Indoor plants – symptoms, causes, solutions
Published on: March 15, 2022 Modified on: 30 November 2023
The health and appearance of indoor plants are strongly influenced by environmental factors such as light, humidity of the substrate and air, temperature, drafts, etc. Also, the general condition of the plants can be affected by the occurrence of diseases, pest attacks or nutritional deficiencies. Plants can be influenced by a single factor or a combination of several factors. Thus, in order to maintain the health, vigor and appearance of the plants, it is important to recognize the main symptoms, identify and eliminate the causes that determined their appearance and ensure the optimal conditions for growth and development.
The information presented is indicative, and the symptoms, causes and solutions may vary, depending on the species. When choosing fertilizers, the requirements of each species will be taken into account, and the application will be carried out in accordance with the specifications in the product description. In addition, if the symptoms persist or may be caused by diseases or pests, it is advisable to consult a specialist for a suitable recommendation.
Symptoms | Possible causes | Solutions |
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Falling leaves | shock suffered because of the changing environmental conditions | keep the environmental conditions constant; apply fertilizers: |
excessive watering | water moderately; | |
drafts | place the plant in a protected area; | |
insufficient light | place the plant in a bright area; | |
Yellowed leaves | excessive or insufficient watering | watering will be done according to the requirements of the species; |
insufficient light | place the plant in a bright area; | |
low atmospheric humidity | increase the atmospheric humidity; | |
high or low temperature | control the temperature levels; | |
nutrient deficiencies | organic fertilizers | |
lack of water drainage | check the drainage holes; transplanting; | |
Insects in the substrate | excessive watering | water moderately; use adhesive traps |
Leaves with brown tips | excessive or insufficient watering | watering will be done according to the requirements of the species; |
accumulation of salts | fertilize rationally; use filtered water; | |
low atmospheric humidity | increase the atmospheric humidity; | |
Falling buds / flowers | nutrient deficiencies | organic fertilizers |
temperature fluctuations | keep a constant temperature; | |
insufficient light | place the plant in a bright area; | |
excessive or insufficient watering | watering will be done according to the requirements of the species; | |
shock suffered after transplanting | avoid transplanting during budding / flowering; | |
Leaf burns | direct sunlight | place the plant in indirect light; |
Wilting | excessive or insufficient watering | watering will be done according to the requirements of the species; |
rotten roots | remove the affected roots, repot the plant and reduce moisture at the roots level; | |
insufficient light | place the plant in a bright area; | |
unsuitable flower pot size | change the flower pot; | |
Mold on the surface of the substrate | excessive watering | water moderately; replace the surface substrate; |
Twisted leaves | pest attacks (aphids, whitefly) | specific insecticides |
high temperature | place the plant in an area away from heat sources; | |
direct sunlight | place the plant in indirect light; | |
excessive watering | water moderately; | |
Few flowers and excessive vegetative growth | use of fertilizers with a high nitrogen content | avoid using fertilizers with a high nitrogen content; |
Leaf spots | fungal disease | specific fungicides |
bacterial disease | specific fungicides | |
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