Can anyone tell me what kind of plant this is? [more inside]
posted by mds35 on Nov 26, 2009 - 6 answers

Are miniature cacti just younger plants or do they have their own name or classification? Awhile ago I saw some tiny (~1 in. apiece) cacti for sale in a big box garden/home supply store, but am not having luck finding them online (getting a lot of hits for dollhouse miniatures, etc). I would like to buy some but know neither the right terminology to use, nor where I'd buy them. I've already browsed several online cacti stores w/o success. Thanks for your help tracking this down!
posted by artifarce on Nov 21, 2009 - 8 answers

I have some questions about cacti. First, can you help me identify the awesome cactus my boss' husband gave me? It looks exactly like this one (though that's someone else's photo). [more inside]
posted by peachfuzz on Nov 19, 2009 - 3 answers

My cat is slowly killing my indoor banana tree by scratching the hell out of it. Now what? [more inside]
posted by billysumday on Oct 27, 2009 - 13 answers

What kind of tree/plant is this? [more inside]
posted by melissasaurus on Oct 18, 2009 - 7 answers

Looking for a recommendation for an indoor climbing vine. [more inside]
posted by machaus on Oct 13, 2009 - 2 answers

We got this pot plant in our office as a gift but we have no idea what its name is or how frequently we should water it or where to keep it (direct sunlight? shade?). Please help.
posted by procrastinator on Sep 27, 2009 - 6 answers

Seattle gardening and native plants: How hard should I be trying to stay native? If not native, what's good for this climate? [more inside]
posted by Cool Papa Bell on Sep 25, 2009 - 7 answers

How should I prepare my avocado plants for moving across country? [more inside]
posted by illenion on Sep 24, 2009 - 1 answer

I was given grow lights - what should I grow? [more inside]
posted by iftheaccidentwill on Sep 22, 2009 - 17 answers

What are the names of the plants in this picture? [more inside]
posted by srboisvert on Sep 21, 2009 - 9 answers

What indoor plants or herbs can I grow in this repurposed children's sink? [more inside]
posted by bradly on Sep 14, 2009 - 5 answers

What is this kudzu-like vine that grows in my neighbourhood in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by winston on Sep 10, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm being offered $100 to remove "Ornamental Grasses", any experience with the removal of plants would be greatly appreciated. I need the money, badly, I just have never done this kind of work before. [more inside]
posted by guptaxpn on Sep 9, 2009 - 11 answers

Can I safely place a pot of Tradescantia pallida outdoors without it overrunning the garden? [more inside]
posted by Ziggy500 on Sep 8, 2009 - 4 answers

Can anyone identify this plant? [more inside]
posted by applemeat on Aug 12, 2009 - 6 answers

A flower question in three parts: 1) what are these flowers: a1; a2; b1; b2? (I included versions w/my hand to show scale, since I have a lot of trouble figuring that with most internet pix) 2) what are other potted flowering plants that will do as well as these in my climate/situation? 3) Help me help myself? Suggestions for plant/flower identification sites. [more inside]
posted by taz on Jul 23, 2009 - 18 answers

What is this ornately-leafed vine we found in our yard? It was growing on the east side of our south-facing house, mostly shaded, slinking across the sidewalk rather than climbing the house. We are in central Indiana.
posted by headspace on Jul 1, 2009 - 9 answers

My Bougainvillea Bonsai dropped all its leaves after I bought it due to the climate change (I think). Since then it has regrown lots of new leaves and shoots, but most of the original branches are leafless. Are they dead? Should I trim them? Help this Bonsai noob! [more inside]
posted by RobotNinja on Jun 29, 2009 - 2 answers

Newbie gardening question: I'm very new to gardening and have some questions about drainage. I live in an apartment, so can only grow things in containers. For plants on the balcony, I'm using terra cotta pots with a hole in the bottom and setting them on the matching saucers. But what about indoor plants? Do all pots need drainage holes? [more inside]
posted by wsquared on Jun 23, 2009 - 11 answers

My parents recently noticed a few strange plants sprouting up in the middle of their lawn. This one has grown from nothing to around a foot high in three weeks. Can anyone ID it? They're in the Boston area, if knowing the region helps.
posted by dfan on Jun 16, 2009 - 7 answers

Looking for crafty suggestions for a big glass bottle [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer on Jun 16, 2009 - 10 answers

Resources for information about field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis, perennial morning glory) other than how to kill it? [more inside]
posted by epersonae on Jun 1, 2009 - 9 answers

What is this plant and how do I care for it? [more inside]
posted by A Kingdom for a Donkey on May 28, 2009 - 6 answers

Will a paper bag protect my potted plants (herbs and flowers) from frost? [more inside]
posted by geeky on May 18, 2009 - 7 answers

What gift should I bring when I go to visit my boyfriend's parents' house? [more inside]
posted by sarahj on May 11, 2009 - 25 answers

I'm looking for creative, inexpensive ideas to keep vegetables safe from thieves and pranksters. [more inside]
posted by Eicats on May 11, 2009 - 22 answers

Why are my thai peppers (birds eye chilli) not fully growing out? [more inside]
posted by jasmeet on May 10, 2009 - 11 answers

My new Bougainvillea Bonsai has dropped or shriveled almost all its leaves and bracts. Help! [more inside]
posted by RobotNinja on Apr 16, 2009 - 8 answers

Can you suggest plants for a friend's grave in Montreal Quebec? Zone 5a, full sun, low maintainence. My google-fu suggests sedum, although I havn't found a local garden center who stock it. Help? Merci.
posted by tingting on Apr 15, 2009 - 6 answers

How do I move my plants? Can you recommend a good plant mover? [more inside]
posted by crinklebat on Apr 6, 2009 - 4 answers

We've had high winds the last few days, and these tiny purple flowers have been drifting into my yard from parts unknown. I am obsessed with finding out what they are! [more inside]
posted by Orb on Apr 5, 2009 - 4 answers

GreenThumbFilter: I'd like to start a garden in my backyard to grow some veggies and herbs and stuff -- like the Obamas' garden, but obviously at a lot smaller scale. How do I do this? [more inside]
posted by lockestockbarrel on Mar 21, 2009 - 17 answers

What kind of cactus is this, and how do I care for it?
posted by zembla3 on Mar 16, 2009 - 5 answers

FlowerFilter: Can you identify this flower? [more inside]
posted by anifinder on Mar 15, 2009 - 8 answers

What plants can withstand urban squirrel, raccoon, and bird assaults (and might repel flies while they're at it?) [more inside]
posted by peggynature on Mar 13, 2009 - 5 answers

Please help me ID these flowers [more inside]
posted by emmykm on Mar 12, 2009 - 7 answers

Is there any way to save this plant?? [more inside]
posted by I_love_the_rain on Feb 20, 2009 - 6 answers

I'd like to hang a small screw-in type grow light (not a giant florescent tube) above my plants to help them out. Possible? [more inside]
posted by washburn on Feb 16, 2009 - 10 answers

How do I pollinate my plant? [more inside]
posted by cgs on Feb 13, 2009 - 4 answers

What is this plant? Its leaves smelled great. Located in the SF bay area, hiking near Livermore.
posted by kenko on Jan 9, 2009 - 7 answers

How do I best grow plants under artificial sunlight? What will I need? [more inside]
posted by antonymous on Jan 1, 2009 - 4 answers

Amazon healing plants. Who is the expert? [more inside]
posted by watercarrier on Dec 9, 2008 - 7 answers

Black fly aphids already got two of my house plants. I threw the plants out, but some flies still are buzzing around and my apartment stinks of Raid. I still have two orchids i love and don't want to part with. could they be housing the flies? What would be a good, organic way to get them off if they are? [more inside]
posted by iamnotateenagegirl on Dec 8, 2008 - 7 answers

Need ideas for a good type of plant to use for a science project for my 9-year-old daughter. [more inside]
posted by marble on Dec 6, 2008 - 9 answers

Is growing sprouts in my bedroom a good idea or will it result in hellacious odors and weeping and gnashing of teeth? [more inside]
posted by fantine on Dec 3, 2008 - 13 answers

Where can I buy/get/steal/harvest/whatever an actual Pandan plant in the Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena area? They're readily available in various supermarket freezers, but I'd like the real, live plant. [more inside]
posted by Xere on Nov 27, 2008 - 1 answer

Plant-filter: which plants/mosses for an office terrarium if the office has no windows and only florescent lighting? (something like this?) [more inside]
posted by unclezeb on Nov 19, 2008 - 9 answers

What plants are suitable for putting on our deck in Seattle? There's no yard/soil, so they must live in containers. The deck is quite large so I was thinking about large decorative plants like small trees or some form of bamboo. Climate-wise, we have the typical PNW weather of moist winters that only fall below freezing a few days out of the year. Also, we are completely ignorant of gardening and would rather have something that can survive with a minimum of attention.
posted by matildaben on Nov 18, 2008 - 11 answers

Make my small, dark, warm apartment into a non-toxic jungle! [more inside]
posted by Knicke on Nov 15, 2008 - 12 answers