Troubleshooting

Find Out Why Your String of Pearls is Dying and How to Save It

It’s no secret that the string of pearls plant is tricky to keep alive and healthy. Once you’ve found the perfect balance of water and sunlight, it will produce elegant cascading pearls. After years of troubleshooting to figure out how to keep my senecio rowleyanus happy, I’ve probably gone through every single problem that you’ll …

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Diagnose Your Damaged Monstera Leaves: Tearing, Ripping and Bending

Even though they are generally a hardy plant, damage to Monstera leaves can still occur quite easily. There are many different issues that can cause rips, tears, bending, curling and breakage. Some of these problems aren’t always a cause for concern, but others should be taken care of right away. Here’s a list of potential …

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6 Reasons Why Your Cactus is Turning Brown and How to Fix It

Cactus troubleshooting usually comes down to a few main issues. Some reasons why your cactus is turning brown include too much light, too much water, pests, disease, or even a  mature, healthy cactus. As you can see, there’s no simple answer to identify why your cactus is getting brown spots, so let’s explore the potential …

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How to Get Rid of Mealybugs on Your Cactus (and prevent them from coming back)

Those white spots on your cactus are called mealybugs. There are a few ways to get rid of them depending on the level of infestation – you will either need to scrape them off one by one, spray on rubbing alcohol or soapy water and oil, use a systemic insecticide, or a combination of all …

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