Category Archives: Plant Diseases

Basic Orchid Care and Needs

Posted on January 28, 2020 by AskthePlantMaster

 Water:  Best applied at room temperature preferably early in the day.  Thoroughly wet the entire plant, except any flowers.  Follow-up with a second watering approximately 1/2 hour later to help remove any fertilizer salts on your plants.  Frequency for watering … Continue reading →

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Sphaeropsis Knot Fungus on Holly Trees

Posted on January 1, 2019 by AskthePlantMaster

If you have any holly trees in your landscape you are encouraged to check them for Sphaeropsis tumefaciens – a fungus that causes galls to form on twigs and branches and witches brooms.  If let alone, can cause tissue necrosis … Continue reading →

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Annuals for Spring Planting

Posted on February 22, 2017 by AskthePlantMaster

Now that warmer weather has arrived, it will soon be time to purchase new annuals for adding color to your landscape.  Before buying any new plants, make certain that they are the proper varieties for spring planting.  Click here to … Continue reading →

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Planting Flowers Under Trees

Posted on May 31, 2016 by AskthePlantMaster

In my June 2016 newsletter I responded to a question about adding plants beneath citrus trees.  My response was don’t; for the sake of potential problems, including death of the citrus tree. Since then I’ve been asked what about adding … Continue reading →

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Rose Rosette Virus – An Update

Posted on April 30, 2016 by AskthePlantMaster

Because many of you have roses, I want to give you an update on Rose Rosette Virus.  According to an article published in the April 2016 issue of Grower Talks, this virus continues to be a growing problem.  It is … Continue reading →

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Cercospora Leaf Spot on Ligustrum

Posted on March 22, 2016 by AskthePlantMaster

If any of you have Ligustrum (aka Privet), plants in your landscape, there’s a good chance they may have Cercospora Leaf Spot on their foliage. Symptoms to look for include irregular brown spots with yellow margins on the upper leaf … Continue reading →

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Coping With Our Summer Weather

Posted on July 3, 2015 by AskthePlantMaster

1.  Plant Watering –   If you have lived in Central Florida for several years, you probably have come to realize that our summer rainfall can be either a boom or a bust.  If you’ve been lucky enough to receive … Continue reading →

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Mistletoe

Posted on May 22, 2015 by AskthePlantMaster

During my recent travels in Central Florida, I’ve noticed an over abundance of mistletoe growing in our trees, yet little if anything has or is being done to eradicate this pest.  Why?  If left unchecked, it can kill trees. Ancient … Continue reading →

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Holiday Plants

Posted on December 9, 2014 by AskthePlantMaster

Holiday plants, which include poinsettias, Christmas Cactus, Kalanchoe, Cyclamen, and spring bulbs, such as tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus and amaryllis (which have been forced to bloom now), and others, are great to receive or give to someone. However, how many … Continue reading →

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More Thoughts on Summer Gardening

Posted on July 11, 2014 by AskthePlantMaster

In my last posting, I discussed primarily how to cope with hot, humid weather as part of my suggested summer gardening tasks. I’d like to conclude this topic by discussing a few other suggestions: 1. Flowering Plants – As flowers … Continue reading →

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