Why is your plant doing that?

Watering, light, pests and care. Short, clear answers for houseplants and garden plants.

Categories

Flowers

Rose Geranium Tulip Petunia Marigold Lily Daffodil Peony Carnation Dahlia Sunflower Chrysanthemum Hyacinth

Vegetables & fruit

Tomato Cucumber Lettuce Pepper Eggplant Zucchini Strawberry Potato Spinach Pea Garlic Green Bean Pumpkin Broccoli Radish Cabbage Watermelon Okra Onion Cauliflower Carrot

Herbs

Lavender Mint Parsley Rosemary Basil Sage Coriander Thyme Dill Oregano Chives Lemon balm Chamomile Bay laurel

Succulents & cacti

Jade Plant Aloe Vera Christmas Cactus Agave Haworthia String of pearls Echeveria Prickly pear

Trees & shrubs

Olive Tree Lemon Tree Hydrangea Gardenia Camellia Bougainvillea Japanese maple Blueberry Boxwood Grapevine Cherry tree Oleander Apple tree Wisteria Fig tree Mandarin Magnolia Pomegranate Orange tree

Common problems

Leaves turning yellowUsually too much water or too little lightOrchid · Tomato

No flowersLight, cool nights or feeding balanceOrchid

Root rotPot that won't drain, overwateringOrchid

Black patch on fruitUneven wateringTomato

Guides

Growing vegetables on a balcony: a practical container guideHow to grow vegetables in pots on a balcony: measuring sun hours, weight and safety, pot sizes in gallons, potting mix, watering, vertical space and fixes.

How to grow microgreens at home: a step-by-step guideWhat microgreens are, the best seeds, soaking, sowing, blackout, light, bottom watering, harvest and storage, plus fixes for mold and leggy, patchy trays.

How to repot a plant: when and how, step by stepWhen does a plant need repotting, how do you pick a new pot and soil, and how do you handle the roots? A step-by-step repotting guide with aftercare and fixes.

How to make a terrarium: a step-by-step guideOpen vs closed terrariums, choosing a glass container, the layers, the right plants, watering and common problems. An illustrated, step-by-step terrarium guide.

How to water plants: a soil-first watering guideWater by the soil, not the calendar: finger test, signs of over- and underwatering, bottom watering, water type, seasons, vacations and root rot fixes.

In the garden in November

Move potted plants to a bright window, away from cold drafts.
Water houseplants less often; growth has slowed.
Last weeks to plant tulip and hyacinth bulbs.
Garlic and fava beans can go in now.

General tips for mild climates; estimated.

Handy tools

Planting calendarWhen to sow, when to harvest Soil & mulchHow many bags, how many cubic yards