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5 months ago

I have gnats!!!!! What now? I have never had any bug till now!!! Please help!!!!! Thank you so much in advance!!!

Curly Jo

5 months ago

New plant person here. So I learned from my mistakes and repotted everything in regular soil plus about 20% mix of orchid bark and cactus mix due to my plants staying wet for far too long. But it’s still happening. Do I need to reduce the amount of water I give them or something? I’ve been watering until it comes out the drain holes then letting it finish draining before putting back on the saucer. I really don’t want to have to repot them all again, nor do I want soil mold to return.

ShortStrawberryLover

5 months ago

I’m probably overreacting, but I’ve had issues with strawberry plants in the past where a small problem becomes a big one quickly and I would like some simple advice. My plants leaves are turning yellow and I’m just wondering if I should be concerned or not. Problem area and full pic included

I am losing my mind with all of the fungus gnats this year. I finally got them under control, and now a new plant is threatening to infect everyone again. I’ve tried neem oil, beneficial nematodes, and granules. Anything else I should be using? They are all in my office and I work from home and the gnats are driving me insane!

Claire

5 months ago

Hi! I’m at a loss with my Areca palm (he has never once let me experience peace lol). The first pic was taken 10 days earlier than the rest of the pics. I repotted him into a bigger nursery pot and pruned a lot of his brown tips. He was doing well and had been happy with his humidifier. Now 10 days later… he’s freaking out? He’s had brown tips before but I’ve never seen him with this type of discoloration. Have I killed him?😂😭 I greatly appreciate any help!!!💞

I am newer to the plant world and hoping for some help. I transplanted my new Caladium and it is struggling! We are on day 9 of super droopy leaves that looking wilty and edges dry. I’ve been running a mini humidifier, making sure the soil is moist but not soaked and it’s getting indirect light. Ideas on how to bring her back to life?

LHgirl

5 months ago

New plant mama here. I have a braided hibiscus “tree” and her blooms are beautiful when they first come out but then they get this dark blackish spots on the rims? Does anyone know what this could be?

i got an aloe from a friend and i dont know much about them ngl but theres this stuff that appeared on the leaves and i dont know what it is help😭🙏

What is going on with this Rosemary plant? Looks like small whitish spots on the leaves. It’s in a spot now that gets about 3-4 hours of afternoon sun. Watering only when dry. Thoughts?

Michaela

5 months ago

Even though I've had plants for years I still consider myself a beginner since I still make mistakes. Like root rot. It was a good few months without it. But recently 5 of my plants had it bad. I cleaned up the roots and put back in soil, and again rot, repeat, again rot. Almost to the point of all the roots being gone and having to start over. Two of the three (the first two) I just bought two weeks ago from a greenhouse. They were in a purely peat moss mix which I usually swap for my own mix. Usually this isn't a problem. But a week later they had rot. I left them for a week after bringing home to adjust before repotting. The other three I've had for a few months and upsized the pot a little while back but they also had rot at the same time as the other two new ones. Right now I have the cleaned up plants and cuttings sitting out to dry and I will pot up or propagate once callused. Just wondering if anyone's had experience with this? I've done the exact same process (repotting after bringing home from greenhouse) (or repotting into slightly bigger pot) and some plants thrive whereas others get rot and just about die.

Malibu

5 months ago

Please help I’m newer to the plant world I was given this rubber ruby plant with these marks that are slowly moving to other leaves !! What am I dealing with and how can I fix it … this plant is quarantined away from the others currently

I had a terrible case of root rot and dying/browning leaves. I changed her soil to something better draining, cut her leaves to let her focus on growing roots, and put her in the smallest pot I have that’s got a drainage hole. I’m worried about her completely dying and I’d really like to avoid it. Anyone have any advice for how to help work her up and get her recovering?

My holiday cactus is looking sad and shriveled. Help! (i’m a plant noob)

Alex Jones

5 months ago

Hello everyone!! So my mom brought this Calla Lily pink back from another house and originally from a grow house. I’m trying to figure out if these flower all drooping is normal and how to save it from the shock? Will the flowers come back or is it dying off 0: someone please help me assess this situation 😭

Shayla

5 months ago

Hello all. What is this new shoot coming from my spider plant?

I have a Japanese Aralia with some leaf tips yellowing and browning. Is this a nutrient issue, a light issue, or a watering issue? No sign of pests.

we are getting a frost/cold spell warning tomorrow night. I have some outdoor plants there are about to flower. Is covering them with a sheet or plastic good enough to protect them?

Hi friends! Waiting for the ground to dry a bit before I plant this purple Veronica in the ground. I just noticed this discoloration on the leaf, it’s currently in my greenhouse while we wait for it to get dry outside. Any ideas?

Nikki

5 months ago

Help me save my thai con monstera ☹️ these black spots and the brown thin spot showed up a few days ago, while this plant was previously doing great. Soil isn’t wet as she’s actually due for watering today. Has a good source of bright indirect light and nothing has changed recently.

Kevin G.

5 months ago

Hey guys, anyone knows what’s going on with my dieffenbachia? It doesn’t matter what I do she would not grow healthy leaves and all the new ones I can see dry brown spots on the even before they fully unfold. Is not soggy and I water it proper soy I just don’t know why is not happy with me. Any tips as to what could be happening?