The striking orchid Bird of Paradise can liven up any room with its thick, long leaves and vibrant colors. But sometimes the plant develops brown spots along with the leaves or stem. These spots are unsightly and unhealthy. There are many different causes of these brown spots, but also many solutions. Fungal disease is the…
Poinsettia makes for a colorful houseplant prized for its festive bloom and look. But you may not feel so festive when your poinsettia leaves start turning black. Your poinsettia leaves will likely turn black because of bacterial or fungal diseases, especially Alternaria leaf spots. They start as small black or brown spots, then expand and…
A pair of Brazilian beauties, it’s not surprising people find it difficult to tell the Begonia maculata wightii from the angel wing begonia. Both feature dramatically spotted leaves, speckled and swooping in a bright ripple of scarlet and silvered green. But a keen eye can tell them apart, and I’m going to give you a…
The name ‘Jade plant’ suggests bright, jewel green foliage. So if your Jade plant is changing from green to purple, you might be alarmed! Most of the time, though, there’s nothing to worry about if your plant turns purple or reddish. Jade plant turning purple is a sign that it is going through some stress…
The Polka Dot Plant is one of the most delightful of houseplants, but if it is not happy it soon starts to droop and look sorry for itself. The Polka Dot Plant normally droops because of water issues but this problem can soon be rectified if you catch it early. In addition, temperature stress, low…
If the leaves on your philodendron plant turn white, several things could be causing the problem. Some of these issues are more easily solved than others, but don’t worry – Philodendrons are very forgiving and will soon recover if you provide them with the right conditions. In this article, I’ll take you through the most…
The leaves on your philodendron can start turning black for a variety of reasons. Some are due to environmental factors, while others aren’t. In most cases, you’ll be able to save your philodendron with black leaves, and I’ll show you how. Bacterial and fungal leaf spots are the leading causes of philodendron leaves turning black….
A bright and cheerful anthurium with abundant flowers is a joy to behold. If you’ve decided to make them a feature in your collection, it’s important to make sure you are providing them with the right amount of water, in the right way. Anthuriums only require a small amount of water. Once a week during…
Cactus is well-known for being a hardy, easy-care, and durable succulent. However, it can be a thorny day when you notice your cactus is turning pink. Is your plant dying or trying to tell you something is wrong? Your cactus often turns pink in response to environmental stresses. The most common stressors include sudden temperature…
Maybe you’ve recently gotten your hands on an aloe vera plant, and while you know you can grow it in soil, you’re curious about other methods. Or maybe you have time to divide your plant, but you need a way to keep those offshoots alive while you gather supplies to pot them up. In either…