Compost bins and piles are both excellent ways to recycle the food scraps and yard trash you produce at home. A layer of green materials, like vegetables, is added to the bottom of a compost pile before a layer of brown materials, like leaves, is added on top. Organic waste can be placed in compost …
Nothing is more depressing than watching coffee plant leaves get dry and brown. Environmental factors such as fluctuations in light, temperature, and humidity lead coffee plant leaves to turn brown. The condition of the leaves of the coffee plant can also be impacted by the soil’s quality, including its drainage capabilities and pH levels. By …
Alocasia growth habit As an indoor plant, an Alocasia will never grow this high. The circumstances are simply not sufficient. Yet as a houseplant they can still grow quickly. In the summer months you sometimes see a new leaf every week! Below in the picture you can see how such a new leaf unfolds. If …
By changing the chemical makeup of the soil and inhibiting the intake of nutrients for healthy growth, cement that has been fractured can impede healthy grass growth on a lawn. Lawn grass can be killed by cement in two to three days. Limestone, which is essentially calcium carbonate, is a component of the cement (CaCO3). …
We may see our domestic animals acting strangely in our daily lives, but cats sleeping in potted plants is not a very uncommon occurrence. Because the setting is so cozy, cats will sleep in potted plants. Cats are naturally highly territorial, and plant pots can offer a wonderfully warm place for cats to rest. Potted …
Monstera plants are known by several nicknames. The most famous one is called the Hole plant. This nickname is due to the characteristic holes and notches in the leaves. In English, therefore, a common nickname is Swiss Cheese Plant. The genus name Monstera is derived from the Greek word for “abnormal” because of these leaves. …
Leaves and growth habit The growth is interesting to watch. The banana leaf first appears rolled up. very thin, sometimes it looks just like a string. Then it rolls out into an impressive leaf. The new leaf is usually larger than the previous leaves. Banana plant care The care of the Banana plant is not …
When used to water plants, green water can offer important nutrients that can promote plant growth. Algae are the cause of green water. An aquatic plant called algae includes chlorophyll, which gives it a green tint. The water’s high nutritional content and light are essential for algae growth, which gives the lake its green …
As heterotrophic organs (parts that do not make their own food), roots typically develop underground and rely on the shoot and leaves for nourishment and sustenance. When exposed to light, roots will turn green, which can lead to an accumulation of algae on the root’s surface. Because they contain chlorophyll, algae commonly used in aquaponics, …
Unshaded soil can become problematic since sunlight can destroy living things and dry up the soil. However, it is possible to cover both garden and potting soil to offer protection from the sun’s harsh rays. Sunlight is not a direct requirement for soil. Climate, air quality, water, and organic matter all affect soil fertility. However, …