How to Get Rid of White Spots on Jade Plant
Jade plants are known for their succulent green leaves, but once in a while, you’ll find white specks forming on the foliage and stems of the plant. What causes these white marks and how do … Read more
Indoor Plants
Shriveling and Wrinkled Jade Plant Leaves – Causes + Fixes
Jade plants (Crassula ovata) have been a popular ornamental plant in homes for years for their lustrous, fleshy leaves. However, it’s not uncommon to find jade plants with shriveling leaves that dim the plant’s aesthetic … Read more
How to Fix a Top-Heavy, Leaning Bird of Paradise
The bird of paradise is a striking, easy-to-grow plant. It can grow up to 6 feet when grown indoors while producing numerous stems that grow straight without support. However, you might have challenges preventing your … Read more
Overwatered Jade Plant: Signs and How to Save the Crassula
The jade plant is a hardy plant native to the southern parts of Africa. It is adapted to water scarcity. As a slow grower, overwatering exposes it to root rot and subsequent underdevelopment. Root rot … Read more
When and How Often Does Jade Plant Bloom?
Due to their lustrous green leaves, jade plants (Crassula ovata) are popular as indoor and outdoor ornamental plants. However, many plant parents complain that their jade plants never produce any flowers. Is it a matter … Read more
Sunburned Jade Plant: Signs + How to Recover the Plant
Healthy jade plants are beloved for their ornamental appeal and low maintenance requirements. However, these plants are vulnerable to sunburn, which causes damage to the leaves and stems. You can recover a sunburned jade plant … Read more
Jade Plant Care Guide
The jade plant (Crassula ovata) is one of my favorite low-maintenance indoor plants because its growth rate is quite slow, so I don’t have to do much pruning and repotting. The plant will produce rich … Read more
How Do You Propagate Birds of Paradise?
Propagating the bird of paradise plant is usually done for two reasons. Since the plant is warmth-loving and can die from exposure to colder winter temperatures below 25oF, propagating can increase their chances of survival. … Read more
What’s The Best Soil for Bird of Paradise Plants?
The nature of the potting mix or soil significantly affects the development of your bird of paradise plant. A poor growing media leads to an unhealthy plant, even if you provide optimal environmental conditions. Loam … Read more
Bird of Paradise Plant Varieties (Different Types of Strelitzia)
Most birds of paradise plant varieties exhibit glossy, large leaves reminiscent of the banana plant since they come from the same family. However, they belong to two different genera, Strelitzia and Caesalpinia, from which they … Read more