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…
The jasmine plant is exotic, majestically delicate, and fragrant – there’s much to like. But without training, it can look neglected and messy. Fortunately, you can train your Jasmine to climb on trellises, fences, walls, or other vertical structures in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. And I’ll show you how to do it right so you…
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…
The glossy variegated foliage and trailing vines of Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) are attractive, but they cannot climb on their own. So, I’ll show you how to get your Pothos to climb your preferred support system. Find the right support system for your Pothos to climb, like a moss pole, trellis, wall, bamboo pole, or metal…
When the shiny green leaves are covered in purple striped variegations, it’s easy to see why the Aeschynanthus longicaulis is also known as the Zebra Basket Vine. Hanging planters and baskets are a great way to display this easy-to-care houseplant, which will thrive in the right conditions. To get the most out of your black…
Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) is a deadline plant. Unfortunately, most plants grown indoors have short lives, with most dying in a year. But does this have to be the case? How long can they survive in perfect conditions? Is it possible to make them live longer? If you don’t let your polka dot plants…
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….
Traveler’s Palm (Ravenala) has leaves with straight tips, while the Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia) has pointed ones. The ravenala’s leaf stalks are shaped like a rectangle, while the Strelitzia’s are more round. The leaves of the ravenala are weaker, almost like mosses, whereas the leaves of the strelitzias are much more substantial. Ravenala leaves have…
Pruning Bird of Paradise correctly is necessary for their long-term health and well-being. Only through this effort can you encourage proper growth or even flowering. Knowing the rules can make a massive difference between getting it right and wrong. You may think this is secondary, but it’s not. If you don’t prune plants the right…