In a recent post, I covered everything you should know about fertilizing indoor plants in winter. But spring is coming up fast, and it’s time to start thinking about your new-season plant care tasks. Resuming regular feeding should be at the top of your list. Today, we’ll look at exactly when to start fertilizing houseplants … Read more
Blushing philodendron (Philodendron erubescens) is a vining houseplant that produces arrowhead-shaped leaves on bright red stems. Some cultivars have burgundy or red leaves when the plants are young, and they turn greener as they mature. When grown as a houseplant, leaves reach up to 16 inches (40 cm) long and 8 inches (20 cm) wide. … 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
In general, houseplants need less fertilizer in winter because growth has slowed or even stopped (depending on the plant). However, there are some exceptions to this rule. In this post, I’ll cover all aspects of fertilizing indoor plants in winter to keep them thriving until spring. How Often to Fertilize Indoor Plants in Winter Most … Read more
When I brought home my little polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) from Home Depot, I was disappointed to find out it doesn’t live very long. Individual plants may only live for two years! But I didn’t let that stop me from enjoying its gorgeous foliage – and neither should you! Polka dot plant’s beautifully variegated … Read more