Because hydrangea blooms age throughout the year, their color gradually fades from vivid hues to light green. With fewer daylight hours, the hydrangea has less energy to develop the pigment that gives its blossoms their vibrant colors, which causes the petals to become green. Read on to find out why hydrangea blooms turn green and …
Lemon trees lose their leaves when they are overwatered, insufficient sunlight, excessive wind, or when the temperature is constantly below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Lemon trees transferred indoors from the outside suffer from transplant shock, which results from a difference in humidity, temperature, sunlight, and watering frequency. Due to a change in their growing environment, lemon …
30% coarse sand or gravel to 70% organic compost or potting soil is the best soil ratio for growing lavender in pots and other containers. To increase the pH and make the mixture somewhat alkaline, add one tablespoon of garden lime to the mixture. The ideal soil conditions of the lavender’s native Mediterranean area are …
The nighttime temperature being too high is a common cause of orchids not blooming. For an orchid to produce a new flower spike and to begin flowering, the temperature at night needs to be 10°F lower than the daytime temperature. Orchids cannot bloom if there is no difference in temperature between day and night. Reasons …
Jade plants require the soil to dry out between waterings because they are adapted to withstand drought. To satisfy their moisture needs without creating root rot, water jade plants once every 14 days with a generous soak. Before watering your jade plant, make sure the soil is dry. Knowing how much and how often to …
Too much direct sunlight is frequently the cause of a lucky bamboo’s demise. Lucky bamboo requires strong, directional light to grow. Growing fortunate bamboo in direct sunshine causes the leaves and stalks to turn yellow and appear to be dying. Bright, indirect light is crucial since bamboo’s leaves and stalk might become white if it …
Majesty palms typically die as a result of low humidity, underwatering, or overwatering. Native to humid areas, majestic palms thrive in damp soil with good drainage. The browning and crisping of leaf tips is a result of low humidity and underwatering. Overwatering makes leaves appear to be dying by turning them yellow and brown. Majesty …
Whether lavenders or any variety of lavender can thrive in shadier conditions is one of the most frequently asked concerns by novice gardeners. Shade is not good for lavender growth. Lavenders need full light and drier humidity and drainage conditions. Less sun exposure throughout the growing season results in fewer flowers, poor growth, and even …
Japanese maples, commonly referred to as acers, or “Acer palmatum,” are little trees that flourish in somewhat shaded, well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Fungal infections and other pathogens that flourish in too moist soils are frequently the cause of a dying Japanese maple. Japanese maples die as a result of root rot, …
Due to the good drainage conditions in pots, bougainvillea grows well and can flower for many years with proper care. Use a potting mix that is 80 percent compost and 20 percent grit to guarantee proper drainage when planting bougainvillea in clay, terracotta, or ceramic pots that are at least 12 inches across. Put the …