Having a parlor palm (Chamaedorea elegans) or an areca palm (Dypsis lutescens) is a low-maintenance way to spruce up any corner of your home or garden. Each of these palms is a stunning plant that you will own for a long time under the right conditions. The main difference between parlor palm and areca palm…
Pothos can be difficult to grow in a non-native habitat because of their invasive nature. In natural habitats, pothos adapts to their surroundings and survive as a result of their adaptation capacities. Pothos’s survival at home requires the owner to have complete control over the plant. If you are growing it as a houseplant then…
The beautiful bird of paradise can breathe life into any indoor space or garden with its colorful appeal. That’s why it can be quite disconcerting to see black spots on your Strelitzia plant. Your initial instinct may be to go into panic mode and throw away your plant thinking it’s doomed, but hold your horses…
Begonias are renowned for their dramatic, colorful foliage. Your indoor begonia sports leaves that are spotted, speckled, green, white, or even purple – but brown is not what you want at all. Begonias come in a variety of colors and textures depending on the variety, and all of them can go brown if they aren’t…
In the wild, Avocado trees grow up to six feet (2 meters) before branching out from the main stem. They also receive plenty of light. Avocado trees can quickly become leggy when we grow them indoors – the single spindly stem reaching upwards, a crown of leaves, and no branches. Thankfully it’s not too difficult…
To keep your bird of paradise (Strelitzia spp.) looking healthy and beautiful, feed and water it on a regular basis, just like you would with any other houseplant. However, giving it too much water will do more harm than good. What if you have an overwatered bird of paradise on your hands? For a mild…
Known for its signature smell and flavor, mint is one of the most popular herbs you can grow in your home. But as well as attracting legions of gardeners, mint can also attract unwanted attention from several devastating pests. Mint is a vulnerable herb, and sadly if left unchecked, it doesn’t stand much of a…
The Paradise plant thrives best when it receives a minimum of six hours of bright, direct sunlight each day. This tropical beauty adores basking in the sun’s radiant glow, soaking it up leaf by leaf. More sunlight often translates to a healthier and more vibrant plant since it absolutely loves the sunshine. Do note, however,…
If your anthurium leaves are curling then it is going through a stress condition. I’m going to take you through the most common causes and some less common potential issues too. The common cause of anthurium leaves curling is a lack of water. This could be due to underwatering or low humidity in the air…
Though not the hardiest plants, poinsettias will do reasonably well for weeks, if not months, when you care for them properly. But seeing leaves fall off your otherwise merry poinsettia can send your heart pounding like a jackhammer. Why is this happening, and is there anything you can do to save your Christmas Star from…