Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema commutatum) is an easy-to-grow foliage plant, but you can run into problems if you don’t provide the right conditions. Luckily, it’s not hard to fix issues with this hardy houseplant. It will usually bounce back from minor neglect. So, why is your Chinese evergreen turning yellow? Temperatures dropping too low, too much … Read more
Calathea leaves curling is a sign that the air is too dry. All varieties of calathea require high humidity to thrive. When humidity is too low (i.e. the air is too dry), leaves can curl up and the edges may turn brown. How to Fix Calathea Leaves Curling To fix the curling leaves, you must … Read more
The last stage of a plant’s life cycle is death. So yes, plants can die of old age. All plants keep growing until they die, but the total life span depends on the type of plant. Some plants live for many years, while others die after only a few months – once they’ve produced flowers … Read more
TEMPERATURE: 60 – 75 degrees F 18 – 24 degrees C) LIGHT: Low to medium, indirect HUMIDITY: High SAFETY: Nontoxic to cats and dogs DIFFICULTY: Moderate Calathea ornata, also known as Pinstripe Plant, is commonly thought to be a prayer plant. While they are related and both prized for their beautiful foliage, Calathea is a … Read more
Peace lily flowers turn brown naturally when they reach the end of their life cycle. It’s completely normal, and not something you should worry about if your plant is otherwise healthy. However, there may be some cases where flowers turn brown prematurely. Let’s take a look at why the flowers turn brown (including care-related reasons), … Read more