Why These 10 Popular Plants Are Probably Wrong For Your Home

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00:00Why these 10 popular plants are probably wrong for your home.

00:05Jade plant.

00:07This plant needs bright light to avoid legginess,

00:10and over-watering causes root rot and fungus gnats.

00:13It could be more trouble than it's worth.

00:16Calathea.

00:17Requires very high humidity and soft water.

00:21Tap minerals scorch leaves.

00:23Consistently moist soil invites fungi and pest problems.

00:27Monstera deliciosa.

00:30It grows large with aerial roots,

00:32needs bright indirect light for leaf splits,

00:34and low light leads to legginess and gnat-prone moisture.

00:38Rubber plant.

00:40Rapid vertical growth can overwhelm small spaces,

00:43requires regular pruning,

00:45and moisture swings cause leaf drop,

00:47while its latex sap is toxic to pets.

00:51English ivy.

00:53Prefers cool, humid air as indoor dryness browns foliage,

00:57and while invasive outdoors,

00:59indoor debris can foster mildew and pests.

01:03Orchid.

01:04Orchids need bright, indirect light and stable temperatures,

01:08plus airy media since dense potting mixes suffocate roots and promote rot and gnats.

01:13Fiddle leaf fig.

01:15It needs bright, indirect light and steady humidity.

01:19Cold or sudden air drafts can cause a plant's leaves to fall off.

01:23Heavy, awkward plants risk spider mite infestations under stress.

01:28Peace lily.

01:29Peace lilies are popular but tricky houseplants.

01:32They need constant moisture and humidity,

01:35can suffer in dry winter homes,

01:37are toxic to pets and children,

01:39and require carefully balanced light to avoid leaf damage or poor flowering.

01:44Spider plant.

01:46Moist, organic soil attracts fungus gnats,

01:49and fluoride or salts cause brown tips,

01:51so use filtered or distilled water.

01:55ZZ plant.

01:56ZZ plants are easy looking but can fail if overwatered,

02:00as they need dry periods and fast draining soil to avoid root rot.

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