Sunscald injury of plants is easy to prevent, though there is no cure. Once leaves are damaged, all you can do is support the plant until it manages to grow new, stronger leaves. Can leaf scorch be reversed? Leaf-tip browning is an annoying condition that commonly affects certain types ofRead More →
Venus flytrap thrives in poor, acidic soil that stays damp but still has good drainage. Avoid planting it in regular potting soil: A blend of one-third sand and two-thirds sphagnum peat moss provides the best drainage and moisture retention. Don’t add lime to the soil and never add fertilizer. ShouldRead More →
They are chewable, soft in texture (most of the time), and not inherently poisonous. However, if you do plan on including tea leaves in any kind of recipe, please do some research first to make sure that everything is 100% safe. What are the benefits of eating tea leaves? HereRead More →
The leaves can be used immediately after being blanched to make Middle Eastern Dolma or Greek Dolmathes. Or leave them in the brine to be used at a later date. … Instead of citric acid, fresh lemon juice can be used to preserve the grape leaves. How do you freezeRead More →
In botany, orange refers to any of several types of small, evergreen trees or shrubs bearing round fruit and belonging to the genus Citrus, and in particular applies to the sweet orange (Citrus sinensis in many taxonomies) or the Seville, sour, or bitter orange (Citrus aurantium in many taxonomies). WhatRead More →
Uncoated water gilded gold leaf will not tarnish and is impervious to most chemicals and ultra violet light exposure, but can be scratched by your fingernail and wiped away with one swipe of a water wet cloth. Do you have to seal gold leaf? Generally, if using a genuine goldRead More →
Should you cut off dying leaves? Yes. Remove brown and dying leaves from your house plants as soon as possible, but only if they’re more than 50 percent damaged. Cutting off these leaves allows the remaining healthy foliage to receive more nutrients and improves the plant’s appearance. Can plants comeRead More →
First, be careful handling fresh tobacco leaves. Touching wet leaves can cause green tobacco sickness, a type of nicotine poisoning. The sickness frequently affects tobacco harvesters, usually migrant workers lacking adequate protection. What is the benefits of tobacco leaves? According to a new study, the tobacco plant, Nicotiana, may containRead More →
All parts of a black locust are extremely toxic and can cause severe stomach pain or death in children, pets and livestock if eaten. … The black locust tree (Robinia pseudoacacia), also called false acacia, grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 to 8. What is theRead More →
Figs don’t like wet feet, so don’t water too often. Allow the tree to dry a bit between watering. Remember to water slowly and deeply; just don’t overwater. Every 10 days to 2 weeks is sufficient. How can you tell if a fig tree is overwatered? Signs of Overwatering TreesRead More →