CarolineGrowing plants in water can be a great option for people who can’t seem to get to grips with their watering requirements. Whilst growing Monstera adansonii in water is pretty simple to do, there are a few things you need to consider before making the switch. I prefer keeping them in soil, but only because …
Mycorrhizal fungi is a hot topic in the houseplant world at the moment, because adding it to our houseplants could potentially make them drought, pest, and disease-resistant. Before you run out and buy some commercial mycorrhizal fungi and add it to your houseplants, there are a few things we need to bear in mind. Research …
Just to make sure we’re all on the same page: you don’t need to put rocks in a planter. I detail why in this article. The gist is that they don’t do anything. At all. Other than take up space. Rocks in the bottom of planters do NOT aid drainage. If there are rocks in …
Mushrooms that pop up in plant pots are not going to harm your plant but they’re classified as ‘medium poisonous’. They’re unlikely to cause lasting damage but whoever eats them (they’re not poisonous to touch) could get a severe stomachache. I leave mushrooms where they are, because they disappear a day or two after they …
Houseplant mushrooms are not usually a problem. However, they need certain conditions to grow (heat, moisture, nutrients), which can cause some houseplants issues. For example, a mushroom growing in a Calathea pot is likely fine, because they have broadly the same care requirements. A mushroom growing a jade plant could be a sign that the …