Does Using Sugar Water For Transplant Shock Work?
A popular myth in gardening circles claims that sugar water is a good plant fertilizer and can help plants recover from transplant shock. It’s easy to see why this notion
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How To Propagate Pothos Plants: Grow Pothos From Cuttings
So you want to know how to propagate Pothos. Of the fifteen pothos species, often called devil’s ivy, they all have in common low maintenance and tremendous ease of propagation. Some
Growing Variegated Cast Iron Plants: How To Care For Variegated Aspidistra
Few plants are as difficult to kill as those famously known as cast iron plants. Originating from Taiwan and southern Japan, these herbaceous perennials are best known for a single
7 Reasons Why Your Lantana Is Not Blooming?
The Verbenaceae family has a wide range of flowering plants that are home and garden staples in landscaping. Beyond the namesake verbenas, there are genera such as Lantana (lan-TAN-a) which
Propagating Brugmansia Cuttings: How To Start Angel Trumpets From Cuttings?
Beautiful and deadly are two words commonly associated with Brugmansias (broog-MAN-zee-ah), also known as angel’s trumpet. While extinct in the wild, the seven species and three variants have become highly
Geranium Leaves Turning Red: Why Do Geraniums Leaves Turn Red?
Chances are, the geranium plants in your garden are actually pelargoniums, a group of plants originally in the same genus as geraniums. More on different types of Geraniums. But that’s
Propagating Geraniums: How To Start and Propagate Geranium Plants?
When you want to confuse a garden enthusiast, start talking about propagation and the genus Geranium by referring to the plants simply as “geraniums”. Despite being the namesake of all
How To Grow and Care For Luna Croton
There are several popular houseplants that have stolen the names of unrelated genera. The most infamous of these is Epipremnum aureum (masquerading as pothos), but another infamous imposter is Codiaeum
How To Grow and Care For Milky Way Cast Iron Plants
When you think of a cast iron plant, chances are, Aspidistra elatior ( ee-LAY-tee-or) comes to mind). However, many cast iron plants are actually cultivars of other species. Such is
Growing Indoor Palms: How To Care For Palms Indoors
Indoor palm trees have been popular as houseplants for many centuries. They have continued to be popular because many species adapt very well to indoor life. In this article, we
Growing Cissus Amazonica: How To Care For The Amazon Jungle Vine
For many, seeing a thick mass of English ivy creeping up the side of a brick home is a thing of beauty. However, true ivy plants (the genus Hedera) can
Tips On How To Repot or Transplant Schefflera Trees
Some plants are best represented by one or two species or (in the case of pothos) a plant that isn’t even part of the genus. When it comes to the
Tips On How and When To Transplant Bougainvillea Plants
Bougainvillea is a subtropical and tropical type of plant. Bougainvilleas are winter hardy in USDA hardiness zones 9 and higher, but you can keep these plants indoors in cooler climates during
Growing Radcor Rainbow Knockout Roses
Perhaps no other perennial flower has captivated the world as much as the rose. These plants have been the subject of countless cultivars over the years. From the crimson red
How To Propagate Chinese Evergreen Aglaonemas
Aglaonema (ag-lay-oh-NEE-muh) is a genus of plants you’ve likely seen multiple times. They are very popular houseplants. They are best known collectively as Chinese evergreens. There are between 21 and
How To Propagate Monstera Plants
Monsteras are among the most beautiful choices for an indoor plant if you don’t mind them rarely flowering. The many species, cultivars, and hybrids of Monstera provide an array of
Anthurium Clarinervium Growing and Care
Anthurium clarinervium was first documented in 1952 in southeastern Mexico by botanist Eizi Matuda. The specific epithet, clarinervium, means veined or nerved and references the deep, contrasting vein patterns on
Repotting Anthurium Plants – When and How
Anthuriums are tropical plants and a massive genus of perennials hailing from the Araceae family, estimated to have over 1,000 individual species. Anthuriums are gorgeous plants that make beautiful accents
Echeveria Chroma Growing And Care
Succulents are becoming increasingly popular, and the Echeveria plants (ech-eh-VER-ee-a) genus is among the most desired. These members of the Crassulaceae family are native throughout Mexico and Central America but
Kleim’s Hardy Gardenia Jasminoides: Care and Growing Tips
Nature is great at adapting, but sometimes a little human ingenuity is needed to take an already great plant and make it better. Kleim’s Hardy Gardenia is one example. The
ZZ Plant Care Tips: Growing [GUIDE] To Zamioculcas Zamiifolia
Zamioculcas zamiifolia is the botanical name of the Zee Zee Plant or ZZ plant, one very popular foliage plant used in homes and offices worldwide. Interior plantscapers always look for
Chlorophytum Amaniense Care: Growing The Fire Flash Spider Plant Relative
Some plants invite debate among botanical circles regarding their classification. Few are as controversial as Chlorophytum amaniense. This plant, a relative of the Chlorophytum spider plant, is more commonly known
Dwarf Allamanda Growing And Care
Allamanda isn’t the most common shrub out there, but those who own one wouldn’t have it any other way. Perhaps these plants would become a household name if more people
Tips On Watering Potted Bougainvillea Plants
Of the many vining plants out there, bougainvillea is one of the most pleasant and puts on a vibrant flower display of color. The Bougainvillea plant is so popular that
What Causes Yellow Leaves On Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)?
Are the leaves on your Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema) turning yellow and don’t know why? In this article we share 5 reasons for yellowing leaves along with some remedies.
How To Propagate Spider Plant Babies
The spider plant is one of the easiest houseplants to grow and propagate. They are almost foolproof. This houseplant handles neglect well and grows in a wide range of lighting. Click on this article to learn more on how to propagate spider plants.
How To Get Rid of Flies in Potted Plants
So you have a fly problem, and now you want to get rid of plant flies in potted plants. It can seem unusual at first, but it’s a common problem
How To Reduce Shock When Transplanting Hostas
Hostas are one of the most beautiful plants for gardens and landscaping. Why is it important to learn ways to reduce shock when transplanting Hostas? The Hostas’ natural ability to thrive
Why Are My Money Tree Leaves Turning Yellow?
Money Trees are beautiful “good luck” plants known to symbolize wealth and good fortune. A popular houseplant from tropical Central and South America, also called Guiana chestnut, this low-maintenance plant is
Why Are My Peace Lily Leaves Turning Yellow?
Spathiphyllum (peace lily plant) is a popular and attractive indoor plant. It does well in low light settings. Depending on the variety plants can grow up to four feet high
Gazania Flower Care: Growing Gazanias The Treasure Plant [HOW TO]
Gazania rigens (aka: Gazania splendens) pronounced (gah-zay’ni-ah) is a pretty, South African native and a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae). It is often called the “Treasure Flower”, “African Daisy”, or simply
Tips On Leucothoe Axillaris Care
Leucothoe Axillaris (loo-KOH-thoh-ee, ax-ILL-ar-iss) is an evergreen shrub and belongs to the Ericaceae family along with Calluna Vulgaris. The broadleaf evergreen is indigenous to the eastern U.S. and is widely
Transplant Shock: 10 Ways To Minimize Transplanting Shock
The fun of growing vegetables, flowers, shrubs, and trees from seeds and cuttings is so rewarding. But plant transplant shock loss can take all the fun out when plants don’t
How To Reduce Cannabis Transplant Shock
Like most other plants, transplanting is critical to the healthy growth of a cannabis plant. But, for most gardeners, this is also the trickiest part of growing cannabis, or any
Using Epsom Salts To Help Overcome Transplant Shock
Transplant shock and plants wilting is typical when moving: Epsom salts come in handy and help roots overcome the transplant shock. Even when transplanting healthy plants, the shock can make
7 Simple Solutions To Superpower Garden Soil And Growth
Do you want a rich, vibrant garden? This super collection of seven items can supercharge your soil and improve garden growth. The solution may be hiding in your kitchen! Discover
Epsom Salts In The Garden: 10 Proven Uses
Did you know using Epsom salt for plants can help with overall garden health? Epsom salts can go a long way toward helping plants make better use of the nutrients
Straw Bale Gardening: 10 “Easy Growing” Reasons To Try It
Straw bale gardening has been growing in popularity. It’s a unique way to garden that honestly, some people swear to… and others swear at. You’ll have to make up your
Peat Pots And Alternatives: Everything You Need To Know To Grow
Jiffy peat pots have been a handy standby for gardeners for many, many decades. What is a peat pot? They are biodegradable planting pots made from peat moss that has
Why Tomatoes Crack When Growing
If you have grown tomatoes for any period of time, you’ve experienced “tomato cracks.” Most tomato cracking is due to sudden growth in the tomato fruit from excess water. The