Though famously resilient, aloes are also sensitive to overwatering

What’s the problem?
I thought it was nearly impossible to kill aloe plants, but mine looks very pale and limp.

Diagnosis
You’re rig…

Self-watering devices, moving plants out of direct sunlight and grouping them together will help prevent returning to a plant graveyard

What’s the problem?
I’m worried my houseplants won’t survive th…

Yuccas are drought-tolerant, so excess moisture can lead to stress or root rot

What’s the problem?
My daughter has a yucca plant on her landing, and while the lower side looks fine, the taller side i…

Ceramic, plastic or terracotta? Each have different properties and not all plants like all kinds of pots – so choose wisely

What’s the problem?
I’m not sure which pots are better than others, or whet…

If the leaves turn red and drop off, your plant could be stressed

What’s the problem?
My jade plant’s leaves are turning red and falling off.

Diagnosis
The jade plant (Crassula ovata) is a relatively…

It’s better to buy from a plant shop, but these tips will improve the survival rate of herbs and other supermarket plants

What’s the problem?
Should I buy houseplants from the supermarket? I’ve had m…

Got a niggling houseplant query? Our expert is here to help. This week: how to repot a claustrophobic peace lily

What’s the problem?
My peace lily’s roots are escaping.

Diagnosis
When roots start gro…

Got a houseplant query? Our expert is here to answer them. This week, how to revive an ailing dragon tree

What’s the problem – is it rust?
My 10-year-old dragon tree has been happily growing in a bri…

Got a houseplant query? Our expert is here to answer them. This week, the tricky business of getting the Ficus lyrata through the winter

What’s the problem?
How can I prevent leaf drop in winter? My …

Got a niggling houseplant query? In her new column, our expert offers advice on everything from root rot to leaf drop. This week she offers some TLC to an African milk tree

What’s the problem?
My Afric…