Repotting is essential for container gardens. Plants outgrow their pots and need new homes. Doing this task at the right time ...
Repotting is messy work. It's not something every houseplant owner wants to do. Thankfully, quite a few plants are happy to ...
Discover what causes Christmas cactus to turn red and how to fix it before the damage gets worse.
Even if you have a courtyard or patio garden, scent can fill the air.
Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger flowering, fertilizing ...
Your plant needs a post-holiday rest too.
Make sure this show-stopping plant has plenty of room to grow.
"To repot an orchid, remove the entire plant and root ball gently," says Steve Corcoran, CEO of Lawn Love. "Orchid roots are notorious for being a bit sticky to the inside of their containers, so if ...
Mealybugs are a common pest. They can be picked off by hand, sprayed with water, dabbed with alcohol on a cotton bud, or tackled with predatory insects. To encourage reblooming, shorten the spent ...
When your orchid bloom fades, you can cut back a healthy green flower spike to encourage side blooms, or remove the spike entirely if it has turned brown so it can redirect energy to its leaves and ...
Your orchid's leaves can help you gauge its health.
Large plants require a little more time. Using a damp cloth, wipe the leaves to get rid of any dust or debris. Brush off ...