tropical in My Home& Garden

How do I get rid of aphids on an indoor tropical plant? One of my tropical plants (Syngonium spp) has developed a really bad case of aphids all of a sudden, and apart from not knowing how they got there in the first place, I have no idea how to get rid of them. I don't want to get rid of the plant if I can help it, and cutting off the infected stems won't help - I'd be left with no plant. Any suggestions? ... (Asked by Beanpole)
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Use a mixture of soapy water. The insect breaths through its exoskeleton, the soapy water will smoother it. Use one table spoon to a pint of water and put in a spray bottle. Use a soap free of alot of fragrance- Joy works well....(Answered by dajbjk)

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Can I grow a small lemon tree indoors? in tropical country like Philippine? does it grow well in tropical areas? ... (Asked by rhain r)
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Yes You can grow Lime tree in Philippines in or out door, in fact cheaper to buy them at the market, for few cents will get you 1/2 kilo, lemon tree does not suit the weather there. lime is a must for Filipinos is all their foods. Hope this will be help for yr info...(Answered by G.T)

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can you grow fruit trees or tropical plants in new england if you keep them inside when its cold? i have been thinking of growing fruit trees and some tropical plants but i live in rhode island and ...... any way i wanted to know if i could grow them outside now and bring them in during fall and winter and put them in a sunny window? ... (Asked by Eagle wing)
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I heard from some people living in Michigan that they have grown palm trees there and bring them inside in the winter, I don't think you can grow citrus trees there, they won't die but I don't think you can get fruit, (not enough sun) Your previous person said that all tropical plants need high humidity, not so, think of Palm springs or Las Vegas (very dry)...(Answered by helene n)

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Could i replace all downstairs inerior walls with floor to ceiling tropical fishtanks - would that be possible In theory and money allowing. On my dream house i would have all downstairs interior walls be tropical salt water fish tanks. I would also have tunnel fish tanks in the floor, like at the aquarium. So that the rooms could be made private, i would have the fish tanks made of that glass which frosts over when you hit the switch. Could that be done? What would your extravagance be if money were no object? ... (Asked by Cha cha)
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You could theoretically do it for most interior walls, but it wouldn't work for the ones which are "load bearing." Load bearing walls need to absorb the weight of the roof and trusses. How would you deal with filtration and oxygenation of the aquarium(s?) Most walls in a home are either 4 1/2 inches or 6 1/2 inches, it would be pretty tight, hydrodynamically....(Answered by Scott K)

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Any tips for taking care of palms, pachira aquaticas, or broad-leafed tropical plants inside the home? Some of my tropical house plants get a bit browned on the outer leaves. I live in a west-facing apartment in the middle of Kyoto, which gets pretty warm in the summer sun. Have a lovely day! ... (Asked by Oliver)
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yeah, keep them in shade with a bit of dappled light. Moist areas are especially good (such as bathrooms). Kepp moist but don't over water....(Answered by Foo)

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When I said a bamboo plant I meant a tropical plant - not what they sell as the lucky bamboo plants.? the bamboo plant i am referring to is the tropical plant not the small one that are grown in water - lucky bamboo. plant freak ... (Asked by plant freak)
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1605 South Big Bend St. Louis, MO 63117 314-645-7333 Excuse me if I misunderstood. The lucky bamboo also grows in dirt. This place sells tropical plants and advertise that they sell bamboo...(Answered by bubbles)

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how to plant tulips in a tropical zone? how do i plant tulips or bulbs in a frost free zone?is there any tulips that can be plant in a tropical zone? ... (Asked by hammaniacs)
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If you chill the bulbs in your refrigerator for 8-12 weeks and then plant, you may get satisfactory results. The bulbs will not flower the next year because bulbs need a chilling period in order to complete their life cycle....(Answered by Gnometomes)

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What am I doing wrong? I have tropical plants in my home that die within a week of purchasing them.? I buy them all the time because I love the way they look in my house however they all tend to die within a week of me purchasing them. What am I doing wrong. I keep them near sun light, I water them once a week. Please help me I really like plants and tropical plants. ... (Asked by karnotda)
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Make sure that the room temp is warm enough and that the plants are not in any drafts. Plenty of light would not hurt, but overwatering does. Allow the soil to dry between waterings....(Answered by mary c)

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Looking For large tropical plants for around patio to give jungle effect? big fast growing tropical look. plant suggestions san diego area climate. ... (Asked by )
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Tropical effects musa fiddleleaf fig coral tree trumpet tree fatsia japon cycas elephant's ear canna philodendron hibiscus bird of paradise I could save me a bunch of writing and you a bunch of copying. I have a complete list of tropicals i got from the u of c MASTER GARDENERS. contact me via answers & i'll send it to you....(Answered by lisa)

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How do I fiind out about the name of my tropical bonsai? Hi everyone, I got a tropical bonsai from Fred Meyer. It has twisty body, average sized leaves, and no flowers. I don't know the name of the plant (it doesn't say on the tag). Does any one know a bonsai database with pictures or anything like that so that I can find out the name if this bonsai? Thanks a lot ... (Asked by wise_cat_kw)
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Send a photo of it to me at: wchoat@american-bonsai.com or you may wish to look at my site: http://www.american-bonsai.com . There are a lot of photos. Look at the indoor bonsai sections....(Answered by Bill Choat)

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