Common Plant Problems

Common Plant Problems focuses on diagnosing and fixing everyday indoor plant issues such as yellow leaves, pests, root rot, and slow growth. Articles in this category explain possible causes and practical solutions based on real growing conditions.

Adult fungus gnats
Beginner's Guide

How to Deal With Fungus Gnats (A Practical, Step-by-Step Tutorial)

Fungus gnats are tiny, dark, mosquito-like flies that hover around houseplants and run across the soil surface. The adults are mostly a nuisance, but the ...
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White Bugs on Plant Roots_ They Might Be Root Mealybugs
Beginner's Guide

White Bugs on Plant Roots? They Might Be Root Mealybugs

The first time I encountered root mealybugs, I didn’t even realize anything was wrong. The plant looked fine above the soil—maybe a little slower than ...
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Episcia 'Picasso' , pink foliage episcia turning green leaves
Beginner's Guide

Why Are My Episcia ‘Picasso’ Leaves Turning Green? Guide to CARE

Episcia ‘Picasso’ Care and Cultivar Guide: Foliage Color, Growth Tips, and Troubleshooting Episcia ‘Picasso’ is one of the most sought-after foliage cultivars in the Gesneriaceae ...
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leggy plant
Beginner's Guide

What Causes Leggy Plants and How to Fix It

Understanding the Problem: What Does It Mean When a Plant is Leggy? Have you ever noticed one of your once bushy houseplants becoming stretched out, ...
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root rot issue indoor plants
Beginner's Guide

Dealing with Root Rot in Indoor Plants

Understanding Root Rot: A Hidden Threat to Indoor Plants Root rot is one of the most common and destructive issues indoor plant enthusiasts face. Often ...
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why my plant leaves dropping
Beginner's Guide

Understanding Dropping Leaves: What Your Plant Is Trying to Tell You

It’s a heart-wrenching moment for any plant lover: you walk into the room and notice your vibrant, healthy houseplant looking a little… sad. The leaves ...
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why plants get yellow leaf
Common Plant Problems

How to Fix Yellow Leaves on Houseplants

Understanding Why Leaves Turn Yellow Seeing your beloved houseplant develop yellow leaves can be frustrating and a little alarming. Fortunately, yellowing leaves are a common ...
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