They can also tolerate periods of direct sunlight, although too much can cause discoloration and wilting of the leaves in my experience. Why Light Is Important for Plant Health Light Conditions in Ti ...

A plant expert explains why and what to do about it. Rubber plants (Ficus elastica) are popular houseplants, beloved for leaves so shiny they look lacquered. Perhaps that's why rubber plant leaves ...

Every bite an herbivore takes comes at the expense of a plant. Are plants passive victims ... Spinescence includes evolutionarily modified stems or leaves known as thorns or spines, respectively ...

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Trees have evolved in the struggle of plant against plant many times, in vastly different lineages. The highest leaves win, and so trees tend to evolve to be as tall as possible, given the limits ...

MONTY Don has revealed how fallen leaves can boost the health of gardens throughout autumn. He shared his tips for quickly ...

A group of plant pathologists have created a surprisingly simple approach to studying the complex interactions between plants and viruses.

Leafsnap is a free app that identifies plant species of all kinds, from flowers and bark to fruit and trees. Go for a walk, take a shot of a leaf, and this little wonder will identify the plant it ...

There are many reasons why plants go droopy or wilt, and underwatering is only one of them. Keep reading to find out how to solve this common houseplant problem. Drooping leaves are one of those ...

Also known as ‘chlorosis’, leaf yellowing occurs when something interferes with the plant’s chlorophyll – the pigment which gives leaves their green colour and which plants use ...