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.
Chinese Evergreen, with its lush green foliage and easy-going nature, has become a staple in many households. Not only because it adds a tropical touch to every space, but it’s also a resilient, adaptable, and low-maintenance plant that needs minimal care to grow well. But what happens when the vibrant green leaves start developing shades…
Was your blooming cyclamen once the crown jewel of your interior decor, but now it’s become all leggy and sparse? In this article, I’ll outline some common issues with house cyclamen such as legginess, stunted growth, wilting leaves, and sparse blooming. I’ll explain the cause of each problem and how to reverse the damage so…
Petunias, known for their vibrant blooms, naturally boast slender, delicate stems. However, too much lankiness can be a sign of inadequate growing conditions. If you’re wondering why your petunias are leggy, you’re in the right place! In this article, I’ll unravel the five reasons behind this problem. I’ll also guide you through some tips to…
Cyclamen is a delicate flower plant that brightens your indoor space. What most people don’t know is that it’s a hardy plant that can thrive outdoors as well. Whether you grow Cyclamen indoors or outdoors, you might notice its leaves turning yellow, but don’t worry! It can be perfectly normal. Read on for the various…
So, you’re scratching your head, wondering why your low-maintenance Chinese Evergreen is in snooze mode. You’re not alone. We’ve all been there, expecting our leafy companions to shoot up, only to find them struggling to grow. While the Chinese Evergreen is one of the lowest-maintenance plants out there, sometimes it doesn’t grow as expected or…
There’s a host of common spider problems and diseases that can hinder their health, and stunt their growth. Keeping your cat from eating your spider plant is one of the lesser common problems, but still something you ought to prevent. A few of the more common problems you’re likely to encounter include the discoloration of…
Chinese Evergreens are popular houseplants known for their low-maintenance qualities, resilience, and air-purifying properties. Despite that, the plant is not invincible, and it’s still prone to dying when things go south, which leads you to wonder why your Chinese evergreen is dying. While rare, rapid health decline happens to Chinese evergreens due to a variety…
Yellowing leaves of any plant is a symptom of chlorosis. That’s when you get yellow leaves but the veins retain their greenery. The main reason it happens is a lack of iron. Petunias need iron to make chlorophyll. Without that, less sunlight is absorbed, and a direct result of that is the slowing of photosynthesis….
As a mature aglaonema plant becomes taller, the importance of pruning it back for bushy growth becomes obvious. Without pruning, or sufficient care, you’ll notice the unsightly characteristics of the Chinese Evergreen: leggy growth, spindly stems, and possibly, pale and drooping leaves. The problem isn’t always obvious, because almost every species of the aglaonema plant…
Cyclamens are one of those rare dual-purpose plants. In the garden, they can be a terrific bedding plant, and indoors, it does just as well in a vase as a table decoration. At some point in the year, you’ll notice your cyclamen wilting. When it does, know this… it may not as big a deal…