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Anthurium Leaves turn brown

My anthurium leaves are turning brown and dry. The plants die after a while. The blooms wilt and die and do not last long. Plants are indoor near to the window to get a bit of indirect sunlight during the…

Snake plant has brown spots

Hello There, help me save my snake plant. I bought it 2 months ago and brought it to a store to get a bigger vase. (it was bursting) A month latter I’m getting these brown spots that ooze a sticky…

Coffee plant with brown edged leaves

My coffee plant is 19″ high by 11″ wide. I repotted it over 6 months ago and it sits near a window facing north. I use a water bulb. The plant has thrived for the last 5 years under these…

Lucky Bamboo

I have two Lucky Bamboos growing in a soil mix in our bathroom. They are doing so well, that they are huge – I do have to try to avoid overwatering, since the glass containers don’t have drainage. They are…

Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus

I bought this at a church bazaar in Toronto about 10 days ago. It is about 2.5 feet tall. I am not sure of the soil type. The 5 fronds/umbrellas were green when I bought the plant but now 3…

Norfolk Island pine stem damage

I cut down the lower brown branch of my Norfolk Island pine tree about 6-8 months ago. I think it didn’t heal properly. Now there is a lot of greeze rubber like liquid coming out from that point and when…

Over-wintering Begonias?

Hello, Since moving to a 29th floor apartment with a north-facing balcony, I’ve been experimenting with what will/will not thrive up here. The begonias we’ve planted in hanging pots seem quite happy; would it be possible to over-winter them somehow?…

Hibiscus

Potted outside for summer, now in house, still blooming. About 40 in. globe shape. Q- Can I cut it back now. It is too big for my space !…