This is a common problem with Pothos that are allowed to grow unchecked without pruning. Eventually, older leaves die back as new growth comes in...
For less than $10 you can purchase a hard plastic soil probe, called Soil Sleuth, that is always reliable, never breaks and provides larger soil...
Hi Ficuswrangler - Yes, I enjoy the exchange, but suspect we are getting beyond the interest of others on this forum who do not share our...
Ficuswrangler is right about the acclimating of Ficus trees being key to using them indoors. The individual leaves are very sensitive to changes...
Indeed, even when a fungal or bacterial infection is present, it is nearly impossible to ID the particular pathogen by symptoms alone. A lab...
Hi Ficuswrangler, Root rot is most commonly caused by an anaerobic condition created by a lack of sufficient oxygen around the roots. Various...
Hi Zinnia, Disturb the roots as little as possible by leaving it alone until the fall after you put it into dormancy or by moving it to a pot...
Ficuswrangler has it right - except for the fungus part. Your Jade Plant is showing signs of root rot, which is not a fungus disease. Does the pot...
Hi Carolyn, The minerals in hard water - iron in your case - will slowly damage your Orchids and other plants over time. Likewise, most water...
Just for clarification that probably no one cares about - Anthurium and Spathiphyllum are both member of the Aroid family along with Aglaonemas,...
There is a common misunderstanding that soil gets old and needs to be replaced. The problem is that in removing old soil, the fine root hairs that...
Yes, your plant is commonly called a Corn Plant. Its botanical name is Dracaena massangeana. Do NOT replace the soil or repot it. The plant is...
Your plant is a Pothos, not an Ivy. Pothos, as well as some other plants in the Aroid family sometimes release water droplets from their leaf tips...
Here is an interesting link I found that shows the nutrient analysis of worm castings and the quantities used in several experiments. Bear in mind...
Ficus benjamina (weeping Ficus) is notorious for shedding leaves when it is relocated and when it is not watered properly. However, once it is...
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