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Though famously resilient, aloes are also sensitive to overwatering
What’s the problem?
I thought it was nearly impossible to kill aloe plants, but mine looks very pale and limp.
Diagnosis
You’re rig…
15 days ago
Self-watering devices, moving plants out of direct sunlight and grouping them together will help prevent returning to a plant graveyard
What’s the problem?
I’m worried my houseplants won’t survive th…
22 days ago
Yuccas are drought-tolerant, so excess moisture can lead to stress or root rot
What’s the problem?
My daughter has a yucca plant on her landing, and while the lower side looks fine, the taller side i…
29 days ago
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Ceramic, plastic or terracotta? Each have different properties and not all plants like all kinds of pots – so choose wisely
What’s the problem?
I’m not sure which pots are better than others, or whet…
36 days ago
If the leaves turn red and drop off, your plant could be stressed
What’s the problem?
My jade plant’s leaves are turning red and falling off.
Diagnosis
The jade plant (Crassula ovata) is a relatively…
57 days ago
It’s better to buy from a plant shop, but these tips will improve the survival rate of herbs and other supermarket plants
What’s the problem?
Should I buy houseplants from the supermarket? I’ve had m…
82 days ago
Got a niggling houseplant query? Our expert is here to help. This week: how to repot a claustrophobic peace lily
What’s the problem?
My peace lily’s roots are escaping.
Diagnosis
When roots start gro…
3 months ago
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A doctor’s brilliant study of the dangers of overdiagnosis, from ADHD to long Covid
We swim in oceans of quackery. The media is flooded with misinformation about health and pseudo-diagnoses based on v…
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A neurologist discusses the dangers of overdiagnosing conditions from Lyme disease to ADHD in an era where technology meets pathology
For many years, people living in Lyme, Connecticut, were plagued b…
4 months ago
Got a houseplant query? Our expert is here to answer them. This week, how to revive an ailing dragon tree
What’s the problem – is it rust?
My 10-year-old dragon tree has been happily growing in a bri…