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Some leaves of Iresine herbstii turning white, what do I do?

I'm in the tropical region. I've got a new Iresine herbstii recently, I placed it outdoor under shade, so there is some sunlight but not direct sunlight. Yesterday I found that some of the leaves are turning white, is it because of too much light or…
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How can I save my dying cat palm?

I bought my cat palm in July and it lived outside until the weather turned cold. It’s been indoors for a couple of months now and I fear that I over watered it once and it caused multiple leaves to turn black and so I trimmed them off. Now my cat…
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Brown leaves and spots on Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia Obtusifolia)

I have a Peperomia Obtusifolia which has developed brown leaf edges and spots prior to this it was growing well and no issues. I have tried to diagnose the issue which seems similar to black spots on rubber tree and brown spots on rubber plant When…
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Cactus(Astrophytum) seedlings weather requirements

I live in Kerala, India, where the weather is humid dry. The temperature ranges from around 26 at night to 33 on daytime. My Astrohpytum seedlings are growing. They're 1.5 months old now. My questions are: Do they need strong(morning to noon, and…
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My rue plant is partially yellow

I have this problem with my rue, that some of its leaves are yellow and weak. I tried watering less often and all the leaves became a little dry/crispy so I assumed it was not over watering. I live in a template area and right now there are about…
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Browning at base of my cactus

I have had this cactus for a while now (about 4 or 5 years) and recently noticed browning near the base. The spines at the bottom are also a different color and pressed closer to the body of the cactus. After all my internet research I still…
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Ficus benjamina care and reviving

Someone in our house put a ficus benjamina onto a staircase, which basically means 'thrown away'. The tree is in moderate or poor condition. I think it will not have enough light in this place (there is only a small window to the east), the pot is…
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How do I care for Adenium Boehmianum?

I've had my Adenium Boehmianum for almost, em!, maybe 4 years. I leave it in the most sunny place and water on this schedule: summer - every week; spring/autumn - every fortnight; winter - once in a month. It has leaves 3-4 months a year as it…
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The leaves on my succulent are getting brown and mushy - help!

I got this succulent from a local florist and have kept in my living room with low light and regular potting soil. I have have it for about a week - I am just starting to notice the bottom leaves are browning and getting mushy. In touching a bottom…
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Dying leaves on "Dracaena marginata"

I have a Dracaena marginata that I've had for a few years now. I moved it to a new location about a year ago - with the only noticeable difference being that it's a lower-light environment. Similarly, for the last year or so, I've noticed that it's…
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Can all epiphytes be mounted to wood?

I just mounted some staghorn ferns and have been reading that Hoyas can also be mounted. I recently picked up a lipstick plant, and while I can't find any information on whether this genus (or whatever) can be mounted, I'm wondering if it's a safe…
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Browning on Silver Spurflower leaves? Is this a fungus or lack of water?

I have noticed over the last week my Silver Spurflower leaves have started to go brown and start curling. They are in large containers and other plants in the containers have also been getting similar browning on the edges of their leaves. I'm in…
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Can I feed Nepenthes pitcher plant meat?

Recently I've bought a Nepenthes pitcher plant, and the seller have told me that I may feed it meat, if there is not enough flies and bugs in the house. As I have nets on my windows, I guess that indeed will be the case, but I just want to be sure…
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Why do peppers grow poorly in Northern US?

We live in Upstate New York and have happily gardened between (about) Ithaca New York and Boston Mass. (so let’s say zone 5b-6a). When growing peppers (of all kinds), our experience and in the experience of our gardening friends shows that the fruit…
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Why are the new leaves of my poly elephant’s ear turning yellow?

I just purchased a Poly Elephant’s Ear from my local nursery. It was in good condition prior to taking it home ( no yellowing of leaves). 3 days later, I noticed two new baby leaves have turned yellow/starting yellow. I position my plant in a corner…
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