Light
Yellow leaves
Yellow leaves signal stress, not a diagnosis. Check light, watering, pests, and recent changes.
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These signs are stress signals, not diagnoses. Compare what you see with root-zone moisture, light, pests, and recent changes to find the cause.
Watering
Brown tips
Brown tips show a pattern of damage. Check moisture, humidity, salts, and recent fertiliser use.
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Watering
Drooping
Drooping can mean too little or too much water. Check roots, soil moisture, and the pot.
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Environment
Curling leaves
Curling can have multiple causes. Inspect new growth, leaf undersides, and moisture before treating.
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Roots
Soft or mushy stems
Often a sign of excess moisture or poor drainage. Check roots, soil, and pot conditions promptly.
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Pests / Disease
Brown or black leaf spots
Spots can spread. Examine the pattern, moisture, airflow, and pests before treating the cause.
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Light
Pale leaves
Pale leaves can mean insufficient light or nutrient stress. Compare new and old growth.
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Environment
Leaf drop
Leaf drop responds to change. Review watering, light, pests, and recent environmental shifts.
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Light
Leggy growth
Long gaps and thin stems can signal low light. Compare new growth after improving placement.
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Environment
Crispy leaves
Dry, crispy leaves can result from low humidity, salts, underwatering, or heat. Check conditions.
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Environment
Slow or stopped growth
Growth slows with low light, root issues, pests, or seasonal change. Review the basics.
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Pests / Disease
Visible pests or webbing
Insects, webbing, or sticky residue need fast attention. Inspect closely and confirm what you see.
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Roots
Mold on soil
Surface growth often points to persistent moisture. Check airflow, drainage, debris, and drying time.
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Watering
Yellowing lower leaves
Lower-leaf yellowing is a pattern, not a watering cue. Compare its pace with moisture and light.
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Roots
Sudden collapse
A sudden collapse needs prompt inspection. Check the root zone, stem base, drainage, and recent changes.
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