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.
The term leggy or spindly are slang terms used by experienced gardeners that know the growing symptoms they are describing. For the inexperienced grower, terms like leggy, spindly, straggly, don’t do much good. What does is knowing the exact reason for the thin growth. The technical term for a leggy Monstera is etiolation. It is…
You would think that an underwatered Monstera plant just needs a drink. Makes sense. If it’s thirsty, give it water. The trouble is that different conditions cause the plant to go through more water or less. Monsteras are good at regulating their watering. They consume what they need. All you need to do as a…
The Monstera leaf, also known as the “split-leaf philodendron,” is quite easy to grow at home. However, just like other plants, you might encounter some issues while growing these greeneries. One common problem is a Monstera leaf not unfurling. As a gardener, it’s quite frustrating when a plant is taking too long to fully open….
Black leaves on any kind of plant are never a good sign when it comes to their health. The severity of the damage it poses to the plant is always dependent on what’s causing the issue. If you’re a plant enthusiast or experienced gardener, you’ve likely come across this problem at least once or twice….
There are times when your Monstera plant may look like it’s sweating or weeping because of liquid droplets on the leaves. If you’ve noticed this, you’re probably wondering, why is my Monstera dripping water? While this can be alarming, it’s actually a normal occurrence called guttation. This plant regulation process removes excess water from the…
Monsteras are unique foliage plants that are commonly used for ornamental purposes. These favored house plants have vines that can trail over walls for easy nature-themed decoration. The Monstera plant’s leaves have a distinct pattern with slits and holes known as fenestrations. It’s also a fairly low-maintenance plant that’s perfect for beginners since it can…
It’s no surprise that African violets are called America’s favorite houseplant. These pink, white, and lavender beauties blossom all year round and thrive with relatively little maintenance. African violets are generally hardy and healthy, but they aren’t immune to infection by pesky insects and illnesses. Infestations on your beloved blooms can range from light to…
Monstera plants are grown for their monstrous sized and gorgeous split leaves. Curling Monstera leaves are not what you want to be seeing. They should be flat, all green with no yellowing and certainly no curling at the edges. The leaves should also feel velvety smooth thanks to the huge amount of water contained within…
African Violets are stunners when they bloom. The leaves are still pretty but it is a disappointment to only grow foliage when you ought to be seeing the plant bursting with color. Even worse is when buds form then fail to open. One morning, excitement, a week later, bitter disappointment. Genetics do play a role….
The reason why you chose African Violets over any other type of houseplant is that they’re beginner-friendly, easy to take care of, and pleasant-looking. But, when you end up with leggy African Violets, you’ll start to question your decision. There’s no need to fret, though, because it’s pretty simple to identify the causes of why…