As with all houseplants, basic hygienic procedures are required for African violets. This includes cleaning the leaves to remove dust and other contaminants. Soft velvety leaves can capture all kinds of dirt: dust, pets’ fur, or soil from outdoors. This disrupts the photosynthesis process, makes breathing difficult, and creates an ideal environment for the spread…
The bright blooms of the Hydrangea, big and bold, deserve to stand tall, not wilted down to lie in the mud. But, regardless of the type, heavy rain can cause these otherwise easy-to-please plants to flop flat on the ground. The most common causes of Hydrangea falling over are poor site selection, poor growing techniques,…
Ferns (Nephrolepis) are an ancient superior plant class. They thrive in moist forests, ponds, and wetlands. Bush division and spores are the primary methods of propagation. This plant will enhance any interior. Pests like scale insects, aphids, spider mites, and mealybugs can dry out an indoor fern’s leaves. Incorrect temperature, light, and humidity can also…
African violets can start dying due to dehydration, variations in light, humidity, or temperature, overwatering, or exposure to direct drafts from air conditioning. Root rot, often caused by poor drainage, can also cause wilting. It’s important to identify and correct these factors to revive the plant.
Root rot, disease, or physical damage can cause Aloe Vera pups to lose their roots, needing immediate attention and support. You still have time to save these precious trinkets if you act quickly. Also, it’s a cinch to do. Aloe Vera pups can be grown from a rootless shoot after first allowing the base to…
Your dracaena appears drained and wilted even after doing you’ve everything you can to keep it healthy. Does it droop and sag instead of soaring upwards? Are the leaves limp and soft, and you can not figure out what’s going on? When it comes to planting care, there is such a thing as too much…
Philodendron prefers a warm, humid environment and will not tolerate extreme temperatures. Therefore, your plant can suffer irreparable damage if subjected to freezing winds or blistering heat. Philodendron’s temperature tolerance varies significantly among species, but it cannot withstand temperatures below 55°F (13°C). Temperatures of 75-85°F (24-29°C) and 65-70°F (18-21°C) are ideal for this plant. The…
The elephant ear is a fast-growing plant that thrives in almost any indoor environment. Thanks to the plant’s impressively large leaves, your living spaces will be bathed in lush greenery. However, it is not tolerant of wet soil and will attempt to correct overwatering through leaf drips. Your elephant ear plant may be weeping water,…
African violets are eye-catching houseplants with lush, velvety green foliage and drop-dead gorgeous blooms. As pleasant as African violets are, they are prone to various problems that mar their beauty with brown spots. What could go wrong? Brown spots on African violet leaves are commonly caused by diseases such as fungal leaf spots, bacterial blight,…
Although Chinese Money plants are known for their ease of care and toughness, it is not uncommon for their beautiful, coin-shaped leaves to curl up. Finding out why leaves curl can also be a challenge, especially if they do so seemingly out of the blue. Unfortunately, Chinese money plant (Pilea peperomioides) leaves curling is a common…