Even the best plant parents have issues with some of their plant babies. If your plant isn't looking its best, carefully inspect the leaves and use our checklist below to try to identify the likely cause of the problem. We have simple care recommendations for each of the problems below. Also if you need additional assistance, please contact us and one of our plant specialist will be in touch.
What's wrong with my plant?
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Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Brown Leaf Tips
over or underwatering
dry air (if the plant prefers high humidity)
high temperatures/too much sun
overfeeding
check if the soil is too dry or saturated
set on a tray of wet pebbles or mist the plant
move to a cooler area and increase watering
use less fertilizer
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Holes in Leaves
pest damage
physical damage due to people or pest brushing past
check leaves for insect pest
move to a more protected area
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Yellow or Reddish Leaves
underfeeding
over or underwatering
cold drafts
natural shedding of leaves
use more plant fertilizer
check if the soil is too dry or saturated
move to a warmer area
do nothing; the leaves of all plants turn yellow and fall off from time to time
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Curled Leaves
high temperatures
pest damage
move to a cooler area and increase watering
check leaves for pests
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Spots on Leaves
dark brown spots = overwatering
dry patches = underwatering
pale spots = misting with hard water
disease of pest damage
check the soil is not saturated
water more frequently to keep the soil moist
use unsoftened water to mist the plant
check leaves for disease and pests
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Sudden Leaf Fall
environmental change due to repotting or new position
pest damage
wait a few days, the plant should recover
inspect roots for insect pest
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Flower Buds Fall
dry air (if the plant prefers high humidity)
under or overwatering
wrong temperature
pest damage
set on try of wet pebbles or mist the plant
check if the soil is too dry or saturated
move to warmer or cooler environment
check buds, stems, and leaves for insect pests.
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Wilted Leaves and Stems
over or underwatering
root-bound
high temperatures/too much sun
pest damage
check the soil is too dry or saturated
repot the plant into a pot one or two sizes larger so the roots can absorb water more easily
move to a cooler area and increase watering
check the leaves and roots for insect pests
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
No Flowers
too little light
over or underfeeding
dry air or soil
pot too big
move into an area with more sun
use less fertilizer
mist the plant if it likes high humidity and check if the soil it too dry
repot into a smaller pot; some plants only flower when roots are restricted
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