Help an amateur please!!

Thread view:

Enable EMail Alerts

Start New Thread

Thread rating:

Matt.h319 - 08 Jul 2008 16:05 GMT

Hi,

Just need a bit of advice on how to look after this plant please, th
bottom of each has started to die off........?

Also should I cut off the twig like things sprouting from the plan
itself??

Sorry I am a bit of an amateur where this is concerned and woul
appreciate any help as I want to get it right!!

http://i30.tinypic.com/n2nzt2.jpg

Thanks

Mat

--
Matt.h319

Reply to this Message

D. Staples - 09 Jul 2008 04:34 GMT

> Hi,
>
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> Also should I cut off the twig like things sprouting from the plant
> itself??

The die off is normal, leaves shaded out by the leaves above. Cut em if you
want, they are the remains of the flower heads.

Reply to this Message

Matt.h319 - 09 Jul 2008 13:10 GMT

Thanks for the info,

Do you know what type of plant it is?

--
Matt.h319

Reply to this Message

beecrofter - 09 Jul 2008 20:12 GMT

On Jul 9, 8:10 am, Matt.h319 <Matt.h319.2ea7...@gardenbanter.co.uk>
wrote:

> Thanks for the info,
>
> Do you know what type of plant it is??
>
> --
> Matt.h319

Appears to be a form of Yucca.

Reply to this Message

kris anthem um - 10 Jul 2008 06:11 GMT

Matt.h319;802623 Wrote:

> Hi,
>
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
>
> Matt

The plant looks healthy enough, you may trim all lower stalks as neede
and the dead flower stems should be removed only because o
asthetics.Good luck

--
kris anthem um

Reply to this Message

symplastless - 14 Jul 2008 00:34 GMT

here is information on trees if you like

Signature

Many tree problems are associated with the following: They are Case
Sensitive.

Unhealthy Trees from the Nursery / Improper Planting
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/T/tree_planting.html

Improper Mulching -
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/M/mulch.html

Improper Pruning
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/tree_pruning

Improper Fertilization (See A Touch of Chemistry)
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/CHEM.html

Tree Farming and Related Problems
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/SOUND/

Troubles in the Rhizosphere
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/RHIZO.html

Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Tree Biologist
www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.
Some people will buy products they do not understand and not buy books that
will give them understanding.

>
> Hi,
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
> Matt

Reply to this Message

Homeowner Forum / Lawn and Garden / July 2008

Help an amateur please!!