If you have a south-facing window that gets strong sunlight for at least 4 hours a day, you can successfully grow most types of cacti indoors. Many types don’t need much water and tolerate dry indoor air well. But there are some care-related issues that cause problems like browning. Why is my cactus turning brown? … Read more
Flowering maple (Abutilon hybridum) makes a lovely indoor houseplant if given proper care. However, it’s prone to leaf drop if certain needs aren’t being met. The most important are water, light, and temperature. So, why is my flowering maple wilting? Uneven watering, too much direct sunlight, and improper temperatures can cause flowering maple to wilt. … Read more
When nerve plant (Fittonia verschaffeltii) is placed in the ideal location and given proper care, it’s new growth becomes so vine-like that regular pinching is required to keep it bushy and full. In this post, I’ll show you how to fix leggy nerve plant in just 3 easy steps! Step #1 – Pinch back the … Read more
Easter cactus (Hatiora gaertneri) is a popular flowering houseplant that blooms in late spring. It’s easy to grow indoors for the most part, but does require a period of rest after flowering. With proper care, it can live up to six years in typical household conditions. Why is my Easter cactus dying? Too little or … Read more
The most common problem with dieffenbachia (and the reason it doesn’t quite make it onto my list of easy-to-grow houseplants) is leaf burn due to fluctuations in fertilizer and light levels. These issues, along with too little moisture, can all cause dieffenbachia leaves to turn brown. So, why are my dieffenbachia leaves turning brown? Too … Read more