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Gladiolus Plant Are Poisonous
Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT
By Lori Gray: Yes I was wanting to know if gladioli are poisonous if eaten. My husband was dared to eat one and he did. So if you could write me back and tell me I would greatly appreciate it.
Answer By The Flower Expert: You did not specify the part of the plant eaten by your hubby.
t is a fact that some parts of Gladiolus plant are poisonous, if ingested, and handling some species may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.
Since your husband has eaten only one, either flower or bulb, probably there might not be any serious problems.
But keep in mind that they are under the list of poisonous flowering plants.
Heather Gem Stones
Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT
By Jack C: What is a "heather stone" made from? What part of the plant is used? I understand the stone is made from the heather plant and can be produced into various colors and incorporated into jewelry.
Answer By The Flower Expert: Heather gem stones are made from heather stems that have been dried, dyed with natural dyes. Then they are pressed tightly under enormous pressure, cut and hand lacquered. These gems are a mixture of purple, red, green, yellow and blue.
Replant Flower Seeds
Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT
By Sally: Can I these flower seeds and replant in another part of the garden?
Answer By The Flower Expert: Yes, you can plant any flower seeds in the other garden. But the seeds should be mature enough to get germinated.
There are also seeds which need some processes to be get through before getting germinated.
Pink King Proteas Flower
Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT
By Doreen: My mum had flowers sent her for 95th birthday and is wondering what the flower is in the photo attached which is very very big as she has never seen this before.
Answer By The Flower Expert: They are pink king proteas flower used in the flower arrangements.
Rose Of Sharon
Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT
By Guest: Is the Rose of Sharon actually a rose or is it some other flower? I was told it's a lilac.
Answer By The Flower Expert: No, Rose of sharon is a flower name for Hibiscus species.
Hibiscus syriacus, a deciduous flowering shrub native to east Asia, is referred to in American English as "Rose of Sharon". "Rose of Sharon" is the national flower of South Korea.
Iris Has White Flies
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT
By Guest: My iris has white flies on them, and did last year too. What is the best way to treat and get rid of the problem?
Answer By The Flower Expert: Whiteflies on Iris plants are hard to remove as they multiply rapidly. Some natural prevention methods like planting marigolds, Calendula and nasturtiums around your susceptible plants is beneficial in repelling these insects. To rid your plants with whiteflies, use insecticidal soap or use Pyrethrum, a botanical poison.
Flower Stalks
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT
By sallyherman: On some flower stalks, when the flower dries and falls off, a pod forms. Not on all but on some. Are these good to plant? What are they? Do you know what I mean?
Answer By The Flower Expert: These pods contains the seeds. When they mature, the pods burst open and sends out seeds for dispersal.
Thus helping the plant in spreading. By this we can say that this helps the plant.
Summer Jasmine
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT
By Rhona x: Ive got a summer jasmine and it flowered in march/april but soon the flowers wiltered i'm not sure if this is because i stopped watering it but it's only just getting to summer and the whole plant was brown and looked dead a few days ago>
ive been watering it constantly the past few days and some seems to be getting greener but will this revive my plant or is it gone?
I look forward to hearing your reply.
Answer By The Flower Expert: These Summer jasmine should be pruned after they bloom--in late summer. They can be hardly pruned. As your plant is still surviving by showing some green growth, it may survive.
Ayr Flower Show 50th anniversary
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Cumnock Chronicle
The Ayr Flower Show - which this year celebrates its 50th Anniversary.
Gateshead Summer Flower show 2010
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT
News BBC
Gateshead Summer Flower show 2010.
Annual Flower Show in Paulerspury
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT
About My Area
The Horticultural Society is holding its Annual Flower Show on Saturday 7 August from 2pm in the Village Hall.
Taunton Flower Show floral entries increase
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT
News BBC
Organisers for this year's Taunton Flower Show have reported a record year in the number of entries for the fruit, flower and floral art categories.
60,000 expected at Shrewsbury Flower Show
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Shropshire Star
More than 60,000 visitors are expected to flood through the gates of Shrewsbury Flower Show next week for the annual extravaganza.
