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Help! I have been fighting a gnat infestation for over a year now and nothing seems to help. I have tried everything, gnat traps, sticky traps and have replace the soil multiple times to no avail. Does anyone have any tips or tricks to help elevate the gnats? Thanks in advance ♥️
I’m putting together a 2,000 piece houseplant themed puzzle in my plant workshop/corner… I think this may be the first puzzle I ever glue and hang on the wall!
About four weeks ago I repotted this Aztec Marigold for a friend and I have temporary custody while she’s away for the summer. It seemed very happy when I first repotted it and has been doing well until the last few days. Now the top leaves are shriveling and it’s not standing upright as it was before. I was sure something was wrong, but now with closer inspection, I see it also has new growth. I’ve never had an Aztec Marigold before, so I’ve just been doing what Planta tells me to do for it. Is this normal? Should I prune it? Any help will be very appreciated! Thanks!
How can I avoid mold in my terrarium? I’ve only just spotted smallest bit on a piece off wood in it. I have removed but want to avoid it as much as possible obviously. Thank you in advance
Another leaf has yellowed. I’m so worried about it. It had a yellow leaf before like this, though it was smaller, but it ended up just shriveling up and falling off. Also it isn’t just the leaf but the stem too. The whole thing just fell off with a small tug. Now it’s happening to one of the bigger ones. Anybody know what I can do?? This is my favorite plant 🪴🥲 ALSO how do I repot this kind of plant? It barely has enough soil and I don’t want it to just fall apart.
Hey plant friends. So I have a question and would Love some help. I recently purchased a pretty funny flower pot that is for a gift for a good mom friend of mine. It needs a plant but something that can withstand being over watered excessively. I will add rocks to help it drain well and I’m well aware that plants need to dry out to prevent rot and pests. This is a pot that is a little boy that when drains it goes potty. I know her kiddos will love it but absolutely will over water it even with the best intention from their momma. What plants have you had experience or know of that could withstand too much water? Picture is of the back of the pot I don’t want to offend anyone. 😂🫣 Oh and it’s could hold a good 6” potted plant.
Need a chuckle? This is my tiny 6 by 10 dining area. Good thing it’s just hubby and I that have to squeeze at that table. lol.
Does anyone know what or why this keeps happening to my elephant ear?
Picked up this plant… any ideas on what it is and what I can do to keep it happy? Thanks! 🌱
Finding new ways to combat pests is crucial for plant enthusiasts like us. Recently, I faced a significant thrips outbreak among my beloved houseplants and wanted to share my experience in dealing with it. First, when facing a severe infestation, it's vital to assess the situation. I inspected all of my plants and decided which ones were salvageable. Unfortunately, some had to be discarded to have less plants to treat. For the surviving plants, especially those heavily damaged or oversized, I pruned them back and took cuttings to give them a fresh start and make them more manageable. Then, I tackled the thrips by thoroughly removing the soil and rinsing the roots under running water to eliminate any remaining pests and their pupae in the soil. Next, I prepared a bath for my plants, mixing water with neem oil, rubbing alcohol, and soap. Neem oil acts as a natural pesticide, rubbing alcohol kills pests on contact, and the soap breaks down their protective coatings. I soaked the plants in this solution for a few hours to ensure thorough treatment. Afterward, I showered the plants, repotted them into fresh soil and clean pots to prevent reinfestation. I also cleaned the surrounding areas in my house where I kept my plants to remove any lingering pests. To safeguard my plants from future thrips invasions, I introduced predatory mites, natural thrips predators. Regularly releasing these beneficial insects once a month has maintained a pest-free environment for my plants. I also shower my plants from time to time to clean their leaves and to remove any potential pests. While my plants thrived without any thrips in sight for months, towards the end of this summer, a few managed to sneak in, likely due to my open balcony door next to my largest plant collection and pausing the predatory mites. This serves as a reminder that vigilance and regular maintenance are essential in the ongoing battle against pests on your house plants. In conclusion, drowning pests can be an effective method for severe infestations, but it's crucial to follow up with proper care and preventive measures to maintain healthy, pest-free plants. Happy planting! 🌿🪴
Keep losing leaves but I’ve only watered it when the pot is extra light and it’s not in direct sunlight. What am I doing wrong 😩
pls help ;(( I got them from lowes and i have no idea what they are!! Help!!
I bought this plant at Lowe’s. Anybody knows what this guy is? Planta said it is elephant ear.. but PictureThis app identify it as a caladium. Please help! I wanna know my kid’s name and figure it out how to take care of. Thanks in advance! 🌱
Flower from a chili plant 🪴 🌶️
Helpppp. What’s going on with my string of pearls 😫😫 she use to be plump and beautiful. She is outside with part shade part sun. She was doing soooo good all summer. One morning I walk out and I found her with deflated pearls that were crispy and some half eaten 🙃
When plants become your whole personality 🌵
Created a new plant set up in my dining room. Building a jungle one room at a time
So my plant is starting to sprout more (had him since January) and I’m wondering if due to him sprouting more I’d need to repot him and how to do so so that I don’t hurt him etc. any help very much appreciated ☺️
Hi. I have had a few Sensitive plants in the past that I have killed. My daughter and I each got one last week and I put mine in a terrarium. I have been successful with numerous difficult plants when in terrariums. However both ours are already looking kinda bad. Any advice appreciated. We are sad.
This is a pink princess correct? She’s still a baby
