Solutions for common pests, diseases, and other plant health problems affecting rare plants.
The room was quiet except for the hum of a clip-fan and that tell-tale flicker at the soil surface. One pour, a soft fizz, and the gnats went silent. Hydrogen peroxide works—if you get the ratio and timing right. “I…
Counterintuitive fact: Cracked Orbifolia leaves aren’t always a “humidity problem.” In soft-water homes, low calcium/magnesium can make new growth fragile—so it tears under normal handling. Get humidity and minerals right together, and the next leaf usually tells the story. “I…
There’s nothing more heartbreaking for a plant lover than watching a once-lush fern slowly lose its charm. Yellowing, browning, and wilting leaves are among the most common issues — but they’re also some of the easiest to fix once you understand the…
If you’ve ever leaned in to admire your lush indoor fern, only to see tiny black flies darting up from the soil, you’re not alone. Fungus gnats are one of the most common — and most frustrating — pests for…