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Expertise
I have a great deal of experience with most tropical foliage houseplants. I am knowledgeable and experienced in the care and needs of many different kinds of houseplants as well as the pests and diseases common to houseplants. I have had experience with most propagation techniques. My specialty is Aglaonema, Ivy and the Marantaceae family, which includes prayer plants, calathea, stromanthe and ctenanthe. I am also knowledgeable and experienced with artificial lighting for plants. I can not answer questions about succulents or cacti and I have had very little experience with flowering plants. I can help identify plants ONLY if you send a picture of the plant with your question. Please feel free to visit my Myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/experthouseplants for information and tips on plant care.
Experience in the area
For the past 15 years I have always had at least 70 houseplants in my house at all times. I also have spent a great deal of time helping friends, family and neighbors with their houseplants.
Education/Credentials
I have done extensive research on the care of houseplants, the different kinds of houseplants, pests and diseases common to houseplants and artificial lighting for houseplants. I also have done some volunteer work assisting a master gardener for 5 years.
What do you like about this subject?
I love houseplants! I love to see them doing well and looking beautiful. That is the best result for all my time and hard work. I also have to admit to a modest amount of pride ( Or maybe a bit more ;) ) when a guest comments on how beautiful my plants are.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| agustin | 11/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for making the time to ..... |
| patti reaume | 11/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Tracy. Oh my gosh, I ..... |
| Ms. T | 08/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Tracy is awesome. I found her responses ..... |
| anna | 04/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Julee | 04/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | Thanks Tracy!! |
Recent Answers from Tracy
2009-11-13 dieffenbachia:
Hi Cynthia, You will have to get rid of the insects that are making the holes in the leaves. If you do not find insects on the plant when you check it then wait until nighttime. A lot of the insects
2009-11-11 calathea mia:
Hi Agustin, Calatheas are members of the Marantas family (Prayer Plants, Stromanthe and Ctenanthe are also Marantas). Marantas grow on the floor of the rainforest so they like a moist, warm and humid
2009-11-10 Plant Care:
Hi Allene, The 2 main problems caused by improper watering on a schefflera is the leaves turning black and falling off and wrinkled leaf tips. Leaves turning black and falling off is a sign that the
2009-11-08 Calathea Second Chance Plant:
Hi Secunda, It is not unusual for Marantas (Calatheas are members of the Maranta family which also includes Prayer Plants, Stromanthe and Ctenanthe) to stop folding up at night (Plant biologists call
2009-11-06 worms?:
Hi Heidi, I am not sure exactly what type of insect you are having a problem with. None of the signs you describe really fit any one type of insect. One possibility is there are more than one type
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