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Use this tag for general questions on plant care. This is an extremely general tag and should be avoided if possible. In most cases there are much more appropriate, specific tags available. E.g. for ing, , , , , , what to choose, etc.

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Droopy peace lily

My peace lily is wilted since 2 weeks, its neither a case of not watering nor of over watering.. The story is: I bought this plant 2 weeks back in wilted condition but shopkeeper told me it have not been watered since long and have watered just 2…
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Why is my Gunnera walking down the hill?

I've had this Gunnera for a long time and I haven't really paid much attention to it. However, it seems to be walking down the slope and now its leaves are draping into my bath of non-areated compost tea. On the left of the image you can see…
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What are the variables I need to consider when planting my Eidelweiss?

I've done a fair bit of research to avoid people doing work for me but I'm still a bit confused. I have purchased three Eidelweiss that have arrived a week ahead of schedule and I'm woefully unprepared. I do know that mulch is used during the…
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How should I overwinter my potted clematis in Massachusetts, Zone 6a?

As fall approaches here in Massachusetts USA, Zone 6a, (temperatures generally no lower than −5°F, −20°C), I am beginning to wonder what to do with two clematis plants I have been attempting to grow. I do not know anything specific to their species…
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Is using detergent on plants a good way to revive them?

A friend said to me: Using a little detergent can help revive a potted (or planted) plant that has not completely died but has been under watered almost to the point of death. I'm dubious; using detergent on a plant sounds like it would kill it…
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Orange spots on Polypodium

A few months ago I asked a what kind of plant my office plant is and how to take care of it. I got a clear answer on that recently, but I just discovered orange spots on some of the leaves (NOT ALL!). I've made 2 photos to give you a clearer idea of…
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Is this a sideshoot (sucker) on this Cordon Tomato Plant?

It's my first time growing tomatoes. I know that I have to remove the suckers (sideshoots) for the cordon (indeterminate) variety, but this is a little bit difficult to me as it's my first time. The image below is for my sweet aperitif cherry tomato…
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What is this white speck on the leaf of my plant?

I found these tiny white web-like spots on many leaves of my plant. What are these specks? And what should I do with them? Ignore them? Wash/Wipe them away with water? Pluck the infected leaves? The plant is Holy Basil.
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When Will Radicchio Leaves Change Colour

My plants have started to sprout! They are still short with 2 green leaves. When can I expect a colour change to red leaves?
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How should I deal with these ill pepper plants?

I've had these pepper plants for a year and a half now. They weren't 100% healthy when I bought them. The actual plan was to pick the fruits and then bin the plants, but I felt bad doing that! They had gotten lots of bugs on my balcony, so I applied…
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Help me identify and save this plant

We have a plant that is not doing well... Can someone help us identify it so we can research a little bit more about it? Thank you
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What can I do to make a Dwarf Cavendish banana plant thrive in my apartment?

I currently live in New York. I'm interested in having a Dwarf Cavendish as a indoor houseplant, in my apartment. Will it survive/thrive? I can definitely provide sufficient humidity. I know having a house with a patio is much better but I don't…
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Caring for Edelweiss (suddenly started withering)

I recently bought a pot of Edelweiss in central Switzerland, in a village at an elevation of ~600m. The plant was looking healthy enough and was one of about a dozen pots ligned up outside the shop in the heat and dust and sun. They didn't look like…
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Can I grow a Bird of Paradise in Bangladesh?

I love the bird of paradise flower. It's my dream to have it on my balcony. Here in Bangladesh the average temperature in summer is 33 - 36 Celsius. In winter it is 26 Celsius. Can I fulfil my dream?
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Adenium Boehmianum branches

Is there a trick to get my Adenium Boehmianum to sprout new branches? It has never grown any more branches than when I bought it more than 5 years ago. I just repotted it in proper soil with lots of drainage holes in the pot. I am in AZ and it…
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