Setting your Calathea up for success with the right soil mix will save you a lot of frustration and crispy tips in the long run. Calatheas are known to be difficult houseplants, but many common problems people struggle with stem from choosing the incorrect Calathea soil type. Calatheas prefer to live in moist soil, so…
The Philodendron Glorious is known for its gigantic, heart-shaped leaves. If you’re curious about how to best care for this beautiful plant and what mistakes to avoid to allow it to grow to its full potential, then this guide will cover your needs. Philodendron Glorious – Basic Information The Philodendron Glorious is a hybrid between…
Calatheas are known for their lush foliage with stunning and ornate patterns, so it can be disappointing and concerning if their leaves turn yellow. The most likely reason your Calathea’s leaves turn yellow is underwatering or overwatering. Still, there could be other reasons that your Calathea may develop yellow leaves, from humidity issues, fungal infections,…
Spider mites are the most common pest you can find on your Calathea and can be the most destructive. Discovering a spider mite outbreak may leave you feeling helpless or overwhelmed, especially if your Calathea is already showing signs of going downhill. If you want to save your Calathea and prevent them from spreading to…
In this article, we will cover 9 different types of Scindapsus & some nice tips to care for each of them. Origins and Native Growth Habits Scindapsus is an exceptional plant native to Southeast Asia. This tropical variety starts growing on the forest floor in lower light conditions until it reaches a tree trunk to…
Most people just use any soil available for their aroid plants. That’s why their plants don’t thrive or grow, and they even end up with root rot. Instead, all successful aroid plant parents use their DIY aroid soil mix. In this article, we will show you 4 effective recipes & how to make your own…
Letting your pothos climb is an excellent choice if you want to see faster growth and larger leaves. Pothos is native to southeast Asia. Its natural growth pattern is to start climbing trees as a juvenile plant and develop mature leaves as it grows towards the canopy. As houseplants, they do exceptionally well when we…
Why are the leaves curling on your Scindapsus (also known as Satin Pothos or Silver Pothos), and how can you fix this problem quickly? The most common reason for leaves curling on Scindapsus is underwatering. Besides that, overfertilizing, temperature stress, root rot, being rootbound, low humidity, and pests can also make your Scindapsus curl its…
Have you noticed that the new leaves of your pothos are staying small? Or would you simply like to encourage the growth of larger leaves to see your plant thrive? Whether you’re addressing an issue or ensuring that you are giving your pothos the best growing conditions, this information will help guide you. You can…