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 …
Because orchid stems (or flower spikes) naturally turn yellow and brown and die back after blooming, this is the cause of the stems’ yellowing and degeneration. A yellowing stem is a normal aspect of an orchid’s life cycle, thus it does not necessarily mean the orchid is sick. Note that throughout the essay, I will …
Rosemary is a drought-tolerant plant that needs a little bit of soil to dry out between waterings in order to prevent root rot. When giving rosemary a good bath, water it again after the soil has dried so that water runs out the bottom of the container. Usually, rosemary in pots needs to be watered …
Cactus death is typically caused by root rot brought on by over watering and poorly draining potting soils. Between waterings, cacti require the soil surrounding their roots to dry out. The cactus turns yellow, brown, or black with a spongy texture if the soil is persistently moist. If a cactus receives too much shade, the …
Basil leaves that go brown, wilt, and die are caused by dry soil that results from underwatering, too much sun, wind, high temperatures, or small pots that dry out too rapidly. Basil requires perpetually damp soil. The basil wilts to conserve moisture if the soil dries out and frequently turns brown and appears to be …
Overwatering or a change in temperature are typically the causes of a fiddle leaf fig’s demise. Fiddle leaf figs require the potting soil to gently dry out in between waterings and prefer temperatures between 65°F and 75°F. The fiddle leaf fig loses its leaves when the temperature changes abruptly. The leaves droop, become brown in …
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 …