If you grow lupins, you probably love them for their colorful flowers, soil-enriching capacity, and ability to attract bees. Given these (and the fact that growing lupins in places like California and Oregon can be expensive), you want to keep them as healthy as possible. So it’s only natural to worry when your lupin’s leaves … Read more >>
Lupin leaves that are turning purple indicate a nutrient deficiency in the plant. Healthy lupin leaves should be green, with short silver hairs on them. Any deviation in color or appearance could indicate a nutrient deficiency, fungal or viral infection, and therefore must be diagnosed and treated. Lupin leaves turn purple as a result of … Read more >>
Healthy lupin plant leaves are usually grey-green with a dense coat of silvery hairs. Changes in the color, shape, or size of lupin leaves are clear signs that the plant is not healthy, and you need to inspect it further for signs of infection. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to saving your lupin plants. … Read more >>
Loved for their spires of brightly colored flowers, lupins are a popular choice for garden borders and containers. They are also valued for their ability to improve soil quality by adding nitrogen. However, it can be frustrating and puzzling if your lupins are not flowering. When your lupins fail to flower, it may be due … Read more >>
Lupines are stunning flowering members of the pea family that come in several shades, such as purple, white, and pink. Though these plants aren’t necessarily the hardest to grow, they tend to be sensitive, and chances are you will notice them drooping occasionally. When that happens, it helps to know what might be behind it … Read more >>
Growing lupins is a delicate but rewarding process. This process involves caring for tender seedlings to mature and produce lovely blooms. But, what would cause lupin seedlings to die? Your Lupin seeds are dying from adverse environmental conditions, such as heat or humidity. They may also succumb to pests and diseases that attack seeds or … Read more >>
Keeping house plants has exploded in popularity recently. They have many benefits, from providing beautiful home decor to filtering contaminants out of the air. Unfortunately, lupins (which are popular houseplants) have a tendency to develop yellow leaves. Your lupin plant’s leaves are turning yellow due to root rot, a lack of nutrient-rich soil, soggy soil, … Read more >>
The Lupin plant produces one of the brightest colored flowers, and they bloom from early spring into the summer. They are red, pink, white, purple, or cream and are often multi-colored, making them look beautiful and eye-catching. For this reason, many florists and horticulturists prefer to grow them on their lawns to add that aesthetic … Read more >>
Lupins are a favorite to many due to their breathtaking flowers and unique leaf arrangement. Like in other plants, you’ll know that your lupins have problems from the changes in their leaves. In most cases, the leaves will start curling, and you might be wondering why. Curling in lupin leaves can be due to infestation … Read more >>
Many people often arrive at the erroneous conclusion that dogs are carnivores. However, studies on dogs’ behaviors, anatomy, and feeding preference demonstrate that they are omnivores and remain healthy on meat and plants as food sources. Therefore, you must watch out for the flowers and plants your dog interacts with to ensure your pet does … Read more >>