Houseplant Problems
My Cat Ate a Begonia Leaf: What to Check First
If a cat ate a begonia leaf, separate the pet from the plant, preserve identification details, and use current veterinary poison guidance before plant care.
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Thrips on Monstera: Identification, Treatment, and Recovery
Thrips on Monstera can cause silvery scars, black specks, and distorted new leaves. Learn how to confirm the pest, contain it, and judge recovery.
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Sticky Monstera Leaves: Is It Sap, Honeydew, or Pests?
Sticky Monstera leaves can come from normal moisture, honeydew, or common houseplant pests. Learn what to check before you treat the plant.
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Office Fungus Gnats: How to Stop Tiny Flies Around Shared Plants
Tiny flies around office houseplants are usually fungus gnats. Learn why they spread in shared plant areas and how to fix the moisture problem without overreacting.
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Leggy Succulent? Why It’s Stretching and How to Fix It
Identify succulent etiolation, improve light safely, and decide when to rotate, prune, behead, or propagate stretched growth.
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White Spots on Houseplants: 5 Causes and How to Fix Each
White spots on your houseplant? Learn the five most common causes — powdery mildew, mealybugs, scale, mineral buildup, and edema — and how to diagnose and treat each one.
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Why Is My Houseplant Turning Red? Causes and When to Worry
Learn why houseplant leaves turn red or purple and how to distinguish natural pigmentation from light, temperature, nutrient, or root stress.
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Why Isn’t My Houseplant Flowering? 6 Reasons and How to Fix Each
Diagnose why a flowering houseplant will not bloom by checking light, maturity, nutrients, temperature, root stress, season, and species.
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When and How to Fertilize Houseplants: A Beginner’s Guide
Not sure when or how to fertilize your houseplants? Learn the seasonal schedule, how to choose the right fertilizer, and how to avoid the #1 mistake: using too much.
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Overwatered or Underwatered? How to Tell the Difference
Can't tell if your houseplant is overwatered or underwatered? Learn the key symptom differences side by side — and exactly what to do for each problem.
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Why Is My Houseplant Drooping? 6 Common Causes and Fixes
Is your houseplant suddenly drooping or wilting? Learn the 6 most common causes — from underwatering to repotting shock — and exactly how to fix each one.
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Why Are My Houseplant Leaves Curling? 7 Causes and Fixes
Are your houseplant leaves curling up or down? Learn the 7 most common causes — from low humidity to pests — and exactly how to diagnose and fix each one.