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The pot on your windowsill has a pale crust on the rim, water runs straight through it, and the plant hasn’t put out a new leaf in months. The question of how often you should change the soil in houseplants usually comes up right at this point. The short version: Most houseplants need fresh potting … Read more >>
You water your pothos, glance down a day later, and spot a cluster of small yellow caps rising from the pot as if they appeared overnight. Mushrooms growing in houseplant soil look alarming, but they are one of the most common and least dangerous surprises an indoor gardener runs into. The short version: The mushrooms … 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 >>
Should you be worried if your house plant is covered in a sticky residue? The stickiness can be cleared with some mild cleaning. However, some cases may be a sign of something more serious. Below is a quick summary before we dive into the main reasons for sticky plants. House plants in California often attract … Read more >>
House plants are as vulnerable to cold winter months as scorching summers. The trick is to learn about your plant type and how it responds to frost. Most house plants in the United States are tropical and thrive in the summer. They don’t do well in the winter. If the winter months are frigid, things … Read more >>
Fruit flies are troublesome pests drawn to ripened organic matter. Although they don’t cause any damage to houseplants, they are a major health hazard. These harbingers of bacteria carry disease-causing agents, making them more than just a nuisance. Getting rid of fruit flies in house plants may be challenging, but it is not impossible. The … Read more >>
If you grow houseplants, you know a thing or two about how they grow. Most plants grow from stems, leaves, etc., but some houseplants can grow from seeds! The houseplant seed world is still very narrow and limited. Still, numerous notable kinds are instantly identifiable to people who grow houseplants that you can produce from … Read more >>
Your morning coffee filter sits on the counter, still damp, a few feet from a pothos trailing off the bookshelf and a peace lily near the east window. You may have heard there are houseplants that like coffee grounds, and you’re wondering whether that filter belongs in a pot instead of the trash. The short … Read more >>