One of the most common problems I see when growing citrus trees, including orange trees, is that the leaves start to curl and sometimes even drop. There are a few common reasons, most of which are treatable. In my guide, I going to discuss some of them, including lack of water, too much sun, insect damage from aphids and even Fungal diseases. Water stress Are your orange tree leaves yellow and somewhat crispy as well as curling? If so, the…
The most probable reason that your orange tree leaves are sticky is that you have an infestation of sap-sucking insects. These insects – and there are quite a few different types – leave behind honeydew, that’s the sticky substance. Here’s how to identify which insect is your problem and what to do about it. Honeydew Sap-sucking insects suck the sap out of your orange tree leaves and stems for their food. In doing so, they excrete and leave behind blobs…
Orange trees, as with any fruit-bearing trees, are prone to both specific and common pests and diseases. Pests that commonly attack orange trees include mealy bugs, aphids and spider mites, and these are fairly easy to treat but, with young trees, can cause a lot of damage. Then you have diseases, including root rot and citrus canker, which are either fungal or bacterial. One of the more common problems with diseases on orange trees is Black sooty mould, as it…
Cymbidium orchid pests and diseases are pretty much the same ones that affect other orchid plants. The pests include mealybugs and red spider mites, and the diseases are mainly fungal ones such as root rot. Here’s how to recognise what’s causing your cymbidium orchid problems and how to deal with the issues. Pests Mealy bugs What are mealy bugs? Mealy bugs are insects that live by sucking the sap from the leaves of your cymbidium orchid (and every other orchid…
Despite their reputation for being delicate plants, orchids are not that difficult to grow and care for. That said, they are susceptible to some problems, as with all house plants. I’ve written a series of articles that identify the most common orchid problems and give details about what to do about them. Read on to find out your own orchid’s particular problem and go to the relevant article for more information and how to deal with it. Let’s get started!…
There are several reasons why your cymbidium orchid is not flowering. These range from its natural growth cycle through to the environment you’re keeping it in and the care you’re giving it. The most likely reason it’s not producing any blooms is it probably not getting enough light; they need around 10-12 hours of indirect sunlight each day. Read on to learn more reasons why there are no blooms on your orchid. Natural life cycle The flowering period of cymbidium…
If the leaves on your Swiss cheese plant are curling, the main cause could be that you have either overwatered or underwatered your plant. More often than not, most of the issues you will experience with Monstera plants, from yellowing leaves to drooping leaves always comes back to a watering issue. However, problems with watering are not the sole cause of curling leaves and it could also be down to the fact the plant is under heat stress or an…
The main reason that your Swiss cheese plant is turning yellow is probably to do with water. You could be over-watering or under-watering the plant; the symptoms are almost the same. In my guide, I explain how to tell which of these is the problem. I also cover other issues that can cause the leaves to turn yellow, including to much light, environmental shock often from repotting, lack of nutrients, root bound plants and more. I also look at other…
If it looks like your Swiss cheese plant is dripping water, or ‘crying’, some people even describe it as sweating, it could be because of one of two reasons. You could be overwatering your plant, and it’s using a process called transpiration to get rid of the excess water. Or, it could be a perfectly natural process called guttation. I discuss both of these in this article and give advice on what to do about each. Over-watering often leads to…
Swiss cheese plants are more prone to pests than diseases. The Swiss cheese plant pests are the usual ones found on houseplants and plants grown in greenhouses. Think scale insects, thrips and mealybugs. As for diseases, there are none that are exclusive to Swiss cheese plants. But I’ve included the ones most common to plants like the cheese plant, including root rot and powdery mildew. If you have issues with the leaves turning yellow, this guide is probably the guide…