Tag Archives: houseplants

African Violets

I wondered if the little Yellow Centres on these plants are seeds and should I save them when pruning my plant?  …

Office plants

Hello! I’ve been researching plants that can survive in overhead office light only, and I wanted to check in with you to make sure I’m on the right track. I’m looking for small plants to sit on shelves and I’d…

What is this and how do I get rid of it?

Hello, I have a number of house plants in containers that I have had for years (I don’t know what they are called but I have attached pics below). I have just noticed recently, have this white powdery spots on…

What’s wrong with my dwarf umbrella tree

Hello I have a dwarf umbrella tree I bought about a month ago. I think it might have a fungus or the soil was too wet at first. I try to keep it dry now but the leaves still start…

Gnats in houseplants

My indoor snake plant has been infested with gnats. I have tried several natural suggestions, the latest a neam oil solution. It is quite large, but I removed the interior pot only to discover the gnats escaping from the bottom.…

aloe vera and its dried out root

hello, I have 2 aloe vera plant both have been overwatered for many many years due to my ignorance. One has tiny fresh roots that is shoot out of the dried out roots, but the other has not. for the…

Wisteria leaves turning yellow

My wisteria plant was doing just fine then got spider-mite, I sprayed it with a mixture of dish soap and water, and now two weeks later it seems not to be growing and the leaves are turning blotchy yellow. I…

Repotting Huge Jade

I have to repot my huge jade plant, can you give me some tips? Current pot is 14 inches, should I go to a 16 inch pot or larger? What kind of soil should I use?…

Strange Growths on my Cactus Plant

Hello. My cactus has these root-like growths coming out of the stem, making it look like a gigantic stick insect. The green part has been shrinking while the growths have been growing. Is there anything I can do to save…