Tag Archives: Houseplant

What’s the problem?My rabbit’s foot fern (Davallia fejeensis) has developed small, brown lumps along its stems and is leaving sticky droplets on nearby surfaces. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. DiagnosisThese brown bumps are almost certainly scale insects. Often mistaken for part of the plant, the scales …

What’s the problem?My Hoya carnosa cutting, taken from my father’s treasured plant, bloomed once, in 2022, but has not flowered since. How can I encourage it? The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. DiagnosisHoyas, often known as wax plants, have a reputation for thriving on “benign neglect”. They …