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Why does my holiday cactus have a three cornered stem segment?
I noticed some new growth on my Schlumbergera, and when I looked at it, I found a three cornered stem segment. Is that a disease, a sign of nutrient deficiency, or a genetic defect?
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Why isn't my lemon tree growing?
We planted a lemon tree five and a half years ago. Today it's about the exact same size as ever.
I've tried using citrus fertilizer, but to no avail. We've had dry summers and wet summers, but ...
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Why are my basil seedlings failing to thrive?
I have grown basil from seeds in a large pot. They have germinated but are now failing to thrive. They are now about 3 weeks old.
They get the afternoon sun and are watered daily. I applied Seasol ...
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Why does my sweet potato have stunted growth with wide, flattened stems and dense leaves?
My sweet potato plant has a severely widened and flattened stem and grows like a band, with dense leaves and stunted growth. What is wrong with it?
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Why has my mint plant gone all woody/sparse/stringy?
I grew my mint plant in a pot to contain the roots, and that has worked well for 3-4 months. However, the plant is not really producing fresh leaves now. Is there anything I can do?
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Why is my phalaenopsis' keiki (orchid) not thriving?
About five years ago, I bought a fully grown and blooming Phalaenopsis orchid. After a month or so, the blooms fell off as expected. I continued to care for it as directed, but it never flowered ...
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Why don't my radishes swell up?
When I grow radishes, I find that some of them don't swell up to form the globe I expect; instead the root stays thin. These are planted in the same bed and at the same time as radishes that do ...
