QUESTION: How do I propagate my Arrowhead plant? ANSWER: Hi Maureen, You can propagate an Arrowhead plant, also called a Syngonium, using stem cuttings or by plant division. If you are going to divide the plant, don’t use a scissors to cut the rootball of the plant in half. Use your hands to gently pull the … Read more
QUESTION: I repotted this calathea plant after purchase & water from the tray. What is the browning from? I used standard potting soil.Thank you in advance!Barb ANSWER: Hi Barb, Brown leaf tips on a Calathea plant are usually the result of a watering issue. A Calathea plant is very sensitive to the water you use. Hard water, … Read more
QUESTION: I am new to caring for houseplants. Can you tell me some basic things to do so I don’t kill my plants? ANSWER: Hi Sandy LEARNING HOW TO GROW AND CARE FOR HOUSEPLANTS is a little like cooking 101. We can all agree that anyone with a pot can boil an egg or with a … Read more
QUESTION: My dracaena is finally hitting the ceiling and I don’t know how to properly trim him. It seems like it would terrible to just cut it off and leave a blunt top. Can you tell me what is the proper way? ANSWER: Hi Reenie, The best way to trim a tall dracaena is to cut the … Read more
QUESTION: please send details how to bloom it? ANSWER: Dear Mrs Bhagvashri, Things you need to do to get a poinsettia to flower again: Late Winter and Early Spring. Poinsettias have long-lasting blooms so their colorful bracts (flowers) remain showy for several months. During this time, side shoots develop below the bracts. To have a well-shaped plant … Read more
QUESTION: Hi Judy! My Cat Palm Problems have been causing my plant to gradually die, one leaf at a time. Today when cutting off a dead part, I noticed white on the stem bottom and think it’s mealy bugs. There is some white on the leaves also. I really love the plant and want it … Read more
QUESTION: I need some help with plant identification. Got this houseplant and don’t know what it is. I have a picture of it. Can you tell me what it is? How big does it get? Is it a vine? Does it possibly bloom? ANSWER: Hi Lee, Plant identification, your plant is a Swedish Ivy plant also called a … Read more
QUESTION: How do I take a piece of the lipstick plant to regrow it for my daughter? ANSWER: Hi Bill, The steps in how to propagate a Lipstick plant are quite simple. Start by using a 4” stem tip cuttings from the newest vines. Use a sharp, clean scissors or razor blade to cut a 4” piece … Read more
QUESTION: Can you tell me what is causing small brownish/red spots towards the center of the leaves on my fiddle leaf fig plant and how to treat and prevent the problem. ANSWER: Hi Leslie, The main reason for brown spots on a fiddle leaf fig plant is usually over-watering. Over-watering causes plant edema (sometimes referred to as … Read more
QUESTION: Can you tell me why my philodendron selloum has brown leaves and how I can stop it from happening. ANSWER: Hi DonnaRae, Your philodendron selloum has brown leaves due to a condition called Leaf Scorch. Since I’m not sure of how you are caring for your philodendron selloum, I’m going to talk about all of things that … Read more