The Reasons Why Your Umbrella Tree is Dying

The Reasons Why Your Umbrella Tree is Dying Taking care of a schefflera plant is relatively easy, however, even the most experienced home gardeners sometimes need help. As someone who has killed several of my favorite houseplants, I’ve had to learn these lessons the hard way and I want to help you avoid the mistakes … Read more

Here’s Why Your Philodendron Leaves are not Unfurling

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Here’s Why Your Philodendron Leaves are not Unfurling: Insufficient Humidity. The main reason the leaves of your philodendron are getting stuck and not unfurling is due to a lack of moisture in your home. Increase the humidity by misting the plant every other day or use a wet gravel tray underneath your plant. Philodendrons require … Read more

Here’s How to Fix a Leggy Echeveria Plant

Here’s Why Your Echeveria Plant is Leggy Insufficient sunlight. If you’re looking to fix your leggy echeveria, you’ve likely noticed that your plant is stretching towards the most prominent light source. I decided to do some research to find out why the echeveria behaves in this way, and wanted to share what I found.  How … Read more

How to Tell if Your Cuttings Have Rooted in Water

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Here’s How to Tell if Your Cuttings Have Rooted in Water The stem will have (half inch or 1-2 cm) hair-like roots forming. Your cutting has begun rooting and is safe to place into potting soil. Lift the cutting out of the water and check the bottom of the stem to see if it has … Read more

How to Pack Plants for Moving

How to Pack Plants for Moving Plan Ahead. The best way to ensure your houseplants arrive safely when you move to a new place is planning ahead. Packing and moving your entire houseplant collection can seem like a daunting task at first; However, if you follow these steps, your plants will arrive safely. Safely Transport … Read more