Plant Doctor
Pick the symptom you see and get the likely cause, the fix, and the plants most prone to it.
Something looks off with your plant? Choose the symptom that best matches what you are seeing. You will get the most likely cause, exactly how to fix it, and which houseplants are most prone to it.
🟡Yellowing leaves
Most likely cause: Usually overwatering or poor drainage
How to fix it: Let the soil dry more between waterings and make sure the pot drains.
🟤Brown, crispy tips
Most likely cause: Dry air, or salts and fluoride from tap water
How to fix it: Raise humidity and water with filtered or rested water.
🥀Drooping or wilting
Most likely cause: Too little (or too much) water
How to fix it: Check the soil: water if dry, ease off if soggy.
🦠Soft, mushy base (root rot)
Most likely cause: Waterlogged soil
How to fix it: Repot into fresh dry mix, trim rotten roots, and water less.
Read the full guide →🐛Pests (mites, mealybugs)
Most likely cause: Dry conditions or a new infected plant
How to fix it: Wipe the leaves, rinse, and treat with insecticidal soap or neem.
Read the full guide →🍂Dropping leaves
Most likely cause: A sudden change in light, temperature, or watering
How to fix it: Keep conditions stable and avoid moving it often.
Read the full guide →🌀Curling leaves
Most likely cause: Underwatering or low humidity
How to fix it: Water on schedule and raise humidity.
📏Leggy, sparse growth
Most likely cause: Not enough light
How to fix it: Move it to brighter indirect light and pinch back to encourage bushiness.
🌸Will not flower
Most likely cause: Too little light, or it is not mature yet
How to fix it: Give it brighter light and be patient through a season.
🔴Brown spots on leaves
Most likely cause: Inconsistent watering, cold draughts, or fungal issues
How to fix it: Water evenly, keep it warm, and remove badly affected leaves.
🫧Pale or faded leaves
Most likely cause: Too much direct sun, or a nutrient gap
How to fix it: Move it out of harsh sun and feed during the growing season.