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Plant problem solver
Diagnose common houseplant problems — yellow leaves, brown tips, drooping and more — with likely causes and fixes.
🩺Yellowing leavesUsually overwatering or poor drainage.107 plants🩺Brown, crispy tipsDry air, or salts and fluoride from tap water.140 plants🩺Drooping or wiltingToo little (or too much) water.60 plants🩺Soft, mushy base (root rot)Waterlogged soil.140 plants🩺Pests (mites, mealybugs)Dry conditions or a new infected plant.161 plants🩺Dropping leavesA sudden change in light, temperature, or watering.35 plants🩺Curling leavesUnderwatering or low humidity.29 plants🩺Leggy, sparse growthNot enough light.52 plants🩺Will not flowerToo little light, or it is not mature yet.42 plants🩺Brown spots on leavesInconsistent watering, cold draughts, or fungal issues.35 plants🩺Pale or faded leavesToo much direct sun, or a nutrient gap.19 plants