ProblemsWhy Does My Plant Have Spots? A Guide to Fungal & Bacterial Diseases
Is your plant showing strange spots, powdery mildew, or rot? Learn to identify and treat common fungal and bacterial diseases on your houseplants with this guide.
While our Care Hub and Problem Solvers are all about the must-know fundamentals, this is our space to have a little more fun. Think of it as our digital greenhouse for plant-filled musings.
Here you’ll find spotlights on unique plants, answers to your weirdest questions (like that cactus needle one!), seasonal care tips, and deep dives into the fascinating world of houseplants. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy exploring!
ProblemsIs your plant showing strange spots, powdery mildew, or rot? Learn to identify and treat common fungal and bacterial diseases on your houseplants with this guide.
ProblemsSeeing bugs, webbing, or sticky stuff on your plant? Use this visual guide to identify common houseplant pests like mealybugs, spider mites, and scale, and learn how to act.
ProblemsFrustrated by ugly brown spots on the white or pink parts of your variegated plant? Learn the top causes-from humidity to sunburn-and how to keep those sections pristine.
ProblemsIs your variegated plant turning all green? Learn why reversion happens and the steps you can take to encourage and maintain beautiful, colorful foliage.
ProblemsIs the base of your houseplant soft, black, and mushy? This is stem rot, a plant emergency. Learn how to diagnose the cause and the only way to save your plant.
ProblemsIs your plant wilting even when the soil is wet? Learn how to identify, treat, and prevent root rot, the #1 killer of houseplants, with this emergency guide.
ProblemsIs your houseplant suddenly shedding leaves? Use this guide to diagnose the cause-from normal aging to shock and stress-and learn how to stop the leaf drop.
ProblemsAre new leaves on your houseplant coming in small and disappointing? Use this guide to diagnose the cause-from lack of light to being rootbound-and learn how to fix it.
ProblemsIs your houseplant stuck and not putting out new leaves? Use this guide to diagnose the top causes of stunted growth, from light and nutrients to being rootbound.
ProblemsAre your plant's stems long and stretched with few leaves? Learn why etiolation happens and the simple two-step process to fix a leggy plant and make it full and bushy.
ProblemsAre your plant's leaves curling, cupping, or rolling up? Use this guide to diagnose the cause-from watering stress to pests-and learn how to uncurl them.
ProblemsIs your plant suddenly wilting and drooping? Use this guide to diagnose the surprising causes-from underwatering to root rot-and learn how to revive it.
ProblemsAre your plant's leaves looking washed-out or losing their vibrant color? Use this guide to diagnose the cause-from lighting issues to nutrient deficiency-and fix it.
ProblemsFinding brown or black spots on your houseplant leaves? Use this guide to diagnose the cause-from fungal disease to pests-and learn exactly how to fix it.
ProblemsAre the tips of your plant's leaves turning brown and crispy? Use this guide to diagnose the cause-from watering issues to low humidity-and learn how to fix it.
ProblemsYellow leaves on your houseplant? Don't panic! Use this diagnostic guide to understand the cause-from overwatering to pests-and learn exactly how to fix it.
PestsFinding big holes and hungry bugs on your leaves? Learn how to identify, remove, and prevent caterpillars from eating your houseplants with this guide.
PestsSeeing silvery damage and tiny black pests on your leaves? Learn how to identify, eliminate, and prevent a stubborn thrips infestation with this step-by-step guide.
PestsSeeing a cloud of tiny white bugs fly up from your plant? Learn how to identify, eliminate, and prevent stubborn whiteflies with this step-by-step guide.
PestsDiscovering slime trails and chewed leaves? Learn to identify, eliminate, and prevent slugs and snails on your indoor and outdoor potted plants.