Questions tagged [houseplants]

Plants grown indoors. Use this tag with questions about houseplants in general. Please narrow down the scope of the question by using the appropriate genus or common name tags when asking about specific plants.

Houseplants are plants which are growing indoors in pots. They can help to make a room more pleasant, as well as freshen the air by producing oxygen and even to some extent help "clean" the air. Although these effects have been confirmed only in laboratory environment: "Which houseplants should you buy to purify air? None of them"[1]. As well as growing them for decoration, "house plants" could include , (e.g. dwarf citrus), and which are also grown for consumption.

Indoor environments are often very different to outdoor environments in most parts of the world, so the range of practical houseplants are often very different to typical regional outdoor plants.

[1]: www.nationalgeographic.com

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Monstera propagation

I wanted to propagate my Mostera deliciosa but it went wrong and I cut a simple branch with no leaf node. I put it in water but it seems like there isn't any roots yet. Is there any way to make this work? I don't want it to die.
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Identify, is it a xGasteraloe, a Haworthia, a Tulistia, or something else?

I nursed this unknown plant with no roots and black spot to a nicely growing plant with many offsets & flowers coming on. I will have a better idea once I get to see the flower. But, what do you think it is? I can not find anything that matches it.…
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what is this flowering succulent type plant?

The leaves feel little plump and watery. Is this succulent? How do I care for it?
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Is this Dracaena reflexa?

Dracaena reflexa? Does care requirement same for other dracaenas?
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Houseplants care tips

I am a new plant mom and have a variety of plants ( peace lilies, anthuriums, dracaena, pothos etc.) And I am very particular about watering, soil check and pruning etc. I am leaving for a trip (10days) and am worried the plants may wilt or die by…
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Elephant Ear Alocasia not doing well!

This plant was huge when I first bought it but it had a severe infestation of millipedes and since then has been struggling. I'm also don't think the plant was getting enough light and probably too much water. The soil is not compact and I've…
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Scale like matter and dark spots on Lipstick Petiole

I found this scale like matter on my leaves and i noticed they have been droopy lately. There is also tiny black things on almost every petiole.
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My snake plant stopped growing

I’ve had this plant for 6 months and in those 6 months three leave shot up like crazy! They grew over a foot in length but the rest of the leaves have all stayed the same length. Is this normal?
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Housepolant identification and care

Can anyone help me identify this house plant? Some of the leaves have gone yellow, I think due to under watering and this seems to be improving now. Should these be trimmed? Any other care tips appreciated. Thanks.
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Diy plant saucers

I was checking amazon and home depot, and 12” sturdy plastic saucers begin at $3.50 each. I find them expensive. Is there any way to build these saucers for cheaper? I searched pinterest and there aren’t many diy for saucers.
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What is happening to my Dieffenbachia, and what can I do about it?

BACKGROUND I brought 2 similar plants, of this same Dieffenbachia (see attached photo): Both were brought from the same nursery Both were brought at the same time Both were placed in new (never been used before) plastic pots Both were put in the…
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My ornamental pineapple plant

The soil of my green pineapple plant has a lot of white & green round things, what are they? I don’t know what to do.
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What are those dark spots on my pilea

Since 2 weeks I have noticed that the leaves on my pilea started to have clusters of small dark spots. I'm wondering if it is a bad sign and whether I should do something or change something. So far, I made sure that the soil can be drained enough,…
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Need to identify this plant

Please identify this plant. It has not flowered yet. The stem and leaves have tiny hairs. There is no particular aroma or, taste to the leaves. Place: West Bengal, India. Temperature : 24° C, humidity 98%
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Rubber plant dying need help

! Need advice. It started with leaves drooping. As you can see there are 3 stems. Only one seems to be drooping. The weight got too heavy and the stem is now bent and thin. Is there anyway i could save it? Without needing a paper clip to support it…
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