PLANT ISSUES
A little closer.
A little clearer.
Yellow leaves, a drooping stem, flowers that never arrive. Start with what you can see, then find a thoughtful next step.
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Good care begins with noticing.BEFORE YOU CHANGE ANYTHING
Three small checks. A better starting point.
Feel the soil
Check below the surface. Dry and waterlogged roots can produce similar signs.
Look at the whole plant
Inspect new growth, older leaves and their undersides. Notice where the changes began.
Think about recent changes
A new position, feeding, rain or air-conditioning can change what your plant needs.
WHAT ARE YOU NOTICING?
Start with the signs.
These signs can have more than one cause. Use the checks below alongside your plant’s care needs before deciding what to change.
Growth has slowed or stopped
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too much fertiliser.
What to check next
Pause feeding. Remove any visible excess granules. If the pot drains freely, flush the mix with clean water and let it drain completely. Do not leave the pot standing in water.
Find care for your plant ↗The plant is not growing
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too little light.
What to check next
Move gradually to a brighter position suited to the plant. Avoid a sudden move into strong midday sun. Check the plant’s care guide for its preferred light.
Find care for your plant ↗Slow growth and frequent pest or disease problems
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too little fertiliser.
What to check next
Check light, moisture and roots first. If nutrition is the likely issue, choose a suitable fertiliser and follow the current pack directions. Avoid adding extra feed to a stressed or waterlogged plant.
Find care for your plant ↗Thin, weak growth despite good light
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Conditions may be too warm.
What to check next
Move to a cooler, sheltered spot away from hot surfaces or harsh afternoon sun. Make changes gradually.
Find care for your plant ↗Long stems with widely spaced leaves
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too little light.
What to check next
Move gradually to a brighter position suited to the plant. Avoid a sudden move into strong midday sun. Check the plant’s care guide for its preferred light.
Find care for your plant ↗Weak stems
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too little fertiliser.
What to check next
Check light, moisture and roots first. If nutrition is the likely issue, choose a suitable fertiliser and follow the current pack directions. Avoid adding extra feed to a stressed or waterlogged plant.
Find care for your plant ↗A white crust on the soil or pot
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too much fertiliser.
What to check next
Pause feeding. Remove any visible excess granules. If the pot drains freely, flush the mix with clean water and let it drain completely. Do not leave the pot standing in water.
Find care for your plant ↗Few flowers, or small, pale blooms
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too little fertiliser.
What to check next
Check light, moisture and roots first. If nutrition is the likely issue, choose a suitable fertiliser and follow the current pack directions. Avoid adding extra feed to a stressed or waterlogged plant.
Find care for your plant ↗Flowers fall off or fade quickly
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too little water.
What to check next
Check moisture below the surface. If the mix is dry, water thoroughly and allow it to drain. Adjust watering to the plant, pot and weather rather than a fixed schedule.
Find care for your plant ↗Mould on flowers
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too much water.
What to check next
Check drainage and reduce watering while the mix is wet. Empty saucers and let excess water escape. Inspect soft or rotten roots before changing the care routine.
Find care for your plant ↗Buds and flowers shrivel and fall off
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too little humidity.
What to check next
Keep the plant away from drying air-conditioning or strong draughts. Group compatible plants without crowding them, and maintain airflow. Avoid leaving foliage persistently wet.
Find care for your plant ↗Flowers fade sooner than expected
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Conditions may be too warm.
What to check next
Move to a cooler, sheltered spot away from hot surfaces or harsh afternoon sun. Make changes gradually.
Find care for your plant ↗Few or no blooms
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too little light.
What to check next
Move gradually to a brighter position suited to the plant. Avoid a sudden move into strong midday sun. Check the plant’s care guide for its preferred light.
Find care for your plant ↗Crisp brown spots or scorched leaf edges
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too much fertiliser.
What to check next
Pause feeding. Remove any visible excess granules. If the pot drains freely, flush the mix with clean water and let it drain completely. Do not leave the pot standing in water.
Find care for your plant ↗Leaves curl, turn brown and fall off
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Conditions may be too cold.
What to check next
Move away from cold air-conditioning or draughts into a stable position suited to the plant.
Find care for your plant ↗Leaves curl, turn yellow and wilt, with brown tips
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too much water.
What to check next
Check drainage and reduce watering while the mix is wet. Empty saucers and let excess water escape. Inspect soft or rotten roots before changing the care routine.
Find care for your plant ↗Lower leaves curl and wilt, with dry brown edges
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too little water.
What to check next
Check moisture below the surface. If the mix is dry, water thoroughly and allow it to drain. Adjust watering to the plant, pot and weather rather than a fixed schedule.
Find care for your plant ↗Lower leaves wilt, develop brown edges and fall off
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Conditions may be too warm.
What to check next
Move to a cooler, sheltered spot away from hot surfaces or harsh afternoon sun. Make changes gradually.
Find care for your plant ↗Brown, shrivelled leaf tips
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too little humidity.
What to check next
Keep the plant away from drying air-conditioning or strong draughts. Group compatible plants without crowding them, and maintain airflow. Avoid leaving foliage persistently wet.
Find care for your plant ↗Leaves look faded or washed out
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too much light.
What to check next
Move to a sheltered position with light suited to the plant. Protect shade-loving foliage from harsh afternoon sun and monitor new growth.
Find care for your plant ↗Pale leaves, sometimes with yellow spots
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too little fertiliser.
What to check next
Check light, moisture and roots first. If nutrition is the likely issue, choose a suitable fertiliser and follow the current pack directions. Avoid adding extra feed to a stressed or waterlogged plant.
Find care for your plant ↗Variegated leaves become all green
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too little light.
What to check next
Move gradually to a brighter position suited to the plant. Avoid a sudden move into strong midday sun. Check the plant’s care guide for its preferred light.
Find care for your plant ↗Limp, wilted leaves and little growth
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too little water.
What to check next
Check moisture below the surface. If the mix is dry, water thoroughly and allow it to drain. Adjust watering to the plant, pot and weather rather than a fixed schedule.
Find care for your plant ↗Limp leaves, soft rotten areas and poor growth
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too much water.
What to check next
Check drainage and reduce watering while the mix is wet. Empty saucers and let excess water escape. Inspect soft or rotten roots before changing the care routine.
Find care for your plant ↗Shade-loving leaves shrivel or die
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too much light.
What to check next
Move to a sheltered position with light suited to the plant. Protect shade-loving foliage from harsh afternoon sun and monitor new growth.
Find care for your plant ↗Yellow leaf edges, sometimes with wilting
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too little humidity.
What to check next
Keep the plant away from drying air-conditioning or strong draughts. Group compatible plants without crowding them, and maintain airflow. Avoid leaving foliage persistently wet.
Find care for your plant ↗Leaves turn yellow quickly and fall off
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Sudden change in temperature.
What to check next
Keep conditions as steady as possible. Avoid abrupt moves between air-conditioned rooms and hot outdoor areas.
Find care for your plant ↗Lower leaves turn yellow, dry out and fall off
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too little light.
What to check next
Move gradually to a brighter position suited to the plant. Avoid a sudden move into strong midday sun. Check the plant’s care guide for its preferred light.
Find care for your plant ↗Leaves are smaller and paler than usual
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too little light.
What to check next
Move gradually to a brighter position suited to the plant. Avoid a sudden move into strong midday sun. Check the plant’s care guide for its preferred light.
Find care for your plant ↗Young and old leaves fall off together
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too much water.
What to check next
Check drainage and reduce watering while the mix is wet. Empty saucers and let excess water escape. Inspect soft or rotten roots before changing the care routine.
Find care for your plant ↗Leaves fall off in dry air
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too little humidity.
What to check next
Keep the plant away from drying air-conditioning or strong draughts. Group compatible plants without crowding them, and maintain airflow. Avoid leaving foliage persistently wet.
Find care for your plant ↗The oldest leaves fall off first
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too little water.
What to check next
Check moisture below the surface. If the mix is dry, water thoroughly and allow it to drain. Adjust watering to the plant, pot and weather rather than a fixed schedule.
Find care for your plant ↗Weak stems and early loss of lower leaves
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too little fertiliser.
What to check next
Check light, moisture and roots first. If nutrition is the likely issue, choose a suitable fertiliser and follow the current pack directions. Avoid adding extra feed to a stressed or waterlogged plant.
Find care for your plant ↗Wilted leaves
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too much fertiliser.
What to check next
Pause feeding. Remove any visible excess granules. If the pot drains freely, flush the mix with clean water and let it drain completely. Do not leave the pot standing in water.
Find care for your plant ↗Leaves wilt around midday
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too much light.
What to check next
Move to a sheltered position with light suited to the plant. Protect shade-loving foliage from harsh afternoon sun and monitor new growth.
Find care for your plant ↗Brown or grey scorched patches
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too much light.
What to check next
Move to a sheltered position with light suited to the plant. Protect shade-loving foliage from harsh afternoon sun and monitor new growth.
Find care for your plant ↗Grey mould on leaves
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too much humidity.
What to check next
Improve airflow and avoid crowding or prolonged wet foliage. Inspect affected areas and isolate the plant if mould or rot is spreading.
Find care for your plant ↗Rotten patches on leaves or stems
A POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too much humidity.
What to check next
Improve airflow and avoid crowding or prolonged wet foliage. Inspect affected areas and isolate the plant if mould or rot is spreading.
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