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7 Most Common Plant Problems

Identify symptoms fast and follow simple fixes to nurse your plant back to health.

Yellowing leaves from the bottom up
Yellowing leaves from the bottom up
Likely Cause: Overwatering / poor drainage
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Brown crispy tips and edges
Brown crispy tips and edges
Likely Cause: Underwatering or low humidity
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Leggy, stretched-out growth
Leggy, stretched-out growth
Likely Cause: Insufficient light (etiolation)
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Brown dry edges (not crispy)
Brown dry edges (not crispy)
Likely Cause: Fluoride or salt buildup from tap water
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White fuzzy spots on leaves or stems
White fuzzy spots on leaves or stems
Likely Cause: Mealybugs (common pest)
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Sudden leaf drop
Sudden leaf drop
Likely Cause: Temperature shock, drafts, or relocation stress
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Fine webbing between leaves
Fine webbing between leaves
Likely Cause: Spider mites
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When to Seek Expert Help

Some problems need urgent attention. Contact our plant experts if you see:

Rapid, severe wilting
Rapid, severe wilting

Entire plant collapsing within hours

Spreading black/brown spots
Spreading black/brown spots

May indicate bacterial or fungal disease

Severe pest infestation
Severe pest infestation

Visible swarms or rapid damage spread

Multiple failed treatments
Multiple failed treatments

Problem persists despite trying fixes

Frequently Asked Questions

My plant has webbing — what is it?
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How do I treat mealybugs at home?
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Can I save a plant with root rot?
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Why are my leaves turning yellow one by one?
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Should I cut off damaged leaves?
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