The Aloe vera is a fantastic plant to add to your garden collection as it has many great medical properties! The gel of the aloe is great for healing cuts, burns, and other small injuries. This is because of all the antioxidants and antibacterial properties existing in the plant. Now, while Aloe vera is pretty …
Plant Diseases
The Christmas cactus is one of the top 10 cutest cacti plants for gorgeous blooms in winter, indoors. That is unless it comes down with a sinister dose of stem rot. When that happens, the plant wilts, loses its vibrant green colors, stops flowering and eventually dies. It’s a horrible Christmas gift, but it can …
If you grow orchids you may encounter drooping leaves on the orchids at some point in time. I can easily spot the condition in my plants or another person’s orchids. Multiple factors could cause the leaves of orchids to droop. In this article, I will discuss why my orchid leaves are drooping and help them …
A fatal error often made by new orchid growers is watering at the first sign of wilt. The reason it is catastrophic is because orchid wilting is a sign of root rot. There are thousands of orchid species, but there are only three different types. Terrestrial orchids are grown in potting media Epiphytic orchids have …
Various reasons can cause your tomato seedlings to wilt. But, whatever the cause, you should investigate promptly. When your plants are babies anything adverse can affect them quickly. You need to check your plants regularly to be sure they are healthy and growing strong, and know what to do when they do get sick or …
Lovely and delicate morning glory blooms will brighten any day. With dark green foliage and flowers in various colors, morning glory blossoms are a sight to behold. When these blooms are absent, they leave a lovely green vine that, without blossoms, blends into the landscape as it climbs your pasture fence. Different varieties of morning …
Rhododendron plants bloom with beautiful, puffy, little cloud-like flowers. However, they don’t always bloom, and when they don’t, their loving caretakers tend to become very disappointed. If you find yourself wondering why are my rhododendrons not blooming, you are not alone. Many have had the same experience, and you’ll be pleased to know that the …
Whether you’re growing your calla lilies in containers or the ground, they tend to bloom in the summer and early fall. Planting and caring for them throughout the spring and early summer for them to turn around and refuse to bloom can be incredibly frustrating for gardeners! If you spend a majority of your time …
Tomatoes are a highly versatile fruit, which makes them a favorite plant amongst gardeners across the country. These plants, which are often harvested in July and August, thrive in US zones 5-8 but can be planted and grown just about anywhere. Although these fragrant and delicious fruits are easy to grow, they do come with …
Amaryllis is a blooming bulb that originates from South Africa’s tropical regions. The amaryllis is also a half-hardy bulbous plant that can bloom even in the winter. The amaryllis plant, also called Amaryllis belladonna, comes in two varieties, the pink and pale red varieties. It grows best in warm, moist soil in areas with warm …