One of the advantages of having StatCounter installed on the blog is that I get to see what search terms have brought visitors to this site. And a lot of them, unsurprisingly, are questions about plants. So I thought I'd try to answer some of them, although I'm still a bit of a n00b with this whole gardening lark, so please correct me or add further info in the comments.
When does my plant need a bigger pot?
You'll know. Technically it's when you tap it out of the pot to look at the roots and see that there's a dense, visible mass of roots. But palms will lift themselves up out of their pots on their roots. Some plants might slow down in terms of growth. If a plant gets too top-heavy and topples over frequently, you might want to consider a larger pot and shoving some stones in the bottom for ballast.
Can Grevillea juniperina be pot grown?
It certainly can. But see above. As a caveat, mine is pot grown, and forms flowers which never fully open before shrivelling. This may be down to growing it in a pot.
What's eating my Fatsia japonica leaves?
Slugs. Definitely slugs. Little bastards.
Why are my protea leaves going brown and dry?
You probably aren't watering it enough. You may have been told that proteas don't like a lot of water, and as a result you're giving it about as much water as you give your Sempervivum collection. Proteas could actually stand to have more water than that, and if they're in pots just water them at the same time as you water all your other plants.
How do I prune Ensete "Maurelii"?
Why would you want to? No banana is going to look good if you prune it all back. However, if you're just wanting to remove dead leaves, a sharp knife or secateurs will be fine. And for winter storage, a sharp knife horizontally across the stem is best - make sure it's clean to prevent infection.
How do I propagate Blechnum novae zelandiae?
Don't. Throw it in the compost heap or give it to someone you hate, and buy a Cyrtomium falcatum. If you must make more of them, then if it hasn't formed a trunk you can probably divide it in the usual way.
What compost should I use for cycads?
A very well-drained one. Cactus compost is good, or you can make your own up using one part multi-purpose compost, one part silver sand and one part grit.
What are the opening times for West Middlesex Hospital X-Ray Department?
Um.
When does my plant need a bigger pot?
You'll know. Technically it's when you tap it out of the pot to look at the roots and see that there's a dense, visible mass of roots. But palms will lift themselves up out of their pots on their roots. Some plants might slow down in terms of growth. If a plant gets too top-heavy and topples over frequently, you might want to consider a larger pot and shoving some stones in the bottom for ballast.
Can Grevillea juniperina be pot grown?
It certainly can. But see above. As a caveat, mine is pot grown, and forms flowers which never fully open before shrivelling. This may be down to growing it in a pot.
What's eating my Fatsia japonica leaves?
Slugs. Definitely slugs. Little bastards.
Why are my protea leaves going brown and dry?
You probably aren't watering it enough. You may have been told that proteas don't like a lot of water, and as a result you're giving it about as much water as you give your Sempervivum collection. Proteas could actually stand to have more water than that, and if they're in pots just water them at the same time as you water all your other plants.
How do I prune Ensete "Maurelii"?
Why would you want to? No banana is going to look good if you prune it all back. However, if you're just wanting to remove dead leaves, a sharp knife or secateurs will be fine. And for winter storage, a sharp knife horizontally across the stem is best - make sure it's clean to prevent infection.
How do I propagate Blechnum novae zelandiae?
Don't. Throw it in the compost heap or give it to someone you hate, and buy a Cyrtomium falcatum. If you must make more of them, then if it hasn't formed a trunk you can probably divide it in the usual way.
What compost should I use for cycads?
A very well-drained one. Cactus compost is good, or you can make your own up using one part multi-purpose compost, one part silver sand and one part grit.
What are the opening times for West Middlesex Hospital X-Ray Department?
Um.
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