Sunday, September 27, 2009

Top Selling Foliage Plants









Challenges for the Chinese Evergreen
Curled or shriveled leaves and brown edges.
Solutions:
The air is too cool or too dry, or the plant is in a drafty location.
Chinese Evergreens need warm temperatures in the summer and a minimum of 60 degrees in the winter. They also need moist air, Mist leaves regularly. Keep the plant in semi shade to bright indirect light. Keep them well away from direct sunlight.

Challenges for Ferns
Yellowing fronds, brown spots on fronds and brown tips.
Solutions:
The air may be too warm or dry. Ferns' compost must be kept moist-but not waterlogged-at all times. Ferns cannot tolerate high temperatures, so keep them away from heat sources. Good indirect light, preferably from an east or north facing windowsill.

Challenges for Ficuses
Sudden loss of leaves.
Solutions:
The cause depends on the species, but possibilities include over watering, low winter temperature, too little light, too much fertilizer, cold drafts and changing locations. Tree types require placement in bright sun, but others need partial shade.