The ZZ Plant, or Zamioculcas zamiifolia, is a striking and robust houseplant that has soared in popularity due to its aesthetic appeal and remarkable resilience. This glossy-leaved plant is an ideal choice for both novice gardeners and those with a more seasoned green thumb, thanks […]
The Peace Lily, or Spathiphyllum, stands out as a distinguished and elegant houseplant, favoured for its lush foliage and striking white blooms. This plant not only adds a touch of sophistication to any space but is also known for its air-purifying abilities, making it a […]
The Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum), is a perennial favorite among indoor gardening enthusiasts. Renowned for its easy care and distinctive appearance, with arching leaves and baby plantlets, it’s a must-have for both novice and experienced plant lovers. This guide will explain everything you need to […]
The Pothos plant, or Epipremnum aureum, is a resilient and adaptable houseplant valued for its vibrant, heart-shaped foliage. Commonly known as Devil’s Ivy, it is favored in both homes and offices due to its capacity to prosper under diverse conditions and its low maintenance requirements. […]
Ensuring that houseplants receive the correct amount of light is crucial for their health and growth. Light intensity directly affects photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light into energy. However, determining if plants are getting just the right amount of light can be challenging, […]
The Snake Plant, commonly referred to as Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, and scientifically known as Sansevieria, is a resilient and striking houseplant that has gained popularity among both experienced gardeners and beginners alike. With its vertical leaves, adorned in either green or variegated patterns, the Sansevieria brings […]
The five main reasons leaf tips and edges of houseplants turn brown are: When indoor plants display such symptoms, it’s their way of showing us that something may not be right, and they need attention. 1. Improper Watering When houseplants are overwatered, underwatered, or watered […]
Salt accumulation or build-up in plant pots appears as a white-to-yellow-coloured, hard, crusty mineral deposit along the edges of the growing medium. What Is Salt and Fertiliser Accumulation in Houseplants and Is It Harmful? Water naturally contains dissolved minerals, also known as soluble salts. Water […]
Fungus gnats (Bradysia spp.) are annoying tiny, delicate looking little flies are around 1.5 – 3.0mm (1⁄16 to 1⁄8”) often seen flying slowly around indoor plants. They look like and are often mistaken to be tiny ‘fruit flies’ when they land on the sides of pots […]
Tall plant pots can look quite elegant indoors or out in the garden, their shapes serving as visually appealing aesthetic design elements. One of the downsides though to using such deep pots is the large volume of growing medium (potting mix) that it takes to […]
Some houseplants are sensitive to the fluoride that is added to municipal tap water for the purpose of preventing tooth decay in humans. The symptom of fluoride toxicity in plants is leaf necrosis (yellowing, then browning, leading to dead, scorched areas on the leaf), which […]
When houseplant (indoor plant) leaves turn yellow, it’s usually one of the first symptoms indicating that the plant is stressed. If the conditions causing the plant stress are not alleviated, the yellow leaves may eventually turn brown and drop. Plant stress can be caused by […]
Plastic garden pots come in a range of standard sizes. When filling a large pot, or a number of smaller pots, gardeners often have to estimate how much potting mix they will require. Bags of potting mix specify how many litres they hold, usually 25-30L […]
The annoying little flies often seen flying around indoor plants are fungus gnats. The adult flies are just a nuisance, but their larvae, which mainly eat fungi growing in decomposing organic matter (such as over-watered plant potting mix!) will also eat the roots of houseplants, […]
Sea shells should not be used in plant pots because they are made of calcium carbonate (chemical formula CaCO₃), which is exactly the same substance as limestone and garden lime. They will make the potting medium extremely alkaline. Some plants don’t grow well in alkaline […]
When growing plants in pots, it’s sometimes necessary to increase drainage because some plants are sensitive to excessive moisture around their root zone, and stagnant water at the bottom of the pot can lead to root rot. The old garden myth of putting a layer […]
Aloe vera is a hardy, succulent, semi-tropical plant native to North Africa and the SW Arabian Peninsula, which can tolerate quite harsh conditions. It will grow in poor soils in hot, dry sunny locations with very little water, but can also tolerate dappled sun or […]
Any gardener who has ever transplanted or repotted plants has seen first-hand how plants that have been grown in pots can sometimes get rootbound, with their roots spiralling or circling around the rootball. This is quite an unnatural way for plant roots to grow, as […]
There’s an old gardening myth that it’s best to put a layer of gravel or rocks at the bottom of a plant pot to improve drainage, but how true is it? Can the practice actually harm plants more than help them? The main reason for […]
Aloe vera is a hardy succulent semi-tropical plant which is native to North Africa and the SW Arabian Peninsula, but at the present time can almost be found worldwide. It’s a very tough plant which will grow in poor soil and hot, dry sunny locations, […]
Herbs are easy to grow and have many great health benefits, we can use them in the kitchen, for making refreshing teas, or as natural remedies to make us feel better. Herbs can be grown in all spaces, from the smallest balcony to the biggest […]
