Garden questions & answers
HELENE P.
hello - what would this be ? I need to translpant and wonder how much sun / shade it needs and soil etc? THANKS
Last Wednesday at 22:08
Simone P.
How can I tell which is which: endless summer hydrangea and nantucket blue? I have both. Monday July 15 at 18:31- Sarah R.
What variety of rambling rose is this?
Monday July 15 at 08:42
Sadia K.
What is the name of this flower's creeper?
Sunday July 14 at 14:52
Tapas Kumar S.
What is the name of this plant in pot in my garden
Friday July 12 at 07:22
- Steve H.
Hi, I bought what I thought was a Japanese black pine seed from ebay, however it has grown a little now and I do not think its a black pine, can anyone ID this please?
Thursday July 11 at 18:10
Michi M.
Hello, I just joined today and I found this flower growing wild in my garden? I am stumped on what it is?
Thursday July 11 at 18:03
- Michi M.
Hello, I just joined today!! I found this growing in my garden and I have never seen it before. I live in Humboldt California. The flowers look like mini snap dragons or the flowers of self heal but the color is yellow like St. John’s Wort. I have decided it’s their love child
Thursday July 11 at 17:57
Ildiko P.
Hi, these guys showed up after it Tilled. Any idea what they are? Thank yoi
Sunday July 7 at 02:11
Valerie
What flowers are these?
Friday July 5 at 05:44
Lori M.
Is this a weed? If it is I need to pull it. Thanks
Tuesday July 2 at 21:31
Kyle J.
Does anybody know what plant/shrub this is?
Sunday June 30 at 16:03
Judy M.
I know what the pink annual flower is NOT. It is not phlox or campion. It grows about 8 ' high on a narrow stem with not many leaves. It is an ANNUAL not a perennial. I do appreciate people trying to name this as I have had it for 30 years but do not know the name. Friday June 28 at 22:10
Fennie S.
Just moved to ex-show home in Gloucestershire, this tree was planted by the builder, I have no idea what it is. Any help much appreciated.
Thursday June 27 at 18:14
Jeanine S.
Why are my photos upside down ? Wednesday June 26 at 16:15Ryan S.
Does anyone know what this is
Wednesday June 26 at 00:00
Sam M.
Does anyone have any idea what these seedlings might be? My grandson brought them home from school, said they were cashews. Obviously they aren't.
Sunday June 23 at 15:45
- thomas b.
Is this plant dying it's just under a bay window is it lack of water we have had a lot of rain.
Friday June 21 at 08:44
- john l.
Could someone tell me what this ground cover is?
Friday June 21 at 03:38
Deborah F.
Anyone know what this might be on my friends rhododendron?
Monday June 10 at 19:34
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Patsy D. Gall caused by fungi
Tuesday June 11 at 03:09
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Deborah F. Thank you!
Thursday June 20 at 19:45
Linda A.
Anyone know what this is?
Sunday June 16 at 11:48
Barbara B.
Other than dead, this plant is supposed to have red berries. Just trying to find out what it was, if is about 2’ tall in this photo
Sunday June 16 at 00:53
- Michelle T.
Can someone identify this plant for me? It was given to me and I'm not sure how to care for it. Thank you!!
Saturday June 15 at 03:17
Linda C.
Trying to remember the name of this plant...
Friday June 14 at 15:40
Faizul Safuan S. Day Lily 'Little Wine Cup' (Hemerocallis 'Little Wine Cup')
How to buy the bulbs Sunday June 9 at 23:43- Faizul Safuan S. Day Lily 'Little Wine Cup' (Hemerocallis 'Little Wine Cup')
How to buy this bulbs Sunday June 9 at 23:43 - Jeannette J.
Is this a weed or sorrel?
Sunday June 9 at 22:09
Rachael K.
What is this? Keeper plant or weed? No flowers yet, but I had tossed some flower mixes in this area.
Sunday June 9 at 21:19
- thomas b.
What is this plant called it sheds its leaves in winter then it all grows back in the summer do you have to trim this?
Saturday June 8 at 11:44
- meghan k.
I need ro gwt a better photo of the whole plant, but ideas for this? Mounding, about 10 inches high, no flowers yet.
Thursday June 6 at 15:11
- Ravishankar R.
Greetings,
Can any kind soul identify this shade bush in PA?
Thursday June 6 at 14:47
- Ruth A.
I am watching a tomato plant for a friend and in the pot, this second plant has been growing. It looks like a squash, put there are slender thorns on the stems and also prickly spines coming from the veins of the leaves (you can see a "picker" on the upper left leaf). Any ideas what this plant … Read more »
Sunday June 2 at 23:57
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Ruth A. Etieinne - thanks so much! I looked at photos of litchi tomatoes on line and that does appear to be what the second plant is! I so much appreciate your help. (: I guess I had better nurture … Read more »
Monday June 3 at 21:45
Etienne C. Ruth, on closer inspection you're right. I kinda jumped the gun as the leaves are a different shape. Further research shows it is a Solanum Viarum or "Tropical Soda Apple" is invasive and on the … Read more »
Tuesday June 4 at 18:14
- Suzuki M.
I have a newly bought climber I think its a variety of morning glory, planted in large pot full sun watered well but it is dying, others bought and planted same time same way same position doing wel.... Suggestions to help please. Sunday June 2 at 08:56 
Melissa B.
Does this look familiar to anyone?
Friday May 31 at 13:13
Mary K S.
This a volunteer. Anyone recognize it?
Friday May 31 at 01:38
Misty I.
My son won these at an awards ceremony but have no clue what they are or how to plant. Help??
Monday May 27 at 18:08
- Margie S.
What type of bush is this
Sunday May 26 at 22:06
Christine P.
What is this bush?
Saturday May 25 at 00:18
Shin Y.
What plant is this?
Monday May 20 at 11:46 • 1 gardener likes this
Thinh N.
Anyone has any info to share about this plant ? Tuesday May 21 at 21:28- Twila R.
Trying to find information on what this plant is.
Tuesday May 21 at 04:19
- E C.
Found this tiny pink flower with a long green stem growing right through the middle of it along the road in Calaveras County, California this May (it’s growing right under the orange CA poppy in this picture). Can anyone help identify it? Thanks!
Tuesday May 21 at 00:37
- Danell e.
Is this a weed or plant ?
Monday May 20 at 16:42
- Tracie S.
This flower, i don't know why it won't load.
Wednesday May 15 at 13:00
- Margie C.
What plant might this be?
Thursday May 16 at 00:46
Harley B.
What is the name of this plant?
Wednesday May 15 at 20:06 • 1 gardener likes this
- Judith E.
What plant is this
Sunday May 12 at 19:01
- Diane C.
I need an ID on this plant
Friday May 10 at 15:04
- Diane C.
I need an ID on this plant
Friday May 10 at 15:03
- michael b.
I have a Prunus . nip . Brillant , with great blossoming in spring but very little leaf growth after that.
what do you think is the problem. Thursday May 9 at 13:49 
Crystal J.
I dont know what this plant is
Wednesday May 8 at 00:22
- Thinh N.
I'd like to know what's the name of this plant. Can someone help me to identify it? Thanks
Tuesday May 7 at 20:03 • 1 gardener likes this
- Deb P.
Can anyone tell me what flower this is. It will bloom a small yellow flower.
Thanks,
Friday May 3 at 17:41 • 1 gardener likes this
- Vincent A.
Plant identified by gardener Jim Gershey as Kalanchoe. Thanks. Monday April 29 at 19:33 • 1 gardener likes this - Tiff S.
Will someone please tell me the name of this plant/ yardweed?
Wednesday April 24 at 20:53 • 1 gardener likes this
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Tiff S. It's the purple leaves with the modules seeds attached it grows seasonally iv e notice in its place there is a thinner version of it with white flowers on it more than three inches tall. I'm wanting … Read more »
Wednesday April 24 at 20:56
Karen L.
It has rained for two days in a row and the next day is sunshine should I still water my plants Tuesday April 23 at 23:00- Joao P.
Help identifying this one, please.
Monday April 22 at 20:55 • 1 gardener likes this
Gaby A.
Does anyone know what this is?
Monday April 22 at 14:44
- ken C.
Is there any way to control downy mildew? We have had a very wet winter and spring and the downy mildew is on my holyhock something bad.
Sunday April 21 at 22:53 • 1 gardener likes this
- Rebecca m. Cilantro 'Leisure' (Coriandrum sativum)
When this plants bolts does it die or do I just cut the flowers off and it will come back? Sunday April 12, 2015 at 18:20 
Noel O.
Does anybody know the name of this flower? (It's a vine)
Saturday January 12 at 14:39
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Karen D. I agree with Cheryl, it looks like my pink coral vine
Wednesday April 17 at 03:52
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Noel O. Thanks, Karen!
Thursday April 18 at 16:46
Karen D.
I've had this plant for years. Easy plant with no pest problems; takes direct sun just fine and doesn't require a lot of water. I just don't know the name of the plant. I took a stalk years ago and stuck it in the ground and it has been growing every since. I sure would appreciate it if someone … Read more »
Wednesday April 17 at 03:55
- jim F.
Have had this Japanese Maple 2 years now. Healthy, growing. 6ft. + tall. Zone 7b--good weather most of the year. No diseases or pests noted on this tree.
But, there is a bare spot about 4 feet off the ground that extends over a foot up the main trunk that has no limbs and no leaves--its … Read more »
Thursday April 11 at 00:23
Carol M.
Thanks to the person who identified my plant the desert rose cheers Carol Thursday April 4 at 00:20 • 1 gardener likes this- Richa S.
Which flower is this?
It grows on a 35 to 40 feet tree. The head of the flower has yellow pods and the upper 3/4th portion is pink in colour the lower portion is white in shade.
Thankyou! :D
Friday June 29, 2018 at 02:46 • 1 gardener likes this
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Stephen B. Looks like Silk Tree, Albizia julibrissin Roses,
Friday August 3, 2018 at 18:25
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Charlotte B. The leaves don't look right for Mimosa.
Tuesday March 26 at 04:11
- Paula G.
Please help me identify this plant.
Thursday March 14 at 18:11
Selma S.
This came up unexpectedly so has to be a perennial. Looks and feels like a sedum. Anyone know the name?
Thursday March 14 at 16:50
Pam A.
I need help! This guy is growing from a clipping from my sisters plant. It’s an umbrella tree I beleive. Since I potted it though, it’s been “pouting” and wilting! I’m not sure how to help it! Different soil? Maybe this soil doesn’t drain well enough!? HELP!
Saturday March 9 at 22:14
- Radu J.
What is The mame of This Flower?
What are the requirements for it?
10x
Tuesday February 12 at 14:33 • 1 gardener likes this
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Charlotte B. It resembles Banksia
Tuesday March 5 at 06:10
Peggy C.
It's a tree I was giving 5 years ago. The lady called it a scambled egg tree, which would be yellow flowers bunched together that was what she described this. Yesterday it has it's 1st flower ever on it. And for the life of us can't figure it out. Please help identifying our little family tree
Tuesday March 5 at 00:26
- Louise B.
Does anyone know what this is?
Sunday March 3 at 10:52
- Jeanine S.
Does someone know why my photo is upside down ? Wednesday February 27 at 06:46 
Rami E.
I had this seedling appearing in one of my pots and need to identify it if possible - I remember that I planted delphinium tall black knight but I am not sure if the seedling is a Delphinium
Sunday February 10 at 08:22
April z.
Anyone knows the name? It has white flower like a spider lily. It can be 2-3 feet tall, saw it in east of Los Angeles
Sunday February 3 at 06:06
Alana T.
Plant ID?
I received two plants from my sister, cuttings from a prolific plant she's had for a while but has no idea what it is or where it came from. The larger plant initially looked similar to the smaller one but was struggling more, so I put it on the balcony for more sun and it promptly … Read more »
Friday October 19, 2018 at 06:29
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Alana T. Except now I can’t figure out how to upload the picture of the larger plant. But it’s a little shorter, and the leaves are about 4-6x as large and very dense, so much so that you can’t see the … Read more »
Friday October 19, 2018 at 06:32
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Alana T. Someone identified the picture of my larger plant as a Kalanchoe, and after looking at pictures I agree my larger plant does look like a Christmas Kalanchoe. I’ve yet to see any pictures that look … Read more »
Friday January 25 at 18:11
- Sarah S.
Hi ! Which plant is this ?
Tuesday January 15 at 16:50
- Noel O.
Does anybody know the name of this flower?
Saturday January 12 at 14:41
- Noel O.
Does anybody know the name of this flower?
Saturday January 12 at 14:37
- Patrick A.
Anyone know the name of this shrub. Has 5cm long 1.5cm wide ovoid green fruit.
Saturday December 29, 2018 at 15:41
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Patrick A. Thanks Sam - have just eaten 2 - unusual flavour
Tuesday January 1 at 18:58
Sam M. Excellent. I love them. Great in crumbles. Apple and feijoa crumble.
Wednesday January 2 at 05:57
Gary P.
Does anyone know what this tree is please?
Thank you, Gary
Saturday December 29, 2018 at 13:48
- Jill M.
Anyone know the name of this plant
Saturday December 22, 2018 at 20:25
- Jenny M.
This plant came up in my orchard pot
Friday December 21, 2018 at 09:51
Katrina L.
Can u please tell me what kond of plant this is
Saturday December 8, 2018 at 19:03
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Genevieve M. cast iron plant
Tuesday December 11, 2018 at 22:49
- Roxana
Grapes in December- We thought the grape vine was done for the season, however today I noticed some little grapes growing on the vine. Do grapes grow in December and the coming winter months in Southern California? Do I need to cover them at night?
Saturday December 1, 2018 at 22:33
- Debbie S.
What plant is this?
Tuesday November 27, 2018 at 22:29
John L.
I ordered baby tears from Drummers, MN
Whats the real name of this plant.
I was told baby toes...lol
Saturday October 20, 2018 at 01:00
Rhonda
Sunday November 25, 2018 at 19:49
Heather L.
Which type of Euphorbia is this? There are so many and when I looked them up I could not find one that looked like this. They were all very straight and tall! Wednesday November 14, 2018 at 01:57- Tapas Kumar S.
What plant and flower is it.
Monday November 5, 2018 at 13:05
- Alana T.
Ignoring the sad state of the leaves (I just brought my plants in from the balcony a couple weeks ago and I’m still trying to figure out good light and water for them all) I was examining my carrot plant today when I noticed the leaves looked a little dusty. Like there were cobwebs in the spaces … Read more »
Saturday November 3, 2018 at 05:48
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Alana T. As I was sitting here going “NOOOOOO BUGS I HATE BUGS” I remembered I had a giant jar of food-grade diatomaceous earth I got to deal with cockroaches when I first moved into the apartment, as a … Read more »
Saturday November 3, 2018 at 06:07
- Gladys L.
years ago, i got some seed in Lubbock, Texas and mailed them to my mom. she put them aside and forgot about them. a few weeks ago she decided to plant them. i don't remember what the plant was that i got them from. she got one plant. anyone have any idea what this is? i can't seem to find a … Read more »
Wednesday October 31, 2018 at 15:05 • 1 gardener likes this
Alicia P.
Was given this plant with no identification. Anybody recognize it? It's about 12 inches tall.
Monday October 29, 2018 at 01:10 • 1 gardener likes this
Luka K.
This photo was taken in Amsterdam on mushroom trip. Which tree is this with this little magical leaves?
Sunday October 28, 2018 at 02:41
- Roxana
Is this plant some type of holly plant? It wasn't planted by us. It seems to have just appeared, although with us for several years.
Monday October 22, 2018 at 17:10 • 1 gardener likes this
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Lynn L. You have a little volunteer holly, spread by a bird probably. I get them all the time from my neighbors' hollies. If they fall where I want them, I let them grow.
Friday October 26, 2018 at 13:14
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Roxana Thank you, Lynn. That's probably what happened.
Saturday October 27, 2018 at 20:18
- John L.
Was looking for baby tears.
Whats the name of this plant ?
Seller had no idea.
Saturday October 20, 2018 at 01:03
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John L. Silver Sparkles plant, gray artillery plant, gray baby tears or pilea ‘Aquamarine
Sunday October 21, 2018 at 18:01
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Lynn L. I have a pilea aquamarine and that was my first thought, but when I enlarged the picture, it looks fleshier then my pilea adn the leaves are in a different pattern.
Friday October 26, 2018 at 13:33
- Alana T. Candelabra Spurge (Euphorbia lactea)
I have had this cactus for actual decades now. Planting cactuses in pop-bottle terrariums was an activity one day during Sparks, the youngest level of Girl Guides. I must have been around kindergarten age at the time? My absent-mindedness through my life generally translated into something of a … Read more »
Friday October 19, 2018 at 07:06
Ivy W.
Ended the summer with a new right knee...looking forward to what I can do next summer. This little rose did not get the message that summer is over. Most of October was 85 degrees F. I have little seedlings that were supposed to sprout next spring....?
Thursday October 25, 2018 at 20:09
Jessie P.
I bought a windmill palm earlier this year. A little sprig came up next to it that I didn't recognize. I let it grow. This is what it turned into. I can't find it anywhere. Anyone know what it is???
Friday October 19, 2018 at 20:55
- Leanne T.
Hi
I have noticed that the leaves of my Pittosporum tobira have started to curl. I have looked online to see what could be the cause, however unable to find why this is happening. Can anyone help explain why the leaves are curling like this? Is it normal or is there something wrong? Any advice … Read more »
Wednesday October 17, 2018 at 11:06
- Jane H.
What is the flower?
Tuesday October 16, 2018 at 17:31
Eugenia R.
Anyone knows the name of this plant?
Sunday October 7, 2018 at 18:02 • 1 gardener likes this
- Lauren
Does anyone know what type of plant this is?
Thursday October 4, 2018 at 15:45
- Craig P.
Anyone know what this could be? Approx 3ft high, flowers weep and are like an elongated hebe. Leaves look like a deutzia, floweing september/october.
Thursday October 4, 2018 at 16:18
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Lana J. buddleia
Saturday October 6, 2018 at 13:08
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Craig P. Thanks for your answers, now have the name, Rostrinucula dependens
Sunday October 7, 2018 at 09:20
- Melanie R.
Thank you Michelle Bristow for identifying my plant as a variegated creeping fig. Melanie Friday October 5, 2018 at 23:46 - Tama C.
What is this plant species?
Tuesday August 28, 2018 at 10:22
Renee G.
Can somebody tell me what kind of plant this is? I asked this question once before but if somebody gave the answer I just couldn’t find it on my feeds.
Sunday September 30, 2018 at 22:33
- Jamie M.
Can anyone tell me what kind of flower this is? I have all the seed packets from what I planted this year but none of them look like this! I've searched on line and can't find anything.
Wednesday October 3, 2018 at 18:22
- Asteria D.
Can you please tell me the name of this plant.
It was found in Vietnam, a tropical country but in the Highlands region, so the climate was much cooler.
Sunday September 30, 2018 at 05:39
- Alexa Y.
Is it normal for dahlias to have thicker upper stem than its lower stem? Monday September 24, 2018 at 16:42 - Joan B.
Bought some land and these bushes are on it. Does anyone know what they are and if safe for our goats to eat? Sunday September 23, 2018 at 22:55 - Karen L.
Can you help me identify this plant. It blooms at the end of August and lasts until the end of summer.
Thursday September 13, 2018 at 17:02
Amie W.
I have never really tried growing much, but I'd like to start adding a couple of house plants to my world. I've got several windows, but my house is in the woods (read: no direct sun). Do I have any options? Or should I resign myself to needing grow lights? Monday September 17, 2018 at 18:20 • 1 gardener likes this- Vlad F.
Hi there,
Last weekend I trimmed my cypress hedge a bit too enthusiastic and I reached the brown dieback area. As far as I understand the new leaves won't appear from these branches. Is there anything I can do to remediate this problem? Thank you Saturday September 8, 2018 at 18:48 - Carol B.
Could you please tell me what this is. Thanks
Friday September 7, 2018 at 20:09
- Tamara W.
Hi, I would like help identifying this plant please. Is it a type of weed? Thanks
Friday September 7, 2018 at 04:07
- Miriam W.
any cacti enthusiasts out there? I'm pretty new to the hobby but I have quite a few cacti I can't seem to identify in books or on the internet...any help much appreciated. Thanks! Sunday September 2, 2018 at 13:51 - James K.
Howdy,
Two part query here. First, I'm pretty sure this is a variety of geranium, but not sure what specific kind (see attachments). Wondering if anyone here might know.
Second, what would be the proper way to grow this? We are located in NorCal > Oakland to be specific. The plant is in a … Read more »
Tuesday August 28, 2018 at 19:50
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James K. You're most welcome. Enjoy the list!
Friday August 31, 2018 at 22:28
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greene g. I joined!!
Friday August 31, 2018 at 23:19
- Joy
Hello. I have this tall tree/shrub growing with berries that look similar to blueberries. They are growing in clusters and now just blooming in late Summer. I live in Blue Ridge, North Georgia, USA. If anyone could help identify, I would appreciate it. Wondering if they were poisonous and/or good … Read more »
Thursday August 30, 2018 at 20:16
Romie H.
Hi. I am relatively late to the beauty of gardening and keen to learn what plants I have, which are weeds, which are perennial and the rest!
Thank you for any help.
Firstly i have 3 or 4 bunches of the plant in the pic, i have googled it and it resembles snowdrops but it is almost September!?
Thursday August 30, 2018 at 18:01
- Carrie B.
Could anyone tell me what this is please?
Monday August 27, 2018 at 22:07
