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
Spider plant tip browning or burning is a common and annoying problem many of us deal with. Here are four possible reasons that most of the time cause this. I keep the explanations brief and to the point. 1. Spider Plant Tip Browning – Mineral Sensitivity Spider plants (Chlorophytum) are sensitive to mineral contamination. They … Read more
I am facing two major problems with my Anthurium crystallinum. The leaves are browning and yellowing, and I noticed some water-soaked leaf edges. I also saw pale green discolored holes on the leaves. These are common problems you may face with your Anthurium plant. I will share how I fix these problems step by step. … Read more
A common problem with the Song of India plant (Dracaena reflexa) is some leaves from the middle of the plant suddenly show discoloration and start to fall. Here is the reason for this discoloration and how you can fix this problem. 1. Dracaena Yellow Leaves Troubleshooting – Main reason There are a bunch of reasons … Read more