Gardening

Root Awakening

Move Money Plant to bigger pot for better growth

Plants in small pots will dry out quickly in the sun.

Root Awakening

Hibiscus infested with caterpillars

Remove the caterpillars using a pair of tweezers and discard them.

Root Awakening

Star of Bethlehem is a flowering weed

Despite its beautiful flowers, the Star of Bethlehem is a toxic weed.

Finding Joy

In my orchid garden, purpose and peace bloom

The writer's orchid garden.

Plant Parenting

Underground edible plants to grow for Chinese New Year

These underground edibles – Chinese arrowhead, water chestnut and yam – are popular festive plants. Their food storage organs are botanically called corms, and can be used for planting.

Root Awakening

Hibiscus likely infested with scale insects

Unless the plant is small or weak, it may be best to prune the more infested portions first to reduce the pest population.

Root Awakening

Aloe plant looks injured

The red patches indicate an injury, such as one from chemical sprays or sunburn.

Root Awakening

Spiked Pepper is a weed

The Spiked Pepper, or Matico, is a relative of the plant that produces the peppercorns used in cooking.

Root Awakening

Olive plant may lack nutrients

The chlorotic and misshapen leaves indicate a lack of nutrients.

Plant Parenting

Start your stem-cuttings strong for the new year

(From left) Mint, cassava and Philodendron can be propagated from different types of stem cuttings.

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