Plant Problem Guide
Identify common issues and learn how to treat them.
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culturalYellow Leaves
- Lower leaves turning yellow first
- Soil stays wet for days
- Brown, mushy roots
Could be:Overwatering, Poor Drainage, Root Rot
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culturalBrown & Crispy Edges
- Leaf tips turning brown and crunchy
- Soil is bone dry
- Drooping foliage
Could be:Underwatering, Low Humidity, High Heat
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pestSticky Residue (Honeydew)
- Shiny, sticky spots on leaves
- Small bumps on stems
- Ants present on plant
Could be:Scale Insects, Aphids, Mealybugs
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pestWhite Cottony Fuzz
- White fluffy clusters in leaf joints
- Sticky residue on leaves
- Yellowing foliage
Could be:Mealybugs, Woolly Aphids, Powdery Mildew (if spread out)
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pestHoles or Tattered Leaves
- Physical holes in leaves
- Bite marks on edges
- Slime trails (slugs)
Could be:Caterpillars, Slugs/Snails, Pets
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fungalWhite Powdery Coating
- Dusty white spots on leaves
- Spreads quickly
- Leaves drying out
Could be:Powdery Mildew
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nutrientPale, Washed Out Leaves
- Overall pale green color
- Slow growth
- Leggy stems
Could be:Nitrogen Deficiency, Lack of Light
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