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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Can we save the bananas? | 8/16/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: Last night some critters finally reached their goal and broke our banana tree w/about a half ripe ... A: don't fret, you really should have cut the stalk off while it was still green, but plumped out to ... | ||
| White Bird of Paradise Pruning | 8/16/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: My plant is inside a pool enclosure. It's about 12 feet tall. I need to cut it back to about 6 to 8 ... A: it won't, I'll explain, Birds grow from underground corms, and when you cut one out, its merely ... | ||
| Yellow gardenia blossoms | 8/16/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I recently purchased a beautiful Gardenia tree with many blossoms...until I got it home and into my ... A: Hey Ed, Bostons my old stomping grounds:)...sounds definitely like an environemtal reaction, plants ... | ||
| Queen Palm | 8/15/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: The trunk of the palm at about 15 feet has a a horizontal crack almost like someone took an axe to ... A: that is actually a common phenomenon with Queens, there really isn't much to be concerned about, it ... | ||
| Hibiscus plants | 8/14/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I'll start with particulars. Have 2 hibiscus... We live in South Carolina and keep in containers our ... A: ...Hi again:)..if there is no indication of insects then it has got to be a fungal problem, try ... | ||
| Majesty Palm with a white mold | 8/14/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I already sent one question.We live in Albuquerque NM.My palm is indoor plant and we keep it not on ... A: a picture is indeed worth a thousand words! what you have isn't mole, it is an insect called ... | ||
| Hibiscus plants | 8/13/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I'll start with particulars. Have 2 hibiscus... We live in South Carolina and keep in containers our ... A: Well, I will tell you one thing Sherri, that is one of the most concise questions I have ever ... | ||
| yellow alamanda | 8/12/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: i have a yellow allanada planted next to a pink hibiscus. they are beautiful when blooming at the ... A: I have a dog and 2 cats and they totally ignore my Allamanda and Hibiscus, so I wouldn't be too ... | ||
| Indoor palm | 8/12/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I've acquired an indoor palm that looks like the bottom trunk is a pineapple. It isn't, but that's ... A: any indoor palm will fare just fine with filtered light and irrigation when dry to touch; be on the ... | ||
| my Hibiscus plant | 8/12/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I Live in Arizona were the temp hit 120 degrees, I have a hibiscus plant that i brought indoors ... A: when you brought it in it adjusted from the hot temps outside, but I am thinking you may have given ... | ||
| bananna plant | 8/11/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: i do not want my banana plant to flower/fruit because i know it will die, can i stop this by cutting ... A: actually the only way to prolong your plant is to cut the trunk itself, it will then send out a new, ... | ||
| banannas | 8/9/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: is there a way to get bannannas to ripen faster? A: no, they will plump out gradually over a span of 2-3 months; the key is to cut them off the plant ... | ||
| aloe plant care | 8/7/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I was given an aloe plant, but the leaves are very flat, not full of sap like I am used to. I water ... A: there are different varieties, some are flat,but have the same substance when cut, but not the ... | ||
| Damaged bougainvillea trunk | 8/7/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I recently purchased a young bougainvillea plant which I wanted to turn into a bonsai. Unfortunately ... A: Anisa, as long as it isn't completely severed, there is a chance of it mending, but slight, as far ... | ||
| Sago Palm browning | 8/6/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I have 6 Sago Palms in my yard. 4 of them are green as can be and beautiful, but two have new ... A: Frizzle top is more common in other palms, and Magnesium Sulphate deficiency is usually the reason, ... | ||
| indoor tropical plant too big for ceiling | 8/6/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: . i rescued a tropical plant years back and it has done well in my home- i think its a ficus.. with ... A: Ahhh, ok now we can push on here...(and thanks for the compliment!:))..they only thing you can do ... | ||
| Ponytail Palm | 8/6/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I have inherited a three foot tall Ponytail Palm that was generally healthy when my grandfather was ... A: Ponytails need very little water, that bulbular bottom is a resevoir; I am thinking you provided too ... | ||
| indoor tropical plant too big for ceiling | 8/5/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: . i rescued a tropical plant years back and it has done well in my home- i think its a ficus.. with ... A: it needs to be pruned way back! get yourself a pair of hand trimmers, and shape it as you cut it ... | ||
| tropical plants | 8/5/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I was surfing the net and came up with this site. It's great! I live in the Buffalo area and ... A: I probably should not have mentioned fruiting, that would be for the experienced, so I am going to ... | ||
| Majesty Palm black mold and scab looking prob. | 8/4/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I have two Majesty Palms on my front porch with black mold on them. What should I do to help? I've ... A: the black mold is called "sooty mold", it is considered an innocous fungus that is feeding off the ... | ||
| Gardenia Bush | 8/4/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: What kind of soil do I plant a Gardenia bush/tree in? I plan to keep it in a large terra cotta pot ... A: normally it would be a light potting mix, if planted in a plastic container, but with a Terra Cotta, ... | ||
| mass cane temperature tolerance | 8/4/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I purchased a mass cane yesterday, repotted it and today the leaves are darker in color and starting ... A: I have two outside of my patio, and they get exposed to direct light/sun all day; here in Florida we ... | ||
| night blooming jasmine ( Cestrum nocturnum ) | 8/3/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I Live in Florida where its been raining allot for the past few weeks. I have 2 night blooming ... A: its either scale or mealy bugs...same cure for both is either an insecticidal soap or horticultural ... | ||
| House Palm -not sure what species | 8/3/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: Sticky gooey film on some leaves? Is it some type of infestation? Worth spraying or should I get ... A: its the residue of tiny insects (probably mites) feeding on your Palm (probably a Majesty); wipe the ... | ||
| Alocasia polly | 8/2/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: WILL THIS PLANT HURT MY KITTEN IF SHE EAT IT . JUST GOT IT TODAY ,ITS ALOCASIA POLLY. A: ...I have 2 cats and a dog and Elephant Ears abound in my garden, have no fear with your kitten, ... | ||
| Queen Palms | 8/2/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I have some very big queen palms which have dropped a bunch of seeds and now they have rooted and ... A: yeah, if you don't prune those inflorescence off and allow the seeds to develop and eventually ... | ||
| tropical plants | 8/1/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I was surfing the net and came up with this site. It's great! I live in the Buffalo area and ... A: good for you! tropical plants in Buffalo though is kinda like wanting snow in southern ... | ||
| indoor palm tree needs help! | 8/1/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: A friend of mine asked me to take care of his 6 foot indoor palm tree while he is out of the country ... A: without seeing it makes it difficult for me to really diagnose what is going on with this palm, but ... | ||
| Banana plant with sticky leaves | 7/31/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: My banana plant was so healthy then I noted that one of my other plants had white stuff all over its ... A: sounds like its being attacked by White Fly Larvae, is it like bits of cotton badding? without ... | ||
| Princess Flower | 7/19/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I have a few princess flowers zone 10. Some of the princess flowers have lost almost of their ... A: ...it could be, any plant will react to too much irrigation, the difference is, a plant that loses ... | ||
| Princess Flower | 7/18/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I have a few princess flowers zone 10. Some of the princess flowers have lost almost of their ... A: Tibouchina needs to be watered on a regular basis, and also they react to insecticides or anything, ... | ||
| Red banana palm pest | 7/18/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I live in PCB, NFL and planted two red banana palms about three months ago in my yard. One plant is ... A: it is either slugs or a bee called the leaf cutter; if the holes are perfectly symetrical, then its ... | ||
| Transplating Queen Palms | 7/17/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: Can queen palms be successfully tranplanted after that long of a time? If so, what are the tips for ... A: Ok, the smaller 3 should be no problem, just make sure you get the entire root ball; the 2 big girls ... | ||
| bouganvillea not blooming | 7/17/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I have a 5 foot tall bougainvillea plant that is potted in a large whiskey barrel and brought inside ... A: Bougs usually show their best color when the temps are cooler, summer is not their heyday by trait; ... | ||
| dwarf cavendish | 7/17/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: We were wondering how long from the first pup we see coming up how long does the plant take to ... A: the very first banana pup will produce a small bunch in about 13 frost free months, it will be the ... | ||
| Pygmy palm appears to be losing a trunk | 7/16/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I have a 4-trunked pygmy palm in my southern California yard that was planted 8 years ago. It ... A: this is actually a common occurrence with multiple trunk palms, especially Pygmy Dates; the usual ... | ||
| QUEEN PALM PODS | 7/16/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: CAN WE USE THE SEEDS FROM THE POD TO GROW NEW PALMS? HOW WOULD WE BEGIN THIS PROCESS? A: you can, but they won't be ready until they have turned orange, at this point they usually fall off ... | ||
| mushroom in soil of goldfish plant | 7/15/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I have a goldfish plant. I think it's a tropical plant but I'm not sure. I have it on a sunny ... A: don't be freaked out..lol..this is common in soil that is wet and the surrounding environment on the ... | ||
| Dying Queen Palms | 7/14/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I have several queen palm trees in my landscaping at my home in Tampa, FL. We had several freezes ... A: if you had said there was a white growth at the base of the trunk, I would have told you they are ... | ||
| Bird of Paradise | 7/13/2008 | Nick McCann |
| Q: I planted two bird of paradise in my yard a few years ago. One is in a hot bright sunny spot, and ... A: Hey Stan, Birds are real temperamental when it comes to flowering, there isn't anything you are ... | ||
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Nick McCann
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Expertise
broad spectrum knowledge in the field of tropical plants;
Experience
I am a certified Master Gardner in Florida (8years)
Organizations
Master Gardner Association of Charlotte County Florida
Education/Credentials
Master Gardner training....accredited each year with required seminars and educational training.
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