The disease rots the stems from the inside out, making them fall apart, and it’s the most common problem you’ll encounter. Stem rot frequently occurs in plumeria cuttings, but if it hits a mature plant, it can leave it weak and vulnerable to other pests and diseases. Root rot, often caused by overwatering and soil-borne…
Plumeria (frangipani) is a tropical plant that loves water and is loved for its beautiful, fragrant flowers. A common problem with caring for plumeria is giving it too much water. It can be disheartening to have droopy, discolored, and dying plumeria. Wilting, bottom-up leaf yellowing and soil mold growth are all signs of overwatering. To…
Even though it is called a palm, the ponytail palm is not a palm. Instead, it’s a tree-like succulent with a bulbous trunk that stores water for dry periods. Perhaps this is why most people fail to properly care for it, causing the trunk to become soft. Overwatering is the most common cause of softening…
You’ll find elephant ears in Africa, South America, Central America, Australia, and Asia’s tropical regions. Creating an environment that resembles its native tropical habitat is essential for a healthy, long-lasting plant. However, can your taro survive the winter? Elephant ears can’t tolerate temperatures below 50°F (10°C) in the winter or freezing conditions. As a result,…
The anthurium’s velvety dark appearance and heart-shaped foliage will leave you breathless. First, however, you’ll need to set the ideal conditions for these tropical beauties to thrive. Unfortunately, root rot is the most common cause of anthurium death. This article aims to provide information on how to identify, treat, and avoid anthurium root rot in…
Money tree (Pachira Aquatica) can be hard to take care of as a houseplant because it likes moist soil. However, keeping the soil of your houseplants moist is a surefire way to develop fungal and bacterial infections. Money tree leaves frequently turn brown due to poor watering, natural aging, and sunburn. Leaf browning can also…
In my long career of caring for plants, I’ve seen more than my fair share of dead leaves. Some wilted or dried out, while others were brown, diseased, and dying. So I wasn’t sure whether or not removing them was a wise move. Here is the most effective method I’ve found for getting rid of…
Dieffenbachias (Dumb Canes) are popular houseplants because of their vibrant, variegated foliage. Even though dieffenbachia is easy to take care of and pretty flexible, the leaves often turn brown. Dieffenbachia leaves frequently turn brown due to sunburn, underwatering, or overwatering. Low humidity, temperature stress, lighting issues, pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiency all can cause problems….
To get the most out of your peace lily flowers, you must encourage their beauty at every stage of their life. Surprisingly, these lovely flowers aren’t lilies! The part of the peace lily that we call the flower is called a spadix. It is made up of a long line of tiny blooms surrounded by…
Staghorn ferns (Platycerium bifurcatum) are an eye-catching addition to any landscape because of their striking beauty and the way they are grown. As long as you give them plenty of humidity and water them frequently, they’re not difficult to maintain. However, overwatering is one of the few ways to kill these tropical epiphytes. Overwatering causes…