Spider plants start falling over mainly due to underwatering, top-heaviness, overwatering, and exposure to direct sunlight. These are common issues in Spider plants, which can make the plant weaker and result in droopy leaves. If you want to fix this problem, you will need to water the plant, adjust the watering frequency, and support the…
Stem
Even though the plant stem doesn't get much attention from home gardeners, it still plays a vital part in transferring food from roots to other parts of the plant system. Besides, it keeps the plant sturdy in adverse conditions. You will also see distress signs on the stem when it is damaged, affected by extreme weather, or overwatered.
If you want to learn more about the stem and related issues, have a look at the guides below.
How To Fix A Broken Spider Plant Stem
Spider plant produces a long stem with pups when it turns mature. But it can easily break off due to its thin structure. If the Spider plant’s stem is broken, you can fix it with tape, support it with a stake, or cut it from the plant to root the baby plants. Let’s learn more…
Why Is My Spider Plant Growing Long Stem?
Spider plant grows long stems to produce new offsprings. It’s an indication that the plant is mature and capable of giving birth to new baby plants. The long wiry stem allows the Spider plant to keep the babies away from the main plant, as they don’t have to compete with the same resources in the…
How To Fix Wrinkled Stem On ZZ Plant
When you underwater a ZZ plant, its stem can get wrinkly. This is because the plant has been underwatered for too long and lacks hydration. Similarly, overwatering can cause wrinkled stems on the ZZ plant. If the soil is too moist and saturated, it can cause stem rot that leads to wrinkling. To prevent this…
5 Ways To Revive A Top Heavy Jade Plant
When the Jade plant becomes top-heavy, its branches can lean downward, and the plant will fall over eventually. It’s typical behavior from an overgrown Jade plant. You will need to prune or support the plant to fix this issue. Both these methods are effective in managing such a plant at home. If you don’t want…
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…
7 Reasons Why Your Jade Plant Branches Are Falling Off
Jade plant branches usually fall off due to water shortage and overwatering in the pot. It may also drop its leaves and stems because of environmental factors and natural aging. Similarly, you will also notice droopy Jade branches due to fungus and bacteria attacks. But you can resolve these problems by adjusting the watering schedule…
Why Is My Jade Plant Growing Downward?
Is your Jade plant growing downward? The Jade plant is one of those indoor plants that can really grow tall if you take good care of it. It can also transform into a tree, provided you give it enough space in the soil. However, sometimes, the plant may start growing downward, especially if it’s a…
5 Things To Remember While Cutting Lucky Bamboo In Half
Thinking of cutting Lucky Bamboo stalk in half? When your indoor plants begin to grow wild, you do feel like cutting them and bringing them back into excellent shape. But is it the right approach for the Lucky Bamboo plant? Does it harm your plant in any way? Let’s get to know about these things…
Why Is My Lucky Bamboo Stalk Shriveling?
Is your Lucky Bamboo stalk shriveling? If you see something like this in your plant, it could be a problematic situation. Generally, it’s a sign that the plant has an underlying issue, and you will need to fix it as soon as possible. In today’s guide, let’s learn more about this issue in detail. Why…