Why Are the Tips of My Plant Leaves Turning Brown? Causes and Fixes
Brown tips rarely threaten the plant, but they do point to something in its care. Here is how to find the cause, and how far trimming really helps.
Category: Houseplants
Drooping, yellowing and leggy houseplants: light, watering and repotting fixes that work.
Why Is My Poinsettia Dropping Leaves? Causes and Holiday Care
Poinsettias are tropical plants living through a cold season in a foil wrapper. A few simple changes can keep the leaves on well past New Year's.
Why Are My Monstera Leaves Turning Yellow? Causes and Fixes
A monstera sheds its oldest leaves now and then. When several yellow together, the soil, the light and the leaf undersides will tell you why.
Why Are My Houseplant Leaves Turning Yellow? How to Read the Pattern
Which leaves turned yellow tells you more than the color does. Start with the soil, then work through light, drafts, feeding and pests.
How to Save a Plant From Root Rot: A Step-by-Step Rescue
Root rot is not always fatal. If some firm roots remain, a careful trim, fresh mix and restrained watering give the plant a real chance.
Why Is My Houseplant Dropping Leaves in Winter? Causes and Care
Short days and heated air change what your plants need. A little leaf loss is normal, but steady drop usually means one of four care habits needs adjusting.
When to Repot a Houseplant: Signs It’s Root-Bound and How to Size Up
Most houseplants tell you when they've run out of room. Learn the signs, why spring is usually the right time and how big a pot to choose.
Overwatered vs Underwatered Plant: How to Tell and How to Fix Each
A droopy plant can be thirsty or drowning, and the fix for one makes the other worse. Four quick checks tell you which you have.
Why Is My Christmas Cactus Not Blooming? Long Nights, Cool Air and Buds
Holiday cacti bloom on a signal: long nights or cool temperatures in fall. Stray lamp light is the usual reason one stays green.
Why Is My Fiddle Leaf Fig Dropping Leaves? Causes and Fixes
This plant dislikes change and wet roots. Work out what changed recently, feel the soil, and look at the roots before you try anything drastic.