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Brown Bands on Snake Plants Leaves: Causes and What to Do

What “brown bands” usually mean Brown bands or horizontal stripes on snake plant leaves (Dracaena/Sansevieria) are areas of dead or damaged tissue. They can look like tan to dark-brown bars, often ...

Seasonal Care Indoors: Why English Ivy Slows in Winter and How to Adjust

Why indoor English ivy slows in winter English ivy (Hedera helix) is tuned to seasons. Even inside, winter brings cues that dial growth down: shorter daylength (fewer photons), cooler temperatures ...

Cold Floors, Radiators, and Windows: Height & Distance Rules for ZZ Plants

Why placement matters more than you think ZZ plants (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) tolerate a lot, but temperature swings at the roots and leaves can still cause yellowing, stalled growth, or rot. Cold f...

Cold Damage on Areca Palms: Black Spots, What to Cut, What to Keep

Areca palms (Dypsis lutescens) are tropical plants that prefer warm, stable conditions. A burst of winter air from an open window, a night near a drafty door, or even prolonged contact with a cold ...

Can You Keep a Snake Plant in the Bathroom? Pros and Cons

Snake plants (Sansevieria/Dracaena trifasciata) have a reputation for being nearly indestructible. But bathrooms are quirky microclimates: low or shifting light, high humidity spikes, and po...