With their enchanting blooms and coarse-textured foliage, bird of paradise (Strelitzia) plants are quite a sight. No wonder they symbolize love, faithfulness, and magnificence. But you may not feel that way when your plant has yellow leaves. Overwatering is the most likely cause of leaf yellowing in a bird of paradise. Other common causes include…
Root rot is one of the most prevalent diseases that affect the Bird of Paradise. Unlike most houseplant problems whose signs become evident shortly after an infection, root rot signs may pass for common issues that pass on their own. And this may not be the case as root rot, if not arrested in time,…
Pothos is a tough plant that grabs attention no matter where you nestle it in your home. You have probably heard all the talk about its low light tolerance. But the amount of light that your pothos gets can make a huge difference in how well it thrives. Pothos plants prefer to grow in bright,…
Gardenias are lush shrubs with waxy green leaves, showy and sweet-smelling flowers. Naturally, it is disheartening to see your Gardenia leaves curling up. The truth is, unlike the Snake plants which thrive on neglect, Gardenias need a lot of nurture and care. Gardenia leaves curl up due to improper watering techniques, poor water quality, bad…
Humidity is one of the environmental factors that we indoor gardeners often overlook when it comes to caring for our plants. Pothos are tropical plants, and although they will tolerate quite low levels of humidity. They will achieve their maximum potential if you provide them with humidity levels that most closely emulate their natural environment. …
Your polka-dot plant thrives when potted in well-drained, moderately moist soil. If you let the soil dry out too much, the plant will struggle and leaves will wilt; overwatering is simply asking for root rot. So, how often should you water your polka-dot plant? As a general rule of thumb, water your polka dot plant…
Golden Pothos and Marble Queen Pothos are two of the most commonly available pothos varieties. At first glance, they may look similar, but there are key differences between them. In this article, I’m going to take you through these differences to help you decide which pothos variety you should add to your collection next! The…
Snake plants are super popular partly because they are easy to take care of and difficult to kill. They need sunlight and water, but not a lot of either. They thrive in most environments. This is why when you are struggling to keep your snake plant alive you might look towards whether too much or…
Monstera Deliciosa has become a famous houseplant nowadays because of its unique leaves, consisting of pattern-like splits and holes. But even though it has a unique appearance, you may still confuse it with other houseplants like Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma. They may be sharing similar resemblance, but they are totally different from each other. In this article,…
The affordable, pet-friendly Polka dot plant and its fun variety of colors are perfect if you need some vibrancy and color in your home. The most common mistakes which lead to Polka dot leaves curling are underwatering, root rot, lack of light, and humidity. In addition, insect infestation and fungal diseases can also cause this…