Tiny black flies from wet potting mix are fungus gnats; sticky traps catch adults, while larvae stay in the mix.
The tiny black fly in a pot that stays wet is a fungus gnat. It is separated from a fruit fly by its tie to the soil. The larva is in the mix; a yellow sticky trap catches the adult and does not end that stage.
BTI is a biological option aimed at the larval stage. A sticky trap does not replace it.
The surface is watered less often, enough that it dries without wilting the plant. The mix is changed if it needs to be.
Understand Phalaenopsis aerial roots, water uptake and potting mix before cutting roots, changing the pot or adding more fertiliser.
Young Monstera leaves may lack holes. Check maturity, light and growing conditions; climbing support helps growth but does not guarantee fenestration.
Many houseplants need watering less often in winter. Check light, temperature, growth and the potting mix before changing your routine.
Air-conditioner condensate is not automatically clean irrigation water. Evaluate the collection route, cleaning chemicals, storage and intended use together.
Separate dry air from watering problems, measure humidity near your plants, and test a humidifier without relying on misting or wetting the room.
Brown leaf tips are separated from low humidity through salt buildup, not treated as one disease.
