The 6 Most Common Plant Problems and How to Solve Them
Some get flowers; I get insect bags and damaged plants. I love it. I diagnose problems and answer hundreds of gardeners' questions at national garden shows. The top six plant issues gardeners ask about.
Plant problem solution may disappoint: It depends. While tropical plants like moist soil, cacti and succulents like dry. Remove planter saucer water to prevent root rot.
1. How Often Should I Water Indoor Plants?
Plant problem solution may disappoint: It depends. While tropical plants like moist soil, cacti and succulents like dry. Remove planter saucer water to prevent root rot.
2. What’s Wrong With My Plant?
I get this inquiry every time I check email. First, identify the plant and study its best growing conditions and common issues. Get the right soil, water, and sun. To rescue a sick plant, use the most eco-friendly method.
3. What Is This Mystery Plant?
Provide age, size, growth habit, and bloom season to identify plants. Take close photos of leaves, stalks, blossoms, and the plant. Each clue speeds up and improves plant identification.
4. Where Did the Holes in my Hosta Leaves Come From?
Remember that weeds are plants out of place. When unwelcome in your garden, beneficial plants become weeds. If a mystery plant fits any of these descriptions, it may be a weed.
5. Is it a Weed or a Flower?
Powdery mildew is fungus. In severe cases, blocking sunlight leaves vegetation yellow and drops off. Let plants have space, sunlight, and airflow to reduce disease risk.
6. Why is There White Powder on My Plant’s Leaves?