by Colleen Coyle-Levy | Aug 3, 2020 | Houseplant Beginners, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Lighting
One of the most misunderstood concepts in houseplant care is “bright indirect light.” The confusion surrounding bright, indirect light is a huge problem because the vast majority of the houseplants we keep need bright, indirect light. Without more info, we...
by Colleen Coyle-Levy | Jul 6, 2020 | Houseplant Beginners, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Pests
Aphids are my most common houseplant and garden pest. Once these little guys move into one of my plants, the population goes from a few aphids to large numbers in a few days. I’ve found them on many of my succulent plants, which must be a favorite of theirs....
by Colleen Coyle-Levy | Mar 4, 2020 | Houseplant Beginners, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Pests
Spider mites are annoying, tiny houseplant pests that pop up out of seemingly nowhere. This post will cover how to identify these irritating arachnids and what we can do about them when we find them! Table of Contents What are spider mites and what do they look...
by Colleen Coyle-Levy | Jan 19, 2020 | Houseplant Beginners, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Pests
Mealybugs, like many houseplant pests, seem to pop up out of nowhere. One day your plant is healthy and pest-free and the next day small, white insects have appeared. While finding these unwelcome guests can be unsettling, mealybugs are one of the houseplant pests...
by Colleen Coyle-Levy | Jan 10, 2020 | Houseplant Beginners, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Pests, Houseplant Troubleshooting, Houseplant Watering
Root rot is one of the biggest enemies of indoor gardeners. It lurks beneath the soil, making it hard to detect until it has done significant damage to our plants. It is also hard to combat once it has gained a large foothold on a plant. My goal in this post is to...
by Colleen Coyle-Levy | Dec 19, 2019 | Houseplant Beginners, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Watering
…That has nothing to do with its soil moisture! Most houseplant care guides, including some that I have written in this blog, focus on how much moisture is present in a plant’s potting mix/soil. This approach is utilized often because that is the first way...
