Citronella is a flowering, lemon-scented plant that can help repel mosquitoes. These plants can be an asset to any garden, and they can thrive outdoors as well. Unfortunately, if your plant isn’t well-cared for, problems may start cropping up. An early indicator of damage is yellowing or browning leaves. Why Is My Citronella Plant …
Plant Diseases
White Spots Inside Tomatoes. As a gardener, I take pride in growing fresh, disease-free, and juicy tomatoes. But this isn’t always the case. My heart breaks whenever I see white spots inside tomatoes. What was the reason for this occurrence? Is it preventable? I was also skeptical about feeding these tomatoes to my family. So, …
Anthuriums are members of the Aroid (Araceae) family, and the genus is known for its bright spathes and yellow or red flower spikes that resemble a tail. They are epiphytic plants that grow on other plants or organic humus and flourish in warm and tropical climates. Anthurium is native to the Caribbean as well as …
One of the most beautiful plants you’ll find is the heartleaf philodendron. It’s a firm favorite for your indoor plant selection. So when I got the chance to purchase my own heartleaf, I was eager and couldn’t wait to see this creep into my home like the plant from the Little Shop of Horrors, which …
Snake plants are known to be hardy plants. Even when neglected, they usually thrive. However, brown spots on Snake plants are an issue that might face over time. Here’s the why and how to fix this annoying issue. What Causes Brown Spots on Snake Plants? Brown spots on Snake plants are usually caused by either …
Growing plants indoors or outdoors is one of the most incredibly relaxing things you can treat yourself with. These gifts of nature are not only beneficial for you but a blessing for everyone. Plants are known to have a vast range of uses, which includes home decor and furniture to life-saving medicines. However, these beauties …
Mint comes from the genus Mentha, according to the University of Maryland, and there are more than 600 varieties to adorn your herb garden. The most common one is the green Mint leaves that are used to add a fresh aroma and taste to drinks and other food recipes. You can use the leaves in …
Aquatic plants are added to the aquarium to provide a natural and green appearance. They also help in the absorption of ammonia, oxygenation of water and give the fish a natural habitat. There are several invertebrates and fish that like to eat the aquatic plants to survive. These plants are used by hobbyists for aquascaping …
I love my eugenia plants. I planted mine near my white-picket-fence to make my front garden area more private. I also own a few that I use for topiaries too. I ensure I take really good care of my eugenias since they are my pride and joy, and the second thing anyone who passes by …
I love growing tomatoes; I can use them in salads, soups, and so much more. I even use the leaves to not waste them, and they are tasty. When I spotted what looked like a white powder on my tomato leaves, I was very worried. How do I treat this? Is this preventable for next …