Remedy for Powdery Mildew on Succulents?I recently noticed that one of my succulent houseplants, a kalanchoe, has powdery mildew on the leaves. I just moved and it is in a new location, but nothing else has changed. How to I treat the leaves? They now have brown spots where I have wiped it off. Thank you for your suggestions.
African Violet has Long Slender Two Toned Leaves?I have five African violet plants. Only the two with white flowers had lower leaves that were long and slender, mostly light yellow in the center with a thin edging of dark green, while their newer growth has come in with more normal looking rounded dark green leaves.
Leaves on Calathea Plant Curling?I have a calathea plant and since I brought it about 2 months ago it produces new leaves, but the leaves curl inside as if they are burned. I keep it in a pot in a lighted environment, not full sun, soil damp, but not soggy, and it's rather cool around 15 - 27 degrees C.
Jade and Other Succulents Losing Leaves and Turning Yellow?I recently put out my house plants for the season. We've had a lot of rain, but also some cold nights. Do you think that would have made my jade and other succulent plants lose their leaves and turn a pale shade of green, almost yellow? Too much water? How do I save them?
House Plant Leaves Continuing to Turn...I have a few house plants that seemed to look healthy except for brown tips on a few leaves. I made the mistake of cutting the brown tips off and then that turned brown and made it look worse. Is there a way to remove this without removing the whole leaf?
Choosing the Right Indoor Plants?My living room is long and doesn't have a whole lot of light. I need a few tall plants that are affordable, are low light, and are okay with a little neglect. I'm new to the whole gardening thing, and I need more life in my living room!
Homemade Plant Cleaner/Shiner?Is there a recipe for a homemade live plant cleaning and shining solution?
Will a Broken Bamboo Plant Stalk Survive?I broke my mother's bamboo plant at the stalk, upsetting us both. Will it live or die? It's still attached, and she taped it for support. Will it live? How do I fix it?
Problem With Norfolk Pine?Why are the branches on my Norfolk pine turning yellow? Some are dropping off.
What is This Plant?Does anyone know what type of plant this is? It was given to me by a friend and I would like to look it up so I can better care for it (as you can see, the leaves are turning yellow and I have no idea why!).
Controlling Insects on Houseplants?How do I prevent bugs from growing on/living in my house plants?
What is This Houseplant?I am reposting this again because I still can't find out what the name of this hanging plant is. I am pretty sure I purchased it at Home Depot or Lowe's here in Portland. The stems are long and very sturdy. It has flowered twice and each time with just one flower.
How Do I Use Coffee Ground on Houseplants?How do I use coffee grounds on houseplants?
How Do I Get Rid of Scale Insects on House Plants?I have "scale" on my spider-plant that came from an aloe plant. I have been hand picking the ones that I find from the shrimp plant. Those 3 are the only plants they seem to really like. What can I do to get rid of them? Thanks for your help.
Why Do My African Violets Keep Dying?I need some gardening advice. I'm on my third African violet in less than a year and they keep dying on me. I have the special AV soil and give it plenty of sunlight as well as water, but it doesn't seem to matter, my violets all kick the bucket.
African Violet Leaves are Turning Brown?The leaves to my African violets are becoming spotted and brown. What can I do?
Plant Dying After Repotting?I think I'm killing my repotted plant. I believe I have put too much water in the new soil and now my "baby" is dying. She's my first one and I've managed to keep her alive for a year. What can I do to make it more healthy. Please help. Also, what kind of plant is this?
Keeping Cats Away From Houseplants?How can I keep a cat away from my houseplants?
Avocado Plants in a Hot Climate?I have grown three avocado plants from the seed in Saudi Arabia in eastern province. After the plants grew I shifted them outside and now the weather is a little bit cold and varies between 6 and 18 degrees C.
What is This Plant?This is a houseplant I have had for many years. I would like to cut it back and see if it will root. What is this?
Plant Dropping Leaves?Sorry, but I do not know the name of my plant. It was strong and healthy when I bought it and the shop owner said that dark and cool conditions would be ideal. She also said water it every 3 weeks. That I did, then problems started, leaves dropping, up to 10 a day.
Christmas Cactus Left Outside in Freezing Weather?I have had a Christmas cactus for a couple of years and it finally started to bloom. It was so beautiful, well until about 2 days ago. We forgot to bring it in the house and the temperature dropped to 19 degrees.
Amending Outdoor Planting Mix for House Plants?I bought a perennial and annual outdoor planting mix. Is there anyway I can modify it to suit indoor plants? I have heard coffee grounds are good, any other suggestions?
Why Do Spider Plantlets Grow at Different Rates When Potted?My son has a homework question for which I need your help please.
Spider Plant Leaf Tips Turn Brown?Why do some say I'm over watering my spider plants because the leaves and babies are brown, and some say under watering? Which is it?
Caring for a Wandering Jew Plant?How do I care for a Wandering Jew plant?
Keeping Cats Out of Potted Plants?Does anyone know how to keep cats away from potted plants?
Keeping a Plant from Growing Taller?How do I stop a tall indoor tropical plant's growth?
Small Bugs on House Plant?I have these little bugs that are I think caterpillars, I don't know for sure. My cousin told me that they make webs. They are all over my plant and I don't know what to do. My plant is in a pot inside my home.
Identifying House Plants?I have some house plants and I do not know what they are called, but they are pretty common ones that everyone else on earth knows. I am having problems with the leaves turning brown and dying. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong.
Eliminating Cat Pee Odor from a Potted Plant?My cat has peed in one of my plants and I want to know how I can get the cat smell out of my plant without replanting it?
What is This Plant?We have a new houseplant. The leaves emanate from the tip of the stem much like a wondering Jew or some others. The leaves are about 5 inches long, slender and tapered. The color however looks like a green on green leopard.
House Plants Get Covered in Sticky Webs?The problem I have is with houseplants, mostly ivy. It seems that after several months a sticky web forms over areas of the plant eventually to take it over. This also happened to one of my palms. Does anyone know what this is and how to prevent it? Thanks.
Money Tree Plant Turning Brown After Fertilizing?I have a money tree plant that I grow inside and it did wonderfully for about a year. Then I decided to put some Miracle Gro in it and it started dying the next day! I only have about 7 stalks left and the big stalks at the bottom have turned brown.
Do Houseplants Contribute to Ant Problems?Does having house plants contribute to having an ant problem?
Growing and Propagating Peperomia?I have a Peperomia Golden Gate house plant. It has grown to over a foot tall. I have to prop the top off, because it falls over from being so heavy. Is there a way to cut the top off and get a start off it?
Growing Peacock Jasmine?How do you grow a Peacock jasmine? It's in the house, but I didn't know if it likes full sun or what else I should know about it. No instructions came with it. Thank you.
What is This Plant?Here is the second plant I wish to ID. (I submitted a question already, but it only allowed me to upload one picture.) Sorry for the poor quality images.
What Are These Plants?Can you help me ID my plants that I bought today at the Home Depot? They did not come with a tag to ID them and I don't know how to take care of them. Also I'd love to know their type/name! Thanks.
Brown Spots on the Roots of My Cat Palm?I've currently come to a dilemma with my indoor cat palm plant. As I was wiping the leaves, I noticed some brown spots on the plant's roots. I have no idea why this is occurring and can't seem to find a solution online. Any advice will be appreciated.
Homemade Potting Soil for Indoor Plants?Does anyone have a recipe for making their own potting soil mixture for indoor plants? Years ago I attended a gardening seminar put on by Penn State and received a great recipe for making your own. Through the years, I unfortunately lost the recipe.
African Violet's Leaves are Turning Yellow?My African violet leaves are starting to turn yellow. The plant has been very happy and blooming profusely up until now. It is still blooming, but leaves are now turning yellow.
How Long Can a Spider Plant Live?I live in London. I have a spider plant and I'm just wondering how long it can survive for?
Keeping Cats From Eating Houseplants?I love plants, yet have only one in my home and it is hanging. Any other plant that I keep on the counter or coffee table is always eaten by my cat. Is there something I can do to get my cat to stop eating my plants.
Caring For A Christmas Cactus?My Christmas cactus blooms, but is not growing taller or fuller. It is just staying the same size. How can I increase plant growth? What kind of fertilizer should I use?
Tiny White Bugs on Houseplants?I was wondering what I can use on my plants for pests? I've tried dish soap and water, but the bugs are still there. The bugs are very small and appear to be white colored. Help please all my house plants are dying.
Caring for a Pothos Vine?I don't know what kind of plant this is, but I also need to know how to take care of it, too.
Will Sugar Ants Harm Houseplants?Will sugar ants hurt my houseplants? Where I live there are a lot of sugar ants and I can't keep them out of my plants. Please help.
Indoor Potted Plants Have an Odor?My clay pots indoors have an odor to them (don't know if it is the plant inside or the pot). I have not fertilized them yet. Thanks for any advice.
Caring for House Plants?I tried having house plants years ago. I was in my early 20s and setting up house and was not successful so I just quit trying. We recently added on to our home and I now have more space, time, and with age, patience.
Low Light House Plant Ideas?I live in an appartment that only has windows facing east. I want some kind of a house plant that is easy to take care of and doesn't need much light. I have two cats that will eat the leaves if I leave it in the window.
Packing Peanuts For House Plants?I placed packing peanuts in my plants, now they emit a horrible odor. What can I do?
Preparing Plants To Bring Indoors?I need to bring the pot flowers inside home now. How can I wash out the bugs hidden in the pots? Maybe I need to change with the new pot soil. Thanks. Any suggestion or comments highly appreciated.
Anthurium Blooms Turning Brown?Your responses to a previous question about another plant I have helped greatly. Thank you. Now I just became a little adventurous and bought an anthurium from the Araceae family. I got it at Walmart and it looked absolutely healthy.
Growing House Plants in Water?Can I grow indoor plants in water only? What do I do with indoor plants in water when the water begins to smell bad? Other than replacing all the water.
Leaving Spider Plant Babies on Mother Plant?How long can babies stay with the mother Spider plant?
Ivy Houseplant Has Brown Spots?My Ivy houseplant has brown spots on some of the leaves. What is causing this?
White Mold Growing on Plant Soil?I loved an idea a few weeks ago on here about putting seeds for your garden in egg crates, and then putting them in a homemade "greenhouse" to grow them. Somehow white mold grew on the soil. Maybe from too much water and not enough circulation?
Bamboo Stalks Are Yellow?I have a bamboo plant that is turning yellow and squishy. There are three stalks and only one is still green. I have tried everything. Does anyone know what is happening and how to fix it? I have had it for three years and this is the only time I have had problems.
Houseplants Dried Up After Getting Too Cold?I live in the midwest and went on a 2-week vacation. When I returned my furnace wasn't working, so it was pretty darn cold in the house (40's). My peace plant plus other plants I have were all dried up, but he soil was still moist from neighbor watering my plants.
Insects in House Plant Soil?Does my Spider plant soil have fungus gnats? After watering my indoor potted plants, within about 36 hours, I noticed a soil surface infestation of what looks to be fungus gnat larvae.
Cutting Back a Palm Type Plant?We have had this palm looking plant in our house for over 25 years. It was about 2 ft high. Now it's getting too tall, up to the ceiling.
Using Lemon Juice to Kill Bugs on Houseplants?Is it OK that I sprayed a mixture of lemon juice and water on a houseplant to kill bugs? Will the plant die?
Growing a Plant in Water?I am growing a plant in water. How do you keep the slime and mold out of the container.
Caring for an Arbicola Plant (Peace Lily)?When my husband passed in June I was sent a large arbicola plant (Peace Lily). The leaves have been falling off and the florist told me to put it in a bigger pot and give it miracle grow once a month.
Homemade Cat Repellent For House Plants?I need to know how to make a homemade cat repellent for house plants.
Bringing Houseplants Back Inside?What should I spray on my houseplants before bringing them back inside?
Using Vinegar On Spider Plant?Can I use vinegar on my Spider plant, to get rid of worms, and eggs?
Orchid Leaves Are Rotting?I have several orchids and most of them are doing great. I have one though that one entire leaf turned almost black and mushy and fell off. Now the same thing is happening to the other leaves along the edge of the leaf - a darkening and softening. Other orchids are fine. What could this be?
Identifying A Houseplant?I am trying to ID a houseplant. It is a small multi branched, round leaf plant about 4 in. high. All of the branches radiate from center point. It looks like a handful of green lollipops. Any ideas?
Saving My Broken Cactus?I have a 3 foot tall cactus that broke off two large shoots. This may be a very naive question, but can I attach the two broken shoots with duck tape (haha) and will it heal itself and grown roots back to the base. Or should I go back to just repotting them?
Growing Aloe Vera?I want to grow and process aloe vera by planting aloe vera plants. For this purpose, kindly guide me accordingly.
African Violets Infested with Insects?I have been having a problem with my African Violets for months now and have actually lost some. I have some kind of spider or bug that you can't really see but there are tiny cottony white spots all over the plant stems and a few on the leaves. I have tried the normal insect spray and also dipping them into liquid dish detergent and nothing seems to work.
Making Glittered, Colored Poinsettias?I love those glitter covered, colored poinsettias. Last Christmas they were $4.99, this past Christmas the price went up to $15.99. Outrageous! Does anyone know how to make these at home?
Growing a Tree Sized Pointsettia?Does anyone know how to grow a poinsettia to tree size(about 5 feet)? I've seen these in stores and they really don't cost that much. The problem is getting it home. They break so easily as it is, they will never survive being crammed into my tiny car. I don't know anyone who could lend me a truck or van. Do you need a certain kind of poinsettia (fast growing?) for these?
What is this plant? (False Aralia)What is this houseplant?
What is this plant? (Pleomele relexa "Song...I have a large plant that I wanted to identify. I thought it might be some kind of Dracaena? What is it?
What is this plant? (Maranta leuconeura)Can somebody help me identify this houseplant? It was in an arrangement that had about 5 plants grouped together in one large decorative basket. I'm not sure what kind of plant this is. Thanks for any thoughts!
White Spider Like Web On House Plants?What bug leaves a white spider like web on house plants?
Black Flies In House Plant?I have an indoor pot plant - 'chamaedorea'. In the past month there are loads of black flies around it and in the peat.
Tips on Getting Kalanchoe to Bloom?I need tips on getting kalanchoe to bloom? I started a kalanchoe plant from a cutting this past winter. The plant is huge and beautiful, but it has yet to bloom. The last time I started cuttings, I got blooms in a few months after they rooted. Any suggestions?
Good Plants for an Apartment?Recommendations of good plants for apartments that are easy to keep alive. Post your own favorite houseplants here.
Need Help For My Bromeliad?Need help for my Bromeliad. We have several beautiful green and red bromeliads (indoor) at my house and recently one of them has molded in the center.
City Water Has Been Bad For My Plants?I have a problem. We live in the city and use city water. Apparently the water is high in something, calcium maybe, because all of my plants get a white crust around them that they didn't have when I lived in the country and used well water.
Growing a Daylily in a Pot?Can I grow a Daylily plant in pot to be kept indoors?
Can I Grow Anemone Indoors?Can I grow anemone in containers as indoor plants?
Growing Pineapples in Pots?I have seen some people posting about growing the tops of pineapples in pots. Could someone please explain how to do it? What kind of soil do I use? How much light would it need? What size pot do I use? I really have never had much luck with plants, but if I use something I was just going to throw away, I haven't lost much.
Indoor Plants That Don't Require Too Much Sunshine?I am looking for a rather tall indoor plant that requires very little sunshine. Also, what are small indoor plants that do not require too much special treatment?
Protecting Furniture from Potted Plants?Tips for protecting furniture that has house plants on it. Post your ideas.
Watering Plants?Tips for watering plants. Post your ideas.
Is This a Pineapple Growing on My Plant?I started this about 4 years ago from a pineapple I bought from the grocery. I cut off the top and planted it in soil in a pot.
It started coming up from the middle of the plant about a week after Easter.
Arbicola Plant - Sticky and Scaly Leaves?The leaves on my Arbacola Plant have gotten sticky and there is some kind of scaly substance on them. Can anyone tell me what to do to get rid of this?? Or do I need to throw the plant out??
Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated, cause this is a really big plant.
Getting Orchids to Rebloom?Does anyone know how to get an orchid to rebloom? I buy a new one every year, and now I have 6 or 7 plants that are living but don't bloom for me again.
By Brenda Cole
Caring For Poinsettia Plant Year Round?Does anyone know how to keep a pointsettia plant from one year to the next. My cousin gave me a beautiful plant at the beginning of December and it is still going strong. I have heard that if you keep them in a cool dark place, they will "reflower" the following year. Is this true? Do I need to water it on a regular basis if I do keep it in a cool dark place? Any help would be appreciated.
Darlene in Mississauga
How to Get Peace Lily to Bloom?Need info on how to get my peace lily to bloom. mariew
Sweet Potato Vines In A Mason Jar?I remember my mom growing sweet potato vines (as house plants) in a mason jar. How do you do it? I'd love to know. Can they remain in the water with some marbles in the bottom, or do they need to be planted? What type of light do they need? If I need to plant them, what do I keep the moisture level at for the soil?
I can't remember which end of the sweet potatoe to place in water to root it?
Thanks,
jenny from KY
Banana Peel For House Plants?After reading about banana peels helping roses, I wonder what effect they would have on houseplants - would they have an adverse reaction to the plant?
Looking for a Iresine/Bloodleaf Plant?I would be interested in trading for an iresine/bloodleaf plant if there are any out there.
Nancy (Wisconsin)
