Have you ever seen a plant or flower curl its leaves? This phenomenon has been observed since ancient times. The Chinese believe that curling plants’ leaves is a sign of good luck. In China, some plants such as bamboo and willow leaves curl their leaves after they’ve been cut off from the tree. These curled …
Corn plant leaves turn brown because of a fungus called Fusarium verticillioides. Fusarium verticilliodes causes corn ear rot. This disease affects corn plants during their reproductive stage. The fungus infects the kernels of corn causing them to dry out and become misshapen. This image explains the symptoms of ear rot caused by Fusarium verticilloides. Corn …
Do you ever get tired of looking at your plants? If so, then you need to read this! There are lots of reasons why you might want to fix your plant’s leaves. Maybe you don’t like the way they look, maybe you want to change their color, or maybe you want to add a new …
Fittonia (also known as Nerve Plant or Nervous Spurge) is a plant native to South Africa and Namibia. The plant has become a symbol of endurance and perseverance due to its ability to survive under extreme conditions. Fittonia is also called the ‘nerves’ plant because it contains high levels of calcium oxalate crystals, which act …
Your spider plant leaves look like they’ve curled up into little balls. What happened? Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) are very common houseplants that thrive indoors or outdoors. They require low light levels and high humidity, so they’re perfect for indoor homes. If you live in a dry climate, however, you might notice that your spider …
Cheese plants are a type of edible mushroom that grows on cow dung. They look similar to regular mushrooms, except they don’t have stems or caps. Instead, they sprout from the ground. The name comes from their resemblance to the leaves of a certain kind of tree called a cheese tree. Cheese plants are native …
