Diagnose common houseplant problems like yellow leaves, drooping stems, and slow growth
Yellow leaves, drooping stems, and slow growth are signs something isn't right. These guides help you diagnose common houseplant problems and decide what action to take.
New to this topic? Begin with our complete guide: Houseplant Troubleshooting: Common Problems and Fixes
Drooping leaves, dry soil, crispy edges, your plant is parched. Unlike overwatering, underwatering is usually reversible with quick action. Most plants bounce back within hours of a good drink.
A drooping plant is begging for help but the cause could be thirst, overwatering, temperature shock, or transplant stress. The solution depends entirely on the diagnosis here's how to tell.
Your plant has been the same size for months. No new leaves, no visible progress. The causes usually come down to light, roots, or season and most are fixable with the right adjustments.
Your plant is sitting in soggy soil with yellowing leaves, classic overwatering. The damage has started but recovery is possible if you act quickly. Stop watering, assess the roots and follow these steps.
Yellow leaves are your plant's distress signal but the cause could be overwatering, underwatering, age, pests, or a dozen other issues. Here's how to read the pattern and fix the problem.
Something's wrong with your plant but what? Yellow leaves, brown tips, drooping, pests, each symptom points to specific causes. This guide helps you diagnose the problem and fix it before your plant declines further.