Root rot is an issue that is hard to reverse. That makes it important for plant lovers to know and recognize root rot signs as early as possible. In fact, ideally, you'll learn to recognize the signs of the issues that show up before you have root rot. Root rot develops when the roots are exposed…

Monstera Deliciosas are trendy houseplants. They earned that popularity from being a quick-growing and relatively easy-to-care-for houseplant. They sport large green leaves that develop holes that are called fenestration. It can take Monsteras some time to develop fenestration which can lead people…

Croton plants have beautiful foliage that varies in size, shape, and color patterns. It's no wonder they are a popular house plant that you can find at many big box stores and plant nurseries. While their unique beauty makes them popular, they can be a challenge to care for indoors. If you're lucky…

ZZ Plants are quite popular as houseplants. They sport dark glossy leaves on plump stems. ZZ Plants can grow quite large, but they grow relatively slowly compared to most houseplants. I have a large one that is nearly four feet in diameter (see below). They are touted as one of the easiest…

ZZ Plants are popular in the houseplant world. They are often considered one of the easiest plants to care for and are great for beginners. They sport dark glossy leaves on plump stems. ZZ Plants can grow quite large, but they grow relatively slowly. I have a large one and it's close to four feet…

Root rot is an issue that affects plant growth. It comes about when the roots are exposed to too much moisture making them vulnerable to disease. Rotten roots will appear to be darker brown and a bit translucent. They may also have an unpleasant smell to them and they may be squishy to the touch…

ZZ Plants have shiny dark green leaves. They're a very popular houseplant because they are extremely easy to care for. And although they are easy, they can encounter issues such as yellowing leaves. Read on to learn some of the most common reasons for ZZ Plant yellowing and what you can do about it…

Croton plants can be found in a number of varieties. They are known for their flashy foliage. Crotons sport leaves that are multicolored with varying patterns. They are also diverse in their leaf shape, where some are long and thin, some have three lobes, and some have the more common oblong oval…

Rubber Plants are a houseplant mainstay. They’re not overly popular but they have been grown by many as houseplants for a long time. They sport thick leaves that can be found in an assortment of colors. The most popular varieties are Burgundy, Tineke, and Ruby. Rubber Plants aren’t known for their…

Occasionally, especially in the winter, my big Burgundy Rubber Plant will lose a leaf or two. Leaf drop can be no big deal, or it may be your plant telling you that you need to intervene. If you’re concerned about your Rubber Plant losing leaves, follow this post as I cover some scenarios about…

Norfolk Island Pines are super popular right now (currently the holidays). Big box stores often sell them this time of year dressed up as Christmas trees. If you're lucky, you can often snag them after Christmas for a killer discount. Many plant lovers, like myself, keep them year-round and want to…

I've written about my Money Tree many times on this blog. It's one of my oldest and biggest houseplants. I often see people on plant forums ask which houseplants get the largest. Money Trees are often my recommendation if you want a large houseplant for a few reasons. They're relatively affordable,…

Monstera Deliciosas are known for their large leaves. Their leaves have ornamental splits in them that are called fenestration. Since the leaves are really the showcase of these plants, it can be really concerning when you have Monstera leaf problems. This post will cover some common leaf problems…

I repotted my Money Tree fairly recently. One thing that struck me was how fine and delicate the roots were. So I thought it would be nice to create a post on Money Tree roots for all the plant lovers like me. On plant forums, you often see people ask questions about the leaves or even the stems of…

I repotted two of my Rubber Trees recently. In doing so, I decided it would be a good idea to create a post on Rubber Tree roots. People often ask questions about the leaves or the stems of their houseplants. That makes sense because that's the part we actually see all the time. However, what's…

I noticed some yellowing leaves on my big Money Tree recently. I follow a lot of plant and gardening forums and I swear half the questions are about yellow leaves. So if you're wondering, why are my Money Tree leaves turning yellow, read on. This post covers the main causes of yellowing leaves and…

I have a pretty big Ficus Elastica with many trunks. When I was watering it recently I noticed some of the leaves are curling. In an effort to help anyone else who might be experiencing this problem, I decided to write about it. Why are your Ficus Elastica leaves curling? How do you fix and prevent…

Once or twice a year my Rubber Plant gets a yellow leaf or two. Yellow leaves can be no big deal at all or it may be your plant telling you that you need to intervene. This post will cover some scenarios in which you might encounter yellow leaves and how to address them if need be.What Causes…

Recently I have noticed my Burgundy Rubber Plant's roots have begun to emerge from the top of the soil line. In fact, quite a few pretty large roots are visible as you can see from the picture below. Out of concern, I've done a lot of internet sleuthing on this topic. I wanted to write a post to…

First, I want to acknowledge that Monstera root rot sounds like the start of a tongue twister. This is a follow-up to my last post where I told the story of the Monstera left in my office during the pandemic. It ended up being both underwatered because no one had access to it for months and then…