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Black Eyed Susan Question
Yes, they have to be well established before you can leave them a week in the summer without water. The plant needs to grow roots down to a level with some humidity. Until then it is dependent on ...
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What are these orange flowers growing in my father's garden?
Moss rose; Portulaca grandiflora. Comes in many colors ,easy cultivation , likes sun and relatively dry conditions.
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Dilemma about the identity of this plant: leopard lily? Silver squill?
Poking around wikipedia for a few minutes, you appear to have Iris domestica as "what you want" under the common name leopard lily. So look for that (or, as commented and noted at wikipedia, ...
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African Violet Flower Issues
Yes, African violets do not like too much direct sunlight, but based on the photo that is not the problem.
Brown spots on the leaves indicates you have spilled waters drops on the leaves, and they ...
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Bouganville, new green parts but no flowers
Based on your description and the photo (lush foliage) you do supply too much fertilizer and water.
For bougainvilleas it is best to think of them having the same
watering requirements as ...
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Can anyone tell me what this flower is called I’m in Surrey UK
It is Jasminum officinale, a very vigorous climbing, twining, hardy plant commonly known as Jasmine. It is deciduous, and those flowers should be fragrant, especially noticeable mid afternoon/evening ...
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Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Plants don't produce flowers
I fully understand the surprise in the nursery: Brunfelsia pauciflora is known as an easy grower also in cooler climate outside optimal conditions.
The lack of flowers does not mean you did anything ...
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Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Plants don't produce flowers
I can think of two possible reasons:
Fertilizer balance
General "grow" fertilizers usually contain more N than P and K, often double (ie. 2-1-1) or more. Relative abundance of Nitrogen and ...
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