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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Combinations of organic ingredients make the finest soil for azaleas grown in containers. For azaleas to grow in pots and containers, the ideal soil moisture balance, structure, and nutrients are provided by 1/3 peat moss and 2/3 of either leaf mould, compost, or manure. Table of Contents Toggle Characteristics of Good Soil for Azaleas in …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …