The adorable String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii) is the charm when trailing draperies of abundant leaves, but they quickly lose their allure when those vines are all string and no heart. So you’ll need to rekindle their passion for getting them ready for a new wave of dear hearts to flow. You can increase the …
Excessive watering is virtually the only thing that can be considered a genuine threat to the resilient ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia). Strong light? It’s devoured. Is there a lack of sunlight? There are no hassles. Is it barren soil or a heatwave? It won’t be a problem at all. However, if you over-water these tough …
In the case of the Dracaena frangrans, broken stems are a severe issue. If the crown is removed, it’s a significant setback for a hardy and long-lived member of your indoor plant collection. Fortunately, Dracaena are so resilient that they can bounce back from even the direst of situations. What Causes of Dracaena Broken Stem? …
It’s disheartening to repot your Monstera and still be stuck with a sad, droopy plant. One would imagine a roomy pot and fresh soil would inspire new growth and a proud, upright posture. But, being rewarded for all that hard work with a limp plant instead can be a disappointment. Dehydration caused by stressed or …
Both species are members of the large plant family known as Aroideae. The Aglaonema is considered to be related to the Dieffenbachia. It shouldn’t come as a surprise because their profiles are practically identical. However, there are also subtle differences that can help you identify a specific plant variety. Criterion Aglaonema Dieffenbachia Size Can grow …
Mushy leaves ruin the architectural glamor of a Snake Plant. So what’s happening when they stop being elegant spears and instead develop soft, squishy patches instead of their striking leaves? Snake plant leaves that are soft and mushy have a fungal disease. Over-watering is the most common cause of this problem. Wet and soggy soil …
There’s nothing better than the striking spikes of a well-cared-for Snake Plant – except perhaps lots of baby Snake Plants! These easy-to-tend superstars will readily multiply in the correct settings, giving you an almost endless source of spectacular greenery. With a few little tricks, you’ll have a veritable forest of them with no effort. What …
One of the most common and damaging diseases your Dracaena can get is root rot. Rot disease is a sneaky assassin that eats away at your dracaena roots, destroying them from the inside out. Your plant will die if you don’t stop it before it spreads to the plant’s stems, leaves, and other parts. Yellowing …
One of the most appealing aspects of Syngonium is its ease of propagation. It doesn’t matter what kind of plant you have, and it’s easy to turn one into many more. Even the tricky Syngonium albo can be propagated at home with simple tools. Top and shoot cuttings are both used to propagate Syngonium. There …
After receiving a beautiful flowering violet as a gift, growers often notice that the plant begins to decline over time. It wilts and fades away, becoming lifeless. A plant disease such as root rot may cause the problem. Violets affected by root rot will not bloom. Root rot is a fungal disease that causes the …