If your plant is sporting crispy, dark or brown tips on the leaves, it’s more than just a cosmetic issue — it’s a signal that your plant care routine may need adjusting. There are several ...

Thank you. -- Patty Mount ANSWER: The sticky leaves indicate that the plant is infested with scale insects. They often appear as tan, brown, yellow or white bumps along branches or on leaves.

it will not get rid of the existing bumps on the leaves. Those must be removed and disposed of far from any hibiscus plants. Go easy though. Pruning more than one third of the plant in a three ...

A. These growths are known as galls, and alarming as they may seem, they do not injure the plant. Galls are abnormal growths or swellings of plant tissue often caused by the attack of an insect.

Question: My caladiums are not sprouting leaves as normal. Will they regrow or do I need to plant new bulbs? Answer: Hopefully by the time you receive this response there are lots of new shoots.

Q: The leaves of our maple tree have red bumps. I’m wondering if they’re ... as most galls don’t cause any severe damage to plant health. Chemical applications aren’t effective once ...

Q: The last couple of years, several mature oak trees in our yard have turned brown in summer after small bumps on ... as abnormal plant growths, form on the undersides of the leaves.