Healthy Snake Plants (Dracaena trifasciata, syn. Sansevieria trifasciata) stand at attention with their flat, saber-like leaves rising out of the soil. When these resilient, leathery leaves curl, your plant is trying to tell you that something is wrong. Key Tips: Snake Plant Leaves Curling The most common reason for Snake Plant leaf curl is underwatering, … Read more
Snake plants, or mother-in-law’s tongue (Dracaena trifasciata, formerly Sansevieria trifasciata), with their distinctive, sword-like leaves standing tall are well-known houseplants that are loved for their easy care and stunning looks. There aren’t many problems that plague Snake Plants, but sometimes under certain conditions, they may develop the dreaded root rot. Key Tips: Snake Plant Root … Read more
Snake Plants (Dracaena trifasciata, formerly Sansevieria trifasciata) are tall, striking plants with strong, leathery leaves standing upright like sentinels in the soil. But sometimes, these tall, beautiful leaves droop down over the edge of the pot, ruining the effect. What causes Snake Plants’ leaves to sag? This often happens when one or more of their growing … Read more
Whale Fin Snake Plant, or Mason’s Congo Snake Plant (Dracaena masoniana, syn. Sansevieria masoniana) is a rare plant compared to its Snake Plant cousin (Dracaena trifasciata, syn. Sansevieria trifasciata). Instead of narrow spires, its huge upright leaves are flat, wide, and paddle-shaped and can grow 3 to 4 feet high and up to a foot … Read more
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is an elegant tropical vine that has become popular in any indoor space – homes, offices, lobbies, and restaurants. It has the reputation of being a resilient, easy-care plant that is tolerant of indoor conditions. But sometimes, when there is too much water and humidity, or not enough light and air circulation, … Read more
Your graceful, elegant Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a resilient plant that will adapt to a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions. Sometimes it is susceptible to diseases, though, and pothos fungal infections top the list. Fungal spores are everywhere, and when conditions are overly humid and wet indoors or outdoors, the spores can become active … Read more
Houseplant enthusiasts are all familiar with Pothos, those elegant vining plants with shiny, heart-shaped leaves that spill gracefully over the sides of a hanging basket. When grown as houseplants, their leaves usually stay small, with smooth edges and no slits or holes in the leaf blades. But when Pothos plants, and others like Monstera, are … Read more
Emerald Pothos and Global Green are two very similar varieties of Pothos, or Devil’s Ivy (Epipremnum aureum). These elegant, trailing houseplants with dark green leaves can both reach up to 10 feet long. They are so much alike, in fact, that they’re often mistaken for one another. There are three key differences between the two, … Read more
Pothos or Devil’s Ivy (Epipremnum aureum) is an easy-care, handsome plant that you love to grow, but you notice brown roots that are growing out of the stems. They’re not very attractive – are they normal? What are Pothos aerial roots, and what is their purpose? Should I leave them or cut them off? There … Read more
Variations of Monstera adansonii, or Swiss Cheese Plant, are highly coveted by tropical houseplant fans and collectors. Their deep green leaves and interesting fenestrations make them beautiful and decorative plants for home or office. They are all native to the Oaxaca region of Mexico, Central America, tropical South America, and the West Indies. One of … Read more
