As plant parents we all have our fair share of questions like “why is my plant wilting?” or “why are the leaves turning brown?“. In this section, you will find answers to these questions and more.
A few months ago, a family friend gave me a dieffenbachia plant. I loved the beautiful color of the leaves. Everything was going fine; then, after a few weeks, I saw my dieffenbachia was dying. I started getting concerned when the leaves turned yellow and the plant was withering away. I wondered why is my…
There is nothing more beautiful to an avid gardener than seeing lush and healthy multicolored leaves on their plants. It can be very concerning to see these once-thriving plant stalks and leaves start to droop and lose their vibrance. It happened to one of my friends not long ago, and she was worried about why…
If you’re a fan of indoor plants, then you’ve probably come across the dieffenbachia. This popular houseplant is known for its large, lush leaves and easy care requirements. However, one common problem with this plant is that it can often become leggy. In this article, we’ll talk about what causes dieffenbachia plants to become leggy,…
If you’ve been keeping an eye on your dieffenbachia plants, you may have noticed that their leaves have started to curl. Curling leaves can be a sign of several different problems, so it’s important to know what to look for and how to fix the problem. In this article, we’ll talk about why dieffenbachia leaves…
Pansies can be considered as annuals, perennials or biennials, depending on the variety. They should last at least one season. When they start collapsing soon into spring or early summer, it raises the question of why are my pansies dying? There are several causes. The most common is watering issues. Too much moisture drowns the…
When keeping any plant, it is important to look for changes so you can keep it alive for as long as possible. Dieffenbachia are resilient plants that can grow to be very large. They have magnificent leaves and come in many different species. Since the leaves are the main part of this plant, you should…
A dieffenbachia plant makes a beautiful addition to your home. With its versatility, you can keep it either indoors or outdoors. These plants are well known for being easy to care for and can grow up to several feet tall. They are magnificent when given the proper care and environment to thrive. Being able to…
Chrysanthemums, or more affectionately known as ‘Mums’, are gorgeous and colorful plants whether placed indoors or outdoors. Did you know that they’re an annual species, too? Because of that they require specific care instructions. From my experience, Mums aren’t necessarily high-maintenance – they’re simply susceptible to a lot of things, including mildew, fungus, aphids, and…
Dieffenbachias are prized for their large leaves that create a lush, tropical atmosphere in whatever room they inhabit. However, one of the most frequently reported problems that people have when growing dumb cane as a house plant is that the leaves become small and stunted. Why does this happen? When Dieffenbachia’s new leaves become small…
No plants enjoy being root bound in their pots – dieffenbachias are no exception. Dumb canes like to grow in well-aerated soil so that their roots are exposed to oxygen. When they are root bound, their roots grow so tightly together that they strangle themselves. Dieffenbachias are fast-growing plants that need to be repotted even…