Cutting Monstera aerial roots offers many benefits to the plant, which include improved aeration, enhanced looks, balanced growth, and reduced risk of entanglement to surrounding objects. For pruning, use sharp scissors to make clean cuts, and make sure you cut the aerial roots as close to the stem as possible. In this guide, you will…
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How To Encourage New Growth In ZZ Plant
The ZZ plant is a slow-growing houseplant but often develops 1-2 new shoots during the early summer months. The new stems also grow moderately up to 5-10 inches monthly. In some cases, they may grow faster, especially if the weather conditions are suitable. However, the plant may not grow fresh stems during the growing season….
5 Tips To Fix Light Green Leaves On ZZ Plant
When the ZZ plant leaves turn light green, it might be experiencing seasonal change, overwatering, direct sunlight, underwatering, aging, or a nutrient deficiency. These are all causes of the light green leaves issue in your plant. But how do you know which one is the problem? And what are the remedies to resolve this problem?…
Topping Potted Plants With Sand
Topping potted plants with sand has many benefits, including improving the water-draining qualities of the soil, adding weight to the light potting mix, and supporting the plant structure. However, it’s not very effective in resolving the fungus gnats problem. The sand doesn’t prevent them from breeding and laying eggs in the potting medium. Still, you…
7 Quick Fixes For Areca Palm White Spots
The white spots on Areca Palm leaves are usually caused by mealybugs infestation, scale infestation, powdery mildew, and other white fungus problems. To fix this problem, follow a combination of standard care practices, such as improving air circulation, lowering moisture around the plant, and spraying fungicides on affected leaves and stems. Let’s learn more about…
Monstera Node vs. Aerial Root
As the Monstera plant grows, it develops nodes and aerial roots. Leaves and branches grow from the nodes, while aerial roots provide support, nutrients, and water for the plant’s survival and growth. Without the nodes, the plant cannot grow essential parts. The nodes are also important for propagation. Similarly, aerial roots play their role during…
Cleaning Plant Leaves With Vinegar
Houseplant leaves often attract a lot of dust when kept near a window or balcony. If you don’t clean the leaves, their pores can get clogged, making it difficult for the plant to produce food. Vinegar is a useful ingredient for cleaning plant leaves. It is easily available and does wonder to bring back shine…
What To Do With Fallen Jade Leaves?
Are your Jade plant leaves falling off? The fallen Jade leaves can be used for propagation, provided they are in fine condition and not damaged. This plant supports leaf propagation, which means you can encourage new growth with the help of leaves. Nevertheless, you must follow the right propagation method to root the leaves successfully….
Why Does My ZZ Plant Have Long Stems?
The ZZ plant grows long stems due to a lack of sunlight. When the plant doesn’t get sufficient sunlight, it tries to grow longer stems in search of the sun. This is why you might see the plant growing in a certain direction. It happens with all houseplants when you keep them in a shaded…
Cleaning Plant Leaves With Olive Oil
Houseplants attract dust when you keep them near a window or on a balcony. Due to this, inexperienced gardeners pick different methods to clean the plant leaves, including spraying them with olive oil, milk, lemon juice, etc. However, cleaning plant leaves with olive oil is not recommended. It blocks the pores on the leaves and…