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 5, 2019 | Houseplant Beginners, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Pests
Scale insects are one of the more difficult (and annoying) houseplant pests to control. Their protective shells render normal pesticide sprays less effective. Additionally, their lack of movement and drab coloration can keep their presence hidden from us until it is a...
by Colleen Coyle-Levy | Aug 8, 2019 | Houseplant Beginners, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Pests
The dreaded fungus gnat is one of the most common pests houseplant parents deal with! As such, this annoying insect has earned the honor of being discussed first. This post will cover how to get rid of them, what they are, where they come from, whether they can damage...
