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Gainesville, FL
Obtaining invasive weeds for biocontrol research in Florida
I work at the Dept. of Entomology at the University of Florida doing host range testing for biocontrol agents (insects) of invasive weeds in Florida. I need some help in getting live plants of some e...
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Gainesville, FL
Rooting hybrid Savannah Holly from cuttings from Gainesville FL
I need instructions on rooting the Savannah Holly from cuttings. I understand that seedlings will not be true to the parent..is this true? Please help. What type of soil mix should I use?
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Gainesville, FL
Propagation of Agave americana by seed
Dear Mr Smarty Pants, My Century Plant is fulfilling its one wish and blooming flowers from its massive stalk. Although I am very sad to see it go, it is certainly a sight to behold. This plant, ...
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Gainesville, FL
Soapberry; monoecious or dioecious?
I have a soapberry (Sapindus saponaria L., I believe) tree growing in my yard. I planted it 3 years ago hoping for soapberries, but have not seen any yet. It has flowered each spring, but has not set ...
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Archer, FL
Planting fruit and nut trees in Archer, FL.
We're looking to plant a few fruit and nut trees in Archer, Florida. We've been thinking about figs, apples, peaches, oranges, plums, and whatever nuts grow best here (looks like almonds and pecan...
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Archer, FL
Non-toxic shade trees for horses in Florida
Looking for non poisonous shade trees for pasture with horses. Would prefer flowering or something that changes color. Thank you.
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Keystone Heights, FL
Identification of Cockspur Hawthorn as Crataegus crus-galli
What is cockspur hawthorne?
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Ocala, FL
Non-native Bird of Paradise plant (Strelitzia reginae)
I have two Bird of Paradise plants on my lanai (Marion County, FL) and they are both in large pots. Nobody but me seems to like them at my house and I have been asked if I could trim all the leaves o...
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Ocala, FL
Height of non-native gardenias
How tall does a gardenia tree get?
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Ocala, FL
Itchy hands from handling Lantana plants
I am in Ocala,FL. I pick up with my hands branches from a cut down Lantana Plant. My hands are very itchy, what can I do. THANK YOU FOR YOU.
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Ocala, FL
Blossoms blowing off non-native navel orange tree from Ocala FL
Why do the blossoms blow off navel orange tree?
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Ocala, FL
Plant identifcation
I have 3-4' high plants, spaced out thick red-greem stalks, w/slender long dark green leaves, several round "single" light lavender colored flowers 1&1/2" in circumference continuously bloom. Butt...
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Ocala, FL
Native ground cover to replace grass in Florida.
Where can I find a list of ground covers to replace my grass. I live in the south of Ocala Florida.
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Middleburg, FL
Weird growth on oaks in Middleburg FL
Dear Mr. Smarty Plants; I have this plant/fungus that grows on my trees here in northeast Florida & nobody has been able to identify it for me. It looks like a clump of pine needles growing on the ba...
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Middleburg, FL
Plant identification
Dear Mr. Smarty Pants, Hopefully you can help identify the following plant. I've had a bush type of weed growing near my hay feeder for the cows this year that's about 2' tall has massive spikes o...
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Lake City, FL
Are there drug cartels on the bluebonnet trails from Lake City FL
We plan to fly to TX to see bluebonnets but do not know if the weather and forest fires have destroyed them. If not, can you estimate the peak bloom time? We are 75 and 81 and move around rather s...
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Lake City, FL
Is Loropetalum poisonous to horses in Lake City FL?
Is loropetalum poisonous to horses? I know it is a member of the witch hazel family but cannot find a definitive answer about loropetalum itself. Thank you!
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Lake City, FL
Shade tree with no roots to interfere with patio in Lake City FL
I have a 4x4 area surrounded by cement patio but would like a tree for shade that does not have roots that will mess up the slab.
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Dunnellon, FL
Jelly from wild grapes with a few peppervine berries from Dunnellon FL
Thank you for your quick response to my question. Due to your answer, I am going to make jelly from this juice.
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Dunnellon, FL
Air layering with Spanish moss from Dunnellon FL
Is it possible to air layer plant cuttings using Spanish Moss instead of Sphagum Moss? I have a yard full! Thanks
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Dunnellon, FL
Peppervine fruit in wild grapes for jelly from Dunnellon FL
We picked some wild grapes for making jelly. We have about 8 cups of juice. We think about 4 or 5 berries from the Peppervine might have gotten in with the wild grapes. Is this enough to make the ...
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