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Welcome to Insiders’ Plant Information, a service of Horticultural Help in New York City. This is the place where indoor plant professional, Will Creed, will post information related to caring for...
View ArticleRepotting
Unnecessary repotting is by far the single most common plant care mistake. For a variety of reasons, folks believe it is a good idea to move a newly acquired plant into a new and larger pot. Please,...
View ArticleFungus gnats
Question: I am pretty sure I have fungus gnats and I have read your treatment for them but was just wandering if any sand can be used on the soil to help get rid of the larvae ? Answer: Coarse...
View ArticleWhat healthy plants require
Most everyone knows that plants require good light and water to thrive. But few folks understand the importance of air for plants. Or at least they tend to take it for granted. While it is true that...
View ArticleTreating fungus gnat problems
The first thing you need to do is remove all loose soil that is not in direct contact with the roots. This will eliminate many of the gnat larvae because they mostly live in the surface soil.The most...
View ArticlePeace Lily root rot
I have had a peace lily about 4 years. The leaves are turning black, and get really wrinkly. I have cut off leaves like this, and new shoots are coming out. But now more of the leaves are turning...
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