Monday, April 20, 2009

I need help identifying a plant I purchased so I know if I can put it outside or if its an inside plant?

I bought this little plant at the local grocery store and it came with nothing letting me know what kind of plant it was or how to care for it. I need to know a little about it so I am hoping for some help. The plant is light green and looks similar to a hen and chick but only shape wise and the fact it seems to be growing babies. The leaves are rounded and thicker with small red pointed tips and they seem water filled. It also has some stems growing off it with clusters of orange flower like buds. The whole plant has a waxy feel to it also. If anyone can help me figure out what plant this is it would be great! Thanks so much!

I need help identifying a plant I purchased so I know if I can put it outside or if its an inside plant?
do you see it here?....maybe the fourth picture?....





http://www.caldwellhort.com/html/feature...








edit.... here%26#039;s some more pictures with hens and chicks type plants in bloom... maybe you%26#039;ll see your flower.... especially look at the picture%26#039;s website where there%26#039;s a whole lot of plants on one picture!.... lots of luck finding it!..





http://images.google.com/images?q=hens+a...





without identifying it, the answer to the question is yes, it can go outside if it%26#039;s a hen/chick.... sunny, slightly dry spot, protected alittle from cold winds in winter.... a strawberry pot is ideal.... since you can move it around... or a %26#039;desert%26#039; potted garden like this one...





http://www.bestgardening.com/bgc/images-...





having them in a moveable pot is nice cuz you can put them in a more protected area if you need to, like in a colder region... mine here in zone 7 stay outside all year in the same spot, no problem.....
Reply:Could be a Haworthia of sorts and also an echeveria. Try those might help. More likely echeveria
Reply:Sounds like a goldfish plant. It gets its name, because of the shape and color of the little (about 1 inch) orange flowers it produces.





http://www.smithandhawken.com/catalog/pr...





If so, it lives indoors with indirect light and prefers humid conditions. It doesn%26#039;t like overwatering. So, let the soil dry out a bit between waterings. It can%26#039;t really wilt, because the leaves are waxy and retain the water.





I planted one outdoors once and it died within a few months. So, definitely keep it indoors.



beauty

Is it too early to plant spring-flowering bulbs?

I just purchased several types of bulbs (tulips, allium, muscari)...I live in Central Ohio and it%26#039;s been in the 90s here lately...is it too warm to plant these bulbs? Should I wait until next month? Also, is it better to plant bulbs after a rain or when the ground is dry? We just bought our first house and I know nothing about landscaping...thank you!

Is it too early to plant spring-flowering bulbs?
If you%26#039;ve got them in hand, stick %26#039;em in the ground. You may have to water before digging... try watering the night before you intend to dig.





Most of our spring bulbs are native to the mountains of the middle east... they%26#039;re programmed to handle hot and dry summers. They%26#039;re just going to sit there until the autumn rains, and start putting out roots then. They%26#039;ll bloom, then sit there through next summer%26#039;s heat and drought and then put out roots in the fall again.





If you don%26#039;t want to plant them now, put them someplace cool and semi-moist (like the basement or the vegetable crisper of the refrigerator). THey%26#039;ll use up less of their stored %26quot;food%26quot; reserves that way, and you%26#039;ll have a better chance at bigger blooms next spring. Get them in the ground by late November or so where you are, though. And don%26#039;t plant them where they%26#039;re going to stand in soggy soil most of the time... they like soil that drains.
Reply:That%26#039;s definitely too warm; you need to wait until the soil is going to stay cool at night before you plant them. If they get warm during the day, they%26#039;ll start to sprout, and chances are good that they couldn%26#039;t regain the energy and food they lose before they go dormant, and wouldn%26#039;t bloom at all next spring. I%26#039;d suggest waiting at least a month if you are in the northern tier of states in the U.S., and even longer (like November) if you are in the southern U.S. You might want to check with a nursery in your area to find out the times that they recommend planting bulbs; until then, keep them in your refrigerator.





It%26#039;s easier to plant bulbs when the ground is dry; the bulbs don%26#039;t care as long as it%26#039;s chilly enough to keep them dormant.





Happy gardening!
Reply:In central ohio plant in oct, nov., and in early dec. if ground is workable. Don%26#039;t plant in very wet area as bulbs will rot.
Reply:at the end of the month should work out great and it doesnt have to be wet, theyre going to sleep anyway for winter good luck!
Reply:Spring flowering bulbs should be planted in the fall...usually from September on. Even if it is warm where you are, plant them now to give them a good head start. If the nurseries in your area are selling bulbs now, then it is certainly the time to plant them. It does not matter if it is wet or dry outside when planting bulbs. What DOES matter is that you use bone meal when planting those bulbs. This will get the roots going. I also use bulb dust when planting. It contains an insecticide and fungicide. It ensures that your bulbs won%26#039;t get damaged by fungus, molds or insects. As a landscaper, I plant thousands of bulbs and I always use bone meal and bulb dust and I have had great success!
Reply:end of sept to early oct
Reply:%26quot;Plant tulip bulbs in fall, 6 to 8 weeks before a hard frost is expected and when soils are below 60 degrees F.%26quot;


http://www.kidsgardeningstore.com/tulip....





In Ohio, October is a great time to plant spring-flowering bulbs. The soil temperatures in early fall are ideal for good root development. However, %26quot;some bulbs like tulips may emerge in the fall if they are planted in September before the soil temperatures begin to cool.%26quot;


http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews/...





Purchase bulbs while supplies are good during Sept. or October, but wait to plant until the soil temperature at planting depth stays below 60 °F.


http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC1...





The soil should be fertile and well drained. Add some compost to ensure dependable blooms for the spring and every spring thereafter. Plant when the soil is dry. When the rain comes after planting, it should be sufficient. Bulbs planted in wet sites will often be short-lived.





In colder climates, %26quot; They will have more time to begin growing roots if planted before mid-November.%26quot;


http://www.gardening.about.com/od/flower...





Good luck! Hope this is helpful. I%26#039;m from Ohio, too :) I plant my bulbs from Oct to mid November.
Reply:you can plant them right away if you have time to do it...the stores don%26#039;t usually start selling bulbs till it is safe to plant them...especially if they guarantee growth for next year...planting in a dry ground is ok because they aren%26#039;t going to grow till next year...you can water after you get them planted to settle them in, but if you live in a rainy area, you don%26#039;t have to do that...you can look forward to lots of beauty next year...



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Has anyone ever purchased plants from Bluestone Perennials?

1. How small are the perennials?


2. How long before they grow?


3. Were you happy with the product?


4. Would you recommend starting a flower bed with Bluestone Perennials?

Has anyone ever purchased plants from Bluestone Perennials?
OMG, YES! this is one of the greatest compinies out there! i got my orders in the other day and they were shipped with the upmost care and the plants looked outstanding, healthy, growing, and ready to be planted! they give u everything u need too; plant food, instructions on what to do with ur new plants... the whole nine (and a half) yards! they%26#039;ll be growing when u get them! i%26#039;ve got alot of plants in the mail b-4 and no one made me happier. shop and grow with confidence! two thumbs up.....way up!
Reply:No, I get mine from Michigan bulb company
Reply:If your talking the place in Ohio-yes I have bought several plants there-didn%26#039;t buy perennials but the plants I purchased were excellent and I thought their service was excellent as well





I purchased elephant grass and some hanging flower pots-



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I've recently purchased a house with a climbing rose plant. It has not been maintained for some time. There

are at least 3 long woody branches (about 15 ft.in length) which have flowered this summer. I%26#039;d like to get it under control but I%26#039;m not sure how to trim (or should I say cut back) woody branches without ruining the plant. Any advice?

I%26#039;ve recently purchased a house with a climbing rose plant. It has not been maintained for some time. There
It is pretty hard to harm a climbing rose. You can be pretty aggressive with your pruning and not harm the basic plant.





Most rose bushes are pruned in mid February or so. This lets the bush put out new growth after most of the cold weather. If you prune in the fall, you run the risk of having some new growth that will freeze during the winter.
Reply:I%26#039;ll be the first to admit that I am not the expert on pruning climbing roses. So here is a good article that should help: http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/rose...


http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/rose...



dental

When can i start planting my flower seeds?

I live in British Columbia Canada and am wondering when is the best time to start planting the seed packages i have purchased...on the package it says after the last frost...but when is that?

When can i start planting my flower seeds?
Depends on where in British Columbia you are. Check the chart on this page:





http://www.victoryseeds.com/frost/bc.htm...





Depending on the seed, you can start them inside in a sunny, south-facing window 4-6 weeks before the last frost date, and then transplant the seedlings out then. But some flowers don%26#039;t like being transplanted and prefer being sown where they will grow. The package should mention it if starting inside is an option.
Reply:You really need to know which zone you are in. Also notice that you may have many different micro-climates in your yard. Take a walk around your yard and notice the difference in sun exposure and temps at various times of the day. The more sun, the warmer the temps, the less chance of frost.
Reply:BC has more than one hardiness zone, so the frost date is different in different spots. Google the name of the nearest large city and the words %26quot;frost date%26quot; and see what comes up. Good luck!
Reply:M ay 24th.
Reply:1 week before a full moon when, the moon is waxing full. April 27th. To get a good result from yer seeds. Soak them over night in half amonia %26amp; half water. Next morning drain them %26amp; lay them on paper towels to dry. To keep them from planting in a bunch, mix them w/ corn meal. Water them gently w/ a solution of 4 parts water to 1 part amonia. water them as so till they bud. Then water w/ just water.
Reply:Probably the middle to end of May.



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How do I get my passion flower vine to bloom?

I purchased it on eBay a couple of yrs. ago %26amp; planted it in my back yard in bright Texas sun, but it has never bloomed. They grow wild in direct sun in the fields here.

How do I get my passion flower vine to bloom?
Maybe it takes a good 2 years to establish the root system. Some things will not bloom the first and sometimes even second year. After 2 bloom seasons you should see something...
Reply:I don%26#039;t know, but try looking on Burpees
Reply:In the spring, feed your passion flower vine with a bloomer, such as Miracle Gro 15-30-15. There is another food that will force it into bloom, such as 9-52-12. Make sure the middle number is higher than the other two.



Soles

I am in chicago and have purchased some tulip bulbs like fringed beauty triumph tulip,darwin hybrid tulip whic

are recommended for planting in fall for spring to midseason flowering.Can anyone guide me if i palnt it now in home for spring flowering, would they bloom?


Also whether these tulips are perrenial or not?


Any other suggestion welcome

I am in chicago and have purchased some tulip bulbs like fringed beauty triumph tulip,darwin hybrid tulip whic
All excellent answers so far. Yes, tulips are best planted in the fall. (That is actually when they set roots.) Still, experiment a little and do not give up hope for this spring. And yes, tulips are perennial bulb plants.





The original tulips (wildflowers) came from Central Asia. The Turks were the first to cultivate them. A little history:


http://www.holland.nl/uk/holland/sights/...





Good luck.
Reply:I don%26#039;t think if you plant them they will bloom yet this spring. They need a little time and a little cold. You should be able to plant them and have them come up _next_ spring.





Your best bet is just plant them and see what they do. Plants are tough.





Your biggest problem is going to be keeping them from rotting in the ground. When you get them in the ground, I would make sure you have plenty of good drainage (add sand is what I always do) and then not water them too much. If they sit dormant in water, they will rot.





If they are happy, yes, tulips will come back every year.
Reply:they may not bloom this season if planted now, but you could still plant them. if you want to, you can refridgerate them for 4 weeks minimum and plant them late*. this is known as %26quot;forcing%26quot; and is how most florists can provide bulb flowers throughout the year. i%26#039;ve done this at home and %26#039;forced%26#039; daffodils indoors just after Christmas.


all bulb flowers are perrenial and will make %26#039;babies%26#039; that can be separated and made into new plants.


*it would be an interesting touch to your garden to have tulips in july!
Reply:These great plants need to be planted in the fall. When it gets cold enough, they will appear and the hormones signal the plant to bloom. Chicago is an excellent place for this. Where I live, sometimes it doesn%26#039;t get cold enough and just leaves will grow. You can wrap them in newspaper and put them inside your refrigerator but not the freezer for 8 weeks and you can force bloom them in pots if you like and then put them in the ground in the fall. The newspaper is porous and they won%26#039;t rot with moisture. If you plant them in the fall, they will come back and may multiply for 10 years or even longer.When they die back leave the brown leaves alone because it is the leaves that feed the bulb for the next season. Most people throw the leaves away by mistake. Have fun with these. They are easy to grow and really beautiful.



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