Apparently my house is a black cave. Every place I put it, it says there is insufficient light to grow plants. Am I doing something wrong. Should the unit be facing a certain direction?

Hello L.A. Gavin, To answer your question ~ Yes the fertilizer feature will work with organic fertilizers. Even organically derived fertilizers are in salt form that become soluble when watered. When the fertilizers become dissolved in water that is the state that they are measurable by our sensors and are available to the plant itself.

I see this is an older post, however if anyone is looking. Will the fertilizer subscription feature read organic soils and fertilizers? I read somewhere it reads the salts in the soil, I thought salts were generally used in chemical but not organic fertilizers. I don't want to pay for it only to discover it won't work in my yard.

Hi Kathleen, I went ahead and checked the data you have collected in regards to your Angels' Trumpet and see that it is east facing and in a partial shade location in the Concord area of California. Angels' Trumpet is really only hardy in zones 11 and higher, although I've seen it do pretty well in zone 10 coastal regions of California. It is probably stressed from being in a hotter location that can be prone to some frost in the winter and is failing to thrive and bloom. Has it bloomed by itself since you have had it in its current location? Best regards~ Ian

Hello Bonnie, Thanks so much for your inquiry in regards to the health of your plant. Powdery mildew is caused by a huge range of fungi that generally each type has a single type of plant (or similar group of plants) that it will attack. But more important is what causes it, and how to treat it once symptoms arise. Powdery Mildew in your case is probably being caused by your plants not getting enough water (dry soil- which is probably happening quicker than normal, because your plant is being exposed to outside environments in the carport), and being in the humid air of Florida this time of year. To control your problem start by watering more often (but not overhead watering!) and removing infected leaves as they show up. Use of a sulfur based fungicide can help for the short term. You can also move it indoors (for less humidity) to see if that helps clear up symptoms. Thanks so much for your inquiry Bonnie, and please get back to me if you have further questions or concerns in regards to your plant(s)! Best regards ~ Ian

I HAVE POWDERY MILDEW ON A HOUSEPLANT ON MY OUTSIDE CARPORT. HOW DO I GET RID OF IT? what causes it?

Hello Kathleen, One of my favorites! The beauty of Angels' Trumpet is that if in the right location and given the right care it can actually bloom all year round. Now when was the last time it bloomed for you? Is it a new plant or one that has been in the garden for years? Does it get enough shade...especially in the afternoon? Watering is also essential as it loves moist soil. What area do you live in...as closer to the coast the better they seem to fare. Thanks so much Kathleen...looking forward to getting to the bottom of this for you! Best regards~ Ian Hall

Why hasn't my angels' trumpet bloomed again?

Hello Mary, Thanks so much for your inquiry. Your Flame Willow should do fantastically in zone 5. Cold enough to get the full effect of color for the fall and winter, but definitely within its hardiness zone. Should do great in the sun or a partially shady location. Please feel free to follow up with any new questions at all. Best regards!~ Ian Hall

Hello Annette, Thanks so much for your inquiry. We should have your hydrangeas in the next release coming up here soon. In the meantime, use any of the Hydrangea paniculatas as these have the same ability to bloom repetitively all summer long. Basically the ability to bloom on the year old wood and on the new wood forming this year. Thanks again Annette and feel free to ask any more questions at all! Best!~ Ian Hall