I don't have access to a hose, so what can I use to be sure there are no bugs on my plants? What are some household items I can use to clean my plants before bringing them indoors?
Use a spray bottle filled with water to rinse the leaves and plants.
You also can treat plants with Neem Oil.
Neem Oil is safe for people and pets and will take care of insects and fugus.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
A couple of the "arms" of the plant have become limp and I had to tie them up. What might have caused this? It's an indoor plant.
The Euphorbia trigona is know to have branches go limp from time to time.
Exact cause is unknown in your case, but check to make sure the plant is receiving good light but not direct sunlight.
Keep the soil mix damp, but not soggy.
In winter keep it slightly on the dry side.
You can prune your plant and even grow new plants from the cuttings.
This is a good way to keep the plant size in control.
Keep is mind that the sap of this plant is poisonous and care should be taken when handling your plant.
Use gloves and to not get the sap on your skin or near eyes and mouth.
If you suspect an insect or fungus; use Neem Oil.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/propagating-cacti-and-succulents.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/search/?q=neem%20oil
The plants we have moved indoors are in huge pots...gifts from my children and include two tree like hibiscus and a huge gardenia. We moved them on a heavy duty wagon with great strain. So...my husband would divorce me if I hinted at moving them back and forth. I would like for them to survive, maybe even thrive. They need pruning and wondering about fertilizing and adding moisture. I put them in the sunniest window where other plants are currently doing well. Would love some direction and help. Sandy
Here are some links that will help with wintering your plants.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-winter-care-tips.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/wintering-hibiscus-indoors-winter-care-for-hibiscus.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htm
My houseplants are droopy. They had been in a home without heat in frigid temperatures. I transported them to my home, exposing them to even more cold weather. What do I need to do? Prior to their transport, they had not watered for at least 2 weeks.
I would continue to care for the plants with light watering and proper light conditions for the plants.
You can prune away any dead or dying leaves and then wait and see.
Many houseplants will suffer cold damage in temperatures below 50 degrees but some may be able to tolerate colder temperatures.
Best of luck.
One plant's leaves are yellowing. How to stop?
Yellowing leaves can be due to watering issues; to much or to little, or insects and disease can cause yellowing leaves.
Use the search bar on the home page of Gardening Know How to learn the care requirements of your specific plant.
Here is a link to the page.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-leaves-turn-yellow.htm
Once again, my houseplants that were thriving outside and all but all perished inside during the winter months. I put them in a room with good light and temperature. All but two have survived. They have currently been moved to the basement facing a window. I love growing plants and just have not been successful keeping them alive through the winter, such a huge loss of money and time. I can't afford a greenhouse just yet and since I am renting, it wouldn't be feasible either. Hope you can help me keep my future and still current ones alive. Thanks Flo Saforo
Investigate the exact plants that you are growing.
Gardening Know How is a great place to do this! Use the 'search' tab at the top of the Home page to search for articles on your specific plants.
Some plants may need to be allowed to go dormant for the winter months, while others need to be cared for throughout the winter with more specific needs.
Watering needs generally change while indoors and even though you have a sunny window, this may not be enough light for most outdoor varieties.
Plants can be placed under grow lights to help give them additional light.
Lack of humidity can also be a cause of plant decline in the winter. Misting some plants will help as well as setting the plant on a tray of pebbles and water.
I left my spider and ivy plant in the car by accident overnight and now they are very limp, turning brown and look unhealthy. Can I do anything to save them? I'm even afraid to water them. The soil is not bone dry. The leaves are just hanging over with no life to them. Please help. I live in Mass. Thank you Sue
Wait and see is the best approach.
You can trim away any dead and damaged material.
If you see new growth, they can recover.
If the temperatures were low enough and length of time to freeze the roots, they may not recover.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-treat-frozen-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm