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About Diana Hamilton
Expertise
I can answer questions related to flowering and non-flowering house plants, and herbs. I do not know very much about cactus, orchids and bonsai

Experience
For 20 years I owned a florist where I sold cut flowers and all types of house plants and accessories and gave advice to my customers.

Publications
I have not had any writings published but I have presented gardening programmes on television, showing viewers how to care for their plants, giving them ideas on suitable plants, discussed problems with experts in different fields and given practical demonstrations on growing seeds, planting tubs and hanging baskets, watering, feeding, pruning etc.

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I am completely self-taught

Awards and Honors
I have exhibited plants and flower arrangements in many Flower Shows winning many prizes.

 
   

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House Plants - Jade plant


Expert: Diana Hamilton - 7/6/2009

Question
My Jade plant is losing leaves.   They are just randomly dropping off.   I don't know if I am overwatering ??  Or it is not getting enough light.   Please help !


Answer
Dear Randy,

During the summer your plant needs to be watered thoroughly when the compost begins to dry out. And of course it should be fertilised too, once every fortnight will be fine during the spring and summer.

It needs bright light, perhaps a little sunshine but not hot midday summer sun and plenty of fresh air.  If you have a place outside where you can place it for the summer I am sure it will soon buck up, otherwise place it in a light position by, preferably, a south facing window.

Good Luck

Diana  

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