Pest and Diseases

18

Dec

By Elahe Rabiei

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Pest and Diseases, Indoor Mushroom and Mold

4 Black Mushrooms Growing in the Potted Plants + Images and All You Must Know

Join this post to raise our knowledge about another challenge of indoor gardening. Have you spotted black mushrooms growing in the potted plants? don't worry, keep reading to find out the answer to all the questions you are searching for about black mushrooms from identification to getting rid of them. I discussed various types of mushrooms that grow in houseplants in my previous posts, including: Brown mushrooms growing in potted plants White mushrooms growing in potted plants Grey mushrooms in potted plants Yellow mushrooms growing in houseplants Here, I want to tell you about the black mushrooms growing in the…

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10

Dec

By Elahe Rabiei

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Pest and Diseases, Indoor Mushroom and Mold

How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Houseplants? Best Practical Ways

If you are searching for a practical way to kill mushrooms in potted plants, welcome to this post. I’m a horticultural advisor (my academic major is plant protection) and want to tell you how to get rid of mushrooms in houseplants. keep reading. Although in my previous post, I discussed mushrooms growing in houseplants including their types (yellow mushrooms, indoor brown mushrooms, white mushrooms, and grey mushrooms), before diving into their removal, let’s have a brief overview of them by answering some of the most frequent questions that people often ask me. Is it Bad if Mushrooms Are Growing in…

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04

Dec

By Elahe Rabiei

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Pest and Diseases, House Plant Pests, Houseplant Diseases

9 Common Blue Star Fern Problems: Detect by Images and Fix them

I’m a plant pathologist (my academic major is plant protection) and work as a horticultural adviser. I decided to answer the most frequent questions about Blue Star Fern problems in this post. If you are concerned about your Fern, join me in here. Blue star fern (scientific name: Phlebodium Aureum) is native to the tropical rainforest of South America and is one of today’s popular indoor plants that can thrive in warm humid conditions well. This plant is also known as Phlebodium, Phlebodium aureum Blue Star, and Blue Fern. Anyway, most indoor gardeners have several problems caring for Blue Fern…

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25

Nov

By Elahe Rabiei

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Pest and Diseases, Indoor Mushroom and Mold

Get Rid of Mold on Bamboo Plants for Good with My Tips

Mold on bamboo plants can be white or black, Based on my experience, white mold on bamboo is often saprophyte fungus which is a sign of another problem, however, I found out some people confused the Mealybugs with White Mold. So If you spot white stuff on your bamboo plant, they are often mealybugs. About Black mold on the bamboo plants, it is sooty mold. Hence to get rid of the mold on bamboo plants for good, first you must detect the culprits. Hi, I'm a horticultural consultant with a PhD in plant protection science (the field of plant pathology).…

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18

Nov

By Elahe Rabiei

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Pest and Diseases, House Plant Pests, Houseplant Diseases

A Gallery of Bamboo Problems: Treat Bamboo Diseases and Pests Easy

Bamboo problems can include diseases such as molds, root rot, yellowing leaves and stems, leaf spots, etc. Pests like aphids, mites, mealybugs, etc can also cause problems for your bamboo plant. Sometimes physiological agents such as low light conditions or direct sunlight can cause problems too. Here, you can find a comprehensive collection of bamboo problems including its diseases and pests and the causal agents along with treatments. If you spot unusual symptoms in your bamboo plant and are concerned about its health, Keep reading to find out what you need to distinguish its problem and treat it to have…

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14

Nov

By Elahe Rabiei

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Pest and Diseases, House Plant Pests

Pesticide for Gnats in Houseplants: Natural, Chemical and Homemade

If you are exploring to find the best pesticide for gnats in houseplants, here are 10 of them. I provide you with a list of the chemical, homemade, and natural insecticides that can work well as a gnat killer for indoor plants. I also will show you how to use them and tell you pro tips that will enhance their efficiency. After reading this article you can choose your best pesticide for gnats in houseplants. Fungus gnats are common tiny bugs on houseplants, and their larvae live in wet rich soil and feed on roots. If you don’t get rid…

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13

Nov

By Elahe Rabiei

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Pest and Diseases, House Plant Pests

Nematodes for Fungus Gnats in Houseplants: Comprehensive Guideline

If you spot small black gnats around your indoor plant along with the symptoms of root damage (overall weakness and foliage yellowing) you must be concerned about fungus gnats’ infestations. There are various ways to get rid of them but using beneficial Nematodes for Fungus Gnats in houseplants will work well. In this article, I first will tell you about fungus gnats in houseplants and their favourite environments. After that, you will get familiar with beneficial Nematodes for fungi gnats in houseplants and will learn how they can control these pests. I also provide you with tips to use them…

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11

Nov

By Elahe Rabiei

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Pest and Diseases, House Plant Pests

What Are Small Black Gnats in Houseplants and How to Kill?

If you spot small black gnats in houseplants and are searching for “Are they harmful to my indoor plant” and “How can get rid of them?” Join this article to find the best answers with all the things you must know. soil gnats are common tiny bugs on houseplants. What Are Small Black Gnats in Houseplants? First, let to get familiar with these tiny gnats in houseplants. What are they and how much are harmful to your indoor plant collection? You usually spot them while watering your house plant. Although there are several types of gnats or small flies around…

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09

Nov

By Elahe Rabiei

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Houseplant Diseases, Pest and Diseases

What are Yellow Spots on Bamboo Leaves and How to Fix them?

Join me in this article to find out the reasons for yellow spots on bamboo leaves and all the things you should know about them including fixing the problem. Yellow spots are the most common leaf spots on the bamboo leaves and despite all of the precautions taken, indoor gardeners may spot them on the leaves (or even stems). What are these yellow spots on foliage? Why do they appear on the leaves? How much are dangerous? How can I fix them? I’m a plant pathologist who works as a horticulture adviser. Keep reading to find out the best answers.…

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08

Nov

By Elahe Rabiei

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House Plant Pests, Houseplant Diseases, Pest and Diseases

What are White Spots on Bamboo Leaves? Tried and True Solutions

If you have seen white spots on bamboo leaves, it can be because of physiological problems (such as sunburn or a splash of cold water) or because of various pests and diseases such as mites, viruses or white molds. I will show you their images here, explain why these white spots appear on your plant, and how you can solve these problems. Keep reading. I’m a plant pathologist who works as a garden adviser, bamboo is one of my favorite plants and I have lucky bamboo in water, although, as you know, lucky bamboo is not a real bamboo. One…

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