Comments on: Caring for the Shamrock Plant http://thegardenersrake.com/caring-for-the-shamrock-plant Creative Organic Gardening for indoor and outdoor plants Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:15:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Denise http://thegardenersrake.com/caring-for-the-shamrock-plant/comment-page-1#comment-20215 Denise Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:58:32 +0000 http://thegardenersrake.com/?p=767#comment-20215 Yes they can be outdoors but depending on your weather and climate they usually need to be brought in for the winter, Heavy frost will kill the bulbettes so that they will not come back in the spring. Yes they can be outdoors but depending on your weather and climate they usually need to be brought in for the winter, Heavy frost will kill the bulbettes so that they will not come back in the spring.

]]> By: marcia http://thegardenersrake.com/caring-for-the-shamrock-plant/comment-page-1#comment-20214 marcia Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:37:44 +0000 http://thegardenersrake.com/?p=767#comment-20214 I had to buy seven shamrock plants for the church. Can they be planted outside? Our churches name is St. Patricks. Thanks I had to buy seven shamrock plants for the church. Can they be planted outside? Our churches name is St. Patricks. Thanks

]]> By: bill mikla http://thegardenersrake.com/caring-for-the-shamrock-plant/comment-page-1#comment-20155 bill mikla Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:09:51 +0000 http://thegardenersrake.com/?p=767#comment-20155 Does anyone have a solution to Nicki's comment on Oct4, 2009? My shamrock is about 20 years old and occasionally it's leaves get curly and brown with the plant looking like its dying. When I put it outside in the spring it usually starts thriving but in the winter in my west window it browns. I just put some of Miracle Grows leaf shine on it and it has definitely perked right up but not to total health. I water when soil goes dry and occasionally with fertilizer. Any ideas? Does anyone have a solution to Nicki’s comment on Oct4, 2009? My shamrock is about 20 years old and occasionally it’s leaves get curly and brown with the plant looking like its dying. When I put it outside in the spring it usually starts thriving but in the winter in my west window it browns. I just put some of Miracle Grows leaf shine on it and it has definitely perked right up but not to total health. I water when soil goes dry and occasionally with fertilizer. Any ideas?

]]> By: Denise http://thegardenersrake.com/caring-for-the-shamrock-plant/comment-page-1#comment-20075 Denise Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:24:45 +0000 http://thegardenersrake.com/?p=767#comment-20075 Your plant sound like a "lucky bamboo plant" if its a stalk in water. Google lucky bamboo and see what photos you see. Your plant sound like a “lucky bamboo plant” if its a stalk in water. Google lucky bamboo and see what photos you see.

]]> By: Audra http://thegardenersrake.com/caring-for-the-shamrock-plant/comment-page-1#comment-20074 Audra Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:35:20 +0000 http://thegardenersrake.com/?p=767#comment-20074 Hi i just received a shamrock plant or at least thats what my mother said it was, but it doesn't look like the pictures u have on here. I just started to have outside plants and indoor plants which most of them i don't even know what they are. Of course i googled Shamrock Plant and your website was the first to come up.I was reading the care of the shamrock plant and you were talking about roots, mine doesn't have roots, its just basically like a stalk. and i just have it in a vase of water because thats how it was when my mom got it from another lady. but it was looking sad so i poured out some of the water and stuck it in a dark place. im young, a new wife, new mom, new home owner. lol so im just learning about plants but i absolutley love em i need alot of help! Hi i just received a shamrock plant or at least thats what my mother said it was, but it doesn’t look like the pictures u have on here. I just started to have outside plants and indoor plants which most of them i don’t even know what they are. Of course i googled Shamrock Plant and your website was the first to come up.I was reading the care of the shamrock plant and you were talking about roots, mine doesn’t have roots, its just basically like a stalk. and i just have it in a vase of water because thats how it was when my mom got it from another lady. but it was looking sad so i poured out some of the water and stuck it in a dark place. im young, a new wife, new mom, new home owner. lol so im just learning about plants but i absolutley love em i need alot of help!

]]> By: Nicki http://thegardenersrake.com/caring-for-the-shamrock-plant/comment-page-1#comment-19833 Nicki Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:17:10 +0000 http://thegardenersrake.com/?p=767#comment-19833 The edges of the leaves of my shamrock started turning yellow and curling. Now the tops of the leaves are speckled white, but the plant is still blooming. There is no sign of pests. The plant has not been transplanted for a year. Any ideas as to the cause and treatment? Thank you. The edges of the leaves of my shamrock started turning yellow and curling. Now the tops of the leaves are speckled white, but the plant is still blooming. There is no sign of pests. The plant has not been transplanted for a year. Any ideas as to the cause and treatment? Thank you.

]]> By: Denise http://thegardenersrake.com/caring-for-the-shamrock-plant/comment-page-1#comment-19678 Denise Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:40:38 +0000 http://thegardenersrake.com/?p=767#comment-19678 You should be able to repot the plant now with no problems and yes, cover the long scallie thing. Its part of the root. The first mix will work well on any plants. Its very mild. The one with the garlic in I recommend for plants with a bad insect infestation. You may want to test the mix on a delicate leaf by just applying a small amount with a small brush and wait to see if there is a reaction. You should be able to repot the plant now with no problems and yes, cover the long scallie thing. Its part of the root.

The first mix will work well on any plants. Its very mild.

The one with the garlic in I recommend for plants with a bad insect infestation. You may want to test the mix on a delicate leaf by just applying a small amount with a small brush and wait to see if there is a reaction.

]]> By: LaNett http://thegardenersrake.com/caring-for-the-shamrock-plant/comment-page-1#comment-19672 LaNett Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:08:37 +0000 http://thegardenersrake.com/?p=767#comment-19672 I have an Orchid, Mini Rose, Guzmamia and a Shamrock. I think I need to replant my Shamrock for the pot looks to small and I think it needs more soil; there is a long scallie looking thing that is uncovered. I am guessing it is the bulb, and it is showing. Would it hurt to repot it now and should I cover that scallie looking thing with potting soil? Some of the leaves are turning yellow, also, what should I do? Can you do this with any plant (see below)? Make a mixture of 1 cup of room temperature water and a couple squirts of liquid dish soap. Gently spray and wash the plant. You may also want to make a second mixture with a dash of crushed garlic and let it sit overnight, then use on the plant. This mix you may want to water down so the garlic isn’t too strong. cover with plastic for a few days to create a greenhouse effect. Water from the bottom for all plants? Thank You LaNett Kirkland I have an Orchid, Mini Rose, Guzmamia and a Shamrock. I think I need to replant my Shamrock for the pot looks to small and I think it needs more soil; there is a long scallie looking thing that is uncovered. I am guessing it is the bulb, and it is showing. Would it hurt to repot it now and should I cover that scallie looking thing with potting soil? Some of the leaves are turning yellow, also, what should I do?

Can you do this with any plant (see below)?
Make a mixture of 1 cup of room temperature water and a couple squirts of liquid dish soap. Gently spray and wash the plant.

You may also want to make a second mixture with a dash of crushed garlic and let it sit overnight, then use on the plant. This mix you may want to water down so the garlic isn’t too strong. cover with plastic for a few days to create a greenhouse effect. Water from the bottom for all plants?

Thank You
LaNett Kirkland

]]> By: How to identify and cure Shamrock Plant diseases | The Gardener's Rake http://thegardenersrake.com/caring-for-the-shamrock-plant/comment-page-1#comment-19511 How to identify and cure Shamrock Plant diseases | The Gardener's Rake Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:21:47 +0000 http://thegardenersrake.com/?p=767#comment-19511 [...] more information on this plant check Shamrock Plant Care and The Shamrock [...] [...] more information on this plant check Shamrock Plant Care and The Shamrock [...]

]]> By: Denise http://thegardenersrake.com/caring-for-the-shamrock-plant/comment-page-1#comment-19493 Denise Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:20:12 +0000 http://thegardenersrake.com/?p=767#comment-19493 Yes, I would remove the top layer of the soil. It's old and needs refreshed. At the same time I would remove the plants from its pot and clean the pot. If the roots look tight or compressed I would repot the plant in a pot 1/4 to 1/2 inch bigger than you have been using. Do you water the plant from underneath? I do that with most plants. I also use a weak chamomile tea once in a while. The tea acts as an astringent for the soil to kill any disease. And it doesn't hurt the plant. Denise Yes, I would remove the top layer of the soil. It’s old and needs refreshed. At the same time I would remove the plants from its pot and clean the pot.

If the roots look tight or compressed I would repot the plant in a pot 1/4 to 1/2 inch bigger than you have been using.

Do you water the plant from underneath? I do that with most plants. I also use a weak chamomile tea once in a while. The tea acts as an astringent for the soil to kill any disease. And it doesn’t hurt the plant. Denise

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