AskThePlantEncylcopedia

anthurium

rwhittall — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:56:05 -0400

See the Anthurium page here.

What plant has a tall stalk with thorns, but no leaves?

rwhittall — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:50:36 -0400

The plant you’re referring to could be a cactus

bergenia

rwhittall — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:34:40 -0400

http://www.theplantencyclopedia.org/wiki/Bergenia

What is Brachychiton acerifolius ; Illawarra Flame Tree Flame Kurrajong Flame Bottle Tree.. Im doing a research about the plant and cannot really find information on the plant itself and was wondering if there is any intel on the subject.

rwhittall — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:21:27 -0400

There is limited info on the Illawarra flame tree page. Good luck with your research!

what follows open during the day and close at night

rwhittall — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:17:24 -0400

Some types of morning glories, Callirhoe involucrata,

effect of car exhaust on plants

rwhittall — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:01:59 -0400

Chemicals such as sulfur dioxide, ozone, fluorides and peroxyacyl nitrate damage the leaves of plants. If enough leaves are damaged, the entire plant will die. Sulfur dioxide, a by-product of burning fossil fuels such as oil, coal and gasoline, causes changes in the colors of leaf tissue, which may turn white, brown or yellow.
Some sulfur dioxide converts to sulfuric acid, which eats holes in the leaves. Ozone damage on leaves appears as mottled spots, which may be yellow, black or brown. If the damage by ozone is severe enough, the plant will drop its leaves altogether. Fluoride damages the edges of plants and causes them to turn brown or black. Peroxyacyl nitrate causes a condition known as silver leaf, in which the underside of the leaves turn silvery white or bronze.

abies

rwhittall — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:59:54 -0400

See the Abies page http://www.theplantencyclopedia.org/wiki/Abies

I have a plant which grows erect, shrub like, with long sturdy stalks and dark green pointed leaves similar to a bay leave

rwhittall — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:58:52 -0400

Sounds like your plant is a Bay laurel or Laurus nobilis.

What shrubs grow in the shade

rwhittall — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:53:26 -0400

Some examples are: Mahonia aquifolium, Buffalo currant, Snowberry, and Common witch hazel.

evergreen plants

rwhittall — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:31:20 -0400

The shrub and tree pages have lists of evergreen plants.

when should i trim a boxwood shrub

rwhittall — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:30:57 -0400

Shearing is best done in spring, from top to bottom and back to front to help keep lines even. Keep in mind, you should never remove more than one third of a shrub in one go, and shearing is best reserved for more mature plants. See the boxwood page.

What plants are bee resistant

rwhittall — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:16:02 -0400

If you want to repel bees try planting lemongrass, wormwood, or eucalyptus. They are often used as insect repellents

Can you plant bromeliads outside in central florida

rwhittall — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:26:43 -0400

Bromeliads can grow outside as long as the temperatures don’t drop below freezing. They should be planted in an area where they are not exposed to large amounts of direct sunlight

plant with heart shaped leaves and yellow flowers

rwhittall — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:46:15 -0400

Sounds like you are either describing Yellow Wood sorrel or Yellow Violet ,

best plants for a middle eastern location?

rwhittall — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:54:48 -0400

If you are referring to the middle eastern USA you would want plants that thrive in zones 8 to 13. If you are referring to countries in the middle east you would need plants that thrive in zones 14 to 20. Take a look at Aden Earth Zones Map.

What are the best months to plant potatoes in Las Vegas, NV?

rwhittall — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:43:03 -0400

The best time to plant potatoes would be mid April but it can be done until the beginning of May. Potatoes are one of the few root vegetables that cannot be planted in late summer.

what plant grows on the edge of the water in rivers and is in ohio

rwhittall — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:27:46 -0400

Plants that grow at the edge of bodies of water are called marginal water plants and in Ohio you would be looking for marginal water plants that grow in zones 9-11. Some examples are: watercress, creeping jenny, and ferns

what do plants need to grow?

rwhittall — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:51:38 -0400

All plants need room to grow, correct temperatures, light, water, nutrients, and air.

types of climbers

rwhittall — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:35:55 -0400

See the vine page at http://www.theplantencyclopedia.org/wiki/Vine

How do I protect my grass plants from frost

rwhittall — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:17:08 -0400

If you have grass that is meant for cooler climates water heavily and use a nitrogen based fertilizer in the fall. If you have grass meant for warmer climates, like Bermuda grass, use a fertilizer with higher potassium content.