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| Non-blooming orange bell plant June 15, 2008 My orange bell plant is not blooming. I live in Central Texas where it is hot. The plant has part sun, part shade. Is there any way to help it bloom? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification June 14, 2008 I have a plant or weed that is a five leaf leave and it is greenish-red and shinny. I have been searching the internet and can't seem to find what it is. It is spread throughout my back yard an... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification June 12, 2008 We are trying to identify a plant that looks a lot like elephant ear, but has round leaves not heart shaped. It is growing in a wet area that gets good morning sun. It is not a native. It returns e... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification June 11, 2008 I have a green plant given in memory of my mom, and I have no idea what it is. It has rounded smooth leaves, green on front, purple on back. Inside each leaf is the impression of another leaf then an... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant identification June 10, 2008 Mr. Smarty Plants, My neighbor gave me a plant that is about 3 foot tall, has a main stalk, and leaves that produce small “baby” plants at the edge of the leaves. These plants grow roots and once dev... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Care for Vauquelinia angustifolia (Chisos Rosewood) June 08, 2008 Hello, I have another question for you. A friend has given me a plant called "Chisos Rosewood" which they bought on a whim but decided they couldn't use. It's said to be evergreen. It's about... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identification of plant with large furry leaves June 07, 2008 I have 4 huge plants in my flower garden that I cannot identify. They look like an unfolding cabbage with large furry leaves. They also have tiny stickers on them. This a.m. I went out to check on ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Mystery plant in Scotland June 01, 2008 Hi I have a plant which has self seeded - I think from a packet of mixed salad leaves planted last year. The leaves are green turning to purple, about eight inches long and a bit like a savoy cabbag... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are Yucca and Spanish dagger the same? May 30, 2008 We have Yucca, and we have Spanish Dagger. We don't think they are the same thing. Are they? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What is it? May 29, 2008 We have two bushes about three ft. high that have narrow leaves that are about one to two inches long and glossy green on top side with soft green on back. They are fairly close together on stems with... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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