Pests & Problems
A calm, systematic way to work out what is wrong - yellow leaves, brown tips, drooping, bugs - and fix it without panic-buying products.
Brown Crispy Leaf Tips: Causes and Real Fixes
Brown, crispy leaf tips mean the leaf's farthest tissue is drying out faster than the roots can resupply it.
The Five Pests That Attack Houseplants (And How to Win)
The five pests that plague houseplants most are fungus gnats, spider mites, mealybugs, scale, and aphids.
Why Are My Plant's Leaves Curling Inward?
Houseplant leaves curl inward mainly to conserve water, so the cause is usually a water-balance problem: underwatering, too much heat or direct sun, dry.
Why Are Leaves Falling Off? Jade, Money Plant, Rubber Plant and More
Leaf drop is a symptom with several causes, so read the leaves before acting.
Why Are My Plant's Leaves Turning Yellow? A Calm Diagnosis
Yellow leaves are a symptom, not a single diagnosis. The most common cause is overwatering, where soggy soil suffocates the roots.
Root Rot: How to Diagnose It and (Sometimes) Save the Plant
To fix root rot, slide the plant out of its pot and rinse the roots, then cut away every soft, brown, or foul-smelling root with clean scissors back to.
- Edema and oddly bumpy leaves
- Why buds drop before opening
- Reviving a badly neglected plant