Pests

Struggling with peace lily issues like yellowing leaves, browning tips or lack of blooms? Learn how to diagnose whether it’s …

I think neem oil does work, and I don’t care if you think that I’m deluded. Pest control is a …

Simple, not easy. Basically, we’re gonna be really vigilant about keeping our plants clean and keep them clean by hosing …

I’m firmly in the ‘keep plants out of reach of pets’ club especially if your plant is toxic and could …

Mushrooms that pop up in plant pots are not going to harm your plant but they’re classified as ‘medium poisonous’ …

Houseplant mushrooms are not usually a problem. However, they need certain conditions to grow (heat, moisture, nutrients), which can cause …

It’s all very well having someone tell you to check your houseplants for bugs, but how exactly should you go …

When I first got into houseplants, I got almost all of my information from YouTube. I barely touched Facebook at …

Flat mites on Hoya are tricky because they’re tiny and spread fast. Here’s how to identify them, what actually kills …

Calathea are already high-maintenance — the last thing you need is pests on top. Here’s which pests to look for, …

Fungus gnats on your Monstera are annoying but very fixable. Here’s what actually works — from someone who used to …

Monsteras can get spider mites, scale, fungus gnats and more — and diseases can look similar. Here’s how to identify …

The most common type of bacterial infection is root rot. I’m not going to cover it here, because I’ve covered …

This was going to be a general house plant fungus post (yum), but I thought I’d concentrate on powdery mildew …

So I decided to write this article because when I was checking my analytics the other day I realised one …

Cut all the leaves off the plant. This is very much a drastic way to get rid of pests, but …

Hydrogen peroxide was one of those ‘scary products that I avoided until, er, this year, because I didn’t want to …

Black or brown spots on your Monstera can mean a few different things — root rot, sunburn, cold, pests, or …

Another day, another way of defending ourselves from the onslaught of fungus gnats. I’m pretty lucky in the whole fungus …

I’ve known about the existence of diatomaceous earth for a while ( I watched a Betsey Begonia video on it), …

Spotted a mushroom in your plant pot? Don’t panic. Here’s exactly why it happens, whether it’s harmful, and how to …