When a poinsettia dies, it usually results from drought stress brought on by inadequate moisture and low humidity. Drought causes poinsettia leaves to droop and drop off with a withering appearance. Because they are not cold tolerant, poinsettias can die in temperatures as low as 60°F. It’s crucial to mimic some of the tropical plant’s …
The excessive water around the roots caused by overwatering, poorly draining soils, or containers without drainage holes causes ivy leaves to turn yellow. Yellow ivy leaves may also be a sign of insufficient nitrogen levels in the soil or that the ivy roots are confined to a pot and unable to get the nutrients they …
Gardeners all around the world prize hostas for their lush foliage and their capacity to flourish in shadier areas of the landscape where other plants might struggle. Hostas require constant moisture in the soil (but not saturation), and because of their big leaves, they can make significant water demands during the drier seasons of the …
Lavenders are subshrubs that are perennial and excellent for creating fragrant attractive hedges, plants, and borders around gardens. However, you might be worried that they’ll spread throughout your garden like other herbs do. In terms of vegetative growth, lavenders can spread, with the greatest variety reaching 36–40 inches (90 – 100 cm). Although lavenders can …
Yellowing yucca leaves are an indication of stress brought on by overwatering and an excessive amount of moisture surrounding the roots. Although yuccas can withstand drought, they need well-draining soil to prevent the yellowing of their leaves. Another sign that your yucca needs more direct sun are yellow leaves. A young yucca plant’s leaves frequently …
Lavenders are indigenous to the Mediterranean region, so you must recreate that region’s soil characteristics in order to properly cultivate lavenders. Sandy, well-draining soil with low to moderate fertility is ideal for lavender cultivation. Although lavender may thrive in slightly acidic soils, it prefers to grow in neutral or slightly alkaline soils. Natural sandy or …
In the spring and summer, when philodendrons are actively growing, water them with a deep soak once a week. As philodendrons prefer more humidity, mist the leaves with water twice a week. In the winter, water philodendrons about once every ten days. Continue reading to discover the best watering techniques and how to determine whether …
Between waterings, the top inch of the soil must dry out for poinsettias. Give poinsettias a good bath so that water comes out of the pots’ drainage holes. Typically, watering poinsettias once a week with a deep soak satisfies the plant’s hydration needs without leading to root rot. Knowing when and how much to water …
Usually, pruning at the incorrect time of year or pruning too severely prevents honeysuckle from blooming. When honeysuckle is pruned in the early spring, the growth on which it blooms is removed, leaving vines with loads of foliage but no flowers. Honeysuckle flowers on growth from the previous year. The following are the top 6 …
Lavenders are tough, tenacious plants that do well in the full sun, well-drained, sandy soil, and low to medium fertility of their native Mediterranean region. If you mimic some of the circumstances found in their natural habitat, lavenders can be extremely simple, drought-tolerant plants to grow. The eight most frequent causes of lavender deaths or …