Do houseplants/flowers attract roaches??

I want to have plants and flowers in my apartment, but I just got a hold on the roaches that come into my apartment. Will getting plants attract the bugs back again??What types of plants would be okay to get??

Answer: 1.
It is my understanding that houseplants will not bring roaches.

Roaches (if there is not an infestation) usually come in via their eggs with paper bags / cardboard boxes.

Here is a quote from the link below: "roaches love paper and glue, so bags and boxes often become infected with eggs which can hatch in your home. If you suspect more than a few roaches are nesting in your home – call a professional. If you just have a few, take an empty jar and pour in a little bit of beer. Then add a few slices of banana and finally a few drops of anise extract. Wrap the outside of the jar with tape so the roaches can easily climb in, then smear petroleum jelly around the inside rim so they can’t get back out."

The second link is for the top 10 easy care houseplants.
Good Luck!
Answer: 2.
You are very welcome - I hope you enjoy your plants!
Answer: 3.
Plants aren't really a major thing that will attract roaches. You should be focusing on things like water heaters, crawl spaces, cracks, etc. They like to hide where it is dark and damp, so plants aren't really the type of thing they enjoy nesting in. It is also important to know WHICH type of cockroaches you have, because there are different methods for extinguishing them based on the species.Here's a list of things to keep your house roach-free:
* Seal cracks and other openings to the outside.
* Use weather stripping on doors and windows.
* Look for other methods of entry, such as from items being brought into the building, especially appliances, furniture, and items that were recently in storage.
* Inspect food deliveries before putting them in kitchens.
* Look for egg cases (oothecae) glued to undersides of furniture, in refrigerator and other appliance motors, boxes, and other items. Remove and destroy any that you find.
* Locate and seal cracks inside the treatment area where cockroaches can hide.
* Trim shrubbery around buildings to increase light and air circulation, especially near vents, and eliminate ivy or other dense ground covers near the house, as these may harbor cockroaches.
* From around the outside of buildings remove trash and stored items such as stacks of lumber or firewood that provide hiding places for cockroaches.
* Consider keeping a layer of gravel about 6 to 12 inches wide around the perimeter of buildings.
Answer: 4.
Roaches are not attracted to houseplants so feel free to get whatever plant you so desire.

Problem with my fig tree?

Hello fellow plant lovers...I recently bought a fig as a houseplant, and it is a weeping fig bush species. I was lucky that it didn't drop it's leaves after a rather traumatic trip home, but I started noticing small yellow/grey discolourations on some of the leaves (but not very many). The spots are tiny, they don't cover the entire leaf (so it's probably not a light problem)I don't think I've overwatered it. I just gave it a few fertiliser spikes, so if it's a nitrogen deficiency it should go away soon, but the spots keep appearing. With all that detail, can anyone possibly identify this problem?To Joanne:I actually work at the garden store where I bought it, so I know It has not been fertilised in quite a while. I don't think this is going to kill the plant, it just looks like an annoying problem.

Answer: 1.
Like you said yellow leaves usually a sign of a lack of nitrogen in the soil. The only other thing i can think of is if its outgrown the pot im not sure if you have transplanted it into a new pot when you got it home or not.
Answer: 2.
The place where you bought it had already fertilized it. We are not suppose to fertilize a new potted plant for at least six weeks after we bring it home. It is best to fertilize potted plants with a liquid fertilizer. Always read the directions on the container for outside and indoor plants.

You might lose this one, but that is how we learn. Buy another but read up on the care of fig plants/trees before you buy.
Answer: 3.
have you checked to see if the spots can be rubbed off?
if so they may very well be immature scale that are on the move.
if the plant was treated with a leaf cleaner or shine product that might be it.
sun scald is easier to identify but is another possibility.

let me know....

houseplants?

Would Philedandreons grow better if the plant container had drainage holes? And, also what other difference could it make?

Answer: 1.
All potted plants need drainage. Philodendrons are particular about there light as well. Do not give them direct sun light. They prefer filtered light away from a window. Water when the soil dries out. If they are in a pot with no drainage, repot them into one that has drainage holes. Fertilize once a month.
Answer: 2.
any plant weather it be a house plant or a outside potted plant can not survive in a pot with out drainage. Basically if you give them just a little water it is not reaching all of the roots and if you give them too much water they drown.Philodendrons are basically a very easy plant to grown be cause they are a plant that can thrive in a lower light atmosphere but if you have them in a pot with no drainage you need to change this and the plant will grow much better for you.
Answer: 3.
Philodendrons like almost all houseplants can be subject to root rot which happens with their roots sit in water that stays soggy in the soil. It also can cause mold and fungus on the top of the soil as well. A second reason for having drainage, is that the best way to water a plant is setting it in a saucer of water for an hour and letting the water seap up to the top. You then take the plant out and let it drain for a few minutes -do this about every 4 to 5 days. If you want a container with no drain holes-then put your plant with the drain holes into the drainless one for decorative use only.
Answer: 4.
All container plants need water drainage or the roots of the plants will rot. Enjoy your plant now, then buy a new one when this one dies.

What's wrong with my houseplant?

I bought a small rubber tree about a year ago. It didn't grow much so I repotted it. About 9 months later, it still hadn't grown, so I repotted it again, and I noticed that the roots were still sort of contained in a bunch the shape of the first pot it was in. So for some reason the roots won't grow out of the shape of the original pot. I have tried to gently shake some soil off, but it won't work, and I'm afraid I'll damage the roots. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

Answer: 1.
Definitely pot bound. This happens to any plant that stays in a pot that is too small for a long period of time. I have seen some harsh things done to some plant roots to get them growing the right way again. Don't be afraid to cut into the roots in 3 or 4 areas and then gently try to separate some of the jumbled mess. Do not cut into the center section of the roots only around the outside edges. If you don't the plant can choke itself and die. You are performing a life saving surgery.
Answer: 2.
Tease some of the roots away from the root ball, so they can spread out a bit. It won't hurt the plant, in fact will help it.
Answer: 3.
It's root bound. Some plants once they are root bound will continue to grow their root system in that circular pattern despite repotting. I would un-pot it, separate the roots gently with your fingers and maybe even snip on the very bottom roots. Re-pot it and it should be fine.
Answer: 4.
Tear some of the roots out and then replant it.

What keeps a croton from growing? I have had one for about 2 years, it still hasn't filled out.?

The pot I planted it in was only about 2 times bigger than the pot it came in, I fertilize with all-purpose houseplant food about once every other month. I have it in a room that gets indirect sunlight. I don't know anything else I could do for it.Thanks for any help on this!

Answer: 1.
Croton plants are known for their bright tropical foliage, which is multi-colored and exotic in appearance. The foliage contains stiff leaves pointing upward and has a wax-like feel to them. The Croton plant requires moderate to bright light, so keep the plant within 3 - 5 feet of a window receiving sunlight.

Croton plant varieties require heavy watering as well as high humidity. Misting the plant once or twice a week appears to be sufficient for accommodating the Croton's humidity needs if you live in an area with low humidity levels. Keep the plants soil moist at all times.
If leaves begin to fall off or slope downward, you are probably not providing the plant with enough water. If the leaves edges become wilted, this may be an indication that you are over watering the plant. Try cutting down on how often you water and see if that improves the leaves appearance. The Croton also prefers warm temperatures up to 80 degrees F.

Overall, I have found that Croton's are a medium to high maintenance house plant. They are extremely touchy in terms of how much water they are given or not given.

Crotons are one of the many poisonous houseplants. Please keep these houseplants up and away from pets and children.
Answer: 2.
Any plant that's put in a pot that much bigger won't produce for you because the roots are taking over in the available space.

The Muse
Answer: 3.
They will wilt if the soil completely dries out. Crisp crunchy leaf ends indicate soil is staying too moist. Cut off the top of the stem, back to the joining leaf or axil. This keeps them bushy.

This site has tips on growing these plants. Maybe it can help.

http://www.crotons.org/