What are some names of plants that can grow or survive with the roots emerged in water?
Is softened water bad for my houseplants? Softened water uses sodium ions to replace calcium in the water supply. With time, it will kill just about any houseplant. It is better to use distilled or unsoftened water. What is causing my outdoor China doll to show “cotton-like” spots on the leaves & branches? Those cottony spots could be cottony cushion scale. If their numbers are small, you can swab them off with insecticidal soap or alcohol-dipped cotton swab. If the numbers are too high, you need to turn to a systemic insecticide. I work in a small office with fresh air and very little light. What plant would do best to to generate oxygen? Norfolk Island pine, spider plant, wandering Jew, pothos (“Devil’s Ivy”), peace lilly and Dallas and Boston Ferns. How do I take care of a Zebra plant? Do not put it in direct sunlight, it should be shaded continuously. Do not let it dry out. Room temperature should not drop below 60 degrees. Fertilize only when plant is showing active growth.
