Reasons Your Houseplants Are Dying

 Causes of your houseplants dying



Houseplants bring green color and texture to the interior of your home - as long as they are yellow, shriveled, or covered with fungus. Here are 11 causes of your houseplants dying, and tips on how to save greens from an early grave.


Root rot



Excessive watering of a houseplant prevents proper drainage, which over time can lead to root rot, which causes the roots to become soft and brown due to a lack of oxygen. Symptoms of Root Rot The plant withers slowly and the leaves turn yellow and fall off. To protect a plant from root rot, remove it from the soil and try to clean the roots. Then, cut the roots again to remove the diseased tissue, clean the container and place the plant back in the new soil after disinfection.


Hunger



Even if the leaves are yellow and do not fall off, your houseplant will be hungry. As the nutrients in the soil decrease over time, potted plants need to be fertilized regularly. Plants occasionally benefit from a clean slate, so homeowners should replace them with fresh soil at least once a year.


Shock


Be careful when moving plants around the house. They may experience shock due to rapid changes in temperature or light, which can lead to sudden loss of leaves. If you plan to move houseplants indoors in the winter, start by placing them in a new place for a few hours and then return them to their previous location. Gradually increase the time in the new location until the plant is ready for its complete transformation.


Fungus


Brown patches on the stems and leaves of a plant also indicate a drop called fungal disease. Isolate the affected plants so that they do not infect others nearby, and then remove all fungal leaves and stems. You should treat the plant with a fungicide solution.


Cramping



If your plant is struggling despite regular watering and feeding, it may be time to transplant it. Plants that are more mature than pots will have stunted growth, and you may notice water leaking out of the drain holes immediately after watering. Buy a large pot, add some fresh soil, and give the plant some space to breathe!




Spider mites


Small webs around the leaves of your houseplant indicate the presence of spiders - tiny arachnids that can cause damage by eating the leaves. If you find spider mites, isolate the plant to prevent it from infecting others. Then, place the plant in the pond and place the hose to remove the pests. Use pesticide soap to combat persistent pests and spray the plant with water daily as the pests will only grow in dry conditions.


Not enough light


Are the leaves of your houseplant small, sparse, or light in color? It may have been affected by insufficient light. All plants need photosynthesis to provide energy for growth; If there is not enough light as fuel for the process, it will experience sluggish growth. To get your plant back on track, keep it in the sun for a few weeks and monitor its condition for signs of improvement.


You have selected the wrong plant



If you can not determine the cause of your home plant woes, then choosing the wrong type for your location can be a problem. For example, a plant that needs plenty of sunlight will always struggle in an apartment with few windows and low light exposure. Before you buy any houseplant, do your research to make sure it can provide the conditions it needs to thrive.

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