Tropical Plants/Experts

Recent Answers

2009-11-07 trimming mussenada:

Hi Tim, there is not real science to trimming these, they normally react very well to removal of spent blooms and cutting back of rambling limbs; Spring is the best time to do this, as the tree will fill

2009-11-06 queen palms:

Hi Bill, ok, I am going out on a limb here (pardon the pun), but I am thinking that you are referring to the "boots", which are left attached when you cut a frond off, if this is what you are referring

2009-11-06 Transplanting Royal Palms:

Hi Connie, continue to water them for another week, the stress is normal, especially for such a large Palm; it is the newly emerging fronds that will tell the tale of the tape. The existing fronds will

2009-11-04 Queen Palm:

I wish I had some good news for you , but the fact of the matter is, that all Queens develop seed pods and there is no market out there for the seeds, for they are really at the bottom of the totem pole

2009-11-01 natal plum plant is dying:

Michel, the combination of root damage and extensive rain is contributing to the compromising of the roots; all you can do is hope the rain lets up, and hopefully it will turn around for you. Often when