Nicole Nikki

First of all, thanks for reading my blog. I've been gardening since I was eight. I used to help my granny with her gardening adventures. Today my kid does the same, he lends his little hands to help me with garden chores. I love to document my experiences and that's why I chose to blog. I hope you loved reading my blog. If you have any queries, don't hesitate to contact me. Read more about Nicole here.

coneflowers

Why is My Coneflower Plant Dying? (And How To Revive It!)

Your coneflower plant may die due to Alternaria leaf spot or Bacterial leaf spot, in both these conditions, you’ll notice black spots on leaves. Aphid infection and Aster yellows can also kill the plant. The plant shows dying/wilting signs due to Transplant shock too. The coneflower plant is also called Echinacea by the experts. Coneflower …

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greensand vs azomite

Azomite vs Greensand: Key Differences Explained!

Azomite is essentially rock dust. Azomite is rich in various types of nutrients. Azomite mainly has Silica. It has many trace elements including but not limited to Boron, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Zinc. Greensand adds a beautiful free-draining texture to the potting mix. Potash is good for plants as it increases disease resistance. Greensand …

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Nepenthes ventricosa

Nepenthes ventricosa Care & Growing Guide (Do’s & Don’ts)

Pitcher plants are unique and beautiful plants that are often kept indoors. They are kept in homes for their beautiful pitchers. Nepenthes ventricosa looks awesome with its red pitchers. The red-colored pitchers are contrasted by the green foliage of the plant. How to care for Nepenthes ventricosa It is easy to care for the Nepenthes …

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pachysandra

Pachysandra Turning Yellow? 5 Tips to Nurse It Back to Health

Too much sunlight causes yellowing in Pachysandra. The same signs are seen when the plant is in waterlogged conditions. Yellowing is also seen due to Iron Chlorosis, which occurs due to a deficiency of iron in the soil. Foliage may become yellow because of the Spider mite or Root-knot nematode infection. Pachysandra is an evergreen …

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mandevilla flowers

Dying Mandevilla Plant? 9 Tips to Nurse It Back To Health

Mandevilla plant shows dying signs often due to Nutrient deficiency, Poor drainage, or Spider mite infection. Southern blight bacteria and Aphids may deteriorate the plant’s health too. Anthracnose and Powdery Mildew are also commonly seen in Mandevilla plants. ‘Mandevilla’ is a group of tropical and subtropical plants. Mandevilla is also called a Rock trumpet. It …

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orchid white

Orchid Leaves Turning White? 4 Tips To Nurse It Back To Health

Orchids are lovely. They are kept for their beautiful blossoms and shiny, immaculate leaves. What if those leaves turn white in color due to some disease/pest? It’s unimaginably wrong. It shouldn’t happen to one’s orchid plant. But it happens. You can prevent this. Let’s see how. Why are my Orchid leaves turning white? Orchid leaves …

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dumb cane

Dieffenbachia Plant Dying? 9 Tips To Nurse It Back To Health

Dieffenbachia dies mainly due to overwatering. Dieffenbachia shows dying signs when the plant receives too much direct sunlight. Dieffenbachia dies immediately after potting due to transplant shock if it has been transplanted of late. Yellow leaves are seen in Dieffenbachia due to Nutritional deficiency and the condition is called ‘Chlorosis’. Dieffenbachia is kept indoors by …

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potinara

Potinara Orchid Care & Growing Guide (Along with Do’s & Don’ts!)

Potinara orchids are plants with beautiful blossoms that are called Pots by enthusiasts. This plant is a hybrid made out of four genera of orchids. Don’t you dare think that they are just another type of Orchids. They need special care and attention to thrive indoors. I don’t want to freak you out, it’s easy …

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