Spider plants are popular houseplants with a reputation of being highly adaptable and resilient. The plant can thrive even in less than perfect conditions and it’s rarely affected by pests or diseases. Except for brown tips. Why do spider plant tips turn brown? And is … Why Spider Plant Tips Turning Brown? read more »
Leaves turning yellow on your orchid may not always be a sign of something troubling. Sometimes, your orchid’s leaves are turning yellow because of old foliage, but other times, yellow leaves may be the sign of a disease. A trained eye will easily tell the … Why Orchid Leaves Turning Yellow? read more »
Known for their drought resistance and generally low profile, cactus plants are a treat to have around. When they’re small, they’re a cute addition to your home’s or garden’s decor, when in bloom, they’re a sight to behold, and when it comes to maintenance, they … How Often to Water Cactus? read more »
Cactuses are notoriously slow to grow. It’s one of the reasons you can see them displayed in tiny containers for so long. But why are they so slow to grow? Is there something you can do about it? And are there cactuses that can grow … How Fast do Cactus Grow? read more »
It would be nice to have a one-size-fits-all approach to watering houseplants, I for one would like that. But things are not that simple, especially if you have different types of houseplants. But even if you have the same species of plants all over your … How Often Should You Water Houseplants? read more »
Aloe vera plants are widely grown and widely used for their medicinal properties. So, it’s a bit on the nose that a plant that’s supposed to be an emblem of health is looking kind of sickly. But even aloe plants get sick sometimes, and an … Why Aloe Vera Plant is Turning Brown? read more »
The cast-iron plant or aspidistra elatior is an extremely hardy plant that’s known for its hardiness and resilience. It features dark green leaves that grow upright from an underground rhizome. The cast-iron plant can also be used in landscaping as a ground cover under trees … Cast-Iron Plant – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
Featuring showy leaves deeply variegated in their center with cream or yellow, dumb cane is a plant that’s easy to grow in your home. Dumb cane is an easily recognizable houseplant that’s relatively adaptable, but for best results, you should offer the plant ideal growing … Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia) – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
Schefflera plants are evergreen tropical plants that are available in many varieties including some dwarf varieties. Due to the shape of its leaves, the plant is also known as the ‘Umbrella Tree’. The plant is easy to grow indoors, although you will miss out on … Schefflera – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
A winter-flowering houseplant, Christmas cactus goes by many other names including ‘holiday cactus’ and ‘Thanksgiving cactus’. Therefore, a better identification of the plant, it’s best to rely on its scientific name, which is Schlumbergera bridgessii. Flowering in pink, purple, red, white and yellow, the Christmas … Christmas Cactus – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
