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Care for century plant
June 06, 2007
What is the best way to care for a Century Plant? We were given one as a gift and don't know what to do with it.
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Care of Spanish Dagger (Yucca treculeana) after blooming
May 27, 2007
I live in Austin and have a 5 ft spanish dagger in my backyard. Now that it has bloomed and the flowers have withered in May, should I cut off the center stalk or will it bloom again from the same st...
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Ravaged by snails
May 23, 2007
Our Prickly Pear Cactus is being completely ravaged by snails. Is there something in my yard that could be attracting them? Is there something I can do to keep them off the plant? Also is is safe to...
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Semelparous: plant that dies after reproduces. Agave and bamboo.
May 15, 2007
There is a term for a plant who lives its life (usually more than 2 years) sends up a spectacular flowering structure, and then dies. what is that term? a certain plant that falls into that category...
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Root depth of opuntia
May 15, 2007
What can you tell me about the depth of roots of the opuntia? Does it vary with different varieties or is there formula to estimate the depth according to the mature size or to the culture - garden ...
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20 years to bloom
May 02, 2007
My girlfriend and i have come up with an interesting question, we were wondering if there is a plant in existance that takes over 20 years to bloom, and how many different kinds (if any) there are? We...
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Eliminating prickly pear
March 24, 2007
What is best practice for eliminating 100+ acres of dense prickly pear?
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Soil for Agave americana
March 20, 2007
Can you give me some information on soil admendments for growing Agave (Century Plant)? I kept it in a pot during the winter and now I am ready to plant it in my beds
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Selenicereus anthonyanus, Rickrack or Fishbone Cactus
February 28, 2007
A friend of mine gave me a plant he said was a rick rack plant. I have tried to research it on line with no luck and I don't know the scientific name...any help?
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Boundary plants to control cats
June 06, 2006
Is there a plant especially ANNOYING to cats that I could plant along my fence line to keep him away from the street beyond? It would have to be hardy enough for hot temps & full sun. Thanks!
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