Damping Off Disease is a fungal disease which attacks the root and stem bases of seedlings. It causes shrinkage and rot at the ground level resulting in the seedlings toppling over. The disease is prevalent in damp, warm and poorly ventilated conditions. It spreads very fast and may cause the loss of all your seedlings if immediate control measures are not taken.
Water is one of the major requirements for the proper growth of houseplants and without water a houseplant will die. Providing water for a houseplant is key and not just water. Read more »
It is important to maintain the right temperature range for your houseplants. If the temperature is not right, growth may suffer. Read more »
Light is a major component required by houseplants in making their own food for growth and energy in the process called photosynthesis. Read more »
Sometimes the indoor air can be very dry but very few houseplants can tolerate dry air. Employ these techniques. Read more »
Feeding houseplants involves providing them with the nutrients they require for growth and good health. Plants need an adequate supply of nutrients. Read more »
Pruning houseplants is meant to control growth of the houseplants, rejuvenate growth and keep the plant neat and attractive. Read more »