I am container gardening in zone 7. I planted 3 calla lily bulbs, and only one is producing. Same with one of the cannas--lots of roots, but after many weeks, that%26#039;s it. The ones that made it are flourishing. Should I dig up the others and store them until next year, wait until the end of the season, or what?
What should I do with my calla lilies?
If they have roots do they also have leaves but no flowers?
Sometimes they will grow but not bloom for a year or two in a new site.
Calla%26#039;s are picky about their temperature wanting a minimum day temp of 65 and 55 degree nights. They like morning light but need afternoon protection in warmer areas.
They like a pH of 6-6.5 in a rich, organic heavy soil.
They like a steady supply of water. The tuber should always be damp. Once the leaves unfurl water uptake is greatly increased. Water should not be diminished until the plants foliage begins to fail in fall.
Calcium is needed to prevent soft rot. Because they grow in wet soil they are susceptible to fungal diseases.
Tubers need to be at least 2 inches up to 4 inches deep.
Reply:I agree with answer one. Get rid of them-- it%26#039;s possible for them to start rotting or attracting pests, which could in turn infect your healthy plants.
Reply:Asuming the care is the same, those are dead. Toss %26#039;em.
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Monday, April 13, 2009
How can I convince my cousin to let me watch his kids?
My cousin and his fiance just had a new baby girl. His fiance already had a two year old daughter. She is 20 years old-I am 18. I%26#039;ve offered to babysit-I actually REALLY want to! But they don%26#039;t think I can handle it. I know I can and would like to be given a chance. I%26#039;m very responsible. How can I convince them to let me watch my sweet little Lily and Rose?
How can I convince my cousin to let me watch his kids?
Tell her you will watch them for an hour or two while they go to dinner. With cell phones at the ready she needs to take some tilme off from her kids anyways and you sound reponsible enough in your question.
I think once you show her that short dinner date babysitting works out fine you can ask for a longer times like 2-4 hours while she shops and gets some lunch. If you never babysitted before she might be just concerned.. but if she is overprotective I would say more than likely you will never get to babysit her kids. It all comes down to the fact.. does she trust you?
Reply:Screw them, babysit for people who would appreciate it and make 10 or 12 bucks an hour.
Reply:Hi,
There is no easy answer except for you to tell them that you really want to and would really love to do it. Ask for a trial and if you really can do it the kids would sure help tell their parents that they want their aunt. :)
Reply:the mother should take care of their own daughter. why isn%26#039;t she taking care of the kid, did she go back to work already? I%26#039;m a stay at home mom, and was raised by a stay at home mom and wouldn%26#039;t want it any other way.
would u rather be raised and educated by your own parents or by a nanny/babysitter, daycare personell?
thank you!
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How can I convince my cousin to let me watch his kids?
Tell her you will watch them for an hour or two while they go to dinner. With cell phones at the ready she needs to take some tilme off from her kids anyways and you sound reponsible enough in your question.
I think once you show her that short dinner date babysitting works out fine you can ask for a longer times like 2-4 hours while she shops and gets some lunch. If you never babysitted before she might be just concerned.. but if she is overprotective I would say more than likely you will never get to babysit her kids. It all comes down to the fact.. does she trust you?
Reply:Screw them, babysit for people who would appreciate it and make 10 or 12 bucks an hour.
Reply:Hi,
There is no easy answer except for you to tell them that you really want to and would really love to do it. Ask for a trial and if you really can do it the kids would sure help tell their parents that they want their aunt. :)
Reply:the mother should take care of their own daughter. why isn%26#039;t she taking care of the kid, did she go back to work already? I%26#039;m a stay at home mom, and was raised by a stay at home mom and wouldn%26#039;t want it any other way.
would u rather be raised and educated by your own parents or by a nanny/babysitter, daycare personell?
thank you!
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What is this song?
Ok, there was a song on Yahoo Music by Mark Ronson called %26quot;Oh My God%26quot;. Yahoo music doesn%26#039;t carry this song again, but has a new one with the same title featuring Lily Allen. The previous one they had under the title %26quot;Oh My God%26quot; was in some foreign language, was live, and had a lead singer with fake angel wings on her back. It was rock music and sounds something like U2 and Coldplay would play. Now this is not the %26quot;Oh My God%26quot; song with Lily Allen. I youtubed that. that is a completely different song. I think Yahoo Music made a mistake posting that song under the title %26quot;Oh My God%26quot;. could somebody please tell me what that song is, what concert it was performed, year, etc. i love that song. if u could provide me with a link, that%26#039;ll be fine. yahoo music under %26quot;Mark Ronson%26quot; still carries this old rock version i%26#039;m talking about last time i checked. just it doesn%26#039;t play, the video is all broken up. please, i need to know what song is that, found under Mark Ronson, Oh My God%26quot; in yahoo music.
What is this song?
The original version of this song is called %26quot;Oh My God%26quot; and it%26#039;s by the Kaiser Chiefs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00gaovhrI...
As far as I can tell the only people who covered this song are Lily Allen and Mark Ronson. Both versions are available on Youtube. I couldn%26#039;t find any version in a foreign language.
Reply:it%26#039;s by the kaiser chiefs
beauty
What is this song?
The original version of this song is called %26quot;Oh My God%26quot; and it%26#039;s by the Kaiser Chiefs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00gaovhrI...
As far as I can tell the only people who covered this song are Lily Allen and Mark Ronson. Both versions are available on Youtube. I couldn%26#039;t find any version in a foreign language.
Reply:it%26#039;s by the kaiser chiefs
beauty
Beta Bowl/tank question gravel?
I have had a beta for about 1 year now in a vase with a lily plant. I have fish gravel used for the bottom of it.
I have this bigger vase i wanted to put the beta in. It was a decorative vase that came with black and white stones on the bottom of it, and a little decorative figure thingy that i wanted to keep in there.
Would those rocks and the figure be safe because i did not get them from the pet store??
Thanks
Beta Bowl/tank question gravel?
I think he%26#039;ll be fine if you wash the gravel and the figure really well. But if you have any more concerns and you think it isn%26#039;t safe then take it out.
Good Luck!
Reply:I agree. Keeping a betta in a bowl or a vase is like keeping a housecat in a broom closet its entire life.
Use the vases for your plants and invest in an aquarium for your fish. Bettas are tropical and need temps over 75F in order to maintain health and vitality. I wouldn%26#039;t house a betta in anything less than a 2.5 gallon heated tank.
%26quot;Betta Vases or Death Traps?%26quot; article:
http://www.aquatic-hobbyist.com/fishbert...
Reply:I%26#039;d take the rocks and figure and either boil them or wash them in a mild bleach solution and rinse really well before I used them.
The vase with the plant it a horrible way for a betta to live. They need to be able to come to the top to breathe properly so nothing should ever be on the top. You really should get a proper 5 gallon tank with a filter and heater to be looking after you fish properly. There%26#039;s a difference between surviving and actually living a decent life.
**
Reply:I wouldn%26#039;t take the chance, personally.
Also, those betta vases are just awful. I%26#039;d really suggest a 2.5+ gallon tank with a heater. Bettas are tropical fish, and keeping them in unheated vases shortens their life spans. Plus, they like to have lots of room to swim and explore.
beauty
I have this bigger vase i wanted to put the beta in. It was a decorative vase that came with black and white stones on the bottom of it, and a little decorative figure thingy that i wanted to keep in there.
Would those rocks and the figure be safe because i did not get them from the pet store??
Thanks
Beta Bowl/tank question gravel?
I think he%26#039;ll be fine if you wash the gravel and the figure really well. But if you have any more concerns and you think it isn%26#039;t safe then take it out.
Good Luck!
Reply:I agree. Keeping a betta in a bowl or a vase is like keeping a housecat in a broom closet its entire life.
Use the vases for your plants and invest in an aquarium for your fish. Bettas are tropical and need temps over 75F in order to maintain health and vitality. I wouldn%26#039;t house a betta in anything less than a 2.5 gallon heated tank.
%26quot;Betta Vases or Death Traps?%26quot; article:
http://www.aquatic-hobbyist.com/fishbert...
Reply:I%26#039;d take the rocks and figure and either boil them or wash them in a mild bleach solution and rinse really well before I used them.
The vase with the plant it a horrible way for a betta to live. They need to be able to come to the top to breathe properly so nothing should ever be on the top. You really should get a proper 5 gallon tank with a filter and heater to be looking after you fish properly. There%26#039;s a difference between surviving and actually living a decent life.
**
Reply:I wouldn%26#039;t take the chance, personally.
Also, those betta vases are just awful. I%26#039;d really suggest a 2.5+ gallon tank with a heater. Bettas are tropical fish, and keeping them in unheated vases shortens their life spans. Plus, they like to have lots of room to swim and explore.
beauty
Cats and peace lillies?
I have 2 Balinese cats just over a year old. I have had a peace lily since before I got the kittens and they have always chewed at the leaves. I have only just found out that lillies are toxic to cats. My cats seem to be fine but should I be worried? Do I take them to the vet? Also how do I get them to stop eating the leaves?
Thank you
Cats and peace lillies?
If they arent showing any abnormal symptoms, you dont need to worry, but I would definitely remove it from the house. Peace lilies are not as dangerous as some other types of lilies, but they can still cause problems.
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...
Reply:Peace lilies are not true lilies. As such, unlike true lilies, they are only toxic to cats as opposed to being deadily. Obviously if you can avoid having the cats chew on it, all the better, but don%26#039;t throw them out as quickly as you would an easter lily. Report It
Reply:I have 4 cats and I have heard these are poisenous and also lily of the valley. try buying kitty greens from the pet store and keep them growing so your cat can get the greens he needs and put the peace lily out of reach or give it away u can also plant some catnip but give it spareingly as it can cause severe hyper activity
Reply:A coating of Cayenne pepper will cure it.
Reply:how long ago did they chew it? Sometimes it can take a little bit for the toxins to have an effect. Lillies can kill cats.
Reply:Get rid of the lilies.
Reply:Put the lillies up where they can%26#039;t get them in they are in a vase. You can get a list off of the purina.com site of the plants that cats can sick on. call the vet and make sue what you can do if they do it again. Get the list off of purina.com it helps I did and I have it up where i can see it.
Reply:you wont be able to stop them unless ou put the lillies where they cant get them (good luck)
and i wouldn%26#039;t worry unless they start acting sick, but definitely do not allow them acceo the plants any more, get rid of it if you have to
skin disease
Thank you
Cats and peace lillies?
If they arent showing any abnormal symptoms, you dont need to worry, but I would definitely remove it from the house. Peace lilies are not as dangerous as some other types of lilies, but they can still cause problems.
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...
Reply:Peace lilies are not true lilies. As such, unlike true lilies, they are only toxic to cats as opposed to being deadily. Obviously if you can avoid having the cats chew on it, all the better, but don%26#039;t throw them out as quickly as you would an easter lily. Report It
Reply:I have 4 cats and I have heard these are poisenous and also lily of the valley. try buying kitty greens from the pet store and keep them growing so your cat can get the greens he needs and put the peace lily out of reach or give it away u can also plant some catnip but give it spareingly as it can cause severe hyper activity
Reply:A coating of Cayenne pepper will cure it.
Reply:how long ago did they chew it? Sometimes it can take a little bit for the toxins to have an effect. Lillies can kill cats.
Reply:Get rid of the lilies.
Reply:Put the lillies up where they can%26#039;t get them in they are in a vase. You can get a list off of the purina.com site of the plants that cats can sick on. call the vet and make sue what you can do if they do it again. Get the list off of purina.com it helps I did and I have it up where i can see it.
Reply:you wont be able to stop them unless ou put the lillies where they cant get them (good luck)
and i wouldn%26#039;t worry unless they start acting sick, but definitely do not allow them acceo the plants any more, get rid of it if you have to
skin disease
Tattoo ideas?
I got my first tattoo in Dec. of last year. It%26#039;s a bumblebee and a lily on my ankle. I%26#039;m ready for another one. I want something pretty. I%26#039;m leaning toward a fairy on a flower reading a book, but I%26#039;m open to suggestions. Is there anyone that can draw that would sketch me something for my tattoo?
Tattoo ideas?
Take a look at www.tattoojohnny.com they have almost everything you can imagine.
Reply:i cant draw anything but what about a heart angle it has wings and a haloe or a sun and moon those are always pretty so ya hope it works out and tell me witch one you chose if you chose mine
Reply:If i ever get one I want an Angel satting on an unicorn. I am not good an drawing yet!
Reply:As the previous poster said, go to www.tattoojohnny.com. The site features downloadable tattoos with matching stencils! You can print the one you want and take it to the tattooist of your choice!
The %26quot;blueprint%26quot; for my next tattoo came from there! Good Luck!!
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Tattoo ideas?
Take a look at www.tattoojohnny.com they have almost everything you can imagine.
Reply:i cant draw anything but what about a heart angle it has wings and a haloe or a sun and moon those are always pretty so ya hope it works out and tell me witch one you chose if you chose mine
Reply:If i ever get one I want an Angel satting on an unicorn. I am not good an drawing yet!
Reply:As the previous poster said, go to www.tattoojohnny.com. The site features downloadable tattoos with matching stencils! You can print the one you want and take it to the tattooist of your choice!
The %26quot;blueprint%26quot; for my next tattoo came from there! Good Luck!!
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URGENT HELP!! IS MY BETTA DYING? Running out of options and time...?
Got my betta July last year as a gift w/ a peace lily. I moved him to a bigger 1 gallon glass vase with a big opening to allow air %26amp; did full water changes every 7 days. He was always a good eater and made his %26#039;happy%26#039; bubbles... everything was good. Abt 3 weeks ago, I noticed a change. He stopped swimming around excitedly as his usual %26amp; stayed mostly on the surface under the roots of the plant. Another week passed %26amp; I noticed that he stopped eating which was unusual. I tried the pellets to maybe give him a change. He never touched it. I even tried thawed bloodworms... yuck! I read up on the web and decided to try treatment based on some of the specs using a flashlight %26amp; tried to see fish%26#039;s face - looked like it %26#039;may%26#039; have some gray spots so I tried BettaFix to treat him for fungus and added aquarium salt... but no change. I took out the plant, cleaned the bowl b4 the treatment. No change. As of yesterday, he%26#039;s lost color %26amp; stays below the bowl as if he sank head first. HELP Please..
URGENT HELP!! IS MY BETTA DYING? Running out of options and time...?
If he has a diagnosable and treatable disease like fungus or ich, you will be able to see it without a flashlight.
Do you know how old your betta was when you get him? Bettas in captivity, even when properly cared for, only live for 3-4 years. And your betta did not receive adequate care. A vase is just not a healthy environment with a betta. Breeders can get away with it because they keep the water warm and they do daily water changes. But if you%26#039;re keeping your betta in a vase, at room temperature (much too cold) and only doing weekly water changes, then you%26#039;re getting an awful lot of ammonia building up in the water, and your betta, having a decreased immune system, will succomb more easily to illness.
The best chance you could give him at life would be to get him a real tank, 5 gallons would be fine, with a small filter and heater. With a heater, you can do weekly water changes and it%26#039;ll be perfect for him.
Good luck with the little guy!
Reply:I%26#039;m really sorry, but there probably isn%26#039;t anything you can do. I had a Betta as well. The same thing happened. It died. We tried everything. Sorry
Reply:FIrst, when you change water, put him in water at room temperature, preferably water that has set out for at least a day to let the chlorine gas escape (we used to keep a jug of water around, and fill the new tankful with that, then refill the jug).
Second, put him in a very small bowl. Unlike regular fish, Bettas need to get to the surface for air (that%26#039;s how they blow their bubbles, which is actually their nest). If he%26#039;s not feeling well, he%26#039;ll have a hard time swimming up. Giving him a shallow bowl will make that easier for him.
Unfortunately, he doesn%26#039;t sound like he%26#039;s doing too well. You might still be able to rescue him; hope for the best but prepare for the worst.
Good luck!
Reply:it has died i think you need it in a tank
Reply:Of course he is dieing!!!!! everytime you do a %26quot;complete change%26quot; of his water you wash away all the benificial bacteria that helps him do every thing nessicary to live like digest or fight off bad bacteria. And the worse he got the more you changed it.... one more thing... I sincerely hope you didnt use tapp water, the chlorine is sure to cause damage especially with out the benificial bacteria... I%26#039;m afraid that there isnt much hope for your little guy.... if you ever decide to get a new one I would suggest you put out the 9 dollars that it costs for a book on bettas and read up on how to care for them properly. It may save you the heartache of realizing that you are killing your own fish.
Stop dumping all of the water out of your container!!!! leave atleast 1 1/2 to 2 inches of water in the bottom of the bowl/vase. and you only need to clean it when it starts getting murky, and it wont get as murky if you only put in 3 to 4 food pellets every 3 hours or as directed on the food wrapper. You dont have to heat the water unless you dont live in home with a heater... they are a ROOM TEMP fish. they live in what are called %26quot;Rice patties%26quot; in Siam and Japan. these are no more than puddles that are not much bigger than the little dishes you see them being sold in. this is why they are so territorial. Please just go get a book!
Reply:This could be a number things. The floating, and sinking sound like swim bladder disorder, or just plain stress. Bacteria infection, velvet, and a host of other candidates come to mind. (Look at the fungus, velvet, and bacteria infection sections of the link.)
Recommended treatment-
0)Keep the betta warm, and his water clean. Be sure not to subject him to rapid temp changes when you clean his tank.
1)Read betta talk.
2)Continue bettafix treatment, and add either Jungle Fungus Eliminator (if he%26#039;s got any fuzy/cottony growth), or a broad spectrum antibiotic like trisulfa (broad spectrum antibiotics will claim to fight gram positive, and negative bacteria infections.)
PS- Blood worms come freeze dried which carries less risk of disease, isn%26#039;t gross, and keeps well.
Reply:Try using stress coat. You might also want to remove any plants, gravel or other objects from the tank, just for now. Make sure you are cleaning the fish every three days and feed him small amounts every other day to every day. As for food try the little brown spheres. There is also an effervescent fungi medication that turns the water blue, that always cured my beta of any sickness. Each tablet resembles a little hockey puck (like alka-seltzer) Remember this though, only use about a tenth of it. I wish you and your beta the best of luck.
Reply:When by betta was dying, I tried giving him different make of the food that you usually give it. Try that. If it doesn%26#039;t work, clean its bowl and put in some water treatment made for bettas. It prevents sickness.
Reply:I am very sad to say your beta is probably going to die. Don%26#039;t take it to hard fish just die sometimes......sorry....I%26#039;m sure it%26#039;s not your fault souds like you did everything you could.
Reply:If he%26#039;s having problems with sinking and/or floating, you can try adding a crushed up pea (the little green ones that parents try to make you eat) or two. It could be a build of gas inside the beta. The peas break down gas. Make sure when you change water that it%26#039;s the same (or very very close) to the same temperature. Beta%26#039;s are a warm water fish, are you using a heater? They should be kept in around 78F - 82F. Are you using water conditioner when changing the water? Tap water has nasty stuff in it and could be making him sick.
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URGENT HELP!! IS MY BETTA DYING? Running out of options and time...?
If he has a diagnosable and treatable disease like fungus or ich, you will be able to see it without a flashlight.
Do you know how old your betta was when you get him? Bettas in captivity, even when properly cared for, only live for 3-4 years. And your betta did not receive adequate care. A vase is just not a healthy environment with a betta. Breeders can get away with it because they keep the water warm and they do daily water changes. But if you%26#039;re keeping your betta in a vase, at room temperature (much too cold) and only doing weekly water changes, then you%26#039;re getting an awful lot of ammonia building up in the water, and your betta, having a decreased immune system, will succomb more easily to illness.
The best chance you could give him at life would be to get him a real tank, 5 gallons would be fine, with a small filter and heater. With a heater, you can do weekly water changes and it%26#039;ll be perfect for him.
Good luck with the little guy!
Reply:I%26#039;m really sorry, but there probably isn%26#039;t anything you can do. I had a Betta as well. The same thing happened. It died. We tried everything. Sorry
Reply:FIrst, when you change water, put him in water at room temperature, preferably water that has set out for at least a day to let the chlorine gas escape (we used to keep a jug of water around, and fill the new tankful with that, then refill the jug).
Second, put him in a very small bowl. Unlike regular fish, Bettas need to get to the surface for air (that%26#039;s how they blow their bubbles, which is actually their nest). If he%26#039;s not feeling well, he%26#039;ll have a hard time swimming up. Giving him a shallow bowl will make that easier for him.
Unfortunately, he doesn%26#039;t sound like he%26#039;s doing too well. You might still be able to rescue him; hope for the best but prepare for the worst.
Good luck!
Reply:it has died i think you need it in a tank
Reply:Of course he is dieing!!!!! everytime you do a %26quot;complete change%26quot; of his water you wash away all the benificial bacteria that helps him do every thing nessicary to live like digest or fight off bad bacteria. And the worse he got the more you changed it.... one more thing... I sincerely hope you didnt use tapp water, the chlorine is sure to cause damage especially with out the benificial bacteria... I%26#039;m afraid that there isnt much hope for your little guy.... if you ever decide to get a new one I would suggest you put out the 9 dollars that it costs for a book on bettas and read up on how to care for them properly. It may save you the heartache of realizing that you are killing your own fish.
Stop dumping all of the water out of your container!!!! leave atleast 1 1/2 to 2 inches of water in the bottom of the bowl/vase. and you only need to clean it when it starts getting murky, and it wont get as murky if you only put in 3 to 4 food pellets every 3 hours or as directed on the food wrapper. You dont have to heat the water unless you dont live in home with a heater... they are a ROOM TEMP fish. they live in what are called %26quot;Rice patties%26quot; in Siam and Japan. these are no more than puddles that are not much bigger than the little dishes you see them being sold in. this is why they are so territorial. Please just go get a book!
Reply:This could be a number things. The floating, and sinking sound like swim bladder disorder, or just plain stress. Bacteria infection, velvet, and a host of other candidates come to mind. (Look at the fungus, velvet, and bacteria infection sections of the link.)
Recommended treatment-
0)Keep the betta warm, and his water clean. Be sure not to subject him to rapid temp changes when you clean his tank.
1)Read betta talk.
2)Continue bettafix treatment, and add either Jungle Fungus Eliminator (if he%26#039;s got any fuzy/cottony growth), or a broad spectrum antibiotic like trisulfa (broad spectrum antibiotics will claim to fight gram positive, and negative bacteria infections.)
PS- Blood worms come freeze dried which carries less risk of disease, isn%26#039;t gross, and keeps well.
Reply:Try using stress coat. You might also want to remove any plants, gravel or other objects from the tank, just for now. Make sure you are cleaning the fish every three days and feed him small amounts every other day to every day. As for food try the little brown spheres. There is also an effervescent fungi medication that turns the water blue, that always cured my beta of any sickness. Each tablet resembles a little hockey puck (like alka-seltzer) Remember this though, only use about a tenth of it. I wish you and your beta the best of luck.
Reply:When by betta was dying, I tried giving him different make of the food that you usually give it. Try that. If it doesn%26#039;t work, clean its bowl and put in some water treatment made for bettas. It prevents sickness.
Reply:I am very sad to say your beta is probably going to die. Don%26#039;t take it to hard fish just die sometimes......sorry....I%26#039;m sure it%26#039;s not your fault souds like you did everything you could.
Reply:If he%26#039;s having problems with sinking and/or floating, you can try adding a crushed up pea (the little green ones that parents try to make you eat) or two. It could be a build of gas inside the beta. The peas break down gas. Make sure when you change water that it%26#039;s the same (or very very close) to the same temperature. Beta%26#039;s are a warm water fish, are you using a heater? They should be kept in around 78F - 82F. Are you using water conditioner when changing the water? Tap water has nasty stuff in it and could be making him sick.
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