Water Lily vs Lotus: How to Tell Them Apart (and Grow One)
The Infirmary | Water Lily vs Lotus In a pond in July the two plants can look alike: round leaves, big flowers that open in … Read more
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Aphids on Indoor Plants: How to Get Rid of Them for Good
The Infirmary | Aphids on Indoor Plants A new leaf that opens curled, a sticky shine on the foliage, or ants walking up the pot: … Read more
Fiddle Leaf Fig Brown Spots: 6 Causes and How to Fix Each
The Infirmary | Fiddle Leaf Fig Brown Spots Fiddle leaf fig brown spots usually come from one of a handful of causes: root rot from … Read more
Self-Watering Pot Problems: 5 Failures and How to Fix Each
The Infirmary | Self-Watering Pot Problems Self-watering pots promise less work, but they can also rot roots, breed fungus gnats, grow algae and collect salts. … Read more
How to Get Rid of Thrips on Houseplants: A 4-Week Plan
The Infirmary | Thrips on Houseplants Silvery patches on a leaf, dark specks underneath and new leaves that open scarred are the usual first signs … Read more
Overwatered vs Underwatered Plant: How to Tell and Fix It
The Infirmary | Overwatered vs Underwatered A drooping plant with yellowing leaves could be too wet or too dry, and the leaves alone often can’t … Read more
Philodendron Gloriosum Care: How to Keep It From Rotting
The Infirmary | Philodendron Gloriosum Care Philodendron gloriosum is a collector’s aroid with large, heart-shaped, soft-textured leaves marked with pale veins. Unlike the climbing philodendrons, … Read more
Monkshood Care: How to Grow Aconitum and Handle It Safely
The Infirmary | Aconitum napellus Monkshood care comes down to cool, moist, rich soil and careful handling. The Royal Horticultural Society says common monkshood (Aconitum … Read more
Areca Palm Care Guide: Light, Water and Real Benefits
The Infirmary | Care Protocol Areca palm (Dypsis lutescens) grows best indoors in bright indirect light near an east, west or south window, in soil … Read more