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[houseplantguru]

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Here is a video showing you a solution to the "naked" 😳pothos stem and "scraggly" 😬 looking plant problem. Don't be afraid to trim your plants. It does help them grow, fill out, and look better. Plus, you can make MORE plants! That's what its about! More plants! . . #houseplantproblems #letmehelp #houseplantsrock #urbanjungle #alltheplants #moreplants #bhghome #pothosproblems #indoorplant #plantpropagation #makemoreplants https://www.instagram.com/p/ByX1MU5AQeM/?igshid=1s7d3ysak2p74

[emmawallace]

Indoor Plant Getting Leggy? Here's How to ID It and Fix It.

If your houseplant is growing long, sparse stems with lots of space between leaves, it’s not trying to be dramatic—it’s etiolated. This is its desperate reach for more light. But the fix depends on what the plant is.

Step 1: Identify Your Plant. A "leggy" Succulent (like an Echeveria) needs much more direct sun. A "leggy" Pothos or Philodendron might just need a brighter indirect spot. You can’t fix the problem until you know the species.

Step 2: Provide the Right Light. Once you know your plant, research its specific light needs. A south-facing window might save a succulent but scorch a fern.

Step 3: Prune and Propagate. For many vining plants (Pothos, Philodendron), you can cut the long stem below a leaf node and root the cutting in water to create a fuller parent plant.

The crucial first step is identification. A leggy growth pattern is a symptom; the plant's ID tells you the cure. Use the AI Plant Finder to quickly figure out what you have. Then, you can give it the perfect spot to become compact and happy again.

[houseplantguru]

Okay. Still at the airport and noticed this schefflera near the bathroom. It looked a bit dull and dusty looking from afar....so I walked closer and checked it out....scale infestation. 😬 The reason it looks so dull is because it is covered in dust stuck to the honeydew or the scale excrement. 💩 Yuck! This plant needs to be cleaned up and treated or removed. Those little brown spots are the protective covering of the insects underneath sucking the juice out of the plant and then secreting honeydew which the dust sticks to. Notice the shiny honeydew on one of the pics. Great indicator there is a problem. Pay attention to your plants! I spotted this problem while quite far away from the plant. If it had been caught earlier, it may have been saved. There is your pleasant Sunday evening airport plant report.... all the rest was all good, though. . . #airportplants #iseemorethelongerimhere #buginfestation #houseplantproblems #houseplanthelp #letmehelp #plantexpert #insectinvasion #scalepoopisgross https://www.instagram.com/p/B8XuK-YAySb/?igshid=darqdhg3of23

[houseplantguru]

Has your plant dried out?😕👎 The leaves are curled, the root ball has pulled away from the edge of the pot and the water doesn't soak into the root ball but runs down between the pot wall and root ball, never giving the plant any water at all? How do you solve the problem? Read my blog post- the link is in my profile. . . #houseplantproblems #letmehelp #houseplanthelp #houseplantcare #houseplantsrock #urbanjungle #houseplants #indoorplants #urbanjungle #crazyplantlady https://www.instagram.com/p/BvDaYrNlXtb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nj398ayzrr5n

[houseplantguru]

Is your plant looking a little sad? Read my post to find out what happened to this African violet. Link in profile. . . #houseplantproblems #houseplanthelp #indoorplants #helpmyplant #letmehelp #gardenchat https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp3Lt55F_Vz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=134viqepcsoju

[houseplantguru]

The leaf sheath from which the new leaf emerges, is still attached to the new leaf. I pulled it off so the leaf could unfurl properly. You can see the paleness of the leaf where it was not getting any light. It will turn green now. Ever had this happen? . . #ficuspetiolaris #rockfig #leafproblems #houseplantproblems #houseplantsrock #gardenchat #indoorplant #problemsolved #leafsheath #leaveonlyleaves https://www.instagram.com/p/BoNh-56l7Yl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dtitpi45w7ey

[houseplantguru]

If your houseplants are having problems maybe it is scale ... head over to my Website to read this new post about those pesky #houseplantpests . . . . #houseplanthelp #houseplantclub #whatseatingmyplant #gardenchat #houseplants #indoorplants #urbanjungle #greenthumb #solutions #houseplantproblems

[theweekenderfashion-blog]

🌱Aloe plants are awesome. They are super heroes at at purifying the air and a little dab is great for dry skin! I actually drink a sip of aloe vera leaf juice as a supplement and sometimes dab it all over my face with a cotton ball! My skin has been going crazy with our weather! Anyway one else?! #plantgram #aloe (I'm actually not sure if this is an aloe plant, lol but mine is not looking so hot lately!) 🤗🌿🌵#houseplantproblems