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Why Are My Pothos Leaves Turning Yellow?
Yellow pothos leaves are usually a watering problem, most often too much. Here is how to tell wet from dry, and what light, cold and pots have to do with it.
Houseplant problems: yellow leaves, brown tips, drooping
A struggling plant usually shows one of a handful of symptoms. These guides help you read the pattern and act on the actual cause.
9 articles. See everything on the blog.
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Why Are My Monstera Leaves Turning Yellow or Brown?
Yellow and brown monstera leaves usually mean too much water, too little light or a drying root ball. Here is how to tell which, and what to do first.
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Why Are My Calathea Leaves Curling?
Curling calathea leaves are almost always a thirst or dry air signal. Here is how to tell which, what else causes it, and how to get the leaves flat again.
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Can Plants Go Near a Radiator?
Beside a radiator, often yes. Directly above one, rarely. Which plants cope with the heat and dry air, which crisp first, and how to test a spot.
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Why Are My Houseplant's Leaf Tips Turning Brown?
Brown tips are a symptom, not a diagnosis. How to tell dry air from salt build-up, thirst from failing roots, and what to change for each one.
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How Often Should You Water Houseplants?
Once a week is the answer that kills plants. What actually sets a watering interval, how to read a pot in ten seconds, and how to water properly.
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How to Get Rid of Spider Mites on Houseplants
Spider mites explode in heated rooms and hide under the leaves. A three week plan that breaks the egg cycle, plus how to spot them before the webbing.
9 min read
Why Is My Peace Lily Drooping, and How to Revive It
A drooping peace lily is usually thirsty and recovers in hours. Here is how to tell that apart from root rot, cold and shock, and what to do for each.
6 min read
Why Are My Houseplant's Leaves Turning Yellow?
Which leaves are yellowing, in what pattern and how fast tells you whether the cause is water, light, food or normal ageing. How to read each sign.
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