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Root Awakening

Root Awakening

Use division method to propagate snake plant instead of leaf cuttings

To propagate a snake plant, divide the mother plant into smaller sections.
To propagate a snake plant, divide the mother plant into smaller sections.

Root Awakening

Leaves of sweet potato and asystasia with white marks can still be eaten

The white marks on the leaves of sweet potato (above) and asystasia plants are likely to be caused by sap-sucking insects.
The white marks on the leaves of sweet potato (above) and asystasia plants are likely to be caused by sap-sucking insects.

Root Awakening

Give aroid cutting more time to take root

In a semi-hydroponics system, add a diluted nutrient solution below the roots once they have formed.
In a semi-hydroponics system, add a diluted nutrient solution below the roots once they have formed.

Root Awakening

Walking Iris plants are not at flowering age

The plants' current location under the tree canopy is too dark for them.
The plants' current location under the tree canopy is too dark for them.

Root Awakening

Jambu fruit may have been damaged by pests or chemical sprays

The fruit is still edible, provided the damage was not due to chemical application.
The fruit is still edible, provided the damage was not due to chemical application.

Root Awakening

Chye Sim plant infested with leaf miners, whiteflies

The Chye Sim has been infested with leaf miners.
The Chye Sim has been infested with leaf miners.

Root Awakening

Give plants more air circulation

The crinkled leaves could be a natural characteristic of this cabbage cultivar.
The crinkled leaves could be a natural characteristic of this cabbage cultivar.

Root Awakening

Basil plants lack nutrients

The pale green hue suggests a lack of nitrogen.
The pale green hue suggests a lack of nitrogen.

Root Awakening

Keep Kalanchoe dry

This plant is a popular flowering succulent.
This plant is a popular flowering succulent.

Root Awakening

Stinking Passionflower is a local weed

This flower's fruit turns yellow-orange when ripe.
This flower's fruit turns yellow-orange when ripe.

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