels moist I don't water that one. Over watering is such a problem... down the road you might prepare for growth and separating your planter. My schefflarra is huge and it came in a planter! But after a while your planter will become root bound. You can buy these little "worms" at nurseries that let you know when to water again, but I trust my own judgement better, and it's just as easy to feel your soil. Hope I could help:)
What exactly is spider's wort and how do I plant and grow it?
Tradescantia is the botanical name for spiderwort. There are many cultivars of it. Tradescantia virginia is a native plant to the eastern US. It grows well in full sun or part shade in good garden soil.
What exactly is spider's wort and how do I plant and grow it?
its a flower.
Reply:Spider wort is a purple flower with long stems which grows in moist soil. It usually grows in the wild. It is a form of an iris or lily. I do not know the scientific name but if you find it, dig the whole clump with dirt and put in another deep hole. Be sure and give it plenty of water. Blooms in the morning and closes up during hot sun. Beautiful flowers. Blooms all summer long!
What exactly is spider's wort and how do I plant and grow it?
its a flower.
Reply:Spider wort is a purple flower with long stems which grows in moist soil. It usually grows in the wild. It is a form of an iris or lily. I do not know the scientific name but if you find it, dig the whole clump with dirt and put in another deep hole. Be sure and give it plenty of water. Blooms in the morning and closes up during hot sun. Beautiful flowers. Blooms all summer long!
Red spider looking thinks are eating my strawberry plant.?
what can I do without spending lots of money?
Red spider looking thinks are eating my strawberry plant.?
are they tiny and quite fast? these are mites.
anyway: dissolve (emulgate) some cooking oil in soapy water and spray very thoroughly (like underside of the leaves too) at regular intervals - the oil clogs their pores and they die. it is absolutely harmless. this way you can control aphids and similar stuff, but thse mites move very fast, so you can never get totally rid of them. normally they dont eat up the plants, they become nuisance in hot spells, so keep the plants well watered, it helps them too. i believe you can buy some chemical stuff that works against them too.
what i said is sold under name: biooil but you can make it yourself at no cost. best works if u use the bubble bath stuff as the soap.so u take one gallon bottle, put as much bubblebath concentrate as in your bath, the same amount of oil and rest water. shake long and well till it is milky
if the plants look oily then, use some soap water and then clean water the next time - to fix it
Reply:my mom said you can sprinkle floor on your crops but i use seven dust and you can put it on how ever many times the directions say maybe once a week a bag should last you till harvest.
Reply:Neem Tree Oil is great for small bugs and molds on plants. It sprays on with a mister, and it is organic and non toxic. It can be bought for less than 10$ at a good garden store, and it will last a long time since it is concentrated.
Reply:If they are itst bitsy things, they are spider mites. Hose the plants down daily or more often as needed. This is the safest method I know to control this little biters.
Reply:sounds like to me you have an aphid problem. Try a product called 7- Dust, sprinkle on plants and should solve problem. Completely safe for edible plants and fruits
Dog Teeth
Red spider looking thinks are eating my strawberry plant.?
are they tiny and quite fast? these are mites.
anyway: dissolve (emulgate) some cooking oil in soapy water and spray very thoroughly (like underside of the leaves too) at regular intervals - the oil clogs their pores and they die. it is absolutely harmless. this way you can control aphids and similar stuff, but thse mites move very fast, so you can never get totally rid of them. normally they dont eat up the plants, they become nuisance in hot spells, so keep the plants well watered, it helps them too. i believe you can buy some chemical stuff that works against them too.
what i said is sold under name: biooil but you can make it yourself at no cost. best works if u use the bubble bath stuff as the soap.so u take one gallon bottle, put as much bubblebath concentrate as in your bath, the same amount of oil and rest water. shake long and well till it is milky
if the plants look oily then, use some soap water and then clean water the next time - to fix it
Reply:my mom said you can sprinkle floor on your crops but i use seven dust and you can put it on how ever many times the directions say maybe once a week a bag should last you till harvest.
Reply:Neem Tree Oil is great for small bugs and molds on plants. It sprays on with a mister, and it is organic and non toxic. It can be bought for less than 10$ at a good garden store, and it will last a long time since it is concentrated.
Reply:If they are itst bitsy things, they are spider mites. Hose the plants down daily or more often as needed. This is the safest method I know to control this little biters.
Reply:sounds like to me you have an aphid problem. Try a product called 7- Dust, sprinkle on plants and should solve problem. Completely safe for edible plants and fruits
Dog Teeth
Which aquatic plant grows the fastest, Pickerelweed or Spider-lillies?
the pickerel grows pretty fast, the spider lillies are quite a bit slower and more fragile
Which aquatic plant grows the fastest, Pickerelweed or Spider-lillies?
Houtonia.
Which aquatic plant grows the fastest, Pickerelweed or Spider-lillies?
Houtonia.
What type of music is good for spider plants?
I know that spider plants are very social plants and like music and convorsation. is there a certain type of music i can put on in the morning while i am at school and no one os home?
What type of music is good for spider plants?
Oh honey... spider plants are gonna LOVE living with you! You care so much! Trust me... they will grow like crazy just knowing that you love them so much. Any music that makes YOU happy will make them happy. Besides... let 'em rest a bit while you're away. They'll welcome your activity when you return.
Now if you were talkin' African Violets or something persnickity, I'd suggest classical music. lol
Enjoy your spiders.
What type of music is good for spider plants?
Oh honey... spider plants are gonna LOVE living with you! You care so much! Trust me... they will grow like crazy just knowing that you love them so much. Any music that makes YOU happy will make them happy. Besides... let 'em rest a bit while you're away. They'll welcome your activity when you return.
Now if you were talkin' African Violets or something persnickity, I'd suggest classical music. lol
Enjoy your spiders.
How to treat spider mites on the Jasmine plant?
Slightly warm soapy water is good for most tings like mites. This is non-toxic to the plant and to you, but these little pests really do not like it.
How to treat spider mites on the Jasmine plant?
Pyrethrins are the best.
Reply:i love jasmine too.Use tempo
Reply:I had the same problem with my indoor Jasmine plant last month. I tried brushing the little webs off but they kept coming back.
I tried Shultz's Insect Spray. It's a greenish blue bottle shaped like a Windex bottle. It costs $4.98 at Lowe's in the garden/houseplant area. It works great. I imagine any houseplant insecticide would work.
Reply:malathion spray from lowes or home depot. may need to spray 1 more time, 10 days later if a couple are still left. spray top and bottom of leaves..,.good luck
How to treat spider mites on the Jasmine plant?
Pyrethrins are the best.
Reply:i love jasmine too.Use tempo
Reply:I had the same problem with my indoor Jasmine plant last month. I tried brushing the little webs off but they kept coming back.
I tried Shultz's Insect Spray. It's a greenish blue bottle shaped like a Windex bottle. It costs $4.98 at Lowe's in the garden/houseplant area. It works great. I imagine any houseplant insecticide would work.
Reply:malathion spray from lowes or home depot. may need to spray 1 more time, 10 days later if a couple are still left. spray top and bottom of leaves..,.good luck
Is it true that spider plants absorb some contaminants inside the home??
Are they poisonous or not??
What do people mean when they say their spider plants have "babies"?
Is it true that spider plants absorb some contaminants inside the home??
Yes, Chlorophytum comosum does absorb airborne contaminants.
I ate a plantlet from the end of a stolon when I was a child, but that doesn't mean that if I ate more them one or an older plant that I would not have become ill.
spider plants regularly send out stolons and at the end the produce a clone of the mother plant. These clones are what people are referring to when they say their plant had babies. Clone is more accurate because because an embryonic state was never induced, in fact under any form of vegetative reproduction clone is the appropriate word. Only when the plant is produced by seed should it ever be referred to as a baby.
My apologies for that but stating a plants source incorrectly is a pet peeve of mine.
flowers and gifts
What do people mean when they say their spider plants have "babies"?
Is it true that spider plants absorb some contaminants inside the home??
Yes, Chlorophytum comosum does absorb airborne contaminants.
I ate a plantlet from the end of a stolon when I was a child, but that doesn't mean that if I ate more them one or an older plant that I would not have become ill.
spider plants regularly send out stolons and at the end the produce a clone of the mother plant. These clones are what people are referring to when they say their plant had babies. Clone is more accurate because because an embryonic state was never induced, in fact under any form of vegetative reproduction clone is the appropriate word. Only when the plant is produced by seed should it ever be referred to as a baby.
My apologies for that but stating a plants source incorrectly is a pet peeve of mine.
flowers and gifts
Spider Plants?
Can spider plants be planted in a garden and if so do they come back everyear or do they die off
Spider Plants?
they die off from the frost and the cold, just grow more in the winter months and replace them they grow great out doors
Reply:they can be in pots outside when the weather is above freezing but if you leave them out they will die in the cold
Reply:LIke most house plants, spider plants are tropical plants and will do fine in your garden if you live in the tropics. Otherwise, they'll do fine in warm weather and die when it gets too cold.
Reply:I have had success planting the spider plants in a small flower garden around the front of my home. They are so pretty in between the flowers. Mine come back every year however I add a heavy mulch in the late fall(almost winter)and I live in north Tx so I do not get a lot of freezing winter.
Spider Plants?
they die off from the frost and the cold, just grow more in the winter months and replace them they grow great out doors
Reply:they can be in pots outside when the weather is above freezing but if you leave them out they will die in the cold
Reply:LIke most house plants, spider plants are tropical plants and will do fine in your garden if you live in the tropics. Otherwise, they'll do fine in warm weather and die when it gets too cold.
Reply:I have had success planting the spider plants in a small flower garden around the front of my home. They are so pretty in between the flowers. Mine come back every year however I add a heavy mulch in the late fall(almost winter)and I live in north Tx so I do not get a lot of freezing winter.
Stuck in Spider-Man 2 game (Power Plant level)?????
I am in the level where you have to rescue Mary-Jane. I broke through the glass and I went in through the ventilation gap. My progress was saved. I went back destroyed the pendulum thing and I went back in through the vent. gap and a little later I am stuck once I kill those 4 huge henchmen. I don't know where to go next. Please help.
Stuck in Spider-Man 2 game (Power Plant level)?????
go past were the henchmen are then you see the girl or the boss
Stuck in Spider-Man 2 game (Power Plant level)?????
go past were the henchmen are then you see the girl or the boss
Spider plants have tiny flies?
I have two spider plants that are pretty close to each other. They are both infested with tiny flies in andn around the plants.
What is the best method to kill the flies and the larva without hurting the spider plants?
Spider plants have tiny flies?
if they are dark little gnats they will be living in the soil itself. You can re pot the plants in clean soil and try not to over water. There is a Bt product that only effects the larvae so it breaks the life cycle and they will start disappearing, or you can mix with the water you water the plants with any insecticide that is labeled to do so, even dilute it a couple times more than what the label calls for and as you water the plant they die out.
setting the plants outside or spraying an insecticide on the plants won't stop fungus gnats for they are live in the wet soil itself. You will only be effecting the adults not the larvae.
Reply:I have the same exact problem! They look like fruit flies but aren't. I asked my mother, and she suggested to put them outside for a bit.
I guess the cooler air will deter the flies from wanting to create a home in your plant.
I also heard of a soap/water combination in a spray bottle. Just spritz the leaves and they leave the plant alone.
I haven't tried either of these methods, but once the winter weather fades maybe I'll try putting them outside for a bit first.
What is the best method to kill the flies and the larva without hurting the spider plants?
Spider plants have tiny flies?
if they are dark little gnats they will be living in the soil itself. You can re pot the plants in clean soil and try not to over water. There is a Bt product that only effects the larvae so it breaks the life cycle and they will start disappearing, or you can mix with the water you water the plants with any insecticide that is labeled to do so, even dilute it a couple times more than what the label calls for and as you water the plant they die out.
setting the plants outside or spraying an insecticide on the plants won't stop fungus gnats for they are live in the wet soil itself. You will only be effecting the adults not the larvae.
Reply:I have the same exact problem! They look like fruit flies but aren't. I asked my mother, and she suggested to put them outside for a bit.
I guess the cooler air will deter the flies from wanting to create a home in your plant.
I also heard of a soap/water combination in a spray bottle. Just spritz the leaves and they leave the plant alone.
I haven't tried either of these methods, but once the winter weather fades maybe I'll try putting them outside for a bit first.
How long does it take spider plants to mature and produce babies?
I have a spider plant that is over 2 years old in a very small pot. It keeps getting leaves,but no babies. Shouldn't it be sprouting by now? It is very pretty.
How long does it take spider plants to mature and produce babies?
Yes they are all right ,keep it in the same pot and let it get thirsty, It will think its going to die and try to reproduce,
I did this and I got more babies than I could take care of and gave them to all my friends . Good luck.
Reply:They should not take too long. The thing is not to re-pot it. It should feel 'pot bound' and then will throw young shoots.
Good luck
Reply:It takes ages - don't repot it, don't feed it and keep it quite dry - it will live but think it needs to reproduce and that will spur it to start on the baby spider plants!
Rubber Slippers
How long does it take spider plants to mature and produce babies?
Yes they are all right ,keep it in the same pot and let it get thirsty, It will think its going to die and try to reproduce,
I did this and I got more babies than I could take care of and gave them to all my friends . Good luck.
Reply:They should not take too long. The thing is not to re-pot it. It should feel 'pot bound' and then will throw young shoots.
Good luck
Reply:It takes ages - don't repot it, don't feed it and keep it quite dry - it will live but think it needs to reproduce and that will spur it to start on the baby spider plants!
Rubber Slippers
Can anyone help with caring for spider plants?
I have recently inherited a spider plant from a friend who died a couple of weeks ago. Problem is I have no idea how to care for it. The tips have turned brown and they seem to be weeping ( I like to think my plant is weeping for my dear friend, although I know it isn't. ) Can anyone tell me more about this plant ( the weeping ) and how to care for it properly? PS I keep the plant indoors
Can anyone help with caring for spider plants?
First of all, my sympathy in the loss of your friend. It's great that you want to keep his/her plant alive.
If the spider plant is the same one I've grown, then it needs to be outside. I've always put them in hanging baskets because the "spiders"do hang over the edge on long stalks. That's what makes them so pretty. Also, you might notice that some of the "baby spiders" have roots beginning on them. You can cut the baby spider off and start new plants. I wouldn't worry to much about the tips of the leaves turning brown. This is not a big problem. Just keep it watered, but not overwatered. It does need some sun during the day.
Hope this helps!
God bless you for caring!
Reply:It needs sun. So keep it in a sunny east or west window. Cut the brown off. It is suppose to weep. Water thoroughly and check daily to see if it is dried out by touching down in the soil. It is a great plant for purifying the air.
Reply:brown tips on any plant are a sign of over watering. give it some sun, but not directly baking all day long and only water it every5 days or so. put it in the sink and let the water soak all the way through to the roots and spill out the bottom of the pot. totally saturated. it should be fine for close to a week.
Reply:all of the above and remember if the plant stays inside try not using tap water. It is probably chlorinated and that is what causes the brown tips. That is of course if you give it enough water. Let your tap water sit overnight and then water the next day.
Reply:It is the easiest plant to take care of....
water it when the soil it gets dry to the touch...
Sorry about your lost and good luck
Reply:Spider Plant require very little care (We've tried killing one before by freezing it, overheating it... it's still going) Just water it when the soil is dry and have it in a pot that lets the water drain.
Brown ends happen, just take them out
Can anyone help with caring for spider plants?
First of all, my sympathy in the loss of your friend. It's great that you want to keep his/her plant alive.
If the spider plant is the same one I've grown, then it needs to be outside. I've always put them in hanging baskets because the "spiders"do hang over the edge on long stalks. That's what makes them so pretty. Also, you might notice that some of the "baby spiders" have roots beginning on them. You can cut the baby spider off and start new plants. I wouldn't worry to much about the tips of the leaves turning brown. This is not a big problem. Just keep it watered, but not overwatered. It does need some sun during the day.
Hope this helps!
God bless you for caring!
Reply:It needs sun. So keep it in a sunny east or west window. Cut the brown off. It is suppose to weep. Water thoroughly and check daily to see if it is dried out by touching down in the soil. It is a great plant for purifying the air.
Reply:brown tips on any plant are a sign of over watering. give it some sun, but not directly baking all day long and only water it every5 days or so. put it in the sink and let the water soak all the way through to the roots and spill out the bottom of the pot. totally saturated. it should be fine for close to a week.
Reply:all of the above and remember if the plant stays inside try not using tap water. It is probably chlorinated and that is what causes the brown tips. That is of course if you give it enough water. Let your tap water sit overnight and then water the next day.
Reply:It is the easiest plant to take care of....
water it when the soil it gets dry to the touch...
Sorry about your lost and good luck
Reply:Spider Plant require very little care (We've tried killing one before by freezing it, overheating it... it's still going) Just water it when the soil is dry and have it in a pot that lets the water drain.
Brown ends happen, just take them out
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Anyone out there good with plants-Spider plants in particular?
Have a spider plant plant where i work and the recptionist is a little eager in watering.We noticed v small creatures in the soil-whitish with legs!The plant it self looks ok andno creepy crawlies on it-Any one got any ideas!Thanks
Anyone out there good with plants-Spider plants in particular?
Spider plants are real toughies so I'd just take it out of the pot knock off all soil give the leaves and roots a rinse and repot in fresh compost.Give all round the area where the plant stood a real good hoovering and don't let her near Spidy again!
Reply:Spider plants do not need a lot of water. take it out of the pot, flick off the crawlies or put a few soap bubbles on them, let it dry outside a bit, dish wash the pot and buy some clean compost (not garden soil then re pot it leaving a nice gap between the top of the pot and the soil. If any of the leaves are brown or damages just snip them of it will soon come back.
Reply:They are either mealy bugs or white files...could also be a combination of both.
Spray with a indoor plant insecticide ask for at your local nursery. Be sure to take a sample of the bugs (make sure you take them in a closed plastic bag) for further analysis.
Reply:Well, Spider Mites they ain't. If they where, they would look kind of reddish,and make webbing around and under the leaves. I have a couple of Spider Plants, About twenty years old,or older. We water them one time a week in the winter,and more than a few in the hot summer. Ours are kept outside because they are way too big for inside the house. Now I have seen those types of buggy's in the soil of some of my other plants. They are almost microscopic. I don't know what they really are,but I contribute them to the breaking down of the soil,or decomposing of it. I have only guessed that the soil wasn't sterilized,and the decomposing of it ,along with to much water have caused some dormant bug eggs to hatch. My suggestion would be to first get some fresh potting soil, and bake it in the oven for about 30 minutes. Afterward add sand and perlite to it before transplanting. And once you have gotten the plant out of the old soil,stick it in a tub of soap and water to make sure the eggs aren't clinging to the roots. Give it some Quick Start to prevent transplant shock. Good Luck,hope yours lasts and long as mine has. Byee
Reply:Agree with MBlue's suggestion. Spider plants thrive on neglect. Once weekly watering is plenty. don't know what bugs you have but your description isn't spider mites. The mites leave spots the size of this . all over the leaves and are characterized by fine webs. (Spectracide 3 in 1 will murder them)
This will sound strange because spiders don't like wet feet - the pups will live for years in nothing but water.
Reply:these are called spider mites eighter change the soil or get some spray to get rid of them the room that they are in might be too warm too
Reply:Re pot it then don't water too much ( I doubt the creatures are there from over watering though- more likely to be heat)
Spider plants are tough plants and can last for ages without water
Reply:They're probably larvae of white flies, a common pest. While they won't do massive harm to the plant, they are annoying. You'll need to use any of many liquid options to get rid of them, ranging from insecticidal soap to an actual insecticide. Spider plants are very tough things and will actually do better on the dry side, so tell the receptionist to back off with the watering can.
Anyone out there good with plants-Spider plants in particular?
Spider plants are real toughies so I'd just take it out of the pot knock off all soil give the leaves and roots a rinse and repot in fresh compost.Give all round the area where the plant stood a real good hoovering and don't let her near Spidy again!
Reply:Spider plants do not need a lot of water. take it out of the pot, flick off the crawlies or put a few soap bubbles on them, let it dry outside a bit, dish wash the pot and buy some clean compost (not garden soil then re pot it leaving a nice gap between the top of the pot and the soil. If any of the leaves are brown or damages just snip them of it will soon come back.
Reply:They are either mealy bugs or white files...could also be a combination of both.
Spray with a indoor plant insecticide ask for at your local nursery. Be sure to take a sample of the bugs (make sure you take them in a closed plastic bag) for further analysis.
Reply:Well, Spider Mites they ain't. If they where, they would look kind of reddish,and make webbing around and under the leaves. I have a couple of Spider Plants, About twenty years old,or older. We water them one time a week in the winter,and more than a few in the hot summer. Ours are kept outside because they are way too big for inside the house. Now I have seen those types of buggy's in the soil of some of my other plants. They are almost microscopic. I don't know what they really are,but I contribute them to the breaking down of the soil,or decomposing of it. I have only guessed that the soil wasn't sterilized,and the decomposing of it ,along with to much water have caused some dormant bug eggs to hatch. My suggestion would be to first get some fresh potting soil, and bake it in the oven for about 30 minutes. Afterward add sand and perlite to it before transplanting. And once you have gotten the plant out of the old soil,stick it in a tub of soap and water to make sure the eggs aren't clinging to the roots. Give it some Quick Start to prevent transplant shock. Good Luck,hope yours lasts and long as mine has. Byee
Reply:Agree with MBlue's suggestion. Spider plants thrive on neglect. Once weekly watering is plenty. don't know what bugs you have but your description isn't spider mites. The mites leave spots the size of this . all over the leaves and are characterized by fine webs. (Spectracide 3 in 1 will murder them)
This will sound strange because spiders don't like wet feet - the pups will live for years in nothing but water.
Reply:these are called spider mites eighter change the soil or get some spray to get rid of them the room that they are in might be too warm too
Reply:Re pot it then don't water too much ( I doubt the creatures are there from over watering though- more likely to be heat)
Spider plants are tough plants and can last for ages without water
Reply:They're probably larvae of white flies, a common pest. While they won't do massive harm to the plant, they are annoying. You'll need to use any of many liquid options to get rid of them, ranging from insecticidal soap to an actual insecticide. Spider plants are very tough things and will actually do better on the dry side, so tell the receptionist to back off with the watering can.
Are Spider Plants Poisonus????
We have 4 cats in the house and a Spider Plant,The cats you see try to eat the plant are they poisonus?
Are Spider Plants Poisonus????
Spider plants are not poisonous to people or cats.
Reply:most house plants are poisonous and some are deadly i would check with the vet before i allowed to cat to eat much of it.
Reply:No. If they were, my cat would have expired a long time ago.
The botanical species is chlorophytum is you want to look it up for yourself.
ENjoy!
Reply:if the cats die from ingesting the plants, then the plant may be toxic.
Reply:They're not poisonous, so don't worry about the cats. The Diffenbachia, which is a common house plant, is interesting though. There is something in the leaves that paralyzes your vocal cords for a period of time.
Reply:they r not poisonus
Reply:You have mentioned just Spider Plant but what it's real botanical name,it's depends on what species you have.
Reply:If so, you DO have more than one cat...
Reply:Nope. They just look cool.
Reply:Spider Plants are not harmful to humans or cats. Some people who I know consider them good luck. To groom your spider plant you should put it in the shower. If there is any leaf shine it will damage the leaves.
get well flowers
Are Spider Plants Poisonus????
Spider plants are not poisonous to people or cats.
Reply:most house plants are poisonous and some are deadly i would check with the vet before i allowed to cat to eat much of it.
Reply:No. If they were, my cat would have expired a long time ago.
The botanical species is chlorophytum is you want to look it up for yourself.
ENjoy!
Reply:if the cats die from ingesting the plants, then the plant may be toxic.
Reply:They're not poisonous, so don't worry about the cats. The Diffenbachia, which is a common house plant, is interesting though. There is something in the leaves that paralyzes your vocal cords for a period of time.
Reply:they r not poisonus
Reply:You have mentioned just Spider Plant but what it's real botanical name,it's depends on what species you have.
Reply:If so, you DO have more than one cat...
Reply:Nope. They just look cool.
Reply:Spider Plants are not harmful to humans or cats. Some people who I know consider them good luck. To groom your spider plant you should put it in the shower. If there is any leaf shine it will damage the leaves.
get well flowers
Spider Plants?
I am trying to root a snipping of my spider plant. What's the best way to do it?
I'm kind of a n00b when it comes to plants, I just recently got interested.
The bigger plant looked kind of like this:
http://www.gotoreviews.com/metaefficient...
when it was healthy...
Spider Plants?
Your plant looks like it needs a bigger pot. You can also take your baby spider still attached and bring it down into the soil next to the mother plant using a wire to keep it from popping up out of the soil-then in about a week-snip the cord from the mother plant-kind of like birthing (lol). You can transplant to another area. I probably have 40 or 50 plants I've gotten from one large mother plant using this method. Good luck. The other ideas represented earlier are also effective.
Reply:I put the new starts in a glass of water until they grow good roots, then plant them in a pot with some good potting soil. Before you know it you will have them all over!
Reply:spider plants will root in a glass of water.
Once you have roots, transplant into
a planter with soil.
Reply:The best luck I have had is rooting in water just put the little section in a cup of water and watch for roots it doesnt take that long but I usually wait until there are atleast afew roots and then transplant these plants are like weeds once established just remember to keep water in the glass-good Luck!
Reply:Spider ivies produce pups that look just like the full size plant only in miniature. These pups come with their own roots.
Just snip them off and put them in their own container.
I'm kind of a n00b when it comes to plants, I just recently got interested.
The bigger plant looked kind of like this:
http://www.gotoreviews.com/metaefficient...
when it was healthy...
Spider Plants?
Your plant looks like it needs a bigger pot. You can also take your baby spider still attached and bring it down into the soil next to the mother plant using a wire to keep it from popping up out of the soil-then in about a week-snip the cord from the mother plant-kind of like birthing (lol). You can transplant to another area. I probably have 40 or 50 plants I've gotten from one large mother plant using this method. Good luck. The other ideas represented earlier are also effective.
Reply:I put the new starts in a glass of water until they grow good roots, then plant them in a pot with some good potting soil. Before you know it you will have them all over!
Reply:spider plants will root in a glass of water.
Once you have roots, transplant into
a planter with soil.
Reply:The best luck I have had is rooting in water just put the little section in a cup of water and watch for roots it doesnt take that long but I usually wait until there are atleast afew roots and then transplant these plants are like weeds once established just remember to keep water in the glass-good Luck!
Reply:Spider ivies produce pups that look just like the full size plant only in miniature. These pups come with their own roots.
Just snip them off and put them in their own container.
Spider plants ?
Can you remove spider plant babies that are dangling from the mother plant and replant them? Is it ok to remove them if you plant them immediatly?
Spider plants ?
Snip them off of the mother plant, and place them in a glass bowl with just water. Once the roots get to be about 2 inches, plant them in a pot with soil and a little fertilizer.
Reply:I love Spider plants, I can't kill mine lol. Yes just snip them off at the base on the stem. You can stick them in soil right away or put them in a little water until you see roots (don't leave them in the water too long or they will rot). I just put them in the dirt right away and they grow like crazy.
Reply:I live in Fl so I just stick them in the soil when they have a tiny root. My backyard is full of them from just one plant.
Reply:Yes, you can plant them directly in soil.
Spider plants ?
Snip them off of the mother plant, and place them in a glass bowl with just water. Once the roots get to be about 2 inches, plant them in a pot with soil and a little fertilizer.
Reply:I love Spider plants, I can't kill mine lol. Yes just snip them off at the base on the stem. You can stick them in soil right away or put them in a little water until you see roots (don't leave them in the water too long or they will rot). I just put them in the dirt right away and they grow like crazy.
Reply:I live in Fl so I just stick them in the soil when they have a tiny root. My backyard is full of them from just one plant.
Reply:Yes, you can plant them directly in soil.
There are spider mites on my basil plant?
So, how do I get rid of them?
It's a potted plant, kept indoors.
There are spider mites on my basil plant?
Regular Dawn dish soap! Works wonderfully. I have had indoor plants for many yrs. and it works. Just squirt it on the surface of the the soil and water the plant as usual. Good luck.
Reply:Go to walmart %26amp; buy garden safe houseplant %26amp; garden insect spray. I use it all the time. It does great.
Reply:neem oik works great for spider mites, and is organic
Reply:Lemon Juice
Reply:insecticidal dusts work well and easy to wash of if you decide to use chemicals
It's a potted plant, kept indoors.
There are spider mites on my basil plant?
Regular Dawn dish soap! Works wonderfully. I have had indoor plants for many yrs. and it works. Just squirt it on the surface of the the soil and water the plant as usual. Good luck.
Reply:Go to walmart %26amp; buy garden safe houseplant %26amp; garden insect spray. I use it all the time. It does great.
Reply:neem oik works great for spider mites, and is organic
Reply:Lemon Juice
Reply:insecticidal dusts work well and easy to wash of if you decide to use chemicals
Spider plants?
I have always loved the look of spider plants... this week my mother came to visit and brought me a small spider plant that already has babys. my question is how offen should I water it and other hint on careing for it.
Spider plants?
The Spider plant is an easy care type of houseplant. You should use the finger method for water (Noooo not that finger). Use your pointing finger to check the soil. If it is moist good because it likes moist soil but not sopping wet.
Likes bright indirect sunlight. Can be taken outdoors during the spring, summer and fall months.
It is very easy to propagate...take baby cuttings and put in good potting soil water and whala you have another spider plant.
Reply:I water mine once a week. they look best displayed in a hanging pot. I think they do better the more sun they get.
Reply:stick your finger in the soil. aIf it feels dry, water it. Spider plants have babies by being root bound.
Reply:I have three spider plants and one says on the label to water 3 times a week. However, I tend to forget about them until they start losing a little color and look a bit droopy. They are amazingly hardy and still do well, but I find the more I water my variegated one, the more babies it has, and actually flowers where the other ones don't.
Spider plants?
The Spider plant is an easy care type of houseplant. You should use the finger method for water (Noooo not that finger). Use your pointing finger to check the soil. If it is moist good because it likes moist soil but not sopping wet.
Likes bright indirect sunlight. Can be taken outdoors during the spring, summer and fall months.
It is very easy to propagate...take baby cuttings and put in good potting soil water and whala you have another spider plant.
Reply:I water mine once a week. they look best displayed in a hanging pot. I think they do better the more sun they get.
Reply:stick your finger in the soil. aIf it feels dry, water it. Spider plants have babies by being root bound.
Reply:I have three spider plants and one says on the label to water 3 times a week. However, I tend to forget about them until they start losing a little color and look a bit droopy. They are amazingly hardy and still do well, but I find the more I water my variegated one, the more babies it has, and actually flowers where the other ones don't.
Spider plants in water?
can you leave a spider plant rooted in water or do you eventually have to put it in dirt?
Spider plants in water?
it needs the dirt for food etc, it will die eventually in water
Reply:just leave it in the water until some roots have grown, then pot it. It will survive in the water but won't be as healthy looking as it could be.
Spider plants in water?
it needs the dirt for food etc, it will die eventually in water
Reply:just leave it in the water until some roots have grown, then pot it. It will survive in the water but won't be as healthy looking as it could be.
Spider Plants?
I have a spider plant, which I've had about 5ish years, and its been producing babies for most of that time. All of a sudden I noticed one of the babies had bright white flowers. More baby branches sprouted on that branch, each with flowers. The flowers are only on that branch, and it has several baby branches. Is this natural or has my plant somehow mutated/crossbred?
Spider Plants?
no it is natural. have you thought of breaking off the sprouts to create new plants?
Reply:normal. Do you take the new growths off to start more plants from them ? I do and have many spider plants through the house. Sell the new ones in the summer..
Reply:Very healthy plant and normal for a spider plant.
Reply:it's natural, it happened to mine too
Reply:Yes, flowering is normal.
Reply:perfectly normal! what i do is gently snap off the babies when they are about the size of the palm of my hand and place their roots about an inch into some soil - whole new little spidy plants =)
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Spider Plants?
no it is natural. have you thought of breaking off the sprouts to create new plants?
Reply:normal. Do you take the new growths off to start more plants from them ? I do and have many spider plants through the house. Sell the new ones in the summer..
Reply:Very healthy plant and normal for a spider plant.
Reply:it's natural, it happened to mine too
Reply:Yes, flowering is normal.
Reply:perfectly normal! what i do is gently snap off the babies when they are about the size of the palm of my hand and place their roots about an inch into some soil - whole new little spidy plants =)
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Should we protect all life? even poison plant,snakes,deadly spider,evil people?
According to vegans, YES.
Should we protect all life? even poison plant,snakes,deadly spider,evil people?
I'm an animal lover and I love kids. If I see a snake that is something other then a garden snake, one that looks dangerous, I'm gonna kill it. I'm not gonna give that snake a chance to bite my dog a kid or me for that matter.
Reply:Not if it messes with you.
Reply:Yes, I'm not a crazy PETA person or anything like that, but I don't understand just because something doesn't directly benefit us why people want to kill it for the sake of killing it. I have no problem at all with hunting if you eat your kill, it's these people who hunt for "sport" I don't understand.
Reply:Why? It's a dog eat dog world out there; all nature has natural cycles. Ever heard of the food chain? We're a part of it too. If some pest is threatening your health/safety or preventing you doing what you need to do, fight back.
(Of course, I'm talking about gardening here, not knocking off that teacher/neighbour you don't like!)
Reply:There are times when it is necessary to take lives for survival. We must eat, and even plants are alive. Sometimes we have to kill to keep from being killed or harmed. We have to kill to eat. All of life is interconnected, and all species depend upon each other for survival.
Killing indiscriminately and without need is wrong, eliminating species without regard for the web of life is wrong. Every species that is gone, puts the species that depended upon it for life, in danger. We should protect them all, for our own ultimate survival.
Poison snakes, plants and spiders all have places in the web. To kill them just for being is wrong. The only excuse for killing them is if they are directly threatening you or causing you harm. Otherwise, it is good to leave them alone. Non-interference would be the word.
As for evil people, they should at least be put where they can do no harm.
Reply:we should only protect the things that we care about and the things that require help. we cant help poisen plants, snakes, spiders and evil people because its obvious they will attack us and we cant do anything to help them
Should we protect all life? even poison plant,snakes,deadly spider,evil people?
I'm an animal lover and I love kids. If I see a snake that is something other then a garden snake, one that looks dangerous, I'm gonna kill it. I'm not gonna give that snake a chance to bite my dog a kid or me for that matter.
Reply:Not if it messes with you.
Reply:Yes, I'm not a crazy PETA person or anything like that, but I don't understand just because something doesn't directly benefit us why people want to kill it for the sake of killing it. I have no problem at all with hunting if you eat your kill, it's these people who hunt for "sport" I don't understand.
Reply:Why? It's a dog eat dog world out there; all nature has natural cycles. Ever heard of the food chain? We're a part of it too. If some pest is threatening your health/safety or preventing you doing what you need to do, fight back.
(Of course, I'm talking about gardening here, not knocking off that teacher/neighbour you don't like!)
Reply:There are times when it is necessary to take lives for survival. We must eat, and even plants are alive. Sometimes we have to kill to keep from being killed or harmed. We have to kill to eat. All of life is interconnected, and all species depend upon each other for survival.
Killing indiscriminately and without need is wrong, eliminating species without regard for the web of life is wrong. Every species that is gone, puts the species that depended upon it for life, in danger. We should protect them all, for our own ultimate survival.
Poison snakes, plants and spiders all have places in the web. To kill them just for being is wrong. The only excuse for killing them is if they are directly threatening you or causing you harm. Otherwise, it is good to leave them alone. Non-interference would be the word.
As for evil people, they should at least be put where they can do no harm.
Reply:we should only protect the things that we care about and the things that require help. we cant help poisen plants, snakes, spiders and evil people because its obvious they will attack us and we cant do anything to help them
Spider plants?
I have a spider plant which has green in the middle and white along the edges. A few months ago it produced an all green baby. Now it is already half the size of the mother plant. It is growing quicker and looks healthier than the mother plant. It is entirely dark green. I have never heard of a one color spider plant. Is this rare? Any info would be helpful!!
Spider plants?
I have another type. Mine is white in the middle and green on both edges. It produces the same offspring's. I think some of the spider plants on the market are kind of hybrids and over time some of the original traits come out once in a while. If you haven't seen plain colors, I did and they're totally different from the striped ones.
Your mother spider plant will eventually losses it's leaves and it'll concentrate it's energy to the baby spider which will in turn produces baby ones too. You can always start new ones by planting these babies in a new pots.
Reply:no its not rare and yes they do come in all green color and a fuffled one also.
Reply:I'm not a spider plant expert, but I would encourage it to grow and produce more all green offspring. If they are rare, then do everything you can to produce more!
Spider plants?
I have another type. Mine is white in the middle and green on both edges. It produces the same offspring's. I think some of the spider plants on the market are kind of hybrids and over time some of the original traits come out once in a while. If you haven't seen plain colors, I did and they're totally different from the striped ones.
Your mother spider plant will eventually losses it's leaves and it'll concentrate it's energy to the baby spider which will in turn produces baby ones too. You can always start new ones by planting these babies in a new pots.
Reply:no its not rare and yes they do come in all green color and a fuffled one also.
Reply:I'm not a spider plant expert, but I would encourage it to grow and produce more all green offspring. If they are rare, then do everything you can to produce more!
Black widow spider nesting in my plant pot!?
Down at the bottom, in the drain hole. The plant needs to be put into a larger pot, but I'm scared to do it! Any suggestions?
Black widow spider nesting in my plant pot!?
get a 5 gallon bucket and fill it with enough water to come up to the top of the pot. Put on leather gloves and carefully place the pot in the water. Leave it in there for a while. The water will either drown it or force him to come to the surface.
Reply:Smooshing spiders works well. To be on the safe side, wear latex gloves while working with this plant. The spiders jaws are not big enough to bite through latex, which will be a blessing if you encounter spiders you didn't know were there.
Reply:i think that the plant is going to have to take a loss on this one
Reply:quit acting like a little sissy and lay the pot on its sideand blast the bottom side with a water hose...that should dislodge the spider
Reply:Buy some cheap boric acid powder at the drug store. Set the pot down on top of a pile of the powder so that the spider has to touch or move through it. The powder will slowly kill the spider (not immediately, but it will be a "goner").
Reply:Spray with a little "House and Garden" spray. Then kill the spider and proceed with your work.
Reply:If you don't want alot of black widow spiders in your plant pot, I suggest you spray with some insectide and kill it.
Reply:just spray it with hair spray, it will die!
Reply:1. I've been bitten by a widow... The good news is that it won't kill you. The bad news is that it'll hurt like hell and you'll need to go to the doctor for Prednasone and antibiotics.
2. If you can see him, you can spray him. Get the strongest Raid or other insecticide you can find and kill him. When you replant - put Triazicide in the mixture to kill off any offspring that might exist. Keep an eye out for the little ones.
or
3. Seal the plant in a plastic bag then dump it in the trash. Take $50 out of the bank and go shopping for a new plant...
Black widow spider nesting in my plant pot!?
get a 5 gallon bucket and fill it with enough water to come up to the top of the pot. Put on leather gloves and carefully place the pot in the water. Leave it in there for a while. The water will either drown it or force him to come to the surface.
Reply:Smooshing spiders works well. To be on the safe side, wear latex gloves while working with this plant. The spiders jaws are not big enough to bite through latex, which will be a blessing if you encounter spiders you didn't know were there.
Reply:i think that the plant is going to have to take a loss on this one
Reply:quit acting like a little sissy and lay the pot on its sideand blast the bottom side with a water hose...that should dislodge the spider
Reply:Buy some cheap boric acid powder at the drug store. Set the pot down on top of a pile of the powder so that the spider has to touch or move through it. The powder will slowly kill the spider (not immediately, but it will be a "goner").
Reply:Spray with a little "House and Garden" spray. Then kill the spider and proceed with your work.
Reply:If you don't want alot of black widow spiders in your plant pot, I suggest you spray with some insectide and kill it.
Reply:just spray it with hair spray, it will die!
Reply:1. I've been bitten by a widow... The good news is that it won't kill you. The bad news is that it'll hurt like hell and you'll need to go to the doctor for Prednasone and antibiotics.
2. If you can see him, you can spray him. Get the strongest Raid or other insecticide you can find and kill him. When you replant - put Triazicide in the mixture to kill off any offspring that might exist. Keep an eye out for the little ones.
or
3. Seal the plant in a plastic bag then dump it in the trash. Take $50 out of the bank and go shopping for a new plant...
I'm looking for some seeds from a cleome (spider flower) plant that I can plant next year. Anyone have any?
I had some of these years ago and I loved them and can't find them anywhere. I would trade some old fashioned hollyhock (light pink) seeds for them. Or does anyone know a place I can buy them?
I'm looking for some seeds from a cleome (spider flower) plant that I can plant next year. Anyone have any?
I have Cleome seeds in various colors. Write me at kleowithak@yahoo and will send you some. PS Would love to have Hollyhock seeds :)!
Reply:You can do a web search to find them, they do look great.
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I'm looking for some seeds from a cleome (spider flower) plant that I can plant next year. Anyone have any?
I have Cleome seeds in various colors. Write me at kleowithak@yahoo and will send you some. PS Would love to have Hollyhock seeds :)!
Reply:You can do a web search to find them, they do look great.
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What do I do if there is spider webs in my house plant?
The webs are at the the bottom of the plant/ in the soil. Theres some rocks in there on top of the soil. Im terrified of spiders too so how will I get the spider out? Please and thank you!
What do I do if there is spider webs in my house plant?
put the plant outside or keep a rolled up newspaper handy
Reply:Eat the spiders. That will stop them from building webs.
Reply:do nothing, They are helping the plant. The plant must have mites or they wouldn't be there. Why are you afraid of spiders. They only have 8 legs and 8 eyes. The only kind that I'd get rid of would be the tarantula which is really hairy and the Violin Spider which is poisonous. It has an hourglass shape and its black. They don't bite unless they are one of these too. Put the plant outside to live and don't worry about it.
Reply:maybe its from a silkworm? yuck
Reply:Attach a drinking straw to the end of your vacuum cleaner hose...using packing or duct tape. Then very gently suck up the investation. If the spider is too big for the straw, use one a bit larger. If you are very fearful of the spider jumping out and attacking you, you could first use some home and garden RAID.
What do I do if there is spider webs in my house plant?
put the plant outside or keep a rolled up newspaper handy
Reply:Eat the spiders. That will stop them from building webs.
Reply:do nothing, They are helping the plant. The plant must have mites or they wouldn't be there. Why are you afraid of spiders. They only have 8 legs and 8 eyes. The only kind that I'd get rid of would be the tarantula which is really hairy and the Violin Spider which is poisonous. It has an hourglass shape and its black. They don't bite unless they are one of these too. Put the plant outside to live and don't worry about it.
Reply:maybe its from a silkworm? yuck
Reply:Attach a drinking straw to the end of your vacuum cleaner hose...using packing or duct tape. Then very gently suck up the investation. If the spider is too big for the straw, use one a bit larger. If you are very fearful of the spider jumping out and attacking you, you could first use some home and garden RAID.
Spider attacking leaves of plant - HELP?
I have a green leafy plant, not sure what kind it is, but it is sold every where, not a pretty plant. The leaves are kinda triangle looking with light green veins. Anyway, a spider has attacked it and the webs completely surround the entire leaves and kills them, plant bug sprays arent helping. Anyone ever hear of this.
Spider attacking leaves of plant - HELP?
Barkyvonschnauser diagnosed your problem first and has the correct cure. Insecticides will not control mites! You need a miticide. Thumbs up to Barky!
Tent caterpillars are a SPRING only insect and they leave the tent to feed at night, returning at daybreak to the safety of the tent. There is no way these could be your problem at this time of the year. Fall web worm will encase the branches AND leaves in thick, heavy webbing in fall. They do not leave the web; they feed and sleep inside the web. Pretty hard to confuse fall web worms (a defoliator, with many large caterpillars, dark feces, all inside a heavy web) with very small spider mites that you may not even see %26amp; closely cover the leaf with a very fine webbing.
Horticultural oils (Sunspray) used at the "summer oil" rate (2 percent) are the most effective %26amp; safe miticide available for home use. Insecticidal soaps are only marginally effective against spider mites when their webbing prevents penetration. It also is only a contact insecticide (no residual, kills only on contact) with no effect on eggs. Some soaps are phytotoxic and can harm plants. Soaps are no more effective than insecticidal soaps. In fact, insecticidal soaps are just soaps that have been manufactured to prevent plant phytotoxicity %26amp; have maximum insecticidal affect.
Reply:I had a plant with mitesand a friend told me to spray it down with soapy water...thats it, just soapy water..and it worked. Worth a try!!
Reply:are you sure it is a spider? some moths do something similar, they attack the leaves and lay eggs, the catipillars[some very small] build a web-like structure
Reply:Spider? Are you sure?
If it has a web on it and you can see tiny little yellowish things moving around, your problem is "Spider Mites." Mites are a pain in the butt! You have to spray them several times since the eggs will continue to hatch out for several weeks after you first spray them.
You can get a miticide (pretty expensive), or use an organic insecticidal soap. I used the soap on mine and it did a pretty good job of getting rid of them.
I believe pixieotr is referring to what's called a tent caterpillar. If there is a large web that covers the entire ends of branches and the leaves are eaten within and around these tents, this may be your problem, but I seriously doubt it. If the leaves turn yellowish, then brownish, and then dry up and die, it's definitely mites, which in my expert opinion is your problem based on the limited info you gave.
Reply:My boss says they are spider mites so you'll need a miticide to kill them. I don't know if you can buy it OTC but you can call around and ask. I work for a pest control company.
Good Luck!
Spider attacking leaves of plant - HELP?
Barkyvonschnauser diagnosed your problem first and has the correct cure. Insecticides will not control mites! You need a miticide. Thumbs up to Barky!
Tent caterpillars are a SPRING only insect and they leave the tent to feed at night, returning at daybreak to the safety of the tent. There is no way these could be your problem at this time of the year. Fall web worm will encase the branches AND leaves in thick, heavy webbing in fall. They do not leave the web; they feed and sleep inside the web. Pretty hard to confuse fall web worms (a defoliator, with many large caterpillars, dark feces, all inside a heavy web) with very small spider mites that you may not even see %26amp; closely cover the leaf with a very fine webbing.
Horticultural oils (Sunspray) used at the "summer oil" rate (2 percent) are the most effective %26amp; safe miticide available for home use. Insecticidal soaps are only marginally effective against spider mites when their webbing prevents penetration. It also is only a contact insecticide (no residual, kills only on contact) with no effect on eggs. Some soaps are phytotoxic and can harm plants. Soaps are no more effective than insecticidal soaps. In fact, insecticidal soaps are just soaps that have been manufactured to prevent plant phytotoxicity %26amp; have maximum insecticidal affect.
Reply:I had a plant with mitesand a friend told me to spray it down with soapy water...thats it, just soapy water..and it worked. Worth a try!!
Reply:are you sure it is a spider? some moths do something similar, they attack the leaves and lay eggs, the catipillars[some very small] build a web-like structure
Reply:Spider? Are you sure?
If it has a web on it and you can see tiny little yellowish things moving around, your problem is "Spider Mites." Mites are a pain in the butt! You have to spray them several times since the eggs will continue to hatch out for several weeks after you first spray them.
You can get a miticide (pretty expensive), or use an organic insecticidal soap. I used the soap on mine and it did a pretty good job of getting rid of them.
I believe pixieotr is referring to what's called a tent caterpillar. If there is a large web that covers the entire ends of branches and the leaves are eaten within and around these tents, this may be your problem, but I seriously doubt it. If the leaves turn yellowish, then brownish, and then dry up and die, it's definitely mites, which in my expert opinion is your problem based on the limited info you gave.
Reply:My boss says they are spider mites so you'll need a miticide to kill them. I don't know if you can buy it OTC but you can call around and ask. I work for a pest control company.
Good Luck!
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