Planetagarden
- What indoor conditions can contribute to pest problems?
- How are indoor plant problems diagnosed?
- What is wrong with my indoor plants?
- Why are there bugs in my indoor plant?
What indoor conditions can contribute to pest problems?
When a houseplant looks less than healthy, most often it is the result of improper care. Factors such as too much or too little water, light, heat or fertilizer can cause many plant problems. However, in some cases the problem results from a pest infestation. Several insects and other pests feed on houseplants.
How are indoor plant problems diagnosed?
8 common indoor plant problems
- YELLOWING LEAVES. Older plant leaves may yellow and drop off as part of the natural ageing process and this is completely normal. ...
- LEAVES DROPPING. ...
- LEAVES CURLING. ...
- BROWN LEAF-EDGES. ...
- WILTING OR BURNT LEAVES. ...
- ROOT ROT. ...
- LEGGY OR SPARSE GROWTH. ...
- LOPSIDED GROWTH.
What is wrong with my indoor plants?
Weak growth: Too much or too little light, root system is damaged from poor soil drainage or over-watering. Wilting: Over-watering, under-watering, root rot, salt build up, too much fertilizer, needs a larger pot. ... Yellowing plant: Poor lighting conditions, not enough fertilizer, insects or mites, over-watering.
Why are there bugs in my indoor plant?
Fungus gnats (also called soil gnats) are probably the most common (and annoying) houseplant pests. ... You will notice these indoor plant bugs crawling out of the potting soil, or flying around your plant when you water or otherwise disturb the soil.
