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| mushroom growing w my cactus! | 8/4/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I have a cactus that I bought from Walmart a few yrs. ago. It is abt. 7" tall w/ spikes 3/4" long ...
A: Calista, Typically, mushrooms indicate that there is a lot of water present, but not always. They ...
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| euphorbia hermentiana cactus | 8/3/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: My cactus is wilting,turning yellow and rotting in spots. I was wondering what this could be and if ...
A: Suzanne, I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now ...
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| Losing a large sahuaro | 8/2/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: When my wife and I built our new home, 2 years ago, we needed to re-locate 4 sahuaros. 3 fared ...
A: Walt, I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now ...
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| Dying Cactus | 8/2/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I have a cactus that I keep at my desk at work. It has a green stem with a large orange prickly ...
A: Kim, I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now ...
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| black tip on my cactus | 8/2/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I got a cactus a couple years ago, and it was doing fine. I'm not sure what kind it is. Recently the ...
A: April, I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now ...
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| What kind of cactus is this and what is it doing? | 8/2/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I bought a cactus from a Wal-Mart several months ago but the tab that came with it was very vague on ...
A: Matt, I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now ...
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| root rot - Aaoe dichotoma | 8/1/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I have a 5ft tall aloe dichotoma that started turning light green and the leaves falling and turning ...
A: Gina, I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now ...
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| first cactus | 8/1/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I just got a new red moon cactus its about 3" and i really dont want it to die. Are there any tips ...
A: Ian, I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now ...
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| fallen cacatus plant | 7/31/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: what can be done to save a 6ft. plant that fell over. it was in a pot at least 2ft. wide.It took 2 ...
A: Albert I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now ...
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| cactus | 7/30/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: my cactus plant tips over. how do I transplant it?
A: Keith, I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now ...
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| Organ Pipe Takeover | 7/29/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I have an organ pipe cactus (living in the Phoenix, AZ area)taking over my front yard. How can I ...
A: Ryan, I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now ...
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| Crown of Thorns Plant care | 7/29/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I just bought a Crown of Thorns Plant. I need advice on the care of this plant. I live in Houston ...
A: Cindy, I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now ...
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| cactus fall! | 7/27/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: it had broken inhalf - will it ever grow together again? it is about 17 years old and in a pot. ...
A: Anne, I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now ...
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| souvenir saguaro cactus | 7/26/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I planted the souvenir saguaro cactus seeds about 4 years ago and now have several little saguaro ...
A: Marion, Yes you can plant them out, just make you plant them under something, like a small bush. In ...
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| Cleaning a cactus | 7/26/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I've had a cactus for 20 yrs now. I do not know the name/species. It is now 6 feet high. There are ...
A: Gabi, I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now ...
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| Aloe Vera changing color | 7/26/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I live in Indiana and was given a start off an aloe vera frm a friend who also lives in IN. Her's ...
A: Kathy, I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now ...
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| Aloe Vera | 7/26/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I have a huge Aloe plant that has just started to flower, Is there anything special I need to do? ...
A: Mary, I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now ...
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| cactus | 7/26/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: Greg, I've had my cactus for about a year, its' 4feet tall, at the tips of the cactus it's light ...
A: Dragan, I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now ...
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| babies | 7/25/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I have a cactus that has a whole lot of babies on it. Will it be better off and grow better if I was ...
A: Patti, I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now ...
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| aloe | 7/25/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: how can i get a two year old aloe vera to have pups? i have a smaller aloe that has a lot of pups
A: Shaina, I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now ...
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| Ever Tall Aloe | 7/24/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: Greg, I have an Aloe that is ~8 years old. Unfortunately, it was not taken care of for a couple of ...
A: Nicole, I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now ...
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| Sick 'wily coyote' cactus | 7/24/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I have a classic 'wily coyote' cactus, given to me as a wedding present. He's about 3 feet tall; and ...
A: Jess, I have never heard of that cactus and depending on what type it is, it could be either a ...
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| aloe vera | 7/24/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I have a small aloe vera plant that I have been growing indoors. Recently we have noticed this ...
A: Missy, Sounds like mealy bugs to me. As long as their are not too many, the most effective way to ...
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| cactus apples | 7/23/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: What do i do after I've picked them? Can I just peel it and eat it? What other ways can I prepare ...
A: Earl, I have not tried it, however I have heard about how to prepare it. I believe it can be eaten ...
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| staking a saguaro | 7/22/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I have a 10' saguaro that is starting to lean. What can I do to prevent this from continuing. Thank ...
A: Bill, You can use 2x4's to keep it up straight. Wrap the end of the 2x4 in a piece of old carpet ...
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| Paddle Cactus Disease | 7/22/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: Have native paddle cactus in yard. Some have developed white, puffy fungus. Any idea what it is and ...
A: Bill, You have a Cochineal infestation. Unfortunately that are tough to eradicate. However, natural ...
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| Baseball plant brown spots | 7/22/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: What could cause my baseball plant (succulent) to get orange/brown spots? Also, it is growing ...
A: Judy, Without seeing a picture of the spots, I'm not sure what the problem could be. (you can send ...
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| cactus rotting at bottom | 7/21/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: we think it is a euphorbia. It stands about 6ft in height and grows about 6 inches a year. the ...
A: Remy, Make a cut about 4 to 5 inches above the visible rotted area. Be careful not to get any of ...
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| What kind of cactus do I have? | 7/21/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: A couple of months ago, I purchased a cactus from Wal-mart and I do not know which kind of cactus it ...
A: Michael, You have a "moon cactus", which is normally a Gymnocalycium mihanovichii grafted onto a ...
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| Repotting a cactus | 7/20/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I brought back a round VERY spikey cactus from lanzarote in march, it seems to be potted in lava ...
A: Sandra, Cactus are very happy being root bound. In nature, many grow in what seems to be pure rock. ...
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| Totem Pole Cactus replanting an arm | 7/19/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: First off, I'm a moron, so talk idiot to me. I have a big ol' totem pole cactus which has grown ...
A: Paul, Is there a way to cut off one of the arms and transplant it elsewhere in the garden? Yes, ...
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| Aloe Cactus | 7/18/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I have a potted aloe plant that I know is at least 3 years old. Generally during the winter I keep ...
A: Brittany, The only thing that makes sense is that your plant is being sunburned. Plants that ...
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| moon cactus | 7/16/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: my moon cactus use to have a beautiful yellow and orange top but it has shriveled up and turned ...
A: Sheena, Yes, you can cut it off and it shouldn't have any affect on the remaining plant. Nothing ...
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| cutting out yucca | 7/16/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I have a yucca plant that is a big as a tree. It has several trunks from the ground. One section ...
A: Sandy, Go ahead and cut it off. Just make sure to make the cut so that water can not collect in the ...
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| Mexican fencepost drooped | 7/15/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: 2 of my 3' potted Mexican fenceposts drooped over and feel spongy. The one standing is firm. They ...
A: Michael, It sounds like they may have rotted, either from too much water or from sunburn. Do you ...
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| eurytoma | 7/14/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: My dad has an aloe vera farm in Mozambique it has been going for about 3 years now. He has noticed ...
A: Tarryn, Actually, eurytoma is a parasitic wasp that kills other bugs, not plants. See the link ...
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| Echinocactus | 7/12/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: 1) I have a 12 inch Echinocactus that I have just repotted. When should I apply a first watering? ...
A: Gerald, Water it when the soil is dry. Flowering will depend on the species. The larger species ...
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| Zones for outdoor planting of aloe vera | 7/12/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I have a large aloe vera plant, I think it might be aloe barbadensis, but since someone just gave it ...
A: Cyndie, Low teens will kill any Aloe. However, if you plant it against a south facing wall and ...
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| broken catci | 7/11/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: My very tall cacti plant broke in thirds, is there any way I can save this plant, and what do I need ...
A: Toni, Let the pieces dry out for at least a couple of weeks. The plant and water only when the soil ...
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| Outdoor Yucca | 7/11/2007 | Greg Simpson |
Q: I have a lonely Yucca that has finished it's bloom this year and now has about 20 large green seed ...
A: Ron, You need to wait until the seed pods dry and split. After that, go ahead and plant the seeds ...
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