I bought an Echeveria as a cutting through online, and after unboxing I found some infestation. I noticed some mealybugs walking around and some blackish colored insects, most probably spider mites, on the cracks of the leaves. I rescued the plant from the infestation and ended up with a healthy rooted plant. I kept the … Read more
I am Nishad. I am going to share how you can save a dying or struggling plant by following some easy steps. I found the Allamanda plant on the roof of my neighbor’s house about three weeks back; it was struggling, dehydrated, and the leaves were shrinked. I rescued the plant from dying, improved its … Read more
The most common problem we often face with Dracaena is brown, yellow, dry, crispy leaves or leaf tips. I am going to highlight these disorders and share how you can take proper care of any variety of Dracaena. Snake plant, once known as Sansevieria, is now also a genus of Dracaena. I am only going … Read more
Monsoon brings lots of growth, but it also brings fungal infestation. Floating leaf browning, black spots, and falling leaves are major signs. Before it is too late, we need to rescue our plants. There are two types of precautions to prevent fungal infestation from spreading: natural and artificial. Before that, understand why and when fungus … Read more
Two major factors can turn aloe leaves yellow. In the case of sunburn, a yellow or brownish yellow tinge on the leaves will first appear on the upper part and spread toward the base of the leaf. It is actually known as sun stress. Some aloe varieties look gorgeous with sun stress, but edible aloe … Read more
Does your pothos or Indian money plant have black spots or dark patches on the leaves? Do not be afraid, there are simple steps you can follow to fix this problem. First understand the reasons behind the black spot problem so you can prevent it in the future. Pothos leaves can turn black due to … Read more
I noticed my variegated Ficus benjamina was dying. It had dropped almost half of its leaves, and the edges were crispy brown. I rescued this plant and got it back to life within 4 days. Underwatered Ficus Recovery: Symptoms and Diagnosis The brown edged leaves can happen from overwatering or underwatering, though both have different … Read more
Red spider mites are sap-sucking insects attracted by dry weather or low humidity. They suck sap from plant tissue as food and can multiply into hundreds overnight. They are difficult to remove because only the adults are visible, while the eggs and larvae are microscopic and can remain even after treatment. Here is how I … Read more
This aglaonema was unfortunately overwatered and around 80 percent of its roots were rotted. I followed a root rot treatment to try to save it. Only three or four roots were still white when I unpotted it. 1. Aglaonema Root Rot Treatment: Initial Diagnosis Gently take out the plant from the media and inspect the … Read more
I found a rotted aloe vera plant which is already separated from the base, but the upper portion is still green. The base is quite firm and also has some roots left over, so I think I can save it. Aloe veras are quite hardy and can survive with minimum care, but ignorance or over … Read more