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Q. I HAVE A EUPHORBIA TRIGONA, AND IT IS DROPPING ITS LEAVES? THEY ARE YELLOW WHEN THEY FALL.

Your Euphorbia trigona may be lacking sun and warmth. Consider where your plant is placed and you may need to move it to a sunnier or warmer position. Your plant should happily return to its good health with a nice dose of sun.

Q. MY FIDDLE NEW LEAF IS SHOWING BROWN SPOTS? WHAT IS THE ISSUE?

New growing fiddle leaf fig leaves can grow in a mottled reddish-brown, discolouring is normal for fresh growing leaves. They will grow out as the foliage begins to get bigger and turn into a dark green. No need to worry!

Q. CAN YOU PLEASE SUGGEST A RANGE OF HOUSE PLANTS THAT WILL DO WELL HERE IN PERTH WITH NORTHERN FACING WINDOW AND A SOUTHERN FACING WINDOW?

In Perth during summer, a northern facing window receives a large amount of sun. So you are best finding a plant that loves brightness. Maybe some cacti, or a Devil’s Ivy. A southern facing window will not receive as much sun. So you are looking for a plant that likes part shade - plants such as a Piece Lilly, Spider Plant or a Heart-leaf Philodendron.

Q. I RECENTLY PURCHASED A MONSTERA DELICIOSA - ALTHOUGH IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY SPLITS YET. IS THIS NORMAL?

Yes, this OKAY! Your new little monstera will eventually start to split its leaves. Just keep waiting and caring for you new plant as usual. Each new stalk that sprouts out will have more and more splits and holes in it. Enjoy your new monstera!

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