House Plant Leaf Drop
House plants drop leaves for many reasons but most are Either over or under watering will cause leaf drop. Extremely low humidity will cause sensitive plants, such Plants is pots that are too small will drop leaves. There Because the roots room ... [... more]
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Strelitzia--Bird of Paradise
Comments: Bird of Paradise is not easily grown. It can Provide bright light and a well-drained soil. Allow the Use any house plant fertilizer according to label get quite large and is not easy to get to flower (Vis. 1). plant to dry slightly ... [... more]
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Bougainvillea glabra--Bougainvillea
Comments: Bougainvillea can become a large plant if not controlled. The plant prefers full sun and a well-drained potting mix. Actively growing bougainvilleas like a moist soil but should be kept drier in winter. Leaf drop occurs if the plant ... [... more]
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Bromeliads
Comments: There are many types of Bromeliads and several books have been written about them. These comments are general so expect exceptions. Cultural information about specific types of Bromeliads can be found in any good reference. Most ... [... more]
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Acalypha hispida--Chenille Plant
Keep water off the flower spikes (Vis. 1) to prevent disease Comments: Chenille Plant prefers full sun in winter, but Water actively growing plants when the soil begins to dry. In winter, allow the soil to dry slightly between watering. bright ... [... more]
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Acalypha wilkesiana--Copper Leaf
Allow the soil to dry slightly between watering and keep the Comments: Copper Leaf grows well in low to medium light but the foliage is more colorful (Vis. 1) in brighter light. plant drier during winter. Best growth occurs at temperatures from ... [... more]
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Aeschynanthus lobbianus - Lipstick Vine
Comments: Lipstick vine is an attractive flowering vine for Ideal temperatures are 60 degrees at night but 10 to 15 Propagation: Propagation is by stem tip, or leaf bud, use in hanging pots. The common name refers to the appearance of the flower ... [... more]
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PEPEROMIA DISEASE PROBLEMS
Crown rot causes rotting of the plant crown. Over Oedema causes leaf spots during the winter. Try giving watering will make the plants prone to rotting. the plants more light and slightly less water. [... more]
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Tolmiea--Piggyback Plant
Comments: Piggyback plant forms plantlets on the leaves if Propagation: Propagation is by starting plantlets. given medium light intensity and a soil high in organic matter. Keep the soil evenly moist and fertilize regularly. Temperatures should ... [... more]
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SANSEVERIA DISEASE PROBLEMS
Bacterial soft rot causes a soft mushy rot at the base of Leaf spot symptoms are sunken reddish brown spots on Wilt is a physiological problem caused by over the stems. The problem is most prevalent on over-watered plants. Keep plants watered ... [... more]
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Beloperone guttata--Shrimp Plant
Comments: Shrimp plant (Vis. 1) may get too large to be a good house plant. Grow it in a south or east window, or, full sun to bright light. Shrimp plant drops leaves if the soil gets too dry. Use any house plant fertilizer according to label ... [... more]
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Ceropegia woodii--String of Hearts
Comments: String of Hearts is a trailing plant that can be feels dry on top but less often when the plant isn't growing Propagation: Propagation methods are cuttings, rooted several feet long. The leaves (Vis. 1) are heart shaped hence the common ... [... more]
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