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Bird of paradise split leaves and brown edges indoors
My bird of paradise is indoors near a big bright window. It grows new leaves, but the leaves split and the edges brown. I know splitting can be normal, but mine looks rou...
Moss pole or plank for a monstera, what actually helps?
My monstera is leaning toward the window and starting to take over the corner. I want bigger leaves eventually, but mostly I want it to stop looking like it is trying to...
Rubber plant has brown patches after moving closer to the window
I moved my burgundy rubber plant closer to a south-facing window because it had been leaning and getting a little sparse. A week later, two leaves have dry brown patches...
Rare plant wishlists for 2026, what is still worth hunting?
What plants are still on your wishlist this year? I keep almost buying a Thai constellation monstera, then I remember how many plants have dropped in price after tissue c...
First grow light setup, what actually matters?
I am new to grow lights and the internet is not helping. Every listing says full spectrum, every review says life changing, and half the photos look like the same lamp wi...
New monstera leaf has black marks, could this be thrips?
I brought home a monstera, a money tree, and a bird of paradise about two weeks ago. I washed them outside, sprayed neem because I thought that was the responsible plant...
Should I rotate plants or leave them facing the window?
I rotate most of my plants because I do not want them leaning, but I saw someone say not to rotate climbing plants because the leaves keep reorienting and waste energy. M...
Spider mites on my alocasia or just dusty leaves?
I found tiny pale specks on the back of one alocasia leaf and now I cannot tell if I am looking at dust, mineral spots, or the start of spider mites. The plant is in a wa...
Humidity cabinet, worth it or just mold with lights?
I am thinking about making a small plant cabinet for anthuriums, alocasias, and a few hoyas. My apartment sits around 35 to 40 percent humidity in winter. The cabinet pho...
Fiddle leaf fig dropped 5 leaves after moving apartments
I moved apartments 10 days ago and my fiddle leaf fig has dropped 5 lower leaves since then. The new place has brighter morning light, but the plant was in a car for abou...
Fungus gnats are winning and I am officially tired
I know fungus gnats are supposed to be more annoying than dangerous, but I am now personally offended by them. I have 31 plants in my office because apparently I enjoy li...
Bottom watering, how long do you actually leave the pot soaking?
I switched to bottom watering because of fungus gnats, but now I am second guessing the whole routine. I put the nursery pots in a tray with water and leave them there un...
