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How to fix an ailing houseplant

Houseplants often fall ill when one of their four basic needs—soil, water, light or air—is off, with watering as the most frequent interaction causing illness.
Overwatering is the most common mistake for indoor plants, as more plants die from too generous watering and continually soggy soil than from underwatering, and set watering schedules can be risky because small pots dry faster.
Check soil with a fingertip or lift the pot to assess moisture, using the fingertip moisture test or pot weight check; inspect roots for healthy white or cream versus damaged brown, noting wilting with wet soil.
Flush or repot to remove chemical buildup causing brown leaf tips, water to wet all soil then discard excess drainage, and repot rootbound plants using moisture faster or showing yellow lower leaves.
Some ailments may be irreversible, so owners may need to decide quickly, and starting over with a fresh houseplant can be a refreshing option; many houseplants appreciate a humidity boost during the winter heating season.

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How to fix an ailing houseplant

What did the baby corn say to the mommy corn? Where’s popcorn? Gardening has its humorous side, but when our houseplants take a turn for the worse, it’s no laughing matter. Many of us take our houseplants very seriously, and indoor gardening remains a trending pastime. But when houseplant leaves are yellow and droopy or are suffering with burnt tips, it’s not always easy to diagnose their ailment. Houseplant troubles can usually be traced to som…

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