Jade plant, or Crassula Ovata, is a succulent variety hailing from the South African area, and it is one of the most popular houseplants gardeners grow. Both succulent green leaves and tiny pink or white flowers add to the beauty of this elegant houseplant. This plant symbolizes good luck, but if yours develops black spots …
Plant Diseases
Sago Palms are not really Palm trees. In fact, they are ancient plants that were once called Cycad. These plants have been said to be around since dinosaurs existed. Just like other plants, Sago Palms can also be attacked by pests and funguses. The most common issue found in Sago Palms is white spots, which …
There’s nothing worse than walking outside one morning and discovering your once beautiful and healthy crop of tomatoes or brand new seedlings are now destroyed due to a nasty insect infestation. Whether it’s hornworms, whiteflies, cutworms, or another destructive pest, insects can wreak havoc on your tomato crop and can decimate plants, sometimes seemingly overnight. …
The Olive Tree is a subtropical plant that is cultivated for agricultural and decorative purposes. It is found in various tropical countries like China, South Africa, Mexico, and many others. It has got very appealing foliage and fruit that can be consumed after proper processing. Olives can develop in a wide range of soils, are …
Yucca plant belongs to the perennial shrubs of the Asparagaceae family and the subfamily Agavoideae. It has around 40-50 species that are well known for their sword-shaped evergreen leaves and the stunning white flowers that grow on them. Yuccas are commonly cultivated in gardens as flowering shrubs. Many species can produce eatable parts such as …
Squash plants will grow in abundance if they don’t become prey to powdery mildew. This fungal disease grows slowly and appears as white spots on leaves, stems, and fruits. In this article, you will learn what causes white spots on squash leaves and what you can do about it. White Spots on Squash Leaves White …
Why are my green bean leaves turning yellow? Bean plants are considered the precursors of the hot season because they offer the first vegetable crops while producing pods throughout the summer. For the longest time, I couldn’t figure out why my bean plants started to turn yellow. I later found out that a plethora of …
Drought hardy and a lover of indirect sunlight, the snake plant (sansevieria trifasciata) is probably one of the most low-maintenance houseplants in the world. Its popularity mainly comes from its air-cleansing qualities, and it is often placed inside city offices to purify the air. The only notable downfall to this plant is owners overestimating the …
When you notice tomato leaves curling, it’s frustrating to see the plant lose vigor, but it’s more worrisome knowing the plant is losing energy. The leaves on tomato plants are like solar panels, harvesting the energy the plant needs to thrive. An issue is the energy your tomato plant loses from leaves curling upward, downward, …
Roses are famous for their aesthetic beauty and their unavoidable charm. Want to wish someone on their wedding day or treat your loved one with fragranced masterpieces? These woody perennials are the famous first choice! However, there goes a lot of effort into the maintenance, as well as the cultivation, of these gorgeous blooms. You …