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how to repot houseplant- specifically how much of "bulb" should be above ground


On plant Beaucarnea recurvata

  • Question asked on 7 Apr, 2010

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The swollen base to the stem of this plant is naturally exposed and is indeed an ornamental feature so don't bury it at all. When you re pot, plant at exactly the same level.

7 Apr, 2010

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