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Desperate Houseplants Dealing With Common Houseplant Diseases

Desperate Houseplants Dealing With Common Houseplant Diseases
  1. What is the hardest indoor plant to kill?
  2. What does stem rot look like?
  3. What are the easiest houseplants to keep alive?
  4. What is the rarest houseplant?
  5. Are coffee grounds good for houseplants?
  6. What can kill indoor plants?
  7. How do I know if my plant roots are rotting?
  8. Why is the stem of my plant turning brown?
  9. Does hydrogen peroxide kill root rot?
  10. How often should indoor plants be watered?
  11. What kills plants fast?
  12. What is the hardest plant to keep alive?
  13. What is the most expensive houseplant?
  14. Where can I find rare houseplants?
  15. What makes plants rare?

What is the hardest indoor plant to kill?

Hard To Kill Houseplants

  1. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) ...
  2. Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) ...
  3. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) ...
  4. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) ...
  5. Madagascar Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata) ...
  6. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema sp.) ...
  7. Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) ...
  8. Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

What does stem rot look like?

If the roots feel mushy and look dark instead of a creamy white or tan, you probably have root rot issues. Sometimes, infected roots will fall off when you touch them. Some healthy roots can be black or dark-colored, but they will still be firm to the touch, not mushy or limp.

What are the easiest houseplants to keep alive?

21 Forgiving Houseplants

What is the rarest houseplant?

6 Rare Under-the-Radar Houseplants

Are coffee grounds good for houseplants?

Directly applying coffee grounds to indoor plant soil can cause excessive moisture retention, fungal overgrowth and even impair plant growth. Coffee grounds are a very useful source of nutrients that indoor plants can use effectively, and a very cost effective fertilizer.

What can kill indoor plants?

12 reasons why you're killing your indoor plants: How to keep indoor plants alive

How do I know if my plant roots are rotting?

Root rot can be identified by the presence of soft, brown roots. The root system of a healthy plant should be firm and white. But when soil is soggy, fungal spores multiply and the fungus starts to spread3, developing in the extremities of the roots first.

Why is the stem of my plant turning brown?

Root and stem rot – Both root rot and stem rot can be associated with fungus, due mostly to overly wet soil from poor drainage or overwatering. Both the roots and stem become soft, turn brown/black, wilt and die. ... Remove and destroy the affected houseplant as the fungi thrive on decaying plant matter.

Does hydrogen peroxide kill root rot?

Root rot is most commonly caused by poor soil aeration or over watering. Mix one part 3% percent hydrogen peroxide with two parts water and carefully pour it over the plant's root system with a watering can or spray bottle. This will kill off the bacteria which causes root rot.

How often should indoor plants be watered?

Water most plants every 2–4 days (or as required) in spring and summer to keep the compost, moist (not waterlogged). 3. Water desert cacti and succulents less frequently (only when the top of the compost feels dry).

What kills plants fast?

Both salt and vinegar effectively kill off plants. Salt dehydrates plants when water is added, causing them to die. Vinegar, when mixed with water, can be sprayed onto plants and around the soil to soak into the roots.

What is the hardest plant to keep alive?

1. Fiddle-leaf fig. While the fiddle-leaf fig may be trending on Instagram, it is also leads the list of the hardest houseplants to keep alive, with 61% of people failing to do so. This pretty plant hates an environment change, so doesn't respond well to moving around the house, or when moving homes.

What is the most expensive houseplant?

Another plant with unique variegation, a Hoya carnosa compacta 'Hindu Rope' became the most expensive houseplant ever sold on Trade Me in June 2020. The site's member sold it for $6500.

Where can I find rare houseplants?

Don't forget mega stores like Lowes, Home Depot, IKEA, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Wegmans, Kroger all replenish their houseplants (usually) weekly. Plant swappers on Instagram, local plant swaps and Facebook plant groups are also great places to swap or buy rare houseplants.

What makes plants rare?

Rare plants may be scarce because the total population of the species may have just a few individuals, or be restricted to a narrow geographic range, or both. ... Other rare plants have many individuals, but these are crowded into a tiny area; in some cases, a single county or canyon.

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