I live in the UAE so for 10 months of the year our air conditioning is on and off throughout the day. Everytime I've tried to grow seeds they die soon after sprouting. I've kept them in the dark, then brought them out and tried to keep them in the most evenly based temperature place in the house but they just die!
The established houseplants I buy do ok (spider plant, lily, hyacinth, bamboo, ivy, orchid).
Any suggestions please, of seeds that are a bit sturdier? Less likely to die on me?! Or is it something maybe I'm doing wrong?
What are the hardiest seeds to grow when living in the desert with AC in apartment?
try keeping them in a container with a lid until they get about 3 in. Then take them out for an hour a day then increase it till the plants are used to it. You might have to start growing cacti or succulents. They will definitely do better.
Friday, May 21, 2010
I need to buy some long lasting indoor plants.Any ideas of what kinds I should be looking for?
I'd prefer a few be flowered plants.I already know spider plants and cactus can last a while inside but I need more suggestions.
I need to buy some long lasting indoor plants.Any ideas of what kinds I should be looking for?
Peace Lily which has lovely white flowers that open intermittedly.....very good for getting rid of polluted air in the house. Make sure you have it out of sunlight as it really does prefer somewhere thats not well lit......will last for years if watered regularly I have 2 in my home.....also great to have near your pc as this zaps the radiation emitting from your pc
Reply:You can try Kalanchoe plants. These have pretty flowers and come in all different colors. These last. Good Luck on your choices!!
I need to buy some long lasting indoor plants.Any ideas of what kinds I should be looking for?
Peace Lily which has lovely white flowers that open intermittedly.....very good for getting rid of polluted air in the house. Make sure you have it out of sunlight as it really does prefer somewhere thats not well lit......will last for years if watered regularly I have 2 in my home.....also great to have near your pc as this zaps the radiation emitting from your pc
Reply:You can try Kalanchoe plants. These have pretty flowers and come in all different colors. These last. Good Luck on your choices!!
Need Help! Spider Web-ish/mold parasite on my houseplants. . . ? ! ?
I noticed a web/mold on a pumpkin i had on display in my house. Then i noticed that some of the leaves on my plants (Near the pumpkin) had turned brown and had the mold/web on them. I did notice some tiny tiny micro-organisms kinda darting around in the web, not spiders but maybe little mites or something. Anyway, Id like help identifying what it is and if there is anything i can do to save my dear houseplants.
Need Help! Spider Web-ish/mold parasite on my houseplants. . . ? ! ?
probably spider-mites.. fill up a spray bottle with 2 tablespoons of Ivory dish soap (least likely to have chemicals that will harm your plants) and the rest of the way full with water. Spritz your affected plants, and any nearby. do this once a week for the next 4 weeks, and the plants should make it through.
Reply:To identify spider mites, place a white piece of paper under your plant and tap it hard several times. Now use your finger to smear the little dots that have fallen to the paper. If they smear green, you have mites. The green is your plant's sap.
Spider mites on house plants can be a difficult problem to control. Severely infested house plants may best be discarded as elimination of the pest can be very difficult with severe infestations. Frequent use of a strong stream of water (kitchen sprayer attachment or shower) can help to flush mites %26amp; their eggs off your plants. Maintaining your houshold plants in a hot dry environment helps to promote infestations. Insecticidal soaps have some effectiveness when they contact the mites, but do not affect eggs. Horticultural oils may be your best and safest control approach.
Reply:they are probably spider mites...you can take a swab and go around the plant and wipe them off with some anti-bacterial liquid. we had to recently do this in my high school agriculture class.
Need Help! Spider Web-ish/mold parasite on my houseplants. . . ? ! ?
probably spider-mites.. fill up a spray bottle with 2 tablespoons of Ivory dish soap (least likely to have chemicals that will harm your plants) and the rest of the way full with water. Spritz your affected plants, and any nearby. do this once a week for the next 4 weeks, and the plants should make it through.
Reply:To identify spider mites, place a white piece of paper under your plant and tap it hard several times. Now use your finger to smear the little dots that have fallen to the paper. If they smear green, you have mites. The green is your plant's sap.
Spider mites on house plants can be a difficult problem to control. Severely infested house plants may best be discarded as elimination of the pest can be very difficult with severe infestations. Frequent use of a strong stream of water (kitchen sprayer attachment or shower) can help to flush mites %26amp; their eggs off your plants. Maintaining your houshold plants in a hot dry environment helps to promote infestations. Insecticidal soaps have some effectiveness when they contact the mites, but do not affect eggs. Horticultural oils may be your best and safest control approach.
Reply:they are probably spider mites...you can take a swab and go around the plant and wipe them off with some anti-bacterial liquid. we had to recently do this in my high school agriculture class.
If you were a houseplant, which would you be?why?
I would be an airplane, spider plant.
They are like a little planetary system. aha ha
If you were a houseplant, which would you be?why?
a bamboo...simple but beautiful...
Reply:as long as it wasnt one of my houseplants (i cant keep a plant alive to save my life)
i would b a bonsai tree....hard to maintain but the outcome is well worth it
=)
Reply:I would be a philodendron because they grow well, are pleasing to the inhabitants of any room, and only need a little water and attention now and then to be happy!
Reply:I would be a christmas tree, because they make people happy
Or an orchid, since they're pretty and exotic
Reply:Christmas cactus, ever green and sprouts lovely flowers
Reply:Cactus
Reply:Evergreens.... They barley die...
Reply:A manly cactus
Reply:i dont know ivy because it looks awesome.
Reply:i would be a tulip because they're colorful and vibrant, just like me :)
Reply:venus fly trap, because theyre big pimpin
Reply:Venus fly trap.
Reply:A potted fern because I could sit there and watch TV :P
Reply:a sun flower
Reply:lol a cactus
Reply:A cactus.... Those things are f***ing cool.
Reply::[ I was going to say cactus!
Um The fake tulips :P cause i last forever
Reply:lol
Reply:Prickly Pear ,,cactus,,,,why ,,??? work it out lol
Reply:Venus flytrap. I don't know why.
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They are like a little planetary system. aha ha
If you were a houseplant, which would you be?why?
a bamboo...simple but beautiful...
Reply:as long as it wasnt one of my houseplants (i cant keep a plant alive to save my life)
i would b a bonsai tree....hard to maintain but the outcome is well worth it
=)
Reply:I would be a philodendron because they grow well, are pleasing to the inhabitants of any room, and only need a little water and attention now and then to be happy!
Reply:I would be a christmas tree, because they make people happy
Or an orchid, since they're pretty and exotic
Reply:Christmas cactus, ever green and sprouts lovely flowers
Reply:Cactus
Reply:Evergreens.... They barley die...
Reply:A manly cactus
Reply:i dont know ivy because it looks awesome.
Reply:i would be a tulip because they're colorful and vibrant, just like me :)
Reply:venus fly trap, because theyre big pimpin
Reply:Venus fly trap.
Reply:A potted fern because I could sit there and watch TV :P
Reply:a sun flower
Reply:lol a cactus
Reply:A cactus.... Those things are f***ing cool.
Reply::[ I was going to say cactus!
Um The fake tulips :P cause i last forever
Reply:lol
Reply:Prickly Pear ,,cactus,,,,why ,,??? work it out lol
Reply:Venus flytrap. I don't know why.
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Can you send plants in the mail?
I have a friend too far to drive to give her some of my spider plants. Can i send them to her in the mail? How would i go about doing that?? Thanks!!!
Can you send plants in the mail?
Yes you can! Go to the post office and make sure it is endorsed "special handling", its about 6.25 for less than 10 lbs. You can send plants, in fact you can apparently send animals, even bees and baby poultry... weird. Follow the other person's advice about how to package it tho... it is sound advice.
Reply:You can typically send plants domestically but there is a list of prohibited agriculture. Call the USPS hotline and they can give you all the information. Though you should be fine if your sending it within the same state.
Reply:Sure, it's done all the time. I wouldn't send a giant plant, of course. I'd send rooted "spiders", the offshoots. You can remove the flower pot, wrap the root ball in Saran wrap or a plastic bag, put a cardboard collar around the leaves and then pack them in a box with styrafoam peanuts. Ship it the fastest way you can, the plants will be fine for up to 10 days, but better only a few days.
If you are growing the babies in a plastic pot, I wouldn't bother removing the pot, they don't weight that much. Maximum size I'd ship, 4 inch pot size.
Sending an unrooted spider is iffy as they don't last long without roots and moisture.
Reply:Sure greenhouses do it all the time. Use a plastic lined bag %26amp; lable it live plants. As long as there domestic there shouldn't be any problem.
Reply:nope
Reply:i think....first class....lol
Can you send plants in the mail?
Yes you can! Go to the post office and make sure it is endorsed "special handling", its about 6.25 for less than 10 lbs. You can send plants, in fact you can apparently send animals, even bees and baby poultry... weird. Follow the other person's advice about how to package it tho... it is sound advice.
Reply:You can typically send plants domestically but there is a list of prohibited agriculture. Call the USPS hotline and they can give you all the information. Though you should be fine if your sending it within the same state.
Reply:Sure, it's done all the time. I wouldn't send a giant plant, of course. I'd send rooted "spiders", the offshoots. You can remove the flower pot, wrap the root ball in Saran wrap or a plastic bag, put a cardboard collar around the leaves and then pack them in a box with styrafoam peanuts. Ship it the fastest way you can, the plants will be fine for up to 10 days, but better only a few days.
If you are growing the babies in a plastic pot, I wouldn't bother removing the pot, they don't weight that much. Maximum size I'd ship, 4 inch pot size.
Sending an unrooted spider is iffy as they don't last long without roots and moisture.
Reply:Sure greenhouses do it all the time. Use a plastic lined bag %26amp; lable it live plants. As long as there domestic there shouldn't be any problem.
Reply:nope
Reply:i think....first class....lol
If there are plants that clean the air, does that mean it diminishes odors?
like spider plants ect..
If there are plants that clean the air, does that mean it diminishes odors?
The Jade plant, which is a succulent, is a fine air cleaner, but don't expect results like the ionic breeze.
As for controlling odors, I suggest you get some nice herbs, like basil, any mint (apple, pineapple, peppermint) and grow them in a sunny window sill. When you brush the leaves, they release a wonderful aroma, plus they are great in the kitchen for cooking!
Reply:Yeah but not as fast as a spray, over time. Your plants do absorb odors and can become"clogged " so to speak, so once or twice a year I put all of mine in the tub and shower off dust nad cooking grease and **** from smokers who visit, I think I should do it more often, but oooopps
Reply:i think so
If there are plants that clean the air, does that mean it diminishes odors?
The Jade plant, which is a succulent, is a fine air cleaner, but don't expect results like the ionic breeze.
As for controlling odors, I suggest you get some nice herbs, like basil, any mint (apple, pineapple, peppermint) and grow them in a sunny window sill. When you brush the leaves, they release a wonderful aroma, plus they are great in the kitchen for cooking!
Reply:Yeah but not as fast as a spray, over time. Your plants do absorb odors and can become"clogged " so to speak, so once or twice a year I put all of mine in the tub and shower off dust nad cooking grease and **** from smokers who visit, I think I should do it more often, but oooopps
Reply:i think so
Wanna get some small house plants that live all year rnd and dont need to much care?
wanna stand them on window sills dont matter if they are none flowering but would prefer this.not over keen on spider plants
Wanna get some small house plants that live all year rnd and dont need to much care?
Aloe, pothos, philodendron, coleus, bromeliads, ferns, impatiens, geraniums, cyperus, suculents, there are a bazillion. Want cuttings? Email my avatar.
Reply:cactus plants and money plants are good and easy to keep
Reply:Cactus must be the way to go. There are many different varieties, some flowering, others not. Take your pick !
Reply:Sorry can't spell it but I have a couple of Yucca plants that have survived years of neglect not much for flowering though. try them.
Reply:I have this small cactus, you only water it once a month and i havent watered it ever and still looks great.
Reply:cactus are cool and low maintenance
Reply:Cactus ;)
And you have to call him Harry according to my girlfriend...
Reply:try cactus,there is some really pretty ones and you only water them about once every 6 months or so
Wanna get some small house plants that live all year rnd and dont need to much care?
Aloe, pothos, philodendron, coleus, bromeliads, ferns, impatiens, geraniums, cyperus, suculents, there are a bazillion. Want cuttings? Email my avatar.
Reply:cactus plants and money plants are good and easy to keep
Reply:Cactus must be the way to go. There are many different varieties, some flowering, others not. Take your pick !
Reply:Sorry can't spell it but I have a couple of Yucca plants that have survived years of neglect not much for flowering though. try them.
Reply:I have this small cactus, you only water it once a month and i havent watered it ever and still looks great.
Reply:cactus are cool and low maintenance
Reply:Cactus ;)
And you have to call him Harry according to my girlfriend...
Reply:try cactus,there is some really pretty ones and you only water them about once every 6 months or so
What houseplants are harmful if eaten by a cat?
i have a spider plant, chia pet plant, and poinsettias. are any of these poison?
What houseplants are harmful if eaten by a cat?
I know poinsetta's are. Here's a good list:
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/protec...
Reply:The biggest ones are poinsettias and lilies. I've known people who have lost cats to both of them.
Reply:The ASPCA has a site with poisonous plants and it will show what part of the plant is poisonous.
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...
It is in Alphabetical order.
Reply:Poinsettas....
pretty much every thing that would be harmful to you to eat.
Make sure they never eat chocolate. Also, if they eat enough dog food it will make them go blind! don't feed them dog food.
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What houseplants are harmful if eaten by a cat?
I know poinsetta's are. Here's a good list:
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/protec...
Reply:The biggest ones are poinsettias and lilies. I've known people who have lost cats to both of them.
Reply:The ASPCA has a site with poisonous plants and it will show what part of the plant is poisonous.
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...
It is in Alphabetical order.
Reply:Poinsettas....
pretty much every thing that would be harmful to you to eat.
Make sure they never eat chocolate. Also, if they eat enough dog food it will make them go blind! don't feed them dog food.
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There is a arachnid (spider kind) population at my balcony, can you please identify the species?
Will those insects, arachnids harm my plants ?
It is clearly red, balcony is an open-top roof balcony; it has access to the roof. I guess those spiders are also under the roof tiles, because I also see them on the roof tiles.
How could I deal with this problem.
Here is a close photo:
http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/5069/...
There is a arachnid (spider kind) population at my balcony, can you please identify the species?
http://www.evergreengardenworks.com/mite...
See if this describes what you have, it gives treatment options.
Reply:I am noooooo expert, but they look similar enough to spider mites. If you are finding them on your plants, use a weak soapy solution to spray the plants and they should go away. The body/legs don't look right, but spider mites can be red and I'm sure they have the potential to harm your plants. The soap solution, I've found harmless.
Good luck,
Rob
Edit:
It can take a while for damage to show up or to see the mites on the plant. I've only had problems with the tiny black ones, usually on things in the rose family. Can't hurt to spray the soap solution, though!
Reply:I think it is a woodlouse spider..........it is also called spider mite.........Its scientific name is Dysdera crocata and it belongs to the family Tetranychidae and the sub-class Acari.........
It is clearly red, balcony is an open-top roof balcony; it has access to the roof. I guess those spiders are also under the roof tiles, because I also see them on the roof tiles.
How could I deal with this problem.
Here is a close photo:
http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/5069/...
There is a arachnid (spider kind) population at my balcony, can you please identify the species?
http://www.evergreengardenworks.com/mite...
See if this describes what you have, it gives treatment options.
Reply:I am noooooo expert, but they look similar enough to spider mites. If you are finding them on your plants, use a weak soapy solution to spray the plants and they should go away. The body/legs don't look right, but spider mites can be red and I'm sure they have the potential to harm your plants. The soap solution, I've found harmless.
Good luck,
Rob
Edit:
It can take a while for damage to show up or to see the mites on the plant. I've only had problems with the tiny black ones, usually on things in the rose family. Can't hurt to spray the soap solution, though!
Reply:I think it is a woodlouse spider..........it is also called spider mite.........Its scientific name is Dysdera crocata and it belongs to the family Tetranychidae and the sub-class Acari.........
Can untreated soil be used as a subtrate for a Cali King snake?
I would also like to know if adding a plant (like a spider plant) to the terrarium is safe.
Can untreated soil be used as a subtrate for a Cali King snake?
It probably could, but you never really know what kinds of things are in untreated soil. There could be parasites, harmful bacteria, pesticides or fertilizer. You would be better off getting a bag of topsoil from your local store if you want a "natural" environment. However, keep in mind that it isn't recommended as snakes typically don't defecate/urinate where they spend most of their time sleeping or waiting for prey. You would have to be sure that you get all of the dirty soil removed. This is why most people will use a substrate that is easier to clean such as aspen or cypress mulch and newspaper, etc.
As far as the plant is concerned, it won't harm the snake at all however he might end up killing it by moving over it or dislodging it from the soil.
Reply:I would not use untreated soil as a substrate for my snakes. You risk bringing in pathogens that the snake may never have been exposed to, not to mention parasites and bugs that could infest the snake and your home.
Good old newspaper is my substrate of choice - it's always available, easy to replace, and poses little risk of ingestion when the snake eats.
Reply:Oh no way!!! Use a treated substrate and no cedar chips. Spider plants are toxic and even though the snake doesn't eat plants the mouse you put in there might eat some and that would possibly make the snake sick. It is a slim chance but possible. Go with something non toxic to be safe.
Reply:it can but most soils will act as a medium for bacterial growth which in turn leads to health risk for your snake. parasites can also bed and spread in this substrate. it's better to use something like jungle litter or ground shell available at petstores. easier to clean out the poo and change at least every 6 weeks. plants are cool, just check for toxicity
Reply:Of course.. In fact, it would be better than the treated soil.
Reply:I plant won't bother anything as long as there is no risk of it eating it and with a snake there is no risk.....but soil from outside does carry parisites like mites and ticks and those are a pain to get rid of .... and as for potting soil for plants bought in a store...that also carries parasites just as the outdoors do...(trust me..a friend of mine thought the same thing and all his reptiles had to be cared for) your best and safest bet is to go to a pet store and get Eco-terrium...it comes in a block and it makes a **** load ...enough to fill up a 10 gallon tank three times
Reply:ask vet
Can untreated soil be used as a subtrate for a Cali King snake?
It probably could, but you never really know what kinds of things are in untreated soil. There could be parasites, harmful bacteria, pesticides or fertilizer. You would be better off getting a bag of topsoil from your local store if you want a "natural" environment. However, keep in mind that it isn't recommended as snakes typically don't defecate/urinate where they spend most of their time sleeping or waiting for prey. You would have to be sure that you get all of the dirty soil removed. This is why most people will use a substrate that is easier to clean such as aspen or cypress mulch and newspaper, etc.
As far as the plant is concerned, it won't harm the snake at all however he might end up killing it by moving over it or dislodging it from the soil.
Reply:I would not use untreated soil as a substrate for my snakes. You risk bringing in pathogens that the snake may never have been exposed to, not to mention parasites and bugs that could infest the snake and your home.
Good old newspaper is my substrate of choice - it's always available, easy to replace, and poses little risk of ingestion when the snake eats.
Reply:Oh no way!!! Use a treated substrate and no cedar chips. Spider plants are toxic and even though the snake doesn't eat plants the mouse you put in there might eat some and that would possibly make the snake sick. It is a slim chance but possible. Go with something non toxic to be safe.
Reply:it can but most soils will act as a medium for bacterial growth which in turn leads to health risk for your snake. parasites can also bed and spread in this substrate. it's better to use something like jungle litter or ground shell available at petstores. easier to clean out the poo and change at least every 6 weeks. plants are cool, just check for toxicity
Reply:Of course.. In fact, it would be better than the treated soil.
Reply:I plant won't bother anything as long as there is no risk of it eating it and with a snake there is no risk.....but soil from outside does carry parisites like mites and ticks and those are a pain to get rid of .... and as for potting soil for plants bought in a store...that also carries parasites just as the outdoors do...(trust me..a friend of mine thought the same thing and all his reptiles had to be cared for) your best and safest bet is to go to a pet store and get Eco-terrium...it comes in a block and it makes a **** load ...enough to fill up a 10 gallon tank three times
Reply:ask vet
I have a couple of plants but not much lighting in my apartment?
I have two spider plants (long skinny leaves that grow those branch like things that have "babies"), an ivy, a cactus and two bigger plants that I know idea what they're called. They seem to be doing okay right now but I would like to put them in different areas of my house. Would they be okay if I only kept them in rooms with a window or do they have to be in direct sunlight?
I have a couple of plants but not much lighting in my apartment?
Most plants do well in a bright room, or with morning sunshine directly on them. Move them around and see how they do under different conditions. Water once a week only. More plants die from being soggy than from not the right lighting conditions. If they don't seem to be growing well in the spring and summer months (when plants are in a growth cycle), they may need more light. If they look like the leaves are scorched, they may be getting too much direct sunlight.
Reply:in direct light is OK,a cactus needs sun and plant gro lights will help.
Reply:Bright, indirect light is best for these easily cared for
indoor plants....Avoid full sun midday exposure as this will
stress out your "roomies"...
Gauge your waterings so as not to over or under dose
them, as this will cause brown tips....
I have a couple of plants but not much lighting in my apartment?
Most plants do well in a bright room, or with morning sunshine directly on them. Move them around and see how they do under different conditions. Water once a week only. More plants die from being soggy than from not the right lighting conditions. If they don't seem to be growing well in the spring and summer months (when plants are in a growth cycle), they may need more light. If they look like the leaves are scorched, they may be getting too much direct sunlight.
Reply:in direct light is OK,a cactus needs sun and plant gro lights will help.
Reply:Bright, indirect light is best for these easily cared for
indoor plants....Avoid full sun midday exposure as this will
stress out your "roomies"...
Gauge your waterings so as not to over or under dose
them, as this will cause brown tips....
Where do you buy pedistals? cheaply?
I have a fabulous catus that keeps growing like a spider plant and blooms these big star lillie blooms, but out grows plant stands.
Where do you buy pedistals? cheaply?
Pedestal as in a base for plant pots? Wrought Iron shops, pottery outlets, mass merchants, big lots, or different retail merchants. Check your local yellow pages.
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Where do you buy pedistals? cheaply?
Pedestal as in a base for plant pots? Wrought Iron shops, pottery outlets, mass merchants, big lots, or different retail merchants. Check your local yellow pages.
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Can i put spiderplants with my leopard gecko?
i want to put a live plant with my leo and spider plants are very matural and cool so yeah
Can i put spiderplants with my leopard gecko?
yes u can
Reply:Should be fine, it isn't a toxic plant. Other plants i've used with my anole and chinese water dragon are snake plant, pothos and philodendron. Below is a great source for reptile safe plants. Don't believe everything you read on cat websites or humane society sites. They kind of over do it on their lists.
Reply:I use spider plants in most of my tanks and habitats because the plants thive in the humidty. I have lizards, snakes, turtles, spiders and every one of my cages and tanks has spider plants in them. I even use spider plants in my aquatic turtle tanks even though my turtles like to eat them but they have been doing it for almost 7 years now with no ill side affects. So go ahead and use them. If you have the space to plant the plant in the cage it is better that way. I have noticed my plants last longer and grow back quicker if they are actually planted in the enclosure.
Reply:Spider plants are fine, and I have been using various live plants in all manner of tanks over the past ten years. Leopard geckos won't eat the leaves, but be warned! Your crickets and locust prey animals will! I have in the past had a beautifully planted vivarium decimated in hours by a carelessly added handful of locusts!
Can i put spiderplants with my leopard gecko?
yes u can
Reply:Should be fine, it isn't a toxic plant. Other plants i've used with my anole and chinese water dragon are snake plant, pothos and philodendron. Below is a great source for reptile safe plants. Don't believe everything you read on cat websites or humane society sites. They kind of over do it on their lists.
Reply:I use spider plants in most of my tanks and habitats because the plants thive in the humidty. I have lizards, snakes, turtles, spiders and every one of my cages and tanks has spider plants in them. I even use spider plants in my aquatic turtle tanks even though my turtles like to eat them but they have been doing it for almost 7 years now with no ill side affects. So go ahead and use them. If you have the space to plant the plant in the cage it is better that way. I have noticed my plants last longer and grow back quicker if they are actually planted in the enclosure.
Reply:Spider plants are fine, and I have been using various live plants in all manner of tanks over the past ten years. Leopard geckos won't eat the leaves, but be warned! Your crickets and locust prey animals will! I have in the past had a beautifully planted vivarium decimated in hours by a carelessly added handful of locusts!
My SpiderPlant?
I got it from a friend when it came off a shoot, and it did amazingly well, then i forgot to take it in last week and the frost got to most of the leaves. I've cut all but the center two off, but their ends are still browning. Do you think it'll make it through? How can I get it back to where it was? I just took it out of the pot to make sure the roots were okay, and they're fine so i put them in water. They've been there for about an hour, and i was wondering if spider plants will grow hydroponically, and if i can keep it where it is or should i repot it. I'm not too worried about it right now, it's just the two leaves left are only an inch long, and i'd really like to keep this plant.
My SpiderPlant?
Spider plants can be grown hydroponically - with added nutrients. You have to keep the water clean too.
I'd re pot. Don't worry about the brown leaves until the new ones sprout - you can clip the old ones later. Leave them for now so it can make it some food! Use a very weak fertilizer every watering time over the next month - should speed up the growth. They are the best air cleaning plants and great because you really can't kill them.
Reply:Real sensitive plants are killed by frost You might lose all or most of the plantlets injured by the cold. Take a pair of scissors and cut the burnt brown leaves off . As long as you have live growth in the middle I think you're OK. Hold onto the main plant to see if it damaged the main roots in the pot. If not the plant should send up new shoots soon. The cuttings or plantlets do exceptionally well in water if have any left. If they get enough light you can add a little rapid or miracle grow in the water. I prefer miracle grow because it has trace elements. Remember to change the water every so often and clean the inside with a mild solution of soap and a little bleach. A little hint. If the leaves are all green, give it a little more sun, on the variegated (green and white) ones don't need as much
Reply:I'd put it back in the pot and keep it indoors in a draught free position. Don't water it too often and make sure there is plenty of light around it. Within a few weeks it will recover and start to grow. Within a year you will wonder why you ever worried.
Good luck.
My SpiderPlant?
Spider plants can be grown hydroponically - with added nutrients. You have to keep the water clean too.
I'd re pot. Don't worry about the brown leaves until the new ones sprout - you can clip the old ones later. Leave them for now so it can make it some food! Use a very weak fertilizer every watering time over the next month - should speed up the growth. They are the best air cleaning plants and great because you really can't kill them.
Reply:Real sensitive plants are killed by frost You might lose all or most of the plantlets injured by the cold. Take a pair of scissors and cut the burnt brown leaves off . As long as you have live growth in the middle I think you're OK. Hold onto the main plant to see if it damaged the main roots in the pot. If not the plant should send up new shoots soon. The cuttings or plantlets do exceptionally well in water if have any left. If they get enough light you can add a little rapid or miracle grow in the water. I prefer miracle grow because it has trace elements. Remember to change the water every so often and clean the inside with a mild solution of soap and a little bleach. A little hint. If the leaves are all green, give it a little more sun, on the variegated (green and white) ones don't need as much
Reply:I'd put it back in the pot and keep it indoors in a draught free position. Don't water it too often and make sure there is plenty of light around it. Within a few weeks it will recover and start to grow. Within a year you will wonder why you ever worried.
Good luck.
Do cats get high from eating houseplants?
This is a serious question because my normally well behaved cat acts crazy sometimes, and when he does his pupils are extremely dilalated, even though it isn't dark. He likes to chew the spider plant so I wonder if that could be the cause. A couple of the other plants also have small bites off them. He was also trying to chew plastic wrap, although I didn't let him I wonder if that could have some chemical that could affect his little cat brain.
Do cats get high from eating houseplants?
Hi there...as already another has noted some plants can be toxic to cats so it's best to secure plants up high where cats cannot have access to them. Spider plants is NOT toxic to cats.
Here's a list of toxic plants to cats:
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...
and a list of non-toxic plants to cats:
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants-no...
Reply:It looks like answers are already closed, but I think this website might explain things a little better- it looks like your spider plant is to blame! I've had the same problem with my cat and some flowers.
http://www.petplace.com/cats/d... Report It
Reply:don't know about the plants, but my cat used to lick/chew plastic bags and cellophane whenever he had a hairball. Swallowing these made him wretch and vomit and sometimes bring up the hairball.
Reply:Spider Plants are NOT toxic to cats and it is fine if they eat them. You just need to remember that anything you spray on the plant COULD be toxic. A spider plant would not cause what you are describing. Catnip is the only thing I know of that would cause the behavior you described.
Reply:Some plants are toxic to animals. I think spider plants are one of them. I don't know how toxic that particular plant is, but I would remove it immediately.
Reply:No, they don't actually theres a lot of plants that are poisonous to them and they could die.
Reply:I believe spider plants are poisonous to cats, I read somewhere at one time, you can put a mothball in the soil to keep cats out of your plants, and it won't hurt the plant.
Do cats get high from eating houseplants?
Hi there...as already another has noted some plants can be toxic to cats so it's best to secure plants up high where cats cannot have access to them. Spider plants is NOT toxic to cats.
Here's a list of toxic plants to cats:
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...
and a list of non-toxic plants to cats:
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants-no...
Reply:It looks like answers are already closed, but I think this website might explain things a little better- it looks like your spider plant is to blame! I've had the same problem with my cat and some flowers.
http://www.petplace.com/cats/d... Report It
Reply:don't know about the plants, but my cat used to lick/chew plastic bags and cellophane whenever he had a hairball. Swallowing these made him wretch and vomit and sometimes bring up the hairball.
Reply:Spider Plants are NOT toxic to cats and it is fine if they eat them. You just need to remember that anything you spray on the plant COULD be toxic. A spider plant would not cause what you are describing. Catnip is the only thing I know of that would cause the behavior you described.
Reply:Some plants are toxic to animals. I think spider plants are one of them. I don't know how toxic that particular plant is, but I would remove it immediately.
Reply:No, they don't actually theres a lot of plants that are poisonous to them and they could die.
Reply:I believe spider plants are poisonous to cats, I read somewhere at one time, you can put a mothball in the soil to keep cats out of your plants, and it won't hurt the plant.
I once owned a houseplant I didn't know the name of. Can anyone to tell me what it was.?
It resembled an African violet but grew much bigger. It had the thick, fuzzy leaves. They were varigated in color and may have had a bit of lavender in them, I can't remember. It grew trailing pieces that had baby plants on them similar to the spider plant. The bloom was a deep funny orange color that didn't seem to go with the plant at all. I'd love to find one of these, I hope someone can help me.
I once owned a houseplant I didn't know the name of. Can anyone to tell me what it was.?
Episcia - doesn't tollerate temperatures below 50 degrees. Hoping mine will recover. Here are quite a few images. See the one you are looking for?
http://www.streptocarpus-info.com/Episci...
Reply:anything like this one?...
http://www.plantoftheweek.org/week130.sh...
Reply:streptocarpus?
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I once owned a houseplant I didn't know the name of. Can anyone to tell me what it was.?
Episcia - doesn't tollerate temperatures below 50 degrees. Hoping mine will recover. Here are quite a few images. See the one you are looking for?
http://www.streptocarpus-info.com/Episci...
Reply:anything like this one?...
http://www.plantoftheweek.org/week130.sh...
Reply:streptocarpus?
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What's the best way to transplant houseplants, that are established in water, into soil?
A friend gave me some 'baby' spider plants + another unknown name rooted houseplant. i've been keeping them all in water for months now. i heard that sometimes waiting too long to plant them in soil can make successful transplanting difficult. is there a special potting soil mix i should buy or should i just keep the soil extra wet for the first week?
What's the best way to transplant houseplants, that are established in water, into soil?
Plunkem in potting soil, water, wait. No big thing. spiders are very difficult to kill. I've had them and other things growing in water for years. Little or no impact (shock) when transferring to soil.
Reply:This one is easy. Keep the plant wet for the first week. Then do the transplant. It has worked for me in the past, i haven't tried the spider plants but im thinkin they should work.
Reply:there is no trick to that really just till or losen the soil really good and pu them in cover the roots and water really well for a couple of days plant them when the sun is down this will reduce the stress on the plant and you should be fine
Reply:If they have a good root system go ahead and plant them in a good potting soil. Just keep it moist,don't over water them.
Reply:Spider plants are the hardiest little blighters in the world. Just get any sort of compost and put it in a pot make a hole with your finger, pop in the spider plantlet and gently firm the compost. They are so easy to grow that they are hard to kill. Don't waste money on 'special' compost or fancy 'fertilizers' save that for your orchids.
The other plant might need some gentler handling. Put it into loose compost and keep it well watered and let the watering settle the compost around the roots. What you have to avoid is breaking of the formed roots. Good luck
What's the best way to transplant houseplants, that are established in water, into soil?
Plunkem in potting soil, water, wait. No big thing. spiders are very difficult to kill. I've had them and other things growing in water for years. Little or no impact (shock) when transferring to soil.
Reply:This one is easy. Keep the plant wet for the first week. Then do the transplant. It has worked for me in the past, i haven't tried the spider plants but im thinkin they should work.
Reply:there is no trick to that really just till or losen the soil really good and pu them in cover the roots and water really well for a couple of days plant them when the sun is down this will reduce the stress on the plant and you should be fine
Reply:If they have a good root system go ahead and plant them in a good potting soil. Just keep it moist,don't over water them.
Reply:Spider plants are the hardiest little blighters in the world. Just get any sort of compost and put it in a pot make a hole with your finger, pop in the spider plantlet and gently firm the compost. They are so easy to grow that they are hard to kill. Don't waste money on 'special' compost or fancy 'fertilizers' save that for your orchids.
The other plant might need some gentler handling. Put it into loose compost and keep it well watered and let the watering settle the compost around the roots. What you have to avoid is breaking of the formed roots. Good luck
What types of houseplants don't require much light?
My apartment is dark as a cave. I'd like some some type of plant that I can hang and that preferably isn't poisonous to cats.
I've already considered spider plants and cactuses and aloe, but are there any flowering plants anyone could recommend?
What types of houseplants don't require much light?
Impatiens (single and double flowers), new guinnea impatiens, begonia, grape leaf ivy, pothos, ferns, there are lots. Walmart sells plant light bulbs that might help augment the illumination in your cave. Want cuttings?
Reply:actually... (no kidding) the type of plants that really don't need all that much sunlight or care... are the dead ones. Report It
Reply:I think most of your green plants require minimum sun light Report It
Reply:Aloe Vera plants. They are great for indoors and out. My mom has about ten and u can cut them open and use them for cuts and bruises. It is also good to soften the skin.
Hope i helped! Report It
Reply:PHILODENDRONS! They can grow big and beautiful. You can grow them bushy or trailing. They need such little care. When they droop, water them! And they hardly need any light but grow beautifully! Report It
Reply:I think this site might help you with both the low light plants plus what it takes to have tropical plants in bloom indoors...have fun...
http://www.greenworks.com/plants.htm
Reply:have you considered artificial plants ?
Reply:Good luck in the 'cave'.
I can't think of a one, easily reblooming indoor plant for a low light environment. However, most blooming-gift plants should be considered more like cut flowers than houseplants. Thrown out after they are done blooming. Most only bloom for a short period once per year. So occasionally buying a flowering plant to put into your apartment, discarding after it's faded, isn't a bad idea. 'All' will finish their blooming without alot of light.
As for other low light plants... for hanging, I'd look at the Philodendron family (including Pothos). There are a variety and all to reasonably well in low light. Grape Ivy is also good for lower light... though more difficult to find in the Garden Centers. Moving back to the Philodendron family for a moment, Peace Lily (Spathephyllum) and Chinese Evergreen (Aglonema) are both part of that family, and make excellent low-light houseplants. Cast Iron plant (Aspidistra) will grow anywhere you place it in the cave... even the darkest spot. They are more expensive, but worth it.
I hope that this helps
Good luck
Reply:Actuall -spider plants , aloe and cacti all bloom., for most places-the darker the green the less light - more varicolored need more light
Reply:chinese evergreen-I don't know about the flowering.
Reply:Spathyphilum, Parlor palm , pothos, Aspidistra will all handle low light indoors
Reply:Aloes, cactus
are beautiful and healthy
and is easy ti take care and not to much sun or water
they are save for children and pets and also can be small size or bigger
so for us the aloe is one easy, safe and nice plant
come look some in this place
Reply:Violets grow very well in indirect light. So if you have a window with a northern exposure, they will grow great. I had one in my window at work, facing north, and the darn thing bloomed like crazy. Feed it violet fertilizer and you will have beautiful blooms. They are very easy to grow also. You can get purple, pink, white violets.
I've already considered spider plants and cactuses and aloe, but are there any flowering plants anyone could recommend?
What types of houseplants don't require much light?
Impatiens (single and double flowers), new guinnea impatiens, begonia, grape leaf ivy, pothos, ferns, there are lots. Walmart sells plant light bulbs that might help augment the illumination in your cave. Want cuttings?
Reply:actually... (no kidding) the type of plants that really don't need all that much sunlight or care... are the dead ones. Report It
Reply:I think most of your green plants require minimum sun light Report It
Reply:Aloe Vera plants. They are great for indoors and out. My mom has about ten and u can cut them open and use them for cuts and bruises. It is also good to soften the skin.
Hope i helped! Report It
Reply:PHILODENDRONS! They can grow big and beautiful. You can grow them bushy or trailing. They need such little care. When they droop, water them! And they hardly need any light but grow beautifully! Report It
Reply:I think this site might help you with both the low light plants plus what it takes to have tropical plants in bloom indoors...have fun...
http://www.greenworks.com/plants.htm
Reply:have you considered artificial plants ?
Reply:Good luck in the 'cave'.
I can't think of a one, easily reblooming indoor plant for a low light environment. However, most blooming-gift plants should be considered more like cut flowers than houseplants. Thrown out after they are done blooming. Most only bloom for a short period once per year. So occasionally buying a flowering plant to put into your apartment, discarding after it's faded, isn't a bad idea. 'All' will finish their blooming without alot of light.
As for other low light plants... for hanging, I'd look at the Philodendron family (including Pothos). There are a variety and all to reasonably well in low light. Grape Ivy is also good for lower light... though more difficult to find in the Garden Centers. Moving back to the Philodendron family for a moment, Peace Lily (Spathephyllum) and Chinese Evergreen (Aglonema) are both part of that family, and make excellent low-light houseplants. Cast Iron plant (Aspidistra) will grow anywhere you place it in the cave... even the darkest spot. They are more expensive, but worth it.
I hope that this helps
Good luck
Reply:Actuall -spider plants , aloe and cacti all bloom., for most places-the darker the green the less light - more varicolored need more light
Reply:chinese evergreen-I don't know about the flowering.
Reply:Spathyphilum, Parlor palm , pothos, Aspidistra will all handle low light indoors
Reply:Aloes, cactus
are beautiful and healthy
and is easy ti take care and not to much sun or water
they are save for children and pets and also can be small size or bigger
so for us the aloe is one easy, safe and nice plant
come look some in this place
Reply:Violets grow very well in indirect light. So if you have a window with a northern exposure, they will grow great. I had one in my window at work, facing north, and the darn thing bloomed like crazy. Feed it violet fertilizer and you will have beautiful blooms. They are very easy to grow also. You can get purple, pink, white violets.
Can I rescue my cactus?! :(?
Picture - http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/4755/...
This cactus used to look entirely different a week ago. A lot chunkier and healthier.
I've been noticing tiny flies around my house for some weeks (upstairs, downstairs). I figured it may be related to a dodgy spider plant elsewhere in the house.
But I noticed today that the tip had shrivelled up. On closer inspection, I saw that the flies were congregating on around the cactus (tapping it revealed a couple more).
Also of concern - prodding the cactus reveals it to be rather flimsy; feels hollowed out inside somewhat.
Is there any way to turn this around?! I'm beside myself, because I inherited this from a late friend.
On my father's advice, I filled a squirty bottle with water and some washing up liquid and sprayed the plant with that. In his experience, that's killed blackfly on leaves.
Can I rescue my cactus?! :(?
It looks like you have over-watered the cactus - if you have, leave it to dry out but it isn't looking too healthy :( The soil is probably damp - hence the flies. Cacti like to be kept on the dry side.
ps. you should never put water on the actual plant.
http://www.oldandsold.com/articles25/cac...
http://cactus-guide.com/saguaro-cactus/t...
Reply:get a new one
Reply:poor thing it does look sorry for its self but sorry conat help mine all died
Reply:Doesn't look well. It sounds like a type of whitefly. It's not the flies that do the damage, but the larvae which are little scales that suck the sap out of the plant.
I'd suggest drastic treatment. Get a house plant insecticide spray and spray the cactus and any other plants in the house where whitefly scales may be hiding. Wear some gardening gloves. Take the cactus out of its pot and wash it and its roots under running water. Then repot it in clean compost (the best mix for cacti is 50% John Innes No2 %26amp; 50% coarse horticultural sand but they are fairly broadminded. Throw the old pot and compost away. Give the new compost a good soaking, then don't water it for a couple of weeks.
Reply:You overwatered it. The base of a cactus and most succulents will rot out from the inside if not allowed to dry out completely. The flies you saw were just attracted to the rotting cactus - they're a symptom of the problem, not the cause.
At this point, this thing is dead and will not recover, I'm sorry to say. I suggest that you go get another similar one to honor your friend. And, next time, don't keep the soil moist. Cactus are used to living for months at a time in scorching heat with no water. Also, make sure the pot and soil are both well-drained, and not sitting in an enclosed outer pot or saucer with standing water in it. That's another cause of root rot in cactus.
This cactus used to look entirely different a week ago. A lot chunkier and healthier.
I've been noticing tiny flies around my house for some weeks (upstairs, downstairs). I figured it may be related to a dodgy spider plant elsewhere in the house.
But I noticed today that the tip had shrivelled up. On closer inspection, I saw that the flies were congregating on around the cactus (tapping it revealed a couple more).
Also of concern - prodding the cactus reveals it to be rather flimsy; feels hollowed out inside somewhat.
Is there any way to turn this around?! I'm beside myself, because I inherited this from a late friend.
On my father's advice, I filled a squirty bottle with water and some washing up liquid and sprayed the plant with that. In his experience, that's killed blackfly on leaves.
Can I rescue my cactus?! :(?
It looks like you have over-watered the cactus - if you have, leave it to dry out but it isn't looking too healthy :( The soil is probably damp - hence the flies. Cacti like to be kept on the dry side.
ps. you should never put water on the actual plant.
http://www.oldandsold.com/articles25/cac...
http://cactus-guide.com/saguaro-cactus/t...
Reply:get a new one
Reply:poor thing it does look sorry for its self but sorry conat help mine all died
Reply:Doesn't look well. It sounds like a type of whitefly. It's not the flies that do the damage, but the larvae which are little scales that suck the sap out of the plant.
I'd suggest drastic treatment. Get a house plant insecticide spray and spray the cactus and any other plants in the house where whitefly scales may be hiding. Wear some gardening gloves. Take the cactus out of its pot and wash it and its roots under running water. Then repot it in clean compost (the best mix for cacti is 50% John Innes No2 %26amp; 50% coarse horticultural sand but they are fairly broadminded. Throw the old pot and compost away. Give the new compost a good soaking, then don't water it for a couple of weeks.
Reply:You overwatered it. The base of a cactus and most succulents will rot out from the inside if not allowed to dry out completely. The flies you saw were just attracted to the rotting cactus - they're a symptom of the problem, not the cause.
At this point, this thing is dead and will not recover, I'm sorry to say. I suggest that you go get another similar one to honor your friend. And, next time, don't keep the soil moist. Cactus are used to living for months at a time in scorching heat with no water. Also, make sure the pot and soil are both well-drained, and not sitting in an enclosed outer pot or saucer with standing water in it. That's another cause of root rot in cactus.
Cactus=easy for beignner?
what are some good house plants for beginners...I'm primarily looking at small cactus but am interested in small leafy plants (like a spider plant maybe?) as well, I'm a beginner at the potted plants indoors thing so any links to good sites, stories about your experiences, or suggestions/in put of any kind would be greatly appreciated!
Cactus=easy for beignner?
cacti or air plants are easy, spider plants, jade plants, ferns.
Reply:Cacti are a good start for a beginner since they require little care. They should be placed in a well lit area and fed a good plant fertilizer occasionally. A good place to buy cacti is at the .99 cent store, they usually have a good variety.
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Cactus=easy for beignner?
cacti or air plants are easy, spider plants, jade plants, ferns.
Reply:Cacti are a good start for a beginner since they require little care. They should be placed in a well lit area and fed a good plant fertilizer occasionally. A good place to buy cacti is at the .99 cent store, they usually have a good variety.
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Only 3 out of 5 cuttings make it?
Have taken cuttings of a plant that hangs down and most of the cuttings make it, have taken 4 cuttings of spider plant and 2 have made it...and 2 of chile plant and they have died and 2 of umbrella plant and one has survived...any clues?
Only 3 out of 5 cuttings make it?
Your neighbour poisoned those ones out of sheer envy.
Reply:The healthy survives , but there is a rooting powder that is suppose to promote root growth also bottom heat helps.
Reply:Spider plant, plunk a pup in water or divide the mother plant
Chili - use the seeds
Umbrella plant - Cyperus alternifolia? put the stem upside down in water, yes, the leaves down, stem up.
Reply:Some plants are just more resilient than others. I have a similar experience.
I took a number of Hibiscus cuttings, and a great majority of them survived even when I neglected them for months, and they took root! The only ones that died were the ones that dried up because I didn't bother to replenish the water.
Of course, I took about 20 lilac cuttings, and only managed to get ONE to survive, despite babying them. Yes, only ONE survived, despite my many methods and different rooting hormones.... and lack of rooting hormone... Yuk.
How about Salvia Divinorum? I tried to get that one to root from several cuttings, but they all got stem rot even after I sterilized everything and put horticultural charcoal in its water cup to prevent fungal growth. GRRRR!!! That one was supposed to be easy
So, you're not the only one with this problem. lol.
Reply:and THAT is why when taking cuttings, we take a bunch!!!.... it always scares me when someone says "I have A cutting off my beloved ____shrub.... how do I get it to root?.. I just HAVE to have one to take with me when I move!!"... or something similiar...
one note on rooting powders... when you use them, be sure you use the LEAST ammount possible... dampen the end of the cutting, dip or roll it around in some of the powder(not into the jar, please!!) and then TAP OFF all the spare powder.... this stuff , if too thickly applied, will just rot the end of the cutting and you don't want that!!!....
take heart... even the nursery folks have the same problems... I worked in one that specialized in azaleas... we took cuttings every year to propagate our own to sell later.... and we took A LOT of them... half of one whole greenhouse was nothing but azalea cuttings.... and we lost probably twenty to thirty percent of them..... and that's WITH optimum lighting, heat and water!!!!.... so we home gardeners are doing good to get what we do get!!!.... keep trying... we get better as we gain experience!!!....
Reply:Try using a cutting dip. Root tech has a real good one. Works most excellent.If you can't find that your local garden shop should be able to help. Look for one that has rooting hormones in it.Tap water is not good for clippings, use bottled water
Reply:The spider plants just take the babies %26amp; place them in loose potting soil %26amp; water!
The hanging plant, take the cuttings %26amp; root them in water before planting!
The chile plant , you will need to take seeds, dry them and start your chile plants from the seeds! *Again the umbrella plant is propagated from seeds!*** Have fun %26amp; keep trying!
Reply:the soil
BLAME THE SOIL!
Only 3 out of 5 cuttings make it?
Your neighbour poisoned those ones out of sheer envy.
Reply:The healthy survives , but there is a rooting powder that is suppose to promote root growth also bottom heat helps.
Reply:Spider plant, plunk a pup in water or divide the mother plant
Chili - use the seeds
Umbrella plant - Cyperus alternifolia? put the stem upside down in water, yes, the leaves down, stem up.
Reply:Some plants are just more resilient than others. I have a similar experience.
I took a number of Hibiscus cuttings, and a great majority of them survived even when I neglected them for months, and they took root! The only ones that died were the ones that dried up because I didn't bother to replenish the water.
Of course, I took about 20 lilac cuttings, and only managed to get ONE to survive, despite babying them. Yes, only ONE survived, despite my many methods and different rooting hormones.... and lack of rooting hormone... Yuk.
How about Salvia Divinorum? I tried to get that one to root from several cuttings, but they all got stem rot even after I sterilized everything and put horticultural charcoal in its water cup to prevent fungal growth. GRRRR!!! That one was supposed to be easy
So, you're not the only one with this problem. lol.
Reply:and THAT is why when taking cuttings, we take a bunch!!!.... it always scares me when someone says "I have A cutting off my beloved ____shrub.... how do I get it to root?.. I just HAVE to have one to take with me when I move!!"... or something similiar...
one note on rooting powders... when you use them, be sure you use the LEAST ammount possible... dampen the end of the cutting, dip or roll it around in some of the powder(not into the jar, please!!) and then TAP OFF all the spare powder.... this stuff , if too thickly applied, will just rot the end of the cutting and you don't want that!!!....
take heart... even the nursery folks have the same problems... I worked in one that specialized in azaleas... we took cuttings every year to propagate our own to sell later.... and we took A LOT of them... half of one whole greenhouse was nothing but azalea cuttings.... and we lost probably twenty to thirty percent of them..... and that's WITH optimum lighting, heat and water!!!!.... so we home gardeners are doing good to get what we do get!!!.... keep trying... we get better as we gain experience!!!....
Reply:Try using a cutting dip. Root tech has a real good one. Works most excellent.If you can't find that your local garden shop should be able to help. Look for one that has rooting hormones in it.Tap water is not good for clippings, use bottled water
Reply:The spider plants just take the babies %26amp; place them in loose potting soil %26amp; water!
The hanging plant, take the cuttings %26amp; root them in water before planting!
The chile plant , you will need to take seeds, dry them and start your chile plants from the seeds! *Again the umbrella plant is propagated from seeds!*** Have fun %26amp; keep trying!
Reply:the soil
BLAME THE SOIL!
Window box suggestions...?
I want to plant window boxes for my house's basements windows. In the summer, the rec room is where we retreat and we like to have the cool breeze come through the windows in the evenings but we also live where it rains quite a bit and the mud from the ground splashes up onto the ledge and into the house.
I figured a nice set of window boxes would help with a layer of mulch to keep the mud down, but am unsure as to what to put in the boxes. I was thinking of a long grass or a long leafy plant like a spider plant. The coldest it gets is -10C and the area gets moderate light 9 mos a year and direct sunlight during summer. I also want to put in some shorter tulip variety or primrose in for colour.
I wanted to plant into the ground beside the house but the soil is only about 10" thick before hitting rock and we have a stone walkway 14" from the side of the house so it prohibits growth. We've tried before and had to move the plants to our back garden.
Any suggestions? Thanks!
Window box suggestions...?
Check out HGTV's web site. Also, Gardening by the Yard comes on HGTV on the weekends and they have a lot of segments on them.
Here are some links.
I figured a nice set of window boxes would help with a layer of mulch to keep the mud down, but am unsure as to what to put in the boxes. I was thinking of a long grass or a long leafy plant like a spider plant. The coldest it gets is -10C and the area gets moderate light 9 mos a year and direct sunlight during summer. I also want to put in some shorter tulip variety or primrose in for colour.
I wanted to plant into the ground beside the house but the soil is only about 10" thick before hitting rock and we have a stone walkway 14" from the side of the house so it prohibits growth. We've tried before and had to move the plants to our back garden.
Any suggestions? Thanks!
Window box suggestions...?
Check out HGTV's web site. Also, Gardening by the Yard comes on HGTV on the weekends and they have a lot of segments on them.
Here are some links.
Potted plants or flowers for direct sunlight?
I have planted both spider plants and fuschias but neither one can be placed in direct sunlight, or will wilt. I have them on the left side of my porch, but need to place something on the right side of my porch to even things out. Any suggestions? Really could use either plants or flowers as long as they can be potted.
Potted plants or flowers for direct sunlight?
Petunias love the sun and are so easy to take care of. I have several pots of them on my front porch. They are so colorful and easy to take of care. I just love them. Allysum is another great flower for flower pots or boxes.
Good Luck!
Reply:Try Geraniums there are great colors, with some type of a trailing flowering plant in front for contrast. I did this in a small whiskey barrel in red, white %26amp; blue. Mandivilla is also good and with different color flowers, and can be brought in when cold weather comes. Another thought is Roses there are some that can be placed in containers, or in the ground.
Reply:alot of plants require full sun just look around at a flower store and read the tags that tell how much sun they need.
Reply:Begonias, petunias, marigolds, geraniums, vinca and dianthis are all good choices. Think of the color scheme you want and go from there!
Potted plants or flowers for direct sunlight?
Petunias love the sun and are so easy to take care of. I have several pots of them on my front porch. They are so colorful and easy to take of care. I just love them. Allysum is another great flower for flower pots or boxes.
Good Luck!
Reply:Try Geraniums there are great colors, with some type of a trailing flowering plant in front for contrast. I did this in a small whiskey barrel in red, white %26amp; blue. Mandivilla is also good and with different color flowers, and can be brought in when cold weather comes. Another thought is Roses there are some that can be placed in containers, or in the ground.
Reply:alot of plants require full sun just look around at a flower store and read the tags that tell how much sun they need.
Reply:Begonias, petunias, marigolds, geraniums, vinca and dianthis are all good choices. Think of the color scheme you want and go from there!
Is there one type of potting soil I can purchase for these three houseplants?
Ok, I'm new to houseplants. I have a purple waffle, a spider plant, and a red edged peperomia Jellie. This is what I found on the net for soil types:
purple waffle - "Use a GOOD rich potting soil (a soil that retains water yet drains well), such as an African violet mix. If you want to mix your own take: 1 part humus (leaf mold) and 1 part peat."
spider plant - "general purpose potting soil"
peperomia clusiifolia - "light, well drained compost containing plenty of humus"
Is there one sort of potting soil I can purchase that will work for all three of these?
Is there one type of potting soil I can purchase for these three houseplants?
I've never used anything but a general potting soil, and have healthy plants. Use a good quality though. I bought some generic potting soil from Lowe's and it doesn't drain very well and gets really compacted and hard.
Reply:General all purpose for me. I don't like African Violet mix, too silty. Waffle can be tricky to grow, Spider can last decade or more, Peperomia is ok, not a real fan here.
Have fun, observe, learn and keep trying. It's the only way any of us learned.
Reply:All of these plants will do well in an African Violet soil. The soil is rich enough and they will most likely be hardier.
Reply:miraclegro potting soil is a good general purpose medium.
Reply:miracle grow potting soil and the type of pot is the most important in repotting plants to grow.
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purple waffle - "Use a GOOD rich potting soil (a soil that retains water yet drains well), such as an African violet mix. If you want to mix your own take: 1 part humus (leaf mold) and 1 part peat."
spider plant - "general purpose potting soil"
peperomia clusiifolia - "light, well drained compost containing plenty of humus"
Is there one sort of potting soil I can purchase that will work for all three of these?
Is there one type of potting soil I can purchase for these three houseplants?
I've never used anything but a general potting soil, and have healthy plants. Use a good quality though. I bought some generic potting soil from Lowe's and it doesn't drain very well and gets really compacted and hard.
Reply:General all purpose for me. I don't like African Violet mix, too silty. Waffle can be tricky to grow, Spider can last decade or more, Peperomia is ok, not a real fan here.
Have fun, observe, learn and keep trying. It's the only way any of us learned.
Reply:All of these plants will do well in an African Violet soil. The soil is rich enough and they will most likely be hardier.
Reply:miraclegro potting soil is a good general purpose medium.
Reply:miracle grow potting soil and the type of pot is the most important in repotting plants to grow.
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Question about light for house plants, please?
Is it true that spider plants ....both the plain green and the green %26amp; white striped varieties .... do better with filtered light, not direct sunlight?
And is that true of inch plants, too..?
My spider plants seem fine with a little sun in the morning, but I wonder if they would be better if I moved them ...
Thank you
Question about light for house plants, please?
Better with filtered light (outside, not direct). Don't put them in a south-facing window if you put them inside. Try East window.
Reply:Spider plants are one of the easiest plants to grow. They will tolerate just about anything. If it's doing well where it is, I'd say leave it there. I've had spider plants do TOO well, and they go crazy!
Reply:I actually have 2 spider plants in my home. They are both in 2 different west facing windows. One gets a lot of light in the afternoon and the other gets filtered light in the afternoon. Both are doing very well and putting off baby shoots. You can take those baby shoot off and plant a few in a different pot and watch them grow. . .see if they do better in a different window. . that way you don't have to move the bigger plant to a different window where it might not do well.
Reply:I don't know about inch plants, but my office at work has no windows, and gets no sunlight whatsoever. I have 5 spiderplants that have been doing fine under fluorescent lights for 8 years, as well as ivy, jade plants, aloe, and cacti.
Reply:They are both alright in all lights. The striped one will show more green in less light. In very dim light it may become all green for photosynthesis.
Try other options for fun.
Reply:Spider plants or airplane plants can do well in most light from partial to full. Idon't know about inch plants
And is that true of inch plants, too..?
My spider plants seem fine with a little sun in the morning, but I wonder if they would be better if I moved them ...
Thank you
Question about light for house plants, please?
Better with filtered light (outside, not direct). Don't put them in a south-facing window if you put them inside. Try East window.
Reply:Spider plants are one of the easiest plants to grow. They will tolerate just about anything. If it's doing well where it is, I'd say leave it there. I've had spider plants do TOO well, and they go crazy!
Reply:I actually have 2 spider plants in my home. They are both in 2 different west facing windows. One gets a lot of light in the afternoon and the other gets filtered light in the afternoon. Both are doing very well and putting off baby shoots. You can take those baby shoot off and plant a few in a different pot and watch them grow. . .see if they do better in a different window. . that way you don't have to move the bigger plant to a different window where it might not do well.
Reply:I don't know about inch plants, but my office at work has no windows, and gets no sunlight whatsoever. I have 5 spiderplants that have been doing fine under fluorescent lights for 8 years, as well as ivy, jade plants, aloe, and cacti.
Reply:They are both alright in all lights. The striped one will show more green in less light. In very dim light it may become all green for photosynthesis.
Try other options for fun.
Reply:Spider plants or airplane plants can do well in most light from partial to full. Idon't know about inch plants
Why has my 10 year old lovely houseplant got little flies living in it and how do i get rid of them?
My plant is like a spider plant leaf thing but it stands tall. i mean its leaves are like that of a spider plant.
Why has my 10 year old lovely houseplant got little flies living in it and how do i get rid of them?
Hi
Just in case, I would be trying to start fresh cuttings from the donor plant. Also, I hope you have isolated this plant, seeing as these pests are flying, they may infect your other houseplants!
You need to remove the plant from the soil. Discard the soil completly. Never mind trying to kill the bugs in the soil. Wash the roots off under the tap with warm water. Spray the roots with a MILD soap and water mixture. Once all the soil is gone and it is clean and sprayed, you should do a little root pruneing, then use some rooting hormone, and repot the plant in some fresh soil, water spareingly, and put in a warm, sunny windowsill.
OK!?! Good Luck, if you take your time and follow those steps, you can save your plant, I know you can.
Bertram
Reply:put some lemon juice in with the water this will stop the flies
Reply:Sounds like fungus gnats. Let your plant dry out between waterings, water less. If your soild contains pieces of tree bark, etc., replace it with a "premium" brand of soil. I would also take the time to wash your container completely with hot soapy water, rinse, repeat. Then add a layer of pearlite, sand or rocks to the bottom of the planter to make sure your plant dries out between waterings. Also if your pot doesn't have drainage, replace your pot for one that has drainage and a plate to catch excess water and allow ventilation from the bottom. Take care. ;)
Reply:I had a yuka plant and it got something called white fly disease. The only way o managed to get rid of it was by cutting it right down to a stump and letting it grow again.
Reply:Being it a house plant, you need to take it out to an umbrian outdoors area. First give it a couple of strong water showers with a few hours between each, with a hose. Once dry from the second shower apply any spray product for white flies, you will find a wide variety of products in any large store where a gardening area is available.
Do not let it pass by, attend the problem right away.
Why has my 10 year old lovely houseplant got little flies living in it and how do i get rid of them?
Hi
Just in case, I would be trying to start fresh cuttings from the donor plant. Also, I hope you have isolated this plant, seeing as these pests are flying, they may infect your other houseplants!
You need to remove the plant from the soil. Discard the soil completly. Never mind trying to kill the bugs in the soil. Wash the roots off under the tap with warm water. Spray the roots with a MILD soap and water mixture. Once all the soil is gone and it is clean and sprayed, you should do a little root pruneing, then use some rooting hormone, and repot the plant in some fresh soil, water spareingly, and put in a warm, sunny windowsill.
OK!?! Good Luck, if you take your time and follow those steps, you can save your plant, I know you can.
Bertram
Reply:put some lemon juice in with the water this will stop the flies
Reply:Sounds like fungus gnats. Let your plant dry out between waterings, water less. If your soild contains pieces of tree bark, etc., replace it with a "premium" brand of soil. I would also take the time to wash your container completely with hot soapy water, rinse, repeat. Then add a layer of pearlite, sand or rocks to the bottom of the planter to make sure your plant dries out between waterings. Also if your pot doesn't have drainage, replace your pot for one that has drainage and a plate to catch excess water and allow ventilation from the bottom. Take care. ;)
Reply:I had a yuka plant and it got something called white fly disease. The only way o managed to get rid of it was by cutting it right down to a stump and letting it grow again.
Reply:Being it a house plant, you need to take it out to an umbrian outdoors area. First give it a couple of strong water showers with a few hours between each, with a hose. Once dry from the second shower apply any spray product for white flies, you will find a wide variety of products in any large store where a gardening area is available.
Do not let it pass by, attend the problem right away.
Will an activated carbon filter working in conjuction with a HEPA filter successfully filter pesticides?
I have neighbors that excessively use pesticides on their lawn. Being concerned that some of these poisons might be permeated into my home, I purchased the 5000 series Vocarb from AllerAir to set in my bedroom. It has..
Filtration System: Vocarb Carbon, Micro HEPA, Prodense Pre-filter
Carbon Filter: 18 lbs Vocarb, 2.5" Depth
The page for it can be found here.
http://www.allerair.com/air-purifiers/ai...
Will this filter suck all of the pesticides out of the indoor air, or is even it not enough? I also have a Spider Plant, Golden Pothos plant, and Bamboo plant in my room. With the plants working in conjuction with the air filter, should there be no measurable level of pesticide residue in my room that might be inhaled?
Will an activated carbon filter working in conjuction with a HEPA filter successfully filter pesticides?
This system will reduce pesticides very substantially. There will be some getting through.
The amount getting through will increase as the filters have absorbed more.
If your neighbors are surviving, you likely will too.
Reply:HEPA's will remove most organic compounds, but not every one.
Filtration System: Vocarb Carbon, Micro HEPA, Prodense Pre-filter
Carbon Filter: 18 lbs Vocarb, 2.5" Depth
The page for it can be found here.
http://www.allerair.com/air-purifiers/ai...
Will this filter suck all of the pesticides out of the indoor air, or is even it not enough? I also have a Spider Plant, Golden Pothos plant, and Bamboo plant in my room. With the plants working in conjuction with the air filter, should there be no measurable level of pesticide residue in my room that might be inhaled?
Will an activated carbon filter working in conjuction with a HEPA filter successfully filter pesticides?
This system will reduce pesticides very substantially. There will be some getting through.
The amount getting through will increase as the filters have absorbed more.
If your neighbors are surviving, you likely will too.
Reply:HEPA's will remove most organic compounds, but not every one.
Cat grass- does it curtail or condone cats eating houseplants?
My husband is an avid indoor gardener. In short, we have a jungle in the house, some of the plants toxic. Our two cats are very well trained about staying away from the plants, but sometimes curiosity gets the best of them, and they will occasionally try to nibble if not watched ( one cat has a penchant for my parsley and a wayward spider plant). I suggested that we get a pot of cat grass to curtail their plant eating habit to their own plant, but husband says it will just teach them it's okay to eat any of the plants. Does anyone have any experience with this situation?
Cat grass- does it curtail or condone cats eating houseplants?
That's ridiculous to have toxic plants in a home where you have cats. How hard would it be for him to instead have these plants outdoors or in a greenhouse? It's a crap shoot either way and very irresponsible of you to have plants that could kill your pets in your home!
Reply:Cat grass really helps indoor cats. Cats that are allowed outside generally chew grass outside. IF they or it goes outside watch their actions, they will at some point chew on grass. It helps with hairballs I am told. Just like humans they need their greens in their diet.
Reply:A good indoor formula cat food helps supply some of the nutrients they are looking for. Or keeping cat grass on the floor in a special place near their food helps. The spider plant invites them like a string or piece of yarn dangling. Be careful where the spider is put and provide toys. I hope this helps:)
Reply:Let your husband and his precious plants find another place to live. Cats are the rulers and they should get whatever they want.
Reply:It makes absolutely no difference whatsoever.
Growing 'catnip' for the plant-chewing felines will not change their behavior toward the other plants. They are probably only eating those plants to get your attention or piss you off.
Reply:ive tried cat grass.it was a waste of time..
Reply:I have tried Chia or whatever cat grass.
My cat goes crazy over it, she really loves it.
After the grass is gone though, she got kind of mad.
If you do grow some, I suggest hiding it when you put it away. We put it above the kitchen table which we try and prevent her from going on. Obviously, it was a bad idea and now she looks for it all the time.
Basically, I wouldn't get it again.
Reply:Buy your husband a greenhouse! LOL
There is a natural repellent spray that you can buy that is supposed to help keep your animals from chewing/scratching/etc on things. Maybe that will help.
Put the toxic plants somewhere they can't get too like work/outside or get rid of those toxic plants. Your babies are more important.
Good Luck!
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Cat grass- does it curtail or condone cats eating houseplants?
That's ridiculous to have toxic plants in a home where you have cats. How hard would it be for him to instead have these plants outdoors or in a greenhouse? It's a crap shoot either way and very irresponsible of you to have plants that could kill your pets in your home!
Reply:Cat grass really helps indoor cats. Cats that are allowed outside generally chew grass outside. IF they or it goes outside watch their actions, they will at some point chew on grass. It helps with hairballs I am told. Just like humans they need their greens in their diet.
Reply:A good indoor formula cat food helps supply some of the nutrients they are looking for. Or keeping cat grass on the floor in a special place near their food helps. The spider plant invites them like a string or piece of yarn dangling. Be careful where the spider is put and provide toys. I hope this helps:)
Reply:Let your husband and his precious plants find another place to live. Cats are the rulers and they should get whatever they want.
Reply:It makes absolutely no difference whatsoever.
Growing 'catnip' for the plant-chewing felines will not change their behavior toward the other plants. They are probably only eating those plants to get your attention or piss you off.
Reply:ive tried cat grass.it was a waste of time..
Reply:I have tried Chia or whatever cat grass.
My cat goes crazy over it, she really loves it.
After the grass is gone though, she got kind of mad.
If you do grow some, I suggest hiding it when you put it away. We put it above the kitchen table which we try and prevent her from going on. Obviously, it was a bad idea and now she looks for it all the time.
Basically, I wouldn't get it again.
Reply:Buy your husband a greenhouse! LOL
There is a natural repellent spray that you can buy that is supposed to help keep your animals from chewing/scratching/etc on things. Maybe that will help.
Put the toxic plants somewhere they can't get too like work/outside or get rid of those toxic plants. Your babies are more important.
Good Luck!
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How to get rid of gnats who took residence in my houseplant?
I bought this little spider plant at a church sale about 10 years ago and somehow it has survived despite my occasional negligence when I was younger.
I recently discovered gnats living in the soil, so I threw out the soil, put the plant in a vase of water for a week outside. I got new potting soil, re-planted and two weeks later I found gnats in the soil again.
Is there any solution to this? I know they have preen that kills weeds and doesn't harm plants, but is there a similar product for getting rid of bugs?
I honestly love this plant so any advice would be welcome.
Thanks!
How to get rid of gnats who took residence in my houseplant?
The bugs are fungus gnats. They are there because the soil is too wet and the roots may be beginning to rot. Set the plant in the sink and remove the drain tray to drain as much water as possible. Then do not water the plant till the soil feels very dry. Just drying out the soil will get rid of the gnats if you can be patient. If not put some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and spray the surface of the soil with it. You will kill any fungus gnats that it hits on contact. But that is only a temporary fix. Keep your plant dryer and they will go away. Two hours after you water your plants dump the water out of the drain tray so the plants are not sitting in water and they are less likely to be over watered. More plants are killed by too much water than by too little! Good luck.
Reply:I found some good advice on fungus gnats at Cornell Cooperative Extension there are 2 pdfs you can look at with good information---Cornell Cooperative Extension (Nassau County) New York
Reply:nother thing is to mix dawn dishwashing liquid or really any kind with water 4/1 ratio and spray it on the soil and plant it will get rid of them , it sounds like soil is too moist and not enough sun where you have the plant.
I recently discovered gnats living in the soil, so I threw out the soil, put the plant in a vase of water for a week outside. I got new potting soil, re-planted and two weeks later I found gnats in the soil again.
Is there any solution to this? I know they have preen that kills weeds and doesn't harm plants, but is there a similar product for getting rid of bugs?
I honestly love this plant so any advice would be welcome.
Thanks!
How to get rid of gnats who took residence in my houseplant?
The bugs are fungus gnats. They are there because the soil is too wet and the roots may be beginning to rot. Set the plant in the sink and remove the drain tray to drain as much water as possible. Then do not water the plant till the soil feels very dry. Just drying out the soil will get rid of the gnats if you can be patient. If not put some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and spray the surface of the soil with it. You will kill any fungus gnats that it hits on contact. But that is only a temporary fix. Keep your plant dryer and they will go away. Two hours after you water your plants dump the water out of the drain tray so the plants are not sitting in water and they are less likely to be over watered. More plants are killed by too much water than by too little! Good luck.
Reply:I found some good advice on fungus gnats at Cornell Cooperative Extension there are 2 pdfs you can look at with good information---Cornell Cooperative Extension (Nassau County) New York
Reply:nother thing is to mix dawn dishwashing liquid or really any kind with water 4/1 ratio and spray it on the soil and plant it will get rid of them , it sounds like soil is too moist and not enough sun where you have the plant.
Houseplants?
i have a spider plant its big and hanging it looks as if it is made up of other plants but the root system is really strong and when i go to pull the plant out the leaves just come up with no roots other times i get the plants up and pot it but it never lives i want a new plant from divding them up help help help......and no i do not mean the babys that come off the runnsers.please help...
Houseplants?
The plant propogates by those 'babies' you refer to. You cannot split the actual plant, as you have found out the plant dies.
Just drop the little un's into a glass of water, wait till they grow roots and pot them.
that's how you propogate a spider plant.
Houseplants?
The plant propogates by those 'babies' you refer to. You cannot split the actual plant, as you have found out the plant dies.
Just drop the little un's into a glass of water, wait till they grow roots and pot them.
that's how you propogate a spider plant.
Why are spiders scary?
spider plants are not scary and alive. if it turned into a moving spider we would be afraid even though it looks the same. daddy lonlegs are not scary and they fly and look like certain spiders that are thinner and weak.
it dont make sense. other bugs are scary. octopus and crabs dont look as scary.
Why are spiders scary?
spider, organism, mostly terrestrial, of the class Arachnida, order Araneae, with four pairs of legs and a two-part body consisting of a cephalothorax, or prosoma, and an unsegmented abdomen, or opisthosoma. The cephalothorax is covered by a shield, or carapace, and bears eight simple eyes. On the underside of the head (the cephalic part of the cephalothorax) are two pairs of appendages, the anterior pair called chelicerae and the second pair pedipalps, with which the spider captures and paralyzes its prey, injecting into it venom produced in the poison glands. The spider then liquefies the tissues of the prey with a digestive fluid and sucks this broth into its stomach where it may be stored in a digestive gland. Breathing is by means of tracheae (air tubes) or book lungs, or both. Arachnid book lungs are similar to the gill books of horseshoe crabs but are internal and adapted to a terrestrial habitat. Three pairs of spinnerets toward the tip of the abdomen produce protein-containing fluids that harden as they are drawn out to form silk threads. Several kinds of silk glands and spinnerets produce different kinds of silk used variously for constructing cocoons or egg sacs, spinning webs, and binding prey; other light strands are spun out for ballooning, or floating, the spiders, especially young ones, long distances on air currents. Spider silk is used for the cross hairs in certain optical instruments. Spiders live chiefly on insects and other arthropods; some large spiders ensnare and kill small snakes, birds, and mammals. Many are cannibalistic; the female may eat the male when courtship and mating are completed. Young, growing spiders can regenerate missing legs and parts of legs. Several species of spiders have bites that are exceptionally painful, or even dangerous to humans. Species of black widow spiders, which are found in the warmer parts of the world including the United States and S Canada, have a virulent neurotoxic venom. The bite venom of the brown recluse spider of SE and S central United States decomposes tissue, resulting in slow healing and sometimes leaving a sunken scar as large as a quarter. Among the more interesting spiders are the tarantula; its relative the trap-door spider, which ambushes its prey from a silk-lined burrow covered by a hinged lid; the orb weavers, which spin beautiful circular webs; and the crab spider, jumping spider, and wolf spider, named for their habits. Spiders are classified in the phylum Arthropoda, class Arachnida, order Araneae.
Reply:Mothers tell the children that spiders are bad, So they have a bad rep. to start with.
I myself think spiders are cool, I do a catch and release , from in my house to outside. I will admit I hate walking into a large web at night and getting web face.
Reply:They are scary only to some people. Usually the
people scared by them have been taught to do so
by the reactions of other people. There is no good
reason to be afraid of spiders. The few that are
dangerously poisonous should be respected and
not handled, but there is no reason to be afraid of
them to an extreme degree. Very few spiders are aggressive, so there is no danger of being
attacked by them so long as you haven't disturbed
them.
Reply:Spiders are not scary, people are afraid of them for no really good reasons.
Reply:some people think spiders are scary because of the way they look. some think its scry bevcause of their hairy legs. some are scared of spiders because they had past horrible events with spiders .
it dont make sense. other bugs are scary. octopus and crabs dont look as scary.
Why are spiders scary?
spider, organism, mostly terrestrial, of the class Arachnida, order Araneae, with four pairs of legs and a two-part body consisting of a cephalothorax, or prosoma, and an unsegmented abdomen, or opisthosoma. The cephalothorax is covered by a shield, or carapace, and bears eight simple eyes. On the underside of the head (the cephalic part of the cephalothorax) are two pairs of appendages, the anterior pair called chelicerae and the second pair pedipalps, with which the spider captures and paralyzes its prey, injecting into it venom produced in the poison glands. The spider then liquefies the tissues of the prey with a digestive fluid and sucks this broth into its stomach where it may be stored in a digestive gland. Breathing is by means of tracheae (air tubes) or book lungs, or both. Arachnid book lungs are similar to the gill books of horseshoe crabs but are internal and adapted to a terrestrial habitat. Three pairs of spinnerets toward the tip of the abdomen produce protein-containing fluids that harden as they are drawn out to form silk threads. Several kinds of silk glands and spinnerets produce different kinds of silk used variously for constructing cocoons or egg sacs, spinning webs, and binding prey; other light strands are spun out for ballooning, or floating, the spiders, especially young ones, long distances on air currents. Spider silk is used for the cross hairs in certain optical instruments. Spiders live chiefly on insects and other arthropods; some large spiders ensnare and kill small snakes, birds, and mammals. Many are cannibalistic; the female may eat the male when courtship and mating are completed. Young, growing spiders can regenerate missing legs and parts of legs. Several species of spiders have bites that are exceptionally painful, or even dangerous to humans. Species of black widow spiders, which are found in the warmer parts of the world including the United States and S Canada, have a virulent neurotoxic venom. The bite venom of the brown recluse spider of SE and S central United States decomposes tissue, resulting in slow healing and sometimes leaving a sunken scar as large as a quarter. Among the more interesting spiders are the tarantula; its relative the trap-door spider, which ambushes its prey from a silk-lined burrow covered by a hinged lid; the orb weavers, which spin beautiful circular webs; and the crab spider, jumping spider, and wolf spider, named for their habits. Spiders are classified in the phylum Arthropoda, class Arachnida, order Araneae.
Reply:Mothers tell the children that spiders are bad, So they have a bad rep. to start with.
I myself think spiders are cool, I do a catch and release , from in my house to outside. I will admit I hate walking into a large web at night and getting web face.
Reply:They are scary only to some people. Usually the
people scared by them have been taught to do so
by the reactions of other people. There is no good
reason to be afraid of spiders. The few that are
dangerously poisonous should be respected and
not handled, but there is no reason to be afraid of
them to an extreme degree. Very few spiders are aggressive, so there is no danger of being
attacked by them so long as you haven't disturbed
them.
Reply:Spiders are not scary, people are afraid of them for no really good reasons.
Reply:some people think spiders are scary because of the way they look. some think its scry bevcause of their hairy legs. some are scared of spiders because they had past horrible events with spiders .
Can you help a beginning gardener with a brown thumb?
I am trying to grow a double mock orange plant and a spider plant. The double mock orange is in a large planter in potting soil, in full sun, its leaves are turning brown around the edges, and it's never bloomed. The spider plant is small and also in a pot, it's in the shade, and looks like it's growing, but the leaves are also brown at the tips. I'm in zone, uh, 19, in inland southern California.
So--am I not watering them enough? Should I move them to different areas to get more/less sun? Should I give up and buy some fake plants and stick to cactus? (I'm even killing off some aloe, by the way).
Any spider plant/double mock orange assistance would be appreciated.
Can you help a beginning gardener with a brown thumb?
transplant and water once. Let them dry out. They only 'grow' when dry.
Overwatering kills more plants than anything else.
Reply:Spider plants multiply quickly so make sure that the pot is large enough. You may start with one plant but you will end up with multiple in a short period of time. Spider plants ar resiliant and don't need alot of water. I water mine 2 times a week (I am in costal So Cal). The leaves always are a bit brown around the edges. Just cut those pieces off.
Don't know about the orange. Sorry.
Reply:Mock Orange: try this.
1) a bigger pot
2) replace the old soil with new
3) use a good fertiliser
4) make sure to water at least once per week
5) it should be ok in the sun as they are used extensively here in Australia but it does need to be watered (don't overwater though)
6) cut it back (not too severe) when you put in the new soil to give it a new lease of life.
Spider plant: don't worry as they are very hardy. be prepared for lots of plants from this one. Water it too.
Dog Teeth
So--am I not watering them enough? Should I move them to different areas to get more/less sun? Should I give up and buy some fake plants and stick to cactus? (I'm even killing off some aloe, by the way).
Any spider plant/double mock orange assistance would be appreciated.
Can you help a beginning gardener with a brown thumb?
transplant and water once. Let them dry out. They only 'grow' when dry.
Overwatering kills more plants than anything else.
Reply:Spider plants multiply quickly so make sure that the pot is large enough. You may start with one plant but you will end up with multiple in a short period of time. Spider plants ar resiliant and don't need alot of water. I water mine 2 times a week (I am in costal So Cal). The leaves always are a bit brown around the edges. Just cut those pieces off.
Don't know about the orange. Sorry.
Reply:Mock Orange: try this.
1) a bigger pot
2) replace the old soil with new
3) use a good fertiliser
4) make sure to water at least once per week
5) it should be ok in the sun as they are used extensively here in Australia but it does need to be watered (don't overwater though)
6) cut it back (not too severe) when you put in the new soil to give it a new lease of life.
Spider plant: don't worry as they are very hardy. be prepared for lots of plants from this one. Water it too.
Dog Teeth
Weird neighbor?
I live in a 3 family building next to another 3 family. This guy in the next building put an ugly, fake terra cotta plastic flower pot with a few spider plants and a big, ugly stick-like plant in the center right on my private patio one day while I was out.
He never said a word about it, but I knew it was from him because his patio is covered in those cheap plastic pots and big stick-plant things. So I decided to be polite and leave it on my tastefully decorated, simple patio for one week before throwing it away.
Ok, skip forward a week and a day. I'm sitting on my patio and he walks up to me and tells me "You know that plant you threw away? I put that there. It is a bananna tree urrounded by spider plants. I saw it in your trash can and thought you must have thrown it away because you didn't know who it was from. So I'm going to replant it and put it back for you."
What do you think? Is this a neighbor being friendly or is it creepy? What should I do?
Weird neighbor?
He's being very intrusive and you need to tell him thank you for the gifts but you left them there for one week and then decided they just were not your taste and please, no more plants. Than thank him again, end.
Reply:He's probably trying to be friendly, but just comes off as creepy. I say you just take the plant, say thanks, and put it in your backyard or something.
Reply:Leave it. What harm is it doing? Just don't give him any banannas when it blooms.
Reply:Sounds creepy to me. Almost like the beginnings of being stalked.
Reply:I would thank him for it and hope for it to die
He never said a word about it, but I knew it was from him because his patio is covered in those cheap plastic pots and big stick-plant things. So I decided to be polite and leave it on my tastefully decorated, simple patio for one week before throwing it away.
Ok, skip forward a week and a day. I'm sitting on my patio and he walks up to me and tells me "You know that plant you threw away? I put that there. It is a bananna tree urrounded by spider plants. I saw it in your trash can and thought you must have thrown it away because you didn't know who it was from. So I'm going to replant it and put it back for you."
What do you think? Is this a neighbor being friendly or is it creepy? What should I do?
Weird neighbor?
He's being very intrusive and you need to tell him thank you for the gifts but you left them there for one week and then decided they just were not your taste and please, no more plants. Than thank him again, end.
Reply:He's probably trying to be friendly, but just comes off as creepy. I say you just take the plant, say thanks, and put it in your backyard or something.
Reply:Leave it. What harm is it doing? Just don't give him any banannas when it blooms.
Reply:Sounds creepy to me. Almost like the beginnings of being stalked.
Reply:I would thank him for it and hope for it to die
In Zelda:Twlight Princess after the Malo and Talo disappear, how do you knock down the spider web in the cave?
The boys Malo and Talo went after the monkeys, I came upon a cave. Inside was a HUGE spider web and I can't seem to do anything to get past it. I killed the giant Plants and bat, threw seeds at it with my sling shot, and even tried hitting it with my sword and lighting it on fire. What do I do?
In Zelda:Twlight Princess after the Malo and Talo disappear, how do you knock down the spider web in the cave?
Yeah, just wip out your lantern. If you don't have any lantern oil, just go find that hippy guy and buy some from him. His house is outside the cave tunnel that leads to the dried up swamp.
Reply:You light it on fire. Pull out the lantern while standing right next to the web. If that doesn't work, once you pull it out there should be a "scoop" option, use that.
Reply:Try the fire thing again, I believe that is how my husband got past that part. Just hold it there for longer.
In Zelda:Twlight Princess after the Malo and Talo disappear, how do you knock down the spider web in the cave?
Yeah, just wip out your lantern. If you don't have any lantern oil, just go find that hippy guy and buy some from him. His house is outside the cave tunnel that leads to the dried up swamp.
Reply:You light it on fire. Pull out the lantern while standing right next to the web. If that doesn't work, once you pull it out there should be a "scoop" option, use that.
Reply:Try the fire thing again, I believe that is how my husband got past that part. Just hold it there for longer.
I'm killing my plant right now and I'm sad!!!!!!!!!!?
We've had this BIG gnat problem for the past 3 weeks, we thought it was fruit flies so were did all the little magical solutions i can find like red wine, drano in sink etc.
It was bugging the crap out of my family, we couldnt leave anything opened we would find dead flies everywhere, in our water glass, in our pepsi cans!!!!! (ARGH) in the casseroles. i was going NUTS I tell you NUTS.
Well this morning we found out they were gnats emerging from my beautiful and loved indoor plant we named Bob Loblaw.
Well, I am in moourning now cause I immediately put it on our balcony at -2 degree celsius (we're in canada it's friggin cold here)
So now I am staring at it from inside and feeling awfully guilty, my poor baby.
It also attracted an enourmous amount of spiders around our appartment.
How can I bring it back inside but not have those damn flies?
It's been outside for 5 hours now.
Thank you.
Thanks
I'm killing my plant right now and I'm sad!!!!!!!!!!?
Bring him in. Spray him with insecticidal soap and spray the soil, too. A small amount of dish detergent and cooking oil mixed in water in a hand held spray bottle. Coat the leaves top %26amp; bottom.
Kill the gnats and you take away the spider food. No food...no more spiders.
It was bugging the crap out of my family, we couldnt leave anything opened we would find dead flies everywhere, in our water glass, in our pepsi cans!!!!! (ARGH) in the casseroles. i was going NUTS I tell you NUTS.
Well this morning we found out they were gnats emerging from my beautiful and loved indoor plant we named Bob Loblaw.
Well, I am in moourning now cause I immediately put it on our balcony at -2 degree celsius (we're in canada it's friggin cold here)
So now I am staring at it from inside and feeling awfully guilty, my poor baby.
It also attracted an enourmous amount of spiders around our appartment.
How can I bring it back inside but not have those damn flies?
It's been outside for 5 hours now.
Thank you.
Thanks
I'm killing my plant right now and I'm sad!!!!!!!!!!?
Bring him in. Spray him with insecticidal soap and spray the soil, too. A small amount of dish detergent and cooking oil mixed in water in a hand held spray bottle. Coat the leaves top %26amp; bottom.
Kill the gnats and you take away the spider food. No food...no more spiders.
What is this bug on my ivy plant and how do I get rid of it?
My plant was full of life until I brought it home and all of a sudden theres these little mites or spiders or something all over it with webs all over the leaves. They are so tiny I cant tell exactly what they look like, but they are super light brown to white. Please help! My plant is dieing! Thank you!
What is this bug on my ivy plant and how do I get rid of it?
Put some dish soap in water and spray it on them, it will kill the bugs, it works for most plants.
Reply:mix just a drop of plain Dawn dish soap in a spray bottle and top the rest of the bottle with water. Spray your ivy with the mixture all over , under the leaves and the top of the soil. Then with clean water rinse your ivy well. What this does is wash the spider mites off. Keep an eye to see if they come back, as some may have hid in the soil or you may miss some.
Reply:Those are spider mites and the dish soap won't do it!!!! These little buggers are BAD NEWS! You should get an insecticidal soap from your local garden center. Isolate the plant from all others you may have and spray it down heavily, be sure to get all of the plant, under the leaves, etc. Be sure and spray down the whole area that the plant was living in allso. even if it looks like they are all gone keep up the treatments for at least a couple of weeks
You don't want these guys to get a real foothold in your place, and to be safe, treat all the rest of the plant you have.
Good luck
Reply:Take a pinch of tobacco and seep it in water over night, place the liquid into a spray bottle with some lemon dawn and spray the plant.
Reply:Another way to get rid of them is to put your plant outside in a shady area for about a week and let mother nature help get rid of them. I don't know if it is because they decide to go elsewhere of if the ladybugs eat them ( I usually have alot of ladybugs in my yard) but it almost always works for me. I discovered this because I didn't want them to spread to my other plants and I didn't have time to treat the plant (I usually use the insecticidal soap). Good Luck!!
flowers and gifts
What is this bug on my ivy plant and how do I get rid of it?
Put some dish soap in water and spray it on them, it will kill the bugs, it works for most plants.
Reply:mix just a drop of plain Dawn dish soap in a spray bottle and top the rest of the bottle with water. Spray your ivy with the mixture all over , under the leaves and the top of the soil. Then with clean water rinse your ivy well. What this does is wash the spider mites off. Keep an eye to see if they come back, as some may have hid in the soil or you may miss some.
Reply:Those are spider mites and the dish soap won't do it!!!! These little buggers are BAD NEWS! You should get an insecticidal soap from your local garden center. Isolate the plant from all others you may have and spray it down heavily, be sure to get all of the plant, under the leaves, etc. Be sure and spray down the whole area that the plant was living in allso. even if it looks like they are all gone keep up the treatments for at least a couple of weeks
You don't want these guys to get a real foothold in your place, and to be safe, treat all the rest of the plant you have.
Good luck
Reply:Take a pinch of tobacco and seep it in water over night, place the liquid into a spray bottle with some lemon dawn and spray the plant.
Reply:Another way to get rid of them is to put your plant outside in a shady area for about a week and let mother nature help get rid of them. I don't know if it is because they decide to go elsewhere of if the ladybugs eat them ( I usually have alot of ladybugs in my yard) but it almost always works for me. I discovered this because I didn't want them to spread to my other plants and I didn't have time to treat the plant (I usually use the insecticidal soap). Good Luck!!
flowers and gifts
Why Is My INDOOR HAPPY PLANT Plagued With Flies?
My mum's happy plant has all these little black flies coming out from the soil and we don't know how to get rid of them. They somehow come out from the soil and then fly around the house, or get caught by spiders that leave them dead on the ground.
They are super annoying and we would really like to get rid of them. If you have any tips, please let us know. Thanks so much!
Why Is My INDOOR HAPPY PLANT Plagued With Flies?
You have overwatered your plant. Repot your plant, washing all the soil off the roots. Throw away the old soil. Wash and scrub the planter thoroughly, rinsing in bleach. Also, clean the leaves, both sides of the leaves with cotton balls dipped in alcohol, changing cotton balls frequently. Move your plant away from other plants. You might have to do this too all of your plants in the house.
Reply:They are fungus knats. You can let the soil dry out without allowing the plant to die. Keep it generally dry for awhile water as little as possible. You can also try Bt. This explains what it does you'll have to look online to find a source that ships in your area.
http://www.ghorganics.com/BTI_For_Fungus...
Reply:Don't put any mulch or decorative pebbles over the soil either. It keeps the soil too moist.
They are super annoying and we would really like to get rid of them. If you have any tips, please let us know. Thanks so much!
Why Is My INDOOR HAPPY PLANT Plagued With Flies?
You have overwatered your plant. Repot your plant, washing all the soil off the roots. Throw away the old soil. Wash and scrub the planter thoroughly, rinsing in bleach. Also, clean the leaves, both sides of the leaves with cotton balls dipped in alcohol, changing cotton balls frequently. Move your plant away from other plants. You might have to do this too all of your plants in the house.
Reply:They are fungus knats. You can let the soil dry out without allowing the plant to die. Keep it generally dry for awhile water as little as possible. You can also try Bt. This explains what it does you'll have to look online to find a source that ships in your area.
http://www.ghorganics.com/BTI_For_Fungus...
Reply:Don't put any mulch or decorative pebbles over the soil either. It keeps the soil too moist.
What's the best spray to kill aphids on house plants?
I've got them on a spider plant and an aloe. Little ones that look like fleas.
What's the best spray to kill aphids on house plants?
Sew their mouths shut. Then they'll starve to death ...
Reply:Ladybugs!!!!!!!! They eat aphids.
Reply:You can try a mild, weak soap solution and spray it on, or you can use a systemic poison that you water into the soil; the roots absorb the poison, and the aphids suck it out.
Reply:Try mixing a cigarette with the water in your spray bottle. This has worked for me against spider mites. just tear the filter off and let it soak in the bottle overnight.
Reply:Aphids hate garlic. Put some crushed galic in some water in a spray bottle and spray away. This always worked on my rose plants.
What's the best spray to kill aphids on house plants?
Sew their mouths shut. Then they'll starve to death ...
Reply:Ladybugs!!!!!!!! They eat aphids.
Reply:You can try a mild, weak soap solution and spray it on, or you can use a systemic poison that you water into the soil; the roots absorb the poison, and the aphids suck it out.
Reply:Try mixing a cigarette with the water in your spray bottle. This has worked for me against spider mites. just tear the filter off and let it soak in the bottle overnight.
Reply:Aphids hate garlic. Put some crushed galic in some water in a spray bottle and spray away. This always worked on my rose plants.
Indoor plant question...?
I have two medium plants in my house, they have a a look-like cobweb. It is not made from a spider!...it looks like if it is a "fungus" or something like that.
Sorry if im not explaining very well but i really don't know what it is....PLEASE! help me if you know what it is!
Indoor plant question...?
Sounds like Spider mites...even better and you not knowing..just to be on the safe side of things...place your plants in the bath tub, get a spray bottle and put water half of bottle and 4 drops of dish detergent(make sure its one without bleach) into spray bottle with water shake bottle and give your plants a good spray..make sure you get underneath the leaves...and over the potting soil too...let it sit...for about 5 minutes..and spray again....let sit for 5 more minutes..then spray your plant with fresh water.
this should solve the problem.......
spider mites can also spread to your other house plants...they are deadly to your plants too....
hope this helps with your plants!
Reply:Indian meal moths which are pantry pests make silky looking little webs and get into flour, cereals, and meal type foods. Here is a site Master Gardeners use--on the little meal moth and ways to get eradicate it. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES...
Reply:sorry, its hard to tell from just a description. I would take one into the local home gardening place, like Agway or something.
If you dont have anything like that where you are, maybe try a DIY hardware store, sometimes the people out in the garden center are somewhat knowledgeable.
Reply:no that is good you need to get some galic cloves and break them apart and stick them in the soil this will run off anything living in the soil and toss a worm or two in the pot
Reply:It could be spider mites which are almost too small to see. They are a common pest even in greenhouses. Check the underside of leaves for tiny red dots. Washing the plant with a forceful spray can help control them. Also insecticidal soap is a mild, nontoxic control. If thatose fail, you may need a pesticide that is effective on mites.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetranychus...
Reply:wipe it off with a solution of
1 cup alcohol
1 tsp liquid soap
1gallon water
rinse the plants when you are through
no matter what it is it needs to come off of the plants.
do you have a picture you could show?
Sorry if im not explaining very well but i really don't know what it is....PLEASE! help me if you know what it is!
Indoor plant question...?
Sounds like Spider mites...even better and you not knowing..just to be on the safe side of things...place your plants in the bath tub, get a spray bottle and put water half of bottle and 4 drops of dish detergent(make sure its one without bleach) into spray bottle with water shake bottle and give your plants a good spray..make sure you get underneath the leaves...and over the potting soil too...let it sit...for about 5 minutes..and spray again....let sit for 5 more minutes..then spray your plant with fresh water.
this should solve the problem.......
spider mites can also spread to your other house plants...they are deadly to your plants too....
hope this helps with your plants!
Reply:Indian meal moths which are pantry pests make silky looking little webs and get into flour, cereals, and meal type foods. Here is a site Master Gardeners use--on the little meal moth and ways to get eradicate it. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES...
Reply:sorry, its hard to tell from just a description. I would take one into the local home gardening place, like Agway or something.
If you dont have anything like that where you are, maybe try a DIY hardware store, sometimes the people out in the garden center are somewhat knowledgeable.
Reply:no that is good you need to get some galic cloves and break them apart and stick them in the soil this will run off anything living in the soil and toss a worm or two in the pot
Reply:It could be spider mites which are almost too small to see. They are a common pest even in greenhouses. Check the underside of leaves for tiny red dots. Washing the plant with a forceful spray can help control them. Also insecticidal soap is a mild, nontoxic control. If thatose fail, you may need a pesticide that is effective on mites.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetranychus...
Reply:wipe it off with a solution of
1 cup alcohol
1 tsp liquid soap
1gallon water
rinse the plants when you are through
no matter what it is it needs to come off of the plants.
do you have a picture you could show?
I just discovered my first gardening spider. I got questions?
Should i keep the gardening spider? What does it do in my garden? does it kill bugs? is it eating my plants? is it dangerous?
I just discovered my first gardening spider. I got questions?
The spider is a beneficial insect to the garden. You should keep it as it means no harm.
Cool spider by the way!!
Reply:actually the spider is eating the little critters that would be eating your plants so yes keep it
it is not very dangerous
i wouldnt reach out and pet it just yet but do not kill it
Reply:Every gardener should have them. She is eating bad insects that will eat you gardent plants.
Reply:I leave my garden spiders alone they are good to have out there catching some of the little pests that eat and destroy my flowers besides some of them are kinda cool-I found a bright orange spider it was asif he changed colors to hide on the flower so no one could see him. .
Reply:Unless the spider is a black widow (http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/IPM/SH%20Graphi... or a brown recluce "fiddleback" http://brown-recluse-spider.ascendedheal... don't kill it. Spiders eat insects.
Black widows typically like moist, damp places, especially undersides of rocks.
Black widow spider venom can cause abdominal and muscle pain, excessive salivation/dry mouth, sweating, swelling eyelids, and paralysis of the breathing muscles.
Fiddlebacks like dry, dusty places.
Fiddleback venom may cause necrosis (tissue death) around the bite location.
Reply:Spiders are a beneficial animal, it eat mainly bugs that would eat your plants. I live in South Carolina and have a garden. I sometimes get a garden spider which is yellow and black and about 2 inches from back legs to front legs. This spider is also not poisonous. Most garden spiders are non poisonous to humans and pets. The spider does not eat plants they use their webs to catch insects.
A few spiders are venomous The black widow spider (they are black with a red hourglass shape on abdomen) and the Brown Recluse (do not come out in daylight and rarely in gardens)
Rubber Slippers
I just discovered my first gardening spider. I got questions?
The spider is a beneficial insect to the garden. You should keep it as it means no harm.
Cool spider by the way!!
Reply:actually the spider is eating the little critters that would be eating your plants so yes keep it
it is not very dangerous
i wouldnt reach out and pet it just yet but do not kill it
Reply:Every gardener should have them. She is eating bad insects that will eat you gardent plants.
Reply:I leave my garden spiders alone they are good to have out there catching some of the little pests that eat and destroy my flowers besides some of them are kinda cool-I found a bright orange spider it was asif he changed colors to hide on the flower so no one could see him. .
Reply:Unless the spider is a black widow (http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/IPM/SH%20Graphi... or a brown recluce "fiddleback" http://brown-recluse-spider.ascendedheal... don't kill it. Spiders eat insects.
Black widows typically like moist, damp places, especially undersides of rocks.
Black widow spider venom can cause abdominal and muscle pain, excessive salivation/dry mouth, sweating, swelling eyelids, and paralysis of the breathing muscles.
Fiddlebacks like dry, dusty places.
Fiddleback venom may cause necrosis (tissue death) around the bite location.
Reply:Spiders are a beneficial animal, it eat mainly bugs that would eat your plants. I live in South Carolina and have a garden. I sometimes get a garden spider which is yellow and black and about 2 inches from back legs to front legs. This spider is also not poisonous. Most garden spiders are non poisonous to humans and pets. The spider does not eat plants they use their webs to catch insects.
A few spiders are venomous The black widow spider (they are black with a red hourglass shape on abdomen) and the Brown Recluse (do not come out in daylight and rarely in gardens)
Rubber Slippers
Are you nervous because of the bad reviews Spider-Man 3 is recieving?
Spider-Man 3 is really not recieving bad reviews, but compared to the first two, they are mediocre. Some of the bad reviews, like Victoria Alexander's review are just plain ridiculous. In fact she said she hated the movie because of Harry and Peter's relationship. She said they were like fags. Some times, I think Disney is planting bad reviews. There was speculation that Disney did this last year to Superman Returns to lower competition for their Pirates. You know how dirty Disney and Fox can get. So do you think these bad reviews are for real or being planted by Disney and Fox?
Are you nervous because of the bad reviews Spider-Man 3 is recieving?
I never listen to reviews. Sometimes, the wrong criteria are used (i.e., a movie is intended to be funny in a slap-stick way, and the critic is judging it as a conventional comedy). Sometimes the critics don't really seem to understand the film. I remember that "V for Vendetta" got horrible reviews, but I felt that it was a really good film, and that the critics misunderstood the historical/satirical aspect of it. The point is, go with what YOU want to see. Yes, sometimes you'll be disappointed, but other times you'll be glad you didn't listen to the critics.
Reply:Numbers dont lie.
US$ 30 million of first-day records in 16 countries (including 13 small ones) prove those critics are stupid~
Who do u believe, the jerks from Disney/Fox/Universal or the numbers?
Reply:Sometimes movies just aren't that good from a critical point of view. I will be the first to admit the 2nd Pirates wasn't as good as the first, but it hasn't stopped me from watching it God only knows how often %26amp; seeing the 3rd one.
I would wonder about reviews put out by Disney/Fox owned media. But if I want to see a movie, one or two or three mediocre reviews aren't going to stop me from seeing it. If it has consistently bad reviews, I probably will think hard about spending $ to see it.
Reply:Well, I am in Korea and saw the movie last night. I think it doesn't live up to the hype. Or maybe my expectations are too high. Peter, Mary Jane, Harry, and Flint Marko all cry. It's like an estrogen fest. Spidey cries A LOT. Harry really DOES act like a fag for awhile. The ending is *****, too. This movie does no justice to Venom, who everyone wants to see. They should've just left him out with the way they added him in there. They actually could've left Sandman out, too. He doesn't really do anything. Gwen doesn't even stir anything either. This is just Raimi trying to cram too much into one film. Go see it though, cuz the CG is great.
Reply:Pirates is going to have the #1 spot in the box office, no matter what.
So I could care less about Spidey reviews.
I wouldn't be suprised if even Shrek 3 beat Spiderman 3.
Reply:i think there stupid spiderman 3 is gonna be awsome!!!!!!!!
Are you nervous because of the bad reviews Spider-Man 3 is recieving?
I never listen to reviews. Sometimes, the wrong criteria are used (i.e., a movie is intended to be funny in a slap-stick way, and the critic is judging it as a conventional comedy). Sometimes the critics don't really seem to understand the film. I remember that "V for Vendetta" got horrible reviews, but I felt that it was a really good film, and that the critics misunderstood the historical/satirical aspect of it. The point is, go with what YOU want to see. Yes, sometimes you'll be disappointed, but other times you'll be glad you didn't listen to the critics.
Reply:Numbers dont lie.
US$ 30 million of first-day records in 16 countries (including 13 small ones) prove those critics are stupid~
Who do u believe, the jerks from Disney/Fox/Universal or the numbers?
Reply:Sometimes movies just aren't that good from a critical point of view. I will be the first to admit the 2nd Pirates wasn't as good as the first, but it hasn't stopped me from watching it God only knows how often %26amp; seeing the 3rd one.
I would wonder about reviews put out by Disney/Fox owned media. But if I want to see a movie, one or two or three mediocre reviews aren't going to stop me from seeing it. If it has consistently bad reviews, I probably will think hard about spending $ to see it.
Reply:Well, I am in Korea and saw the movie last night. I think it doesn't live up to the hype. Or maybe my expectations are too high. Peter, Mary Jane, Harry, and Flint Marko all cry. It's like an estrogen fest. Spidey cries A LOT. Harry really DOES act like a fag for awhile. The ending is *****, too. This movie does no justice to Venom, who everyone wants to see. They should've just left him out with the way they added him in there. They actually could've left Sandman out, too. He doesn't really do anything. Gwen doesn't even stir anything either. This is just Raimi trying to cram too much into one film. Go see it though, cuz the CG is great.
Reply:Pirates is going to have the #1 spot in the box office, no matter what.
So I could care less about Spidey reviews.
I wouldn't be suprised if even Shrek 3 beat Spiderman 3.
Reply:i think there stupid spiderman 3 is gonna be awsome!!!!!!!!
I've written before about my 2 betta fish =- identical bowls,temp,plants etc.?
One eats vigourously,the other never eats (been a month) but otherwise seems fine - a tad more sluggish than eating one %26amp; bowl gets murky faster (maybe uneaten food) - my question is - Is it possible that the uneating fish is getting all it needs from the plants in the bowl - lots of spider plant babies????
I've written before about my 2 betta fish =- identical bowls,temp,plants etc.?
Bettas are strictly carnivores and don't eat plants at all. You need to change the water right away for the sluggish betta. They can go a few weeks without eating, but a month is too long and he may be dying. Change the water with same temperature dechlorinated water. Get the plant out of the tank because it's not helping and could be causing a problem.
There should never be any uneaten food when you feed them. Give them a couple or pellets or a few bloodworms and watch them eat. Nothing should be left after a minute or so, or you're over-feeding a polluting the water. You can feed twice per day if you want him to have more food. A betta should not look skinny or sluggish. If they are, the first thing to do is to improve the water conditions. They should have at least a gallon per fish, and that should be changed at least once per week. A bit of salt at 1 tsp./gallon can be a tonic while your fish isn't feeling well, but the best solution is to get the water clean now and then to keep it that way. Bettas are very forgiving and extremely hardy, but they really need us to give them clean water or they'll get sick.
Hope your little guy perks up really soon!
Reply:no..its probli dying.
Reply:I have a betta fish that is doing the exact same thing, it sounds like, as your fish that isn't eating. I just posted a question asking for help. Good luck.
I've written before about my 2 betta fish =- identical bowls,temp,plants etc.?
Bettas are strictly carnivores and don't eat plants at all. You need to change the water right away for the sluggish betta. They can go a few weeks without eating, but a month is too long and he may be dying. Change the water with same temperature dechlorinated water. Get the plant out of the tank because it's not helping and could be causing a problem.
There should never be any uneaten food when you feed them. Give them a couple or pellets or a few bloodworms and watch them eat. Nothing should be left after a minute or so, or you're over-feeding a polluting the water. You can feed twice per day if you want him to have more food. A betta should not look skinny or sluggish. If they are, the first thing to do is to improve the water conditions. They should have at least a gallon per fish, and that should be changed at least once per week. A bit of salt at 1 tsp./gallon can be a tonic while your fish isn't feeling well, but the best solution is to get the water clean now and then to keep it that way. Bettas are very forgiving and extremely hardy, but they really need us to give them clean water or they'll get sick.
Hope your little guy perks up really soon!
Reply:no..its probli dying.
Reply:I have a betta fish that is doing the exact same thing, it sounds like, as your fish that isn't eating. I just posted a question asking for help. Good luck.
I have two house plants that have gotten a little frozen and want to save what can i do?
one is a mothers in law tongue and one is a spider plant ?
I have two house plants that have gotten a little frozen and want to save what can i do?
"Barefoot's" answer is correct. However it depends on how long they have been frozen also. I found a plant that the gym threw out near the trash. It was bad droopy shape.
I waited a week or so but no response. So I changed the dirt, thinned it out, removed the dead/dying leaves then gave it a little fertilizer (Miracle Grow) and it is doing fine.
Good Luck.
Reply:Make a cup of green tea and let it cool(no sugar or lemon) and water
the plants with this, may help.
Reply:Just don't do anything special. Both of those plants are quite hardy. They'll bounce back. Just have patience.
I have two house plants that have gotten a little frozen and want to save what can i do?
"Barefoot's" answer is correct. However it depends on how long they have been frozen also. I found a plant that the gym threw out near the trash. It was bad droopy shape.
I waited a week or so but no response. So I changed the dirt, thinned it out, removed the dead/dying leaves then gave it a little fertilizer (Miracle Grow) and it is doing fine.
Good Luck.
Reply:Make a cup of green tea and let it cool(no sugar or lemon) and water
the plants with this, may help.
Reply:Just don't do anything special. Both of those plants are quite hardy. They'll bounce back. Just have patience.
How do I prevent the tips of my indoor plants going brown?
Almost all of my indoor plants are going brown on the tips of the leaves. How do I prevent this? I have a spider plant (Chlorophytom) Peace Lilly , and an Aluminum plant.
How do I prevent the tips of my indoor plants going brown?
water according to plants needs, most of your plants can do bright light but not direct sunlight (filtered sunlight is good)
you may have your plants near an air vent, this can brown the tips quickly and make your plants unattractive. They may also be simply lacking humidity, set each plant on a tray of wet pebbles for a while and see if that helps.
Reply:give it water and keep in sun when possible
Reply:Leaf tip browning is a symptom of inconsistent watering.
Reply:brown leaf tips on indoor plants have a couple of causes... one is lack of humidity.... like the other poster said, if it's near a vent, that movement of air willdry out the tips in a hurry...
the other worst cause is the water... or rather the chlorine and floride IN the water... or worse yet, the softened water of some homes..... start using rainwater or spring water to water your plants and see the difference when new sprouts appear....
Reply:The roots are too crowded. Repot them in bigger pots.
get well flowers
How do I prevent the tips of my indoor plants going brown?
water according to plants needs, most of your plants can do bright light but not direct sunlight (filtered sunlight is good)
you may have your plants near an air vent, this can brown the tips quickly and make your plants unattractive. They may also be simply lacking humidity, set each plant on a tray of wet pebbles for a while and see if that helps.
Reply:give it water and keep in sun when possible
Reply:Leaf tip browning is a symptom of inconsistent watering.
Reply:brown leaf tips on indoor plants have a couple of causes... one is lack of humidity.... like the other poster said, if it's near a vent, that movement of air willdry out the tips in a hurry...
the other worst cause is the water... or rather the chlorine and floride IN the water... or worse yet, the softened water of some homes..... start using rainwater or spring water to water your plants and see the difference when new sprouts appear....
Reply:The roots are too crowded. Repot them in bigger pots.
get well flowers
Is it safe to spray house plants with soapy water to kill soil gnats?
I have a purple heart, spider plant, and Swedish ivy, all of which are outdoors and recently, they have become infested with soil gnats. I have heard that you can kill them by spraying soapy water on them but I am afraid of killing my plants. Any suggestions?
Is it safe to spray house plants with soapy water to kill soil gnats?
yes, just spray the plant with water 1/2 hour later then repeat with soap then water 3 days later
Reply:Soapy water is effective and mostly safe.
Try a google-soapywater/houseplants. Years ago there was a guy on pbs that used a lot of soapy water on plants but I can't remember his name.
Is it safe to spray house plants with soapy water to kill soil gnats?
yes, just spray the plant with water 1/2 hour later then repeat with soap then water 3 days later
Reply:Soapy water is effective and mostly safe.
Try a google-soapywater/houseplants. Years ago there was a guy on pbs that used a lot of soapy water on plants but I can't remember his name.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Do plants realy have a meaning? and they do they also give you protection?
like the spider plant poeple say that if you have one and you give one of their babies away that the person that you gave it to will get good luck and if you gave it one away you will get the good luck as well,
Do plants realy have a meaning? and they do they also give you protection?
I didnt know of this saying .I gave a whole spider plant away .HUH.Some
countries do believe in the plants as a healing for wounds and medicine and for the soul and spirit.So i guess i better see what i give away next time.
Reply:Like Kathleen said, they give O2. What better gift than the gift of life? Give plants, they are life, it is a great gift. Luck, no such thing.
Reply:It's like if you light the path of another;your path will be brighter. have a nice day.
Reply:IF NOTHING ELSE YOU'LL MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY
AB
Reply:that is just a tale , there is a lot of plants that have tales %26amp; stories atached to them. grand ma can tell you a lot of them.
Reply:Plants give off oxygen . As for giving meaning. I would think that if some one special gave you a plant that is meaning.
Do plants realy have a meaning? and they do they also give you protection?
I didnt know of this saying .I gave a whole spider plant away .HUH.Some
countries do believe in the plants as a healing for wounds and medicine and for the soul and spirit.So i guess i better see what i give away next time.
Reply:Like Kathleen said, they give O2. What better gift than the gift of life? Give plants, they are life, it is a great gift. Luck, no such thing.
Reply:It's like if you light the path of another;your path will be brighter. have a nice day.
Reply:IF NOTHING ELSE YOU'LL MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY
AB
Reply:that is just a tale , there is a lot of plants that have tales %26amp; stories atached to them. grand ma can tell you a lot of them.
Reply:Plants give off oxygen . As for giving meaning. I would think that if some one special gave you a plant that is meaning.
How often should you water these plants?
Spider plant
Jalapeño plant
Devil's Ivy
Garlic Chives
Stawberry plant..
How often should you water these plants?
Keep them moist but not wet. Probably every 3 to 5 days depending on the heat.
Reply:KEEP THEM ALL WATERED MOIST, PROBABLY EVERY 3 OR 4 DAYS*
Reply:Stick your finger into the soil up to the first knuckle. If the soil is dry all the way down, it is time to water.
Reply:the one that needs the most water is the garlic chives. it's almost a marsh plant, it loves moisture so much. the others can dry out a bit more between waterings, but never completely. should always be at least a touch of moisture in the soil.
Reply:I always let my plants dry out and then water them. Certain plants require water everyday because they produce fruit or flowers...watching the soil determines what the plant needs!
Jalapeño plant
Devil's Ivy
Garlic Chives
Stawberry plant..
How often should you water these plants?
Keep them moist but not wet. Probably every 3 to 5 days depending on the heat.
Reply:KEEP THEM ALL WATERED MOIST, PROBABLY EVERY 3 OR 4 DAYS*
Reply:Stick your finger into the soil up to the first knuckle. If the soil is dry all the way down, it is time to water.
Reply:the one that needs the most water is the garlic chives. it's almost a marsh plant, it loves moisture so much. the others can dry out a bit more between waterings, but never completely. should always be at least a touch of moisture in the soil.
Reply:I always let my plants dry out and then water them. Certain plants require water everyday because they produce fruit or flowers...watching the soil determines what the plant needs!
Is it bad to buy plants that have had pesticides used on them?
I'm looking to purchase a Spider Plant and / or a Pathos to put in my house, as a sort of natural air filter. My concern is that, if previosly treated with pesticides, they might emit these toxins out into the oxygen I breathe. Will this happen? Should I only buy plants that have NOT had any exposure to pesticides? And if so, where would I buy them at?
Is it bad to buy plants that have had pesticides used on them?
when you are buying a spider plant from a store, it's really hard to tell if they have been treated or not ~ though chances are they probably have. What I'd recommend is before bringing any new plant indoors, give it a good hosing outside first.
Reply:as long as your not eating from it
Is it bad to buy plants that have had pesticides used on them?
when you are buying a spider plant from a store, it's really hard to tell if they have been treated or not ~ though chances are they probably have. What I'd recommend is before bringing any new plant indoors, give it a good hosing outside first.
Reply:as long as your not eating from it
Can a spider be the answer to my indoor organic garden bug problem? I refuse to use insecticides.?
I have an indoor garden where these tiny little gnats seem to spring forth like wild-flowers after a long rainy winter from the soil of my plants. I have a few yellow fly strips up, however, after about a week and a few hundred flies later, they stop having any space left for more flies!
I have tried nematodes and ladybugs, however those are very expensive require lots of work. My indoor garden, because of where I live, is going to be prone to these bugs no matter what I do.
I have a small outdoor garden where spiders have taken residence and seem to keep my bug problem at bay, and I have had MUCH experience with spiders and how beneficial they can be as predators. I always leave 2-3 in or around my house or garage that are out of reach to keep my bug problems at bay. (we all have flies, face it...)
Is there a "safe" species of spider that I can introduce into my very small indoor garden that will keep the bug problem at bay? Can a "safe" sepcies be kept under control?
Can a spider be the answer to my indoor organic garden bug problem? I refuse to use insecticides.?
Curious answers, I agree with some, not with others. (also a degreed horticulturist)
There is no one general pest control method. For example, the insecticidal soap works great on soft bodied insects, but not the hard shelled. Plus the soap can severely harm certain plants. Horticultural oil works by smothering insects, but once again, can harm certain plants. Neem is selective, diatomaceous earth is selective, pyrethrum isn't all that safe (even if it is from nature....so is tobacco/nicotine and nicotine is extremely toxic and no longer available for pest control. Get the idea? Same thing with predatory/beneficial insects; they are selective and with pray mantids, they eat all the other bugs including fellow family members.
The answer..........use a multiple approach, what we call integrated pest management. First know what your pest problems are, learn how to treat each (hopefully there will be something that will work on many, be prepared to have multiple pest control options running at the same time. For example, the yellow sticky traps, make your own out of bright yellow plastic, coat with a sticky substance and when filled with pest, scrape them off and put the boards back out. Release parasitic wasps, use beneficial nematodes if you have large container plantings, use insectidial soap where appropriate, oil elsewhere, Neem, etc. By alternating treatments you keep the pests from developing a resistance. Also.......have a look at your growing environment. Is it such that you have breeding areas for these pests and through good cleanliness and techniquest you can eliminate many of these pests before they reach your plants?
Reply:you could try spiders,lizards, frogs but you could also try companion planting ask at your nursery there are lots of plants that will deter pests.
Reply:The spiders may get rid of the other bugs but they will be a problem them self.
I think I heard some where that I mild soapy mix will keep down pests.
Reply:I know you say that you don't like chemicals, so why not use a Pyrethrum spray? Totally organic, made from the Pyrethrum Plant itself. You can also use soapy water, by spraying the plants with this it will suffocate the pest but you may have to use a few applications in this case.Also good for aphids, white fly etc, basically any sucking insects.
Using another pest is not the best idea, you may end up with a bigger problem.
Reply:The problem with spiders is they lay eggs in a sac and die off every fall, at least in areas where you get a frost-freeze cycle.
You could try daddy longlegs spiders, or a few stink bugs.
You could also try completely replacing the soil of your indoor garden with fresh, sterilized potting soil, and rinsing the roots of your plants off before repotting.
Another option is a non-insecticidal treatment I have found helpful for many kinds of soft bodied insects on my orchids. Safer Insecticidal Soap works well, as does Murphy's Oil Soap. SIS is in the garden department, while MOS is with household cleaning supplies.
You could also check a health food store, or a country feed mill. They might have other options. You could also talk to your county extension agent. They work with farmers and gardeners to help them find the best solutions.
Sheesh, had I known someone wanted them, I'dve shipped you several quarts of the ladybugs we had swarming all over the windows and doorframes.
Another good resource is Organic Gardening magazine and the great books published by Rodale House.
Reply:You can buy ladybugs and praying mantises from organic plant companies. They would do a better job than spiders. Also make your garden friendly to birds. They do the best job of all when it comes to eating insects.
Reply:D.A. you think you are a pretty good, but your wrong!!
Pyrethrem( Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium)comes from a plant similar to a chrysanthemum not a marigold(tagetes). The pyrethrum oil is extracted from the flower.
Adult fungus gnats wont hurt the plants, but the maggot larvae will feed on the roots and cause the plant to lose vigor.
The larvae and pupae of these gnats can survive in very dry soil, so don't let your plants dry out too much.
You can cut potato into slices and let them sit on the pot for a few hours, the larvae will move into them. Wrap them in a plastic bag and throw them away.
you can get a biological spray containing Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis which will kill them.
This stuff is often sold as "Dipel"
Or you could try using neem sprayed on the leaves and watered into the soil. Often neem will alter the insects body while its pupating, causing things like deformed wings etc.
Reply:A common "Daddy Long Legs" is a safe spider, and readily available. I believe between these spiders, a light spray of water and lemon scented dish soap onto the plants, you can maintain a healthy balance, between bug and plants. Another alternative is to purchase Lady Bugs, they are inexpensive, and can keep many unwanted invaders at bay. Remember the smell of lemon and marigolds are deterrents to most insects.
Reply:First, to the "Horticulturist" who works in a garden center, there is no such thing as a Pyrethrum plant. Pyrethrins come from marigolds. (I'm a degreed horticulturist)
Second, the bugs that are in your soil are fungus gnats, and the only way to kill them is to treat the soil. The BEST way to get rid of them is to not let the soil stay wet. Let it dry out between waterings. If that's not possible, a solution of 1 tsp dish soap with a gallon of water and pour it through the soil once a week for four weeks. You can also use nicotinic acid (all natural) or the pyrethrins mixed with water and the 1 tsp dish soap, and pour through the soil. Again, the BEST way to get rid of the fungus gnats is to let the soil dry out COMPLETELY between waterings. They feed on the fungus in wet soil.
Reply:get some lizards.
Reply:Organic Farmers use Insecticidal Soap when insects get out of control. The soap is made from fatty acids from plants. Here is an excerpt:
Insecticidal soap is the safest of all natural based pest controls. Made from naturally occurring plant oils, the soap disrupts the waxy outer skin of soft-bodied insects, causing dehydration and death. Beneficial insects such as ladybugs and praying mantis are hard-bodied and not affected by the soap. Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) listed.
Insecticidal Soap is a contact insecticide and has no residual activity. It is readily broken down by light, so there is no soap residue. Insecticidal soap can be used up to the day of harvest on all edible plants.
Good luck!
Reply:Lady bugs are the best, you can typically buy them at your garden center, even home depo. Besides with lady bugs you won't creep out any friends/family or god forbid a girlfriend - she'll never come back!
I have tried nematodes and ladybugs, however those are very expensive require lots of work. My indoor garden, because of where I live, is going to be prone to these bugs no matter what I do.
I have a small outdoor garden where spiders have taken residence and seem to keep my bug problem at bay, and I have had MUCH experience with spiders and how beneficial they can be as predators. I always leave 2-3 in or around my house or garage that are out of reach to keep my bug problems at bay. (we all have flies, face it...)
Is there a "safe" species of spider that I can introduce into my very small indoor garden that will keep the bug problem at bay? Can a "safe" sepcies be kept under control?
Can a spider be the answer to my indoor organic garden bug problem? I refuse to use insecticides.?
Curious answers, I agree with some, not with others. (also a degreed horticulturist)
There is no one general pest control method. For example, the insecticidal soap works great on soft bodied insects, but not the hard shelled. Plus the soap can severely harm certain plants. Horticultural oil works by smothering insects, but once again, can harm certain plants. Neem is selective, diatomaceous earth is selective, pyrethrum isn't all that safe (even if it is from nature....so is tobacco/nicotine and nicotine is extremely toxic and no longer available for pest control. Get the idea? Same thing with predatory/beneficial insects; they are selective and with pray mantids, they eat all the other bugs including fellow family members.
The answer..........use a multiple approach, what we call integrated pest management. First know what your pest problems are, learn how to treat each (hopefully there will be something that will work on many, be prepared to have multiple pest control options running at the same time. For example, the yellow sticky traps, make your own out of bright yellow plastic, coat with a sticky substance and when filled with pest, scrape them off and put the boards back out. Release parasitic wasps, use beneficial nematodes if you have large container plantings, use insectidial soap where appropriate, oil elsewhere, Neem, etc. By alternating treatments you keep the pests from developing a resistance. Also.......have a look at your growing environment. Is it such that you have breeding areas for these pests and through good cleanliness and techniquest you can eliminate many of these pests before they reach your plants?
Reply:you could try spiders,lizards, frogs but you could also try companion planting ask at your nursery there are lots of plants that will deter pests.
Reply:The spiders may get rid of the other bugs but they will be a problem them self.
I think I heard some where that I mild soapy mix will keep down pests.
Reply:I know you say that you don't like chemicals, so why not use a Pyrethrum spray? Totally organic, made from the Pyrethrum Plant itself. You can also use soapy water, by spraying the plants with this it will suffocate the pest but you may have to use a few applications in this case.Also good for aphids, white fly etc, basically any sucking insects.
Using another pest is not the best idea, you may end up with a bigger problem.
Reply:The problem with spiders is they lay eggs in a sac and die off every fall, at least in areas where you get a frost-freeze cycle.
You could try daddy longlegs spiders, or a few stink bugs.
You could also try completely replacing the soil of your indoor garden with fresh, sterilized potting soil, and rinsing the roots of your plants off before repotting.
Another option is a non-insecticidal treatment I have found helpful for many kinds of soft bodied insects on my orchids. Safer Insecticidal Soap works well, as does Murphy's Oil Soap. SIS is in the garden department, while MOS is with household cleaning supplies.
You could also check a health food store, or a country feed mill. They might have other options. You could also talk to your county extension agent. They work with farmers and gardeners to help them find the best solutions.
Sheesh, had I known someone wanted them, I'dve shipped you several quarts of the ladybugs we had swarming all over the windows and doorframes.
Another good resource is Organic Gardening magazine and the great books published by Rodale House.
Reply:You can buy ladybugs and praying mantises from organic plant companies. They would do a better job than spiders. Also make your garden friendly to birds. They do the best job of all when it comes to eating insects.
Reply:D.A. you think you are a pretty good, but your wrong!!
Pyrethrem( Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium)comes from a plant similar to a chrysanthemum not a marigold(tagetes). The pyrethrum oil is extracted from the flower.
Adult fungus gnats wont hurt the plants, but the maggot larvae will feed on the roots and cause the plant to lose vigor.
The larvae and pupae of these gnats can survive in very dry soil, so don't let your plants dry out too much.
You can cut potato into slices and let them sit on the pot for a few hours, the larvae will move into them. Wrap them in a plastic bag and throw them away.
you can get a biological spray containing Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis which will kill them.
This stuff is often sold as "Dipel"
Or you could try using neem sprayed on the leaves and watered into the soil. Often neem will alter the insects body while its pupating, causing things like deformed wings etc.
Reply:A common "Daddy Long Legs" is a safe spider, and readily available. I believe between these spiders, a light spray of water and lemon scented dish soap onto the plants, you can maintain a healthy balance, between bug and plants. Another alternative is to purchase Lady Bugs, they are inexpensive, and can keep many unwanted invaders at bay. Remember the smell of lemon and marigolds are deterrents to most insects.
Reply:First, to the "Horticulturist" who works in a garden center, there is no such thing as a Pyrethrum plant. Pyrethrins come from marigolds. (I'm a degreed horticulturist)
Second, the bugs that are in your soil are fungus gnats, and the only way to kill them is to treat the soil. The BEST way to get rid of them is to not let the soil stay wet. Let it dry out between waterings. If that's not possible, a solution of 1 tsp dish soap with a gallon of water and pour it through the soil once a week for four weeks. You can also use nicotinic acid (all natural) or the pyrethrins mixed with water and the 1 tsp dish soap, and pour through the soil. Again, the BEST way to get rid of the fungus gnats is to let the soil dry out COMPLETELY between waterings. They feed on the fungus in wet soil.
Reply:get some lizards.
Reply:Organic Farmers use Insecticidal Soap when insects get out of control. The soap is made from fatty acids from plants. Here is an excerpt:
Insecticidal soap is the safest of all natural based pest controls. Made from naturally occurring plant oils, the soap disrupts the waxy outer skin of soft-bodied insects, causing dehydration and death. Beneficial insects such as ladybugs and praying mantis are hard-bodied and not affected by the soap. Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) listed.
Insecticidal Soap is a contact insecticide and has no residual activity. It is readily broken down by light, so there is no soap residue. Insecticidal soap can be used up to the day of harvest on all edible plants.
Good luck!
Reply:Lady bugs are the best, you can typically buy them at your garden center, even home depo. Besides with lady bugs you won't creep out any friends/family or god forbid a girlfriend - she'll never come back!
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