Spider plants can grow long wiry stems to generate new pups. However, the spiderettes will stay on the stem until they’re fully grown, so you might want to let the branch keep growing — harvest the pups when mature for transplanting. Excess high-nitrogen fertilizer and low-light conditions can also cause stem elongation. Why Is My …
The thrill of watching your fiddle leaf fig flourish is diminished when you notice dying new growths appearing on your plant. This common issue could have several causes or even a combination of causes. Overwatering or underwatering is a common cause of fiddle leaf fig new growth dying. Reduce watering so that the soil is …
Magnesium deficiency manifests in lemon trees, most commonly by yellowing leaves. You can fix the problem and encourage healthy green leaves using Epsom salts made of magnesium sulfate. Magnesium is integral to chlorophyll, making it crucial for photosynthesis and maintaining your lemon tree’s lush greenery. Mix one liter of water with two tablespoons (30g) of …
Desert rose root rot occurs when the plant stores too much water due to overwatering. As a result, leaves may turn yellow and develop edema, the caudex may swell and develop pimples, and the roots may turn brown and rot. Trim affected caudex and root system areas, apply lime powder and fungicide, and allow your …
I was watering a lemon tree in June when I noticed some odd white spots on the leaves. At first, I wrote it off as a physiological effect and paid it little mind. However, as the days progressed, I became concerned about the growing number of white spots. I looked for rust, powdery mildew, and …
Yellow spots on the leaves of a vibrant pepper plant are the last thing you want to see in your garden. So whether growing a small ornamental pepper or hoping for a bumper crop of crisp fruits, it’s critical to protect your plant’s foliage. Diseases or pests are the most common causes of yellow spots …
If you’ve noticed that your poinsettia is drooping, you’ll want to find a solution quickly. The first step in reviving a drooping poinsettia is diagnosing the root of the problem so you can treat it appropriately. Poinsettia drooping, curling, and crunchy leaves are typically caused by underwatering. Overwatering causes soft, floppy, and yellowing foliage. You …
The hosta has a well-deserved reputation for being a low-maintenance plant resistant to many pathogens. However, hostas are in danger from a hosta virus X (HVX). The disease caused by the hosta virus is tricky because it can stay dormant for a long time. You can buy an infected plant that seems healthy, plant it …
Brown spots on gardenias are one of the hardest things for a gardener to deal with out of all the problems they can have. There are several reasons their leaves have these ugly spots, which I’ll talk about today. The bacterial and fungal leaf spot diseases Rhizoctonia and Cercospora are common culprits in developing brown …
Ponytail palm is a set-it-and-forget-it houseplant whose main problem is overwatering. Because of its bulbous, water-storing stem, it requires meticulous water management. But how do you save a ponytail palm that has become overwatered? A ponytail palm that has been overwatered will show signs of leaf yellowing, wilting, browning at the tips, and leaf edema. …