Questions tagged [algae]
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Is this heavy blue-green growth on my tree trunk and branches a form of lichen?
I have a tree with a fairly heavy growth across its trunk and branches; I suspect that it's a form of lichen but I'm not sure.
Is this something that will negatively affect the growth or health of this tree? Should I spray it down or leave it be?
Mahmoud Al-Qudsi
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What is killing off my lucky bamboo?
I've been following the general guidelines for taking care of lucky bamboo.
Purified water
Sunny area, indirect sunlight
No fertilizer
Indoors (60 to 70 fahrenheit nowadays)
They have been slowly dying. They turn yellow, starting from the top.…
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Will green, algae-like blooms in the side of a clear pot cause any damage to the plant and its roots, and if so, how can I get rid of these?
I have had a False Shamrock (Oxalis triangularis) planted in a clear, fishbowl-like container with a handful of gravel for drainage and potting soil to the level of the pot it came in for about a year now. Recently, I have noticed green, algae-like…
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How can I prevent algae growing over my patio area?
My house has a patio area outside the back door. The patio borders onto grass and makes a home for a pair of sheds. It doesn't drain well and is always in the shadow of the house, so that it stays damp long enough for algae to grow, leaving the area…
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Strange things in my purchased manure / algae / compost-mix - unusable?
Three months ago I bought an (20kg pack) organic compost mix of (horse-)manure/algae/compost. In addition it states "naturally moist". I used some part of it and I put it, loosely closed, in a dry but badly temperature-isolated place. We had some…
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UV radiation to kill algae on stone
I have flat stones which create a patio area in my back yard. In between the stone, the small gaps are filled with pebbles. The stones near the edge of my house are shaded through most of the day and stay damp longer after a rain. As a result they…
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Something unidentifiable grew up in my garden
In one of the empty plantations from my garden something weird grew up.
Can you help identify it?
I know I need to remove it soon, but it grew up so big and wide, so I got intrigued.
Album is…
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What plants grow in my bathroom? ☣
Today I investigated threads hanging from the ceiling in my bathroom, each ca. 5cm long. They started appearing in the weeks after a recent water damage in an apartment above. At first I thought they are part of the installation, but upon close…
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What causes algae growth in sealed terrariums and how much of a problem is it?
I've had a bottle terrarium since May last year, and it has seemed quite healthy for most of that time. The plants have at least grown very well. It has a substantial layer of sand and gravel topped with charcoal to hold water, and it has neither…
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Green algae on my lawn
I have cement base under my lawn therefore my lawn has just 7 inches of soil and then below that it is fully covered with cement. This is done to prevent water seepage in my basement so I can't drill holes in it to improve drainage because then my…
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How can I remove algae in my veg garden?
Is there something that I can I add to my Vegetable Garden to stop algae? I have not tried anything yet but I know that too much water and lots of sunlight are causes.
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Is algae good as a fertilizer for plants
I recently went to a beach and saw large masses of green and red algae, wondering if I could use this marine algae as a source of nutrition for my plants. If this is effective and not risky, should I distribute the algae on the surface of the soil…
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