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Questions tagged [flowering]

When a plant produces flowers

A plant is when it produces . Use this tag for all questions about the flowering process - e.g. getting a plant to flower; what to do when it flowers; and how to keep it flowering.

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What will happen if I *don't* prune a Group 2 Clematis

I've read a bunch of recommendations about pruning clematis, by group. But I haven't really found anything that gives an indication of what will happen if I fail to do that pruning. I assume that "it won't be as nice as it could be" is certainly…
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Is this bush a male or female holly?

We inherited a beautiful large holly bush when we bought our house. I would like to know if it is a male or female bush. It does not have any red berries in the winter which is the only visual cue I personally would know to identify if the bush were…
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What is this bean-shaped thing growing on my aloe?

I have a miniature aloe and while it's been normal for it to flower once or twice a year, this time something new appeared on the stalk: B is what grows normally, A is this weird bean-shaped thing that is a new thing. I tried looking it up and…
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Various Questions About Fairy Castle Cactus

I have a few questions about my Fairy Castle Cactus. It’s barely grown since I bought it, in contrast to my other plants. I’ve read conflicting info about the amount of light it likes. I’m using the right soil, not overwatering. So, why are the…
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Can you identify this shrub which I have named "The Redemption Bush?"

This bush is in North-central Virginia on a farm. Most of each year when I lived there it would block the view of our pastures, interfere with mowing, and just look like a green mass. Every year, toward the end of winter, I'd say I was going to cut…
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Daisies planted last year are not flowering

I planted several daisies last year. They didn't flower then, but I assumed it was due to stress. This year they appear quite lush, except that they're still not flowering. Is there anything specific I should try?
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What is this purple flowering serrated-leaf succulent?

This is a waxy-leafed succulent with purple tube-shaped flowers. I bought this plant at a yardsale in Virginia eight years ago. The sellers have since moved away. This propagated well by cuttings. I did manage to keep them alive until last fall. …
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Carnation photoperiod responsive stage?

I would like to know when do Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) become responsive to their photoperiod for flowering. That is, at what leaf stage e.g. two leaf, four leaf. Thank you a lot.
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Removing blooms from these unidentified Bromeliads?

So, I have two Bromeliads (I don't know specific names) for conversation sake, until identified I've labeled the pics Small Brom(1st 3 pics) and Larger Brom(last 2 pics) below. Please see blooms. Both of their blooms are starting to brown. I held up…
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Is this a Jacaranda or a Silk Tree or something else?

Back in March, I bought a baby Jacaranda tree from Ebay. Well, they claimed it was a Jacaranda. Just recently I discovered Silk Trees which look remarkably like the Jacaranda. Everywhere I read, articles said the best way to tell them apart is by…
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How should budding off be prevented on Gardenias?

How can budding off be stopped on a mature Gardenia? The plant is healthy in all other ways, but the buds always fall off before opening. What is causing this?
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Blueberry bush not looking very lively

I have been growing a blueberry bushes and am not sure that I am having much success. The plant doesn't appear to have done much since it was planted and just appears to be slowly loosing leaves and flowers. Would anyone have any recommendations?…
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Need help identifying this plant in zone 9b

Anyone know what this plant is? I am in usda zone 9b
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What is the name of this plant? It has round big flowers

I am sorry if this is too vague. May I know the name of this plant? The flower should look like a big round circle. The color is blue or pink if I recall correctly.
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