Photo: Jules Verne Times Two (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Plant pests and diseases (CC0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Natalka Ukraine (CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Know Your Enemy: The Four Most Common Houseplant Pests Discovering pests on your houseplants is a sinking feeling, but it is not a catastrophe. Most common houseplant pests are…
Why Watering Goes Wrong If you ask ten houseplant owners what went wrong with their last plant, at least seven will say something about watering. Either they watered too much, or too little, or at the wrong time, or with the wrong method. Improper watering kills more houseplants than pests, diseases, and poor light combined….
This article may contain affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of these links, Plantgecko may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This never influences our editorial independence or which products we recommend. Why Your Potting Mix Matters Ask any experienced indoor gardener about the single most impactful change they…
Photo: This Photo was taken by Timothy A. Gonsalves. Feel free to use my photos, but please mention me as (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: CarlosMoralesPompa (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Tangopaso (Public domain, Wikimedia Commons) Why Propagate Succulents? Succulent propagation is one of the most satisfying activities in indoor gardening. There is…
Photo: Serigalakampus (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Ianaré Sévi (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Hbrosche (CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Why Start with Phalaenopsis Orchids? If the word “orchid” conjures images of finicky, temperamental plants that require a greenhouse and a botany degree, the Phalaenopsis orchid, commonly called the moth orchid, is here…
This article may contain affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of these links, Plantgecko may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This never influences our editorial independence or which products we recommend. Understanding Low Light for Houseplants When plant enthusiasts talk about low light, they do not mean a…
Photo: H. Zell (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: H. Zell (CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: H. Zell (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Why Monstera deliciosa Is the King of Houseplants Few plants command attention the way a mature Monstera deliciosa does. Those enormous, glossy leaves with their characteristic holes and splits (botanically called…
Photo: Jules Verne Times Two (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Plant pests and diseases (CC0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Natalka Ukraine (CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Even the most carefully tended houseplants attract pests sooner or later, especially when the air turns dry indoors during heating season or when a new plant arrives from the…
Photo: Jsch623 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Tony Atkin (CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Nigel Jones (CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons) Flowering plants have different nutritional needs than foliage plants, and the wrong fertilizer — or simply too much of it — can leave you with lush green leaves and few blooms. Here’s…
Photo: H. Zell (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: H. Zell (CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: H. Zell (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Monstera deliciosa is a fast grower, and sooner or later every healthy specimen outgrows its pot. Repotting at the right time, with the right mix and technique, lets it keep thriving…
