Question From: Cyndee in Bracken Ridge, Brisbane Queensland Nature of problem: Want to plant agave attenuata that have been cut and they have no roots. Will they grow if planted as they are in a pot? Type of Plant (if known): Agave attenuata Symptoms of Plant Illness...
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Don’s Expert Answers: Have a healthy daphne but flower buds will not open
Question From: Phyllis Cheney in Bellara, Bribie island Queensland Nature of problem: Have a healthy daphne but flower buds will not open Type of Plant (if known): Daphne Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Buds not opening...
Don’s Expert Answers: Repotting rosemary into larger pots
Question From: Coles in Cumberland reach, Windsor New South Wales Nature of problem: Repotting rosemary into larger pots Type of Plant (if known): Rosemary Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): None Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay...

Don’s Expert Answers: Droopy, sad looking plant
Question From: Vera Elsdon in Green Point, Gosford New South Wales Nature of problem: Droopy, sad looking plant Type of Plant (if known): Ponytail Palm – Beaucarnes recurvata Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Very...
Don’s Expert Answers: The best plants to plant in my area
Question From: Rosemary in Mount barker , Sa South Australia Nature of problem: The best plants to plant in my area Type of Plant (if known): N/a Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Nil Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR...

Don’s Expert Answers: Tree is bended for a long time, the roots are visible and after Irma hurricane lost a lot of branches
Question From: Betty Moral in Orlando, Orlando International Nature of problem: Tree is bended for a long time, the roots are visible and after Irma hurricane lost a lot of branches Type of Plant (if known): Jacaranda Tree Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to...

Don’s Expert Answers: Looking for name of gum tree species
Question From: Louise Meschiati in Scarborough, Perth Western Australia Nature of problem: Looking for name of gum tree species Type of Plant (if known): See attached image Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): See attached...
Don’s Expert Answers: My oranges this year were smaller than usual and had a black fungus or something on the skin. They were still delicious. What do I need to do to alleviate this for next season?
Question From: Solara Zwaneveld in Tighes Hill, Newcastle New South Wales Nature of problem: My oranges this year were smaller than usual and had a black fungus or something on the skin. They were still delicious. What do I need to do to alleviate this for next...
Don’s Expert Answers: South facing verandah
Question From: Colleen in Cumberland reach, Windsor New South Wales Nature of problem: South facing verandah Type of Plant (if known): Hipiastrum Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Plant not sick Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay...

Don’s Expert Answers: Name of tree please shape like mushroom grows roughly 5m tall.
Question From: Sonya Harwood in Busselton , W.A Western Australia Nature of problem: Name of tree please shape like mushroom grows roughly 5m tall. Type of Plant (if known): Provided photo Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):...
