Polka dot (hypoestes) is a relatively hardy indoor plant, but it can start dying on you out of the blue. It can fall victim to cold injury, sunburn, malnutrition, root rot, pests, and other ills. The leaves often wilt, turn yellow, sag, and lose their beautiful pinkish patterns. Overwatering (which causes root rot) is the…
There’s no indoor plant quite as cheerful and easy to love as the String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus). These sun-loving succulents thrive in bright conditions – but how bright is bright? And is it possible to have too much of a good thing? The string of Pearls needs between six to eight hours of bright…
Brown leaves on bird of paradise are a common indicator of sunburn, insect infestation, and fungal infection. Additionally, insufficient humidity, poor water quality, and incorrect temperatures are all possible causes. Water your plant only when the topsoil is completely dry and keep it out of direct sunlight to prevent the foliage from turning brown. The…
Begonias are one of the most popular indoor plants due to their hardiness, and beautiful bright colored blooms that’ll surely improve the appeal of their surroundings. Regrettably, this tropical beauty can become fatally ill when the conditions deteriorate. Overwatering, fungal diseases like root rot, lack of nutrition, and pest infestation are the potential reasons why…
The elephant ear plant (colocasia or Alocasia) is an immense tropical beauty with large attractive leaves bound to make any space feel tropical or more like a rainforest. And the best part about this plant is its quick growth, which makes it a suitable option if you just don’t have the time to wait like…
Scindapsus and pothos are ideal for those with a brown thumb. Both are tough-to-kill trailing vines that are members of the Arum family Araceae. However, they differ slightly in terms of features and growing requirements. The main difference between Scindapsus and pothos is the variegation of the foliage. Scindapsus foliage is variegated in silvery gray…
Although some green and white variegated forms of this plant exist, a healthy String of Pearls is usually green. The tell-tale fleshy, pea-like leaves that resemble a beaded necklace only change color when the plant is exposed to stress. This is why a String of Pearls turning purple is a concern for many growers. So,…
With their dazzling colorful flowers, birds of paradise can add a striking tropical ambiance to wherever you place them. They’re sufficiently hardy but not invincible. Sometimes their beautiful glossy leaves can be blemished by white spots. Common causes of white spots on birds of paradise include pest infestations, powdery mildew, edema, White spots on birds…
One of the primary reasons for keeping Caladiums as houseplants is their stunning foliage. Because of that, if the leaves start to turn yellow, this plant instantly loses much of its appeal. Yellowing of caladium leaves can be caused by manganese, zinc, nitrogen, and iron deficiency. Overwatering and underwatering often lie at the heart of…
When you started as a plant enthusiast, especially the Elephant Ear plant, there were several things that you researched and practiced. However, there might be nothing that prepared you to deal with a broken plant stem even with all your effort and continued care. When people think of unfortunate circumstances, they often visualize plant disease,…