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 …
Root rot is the cause of your lavender’s drying out, which frequently starts from the bottom. Sandy, well-draining soils are preferred by lavenders so that their roots can stay dry in between waterings. Lavender may become dry and brittle due to root rot, which is brought by by overwatering or poorly draining soils. Lavenders thrive …
If jade plant leaves are not watered frequently enough or with too little water, they may wrinkle and appear to be shriveling. Jade plant leaves are water-retentive, so when they receive little water, they lose their moisture reserves and become wrinkled. Strong air currents, too much sun, and extreme temperatures can also deplete the leaves’ …
In warm climates, the tropical perennial plant known as bougainvillea can bloom from as early as May through the end of the fall. The stress on the plant prevents the bougainvillea from blossoming. The optimal time for bougainvilleas to flower is when the day is less than 12 hours long and they receive 6 hours …
Too much direct sunshine is typically the cause of fortunate bamboo turning yellow. Lucky bamboo is evolved to growing in its natural environment, where it receives brilliant, indirect light rather than direct sunshine, under a canopy. The lucky bamboo’s leaves and stalks turn yellow from overexposure to the sun. Most frequent causes of yellowing of …
Overwatering and inadequate drainage are the usual causes of dracaena death. Dracaena enjoys soil that drains well and that has somewhat dried soil on top in between waterings. The leaves turn yellow and take on a drooping, dead aspect if the soil is persistently moist from overwatering or poor drainage. Since they can burn brown …
Although overwatering is the most frequent cause of potted rosemary plants dying, choosing the right potting soil is just as crucial as following an ideal watering schedule since if the rosemary’s roots are placed in potting soil that retains a lot of moisture, this can still lead to root rot. To grow properly and yield …
The hardy perennial climbing vine known as clematis comes in a wide variety of cultivars and blooms throughout the season, usually in late spring and early summer. There are a number of reasons why your clematis might not be blooming in the summer. The two most frequent causes of clematis not blooming are using too …