Why Aloe Turns Brown or Mushy
Brown mushy aloe is nearly always root rot from overwatering. How to confirm it, what can be salvaged, and how to repot what is left.
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Houseplants
Care, light and watering for the plants that live indoors — and what to do when the leaves start telling you something.
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Why Succulent Leaves Fall Off
Succulent leaves drop for opposite reasons: too much water and too little. How to tell which, using how the fallen leaf feels.
Why Spider Plant Leaf Tips Turn Brown
Spider plants are one of the few species sensitive to fluoride in tap water. How to tell that from salt build-up and from plain dry air.
Why Snake Plant Leaves Fall Over
Snake plant leaves fall outward when the base weakens or the plant reaches for light. How to tell rot from etiolation, and how to fix both.
Why Your Peace Lily Is Drooping
A drooping peace lily is usually thirsty, but the same collapse can mean root rot. How to check which one you have before you water again.
Why ZZ Plant Leaves Turn Yellow
A ZZ plant stores water in its rhizomes, so yellowing leaves almost always point to watering rather than light. How to read the symptom correctly.
Why Pothos Leaves Turn Yellow (and How to Fix It)
Yellow pothos leaves usually mean the roots are too wet, but four other causes look similar. How to tell them apart and fix each one.