Due to the global accessibility to the internet and social media plants, any trend that begins at some place spreads like wildfire. One trend that seems to be gaining popularity every year is investing in and caring for potted house plants. Millennials, being the most active on various social media platforms, like to be referred … Read more >>
Having plants in your house can benefit your overall health and well-being. Perhaps you just purchased a new polka dot plant and noticed it is losing its vibrant color. You may be wondering about the leading causes of your polka dot plant losing color. The most common reasons your polka dot plant loses color are … Read more >>
Having houseplants in our home provides us with so many benefits. We feel calmer, and our house looks great. Why should our fish friends be left out of the fun? Did you know you could put plants in your aquarium? You can make the environment for your fish more enriching with plants. If you’re ready … Read more >>
Are your plants invaded by tiny, persistent, fluffy-looking creatures? Don’t brush it off thinking that the infestation would die off in a few days. Soil mites can live for years! But soil mites are not all bad – besides looking unsightly. They can be beneficial to house plants in California and don’t cause much damage. … Read more >>
One of the great things about houseplants is that they can reproduce asexually, which means they don’t need another plant to fertilize them to create new offspring. This process is called vegetative propagation, and it’s how many houseplants are produced. Propagation by cutting is the most common method of vegetative propagation from an existing plant. … Read more >>
Do your houseplants have dark spots on their leaves? Do you fear these spots might damage your plants? Before you find a cure for these spots, know that various factors can cause spotted leaves. Sometimes, the plants alert you that they need immediate attention by turning brown. Take action as soon as you see the … Read more >>
If your home is like most, the winter months can be pretty dreary. The days are shorter, the weather is colder, and the sun seems to disappear for weeks at a time. This can make it hard to keep your spirits and energy levels high. However, houseplants are one easy way to brighten your home … Read more >>
You know it’s important, but cutting your precious houseplant is scary. What if it stops growing or dies? That is a valid concern, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing. Let’s discuss everything you need to know to trim your houseplants. What Does Trimming A Houseplant Mean? Trimming a houseplant means cutting off dead … Read more >>
Leaf spot diseases are among the most common problems affecting houseplants. These diseases are caused by various fungi and bacteria that invade the plant through wounds or natural openings. Once established, the pathogens spread rapidly, causing leaves to turn yellow, brown, or black and eventually drop off. Bacteria and Fungi that Cause Leaf Spot Disease … Read more >>
Are potted house plants the new pets of our times? Or do cats and small indoor planters have the same kind of appeal to an average person in the United States? The latter perhaps is the more accurate and understandable statement. While dogs and cats are great pets, people are now more inclined toward keeping … Read more >>