Plant Problems

Does your plant have problems that need to be addressed? From plant discoloration to dying plants, this section covers all things related to plant problems. Some issues may be merely cosmetic, while others could be very harmful to the health of your plant. You'll find the most plant-specific issues, and how to address them.

A camellia flower that has been impacted by some type of health problem. The bloom is white, and the exterior rings of the petals are tinged with orange due to the disease or issue that is impacting the plant.

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11 Common Problems With Flowering Camellia Plants

Are your camellias having issues this season, but you aren't quite sure what could be causing them? Camellias can be picky plants and have a few common problems that they encounter. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at some of the most common issues with camellias.

african violet wilting

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7 Reasons Your African Violets Are Wilting and Dying

Are your African Violets wilting and dying unexpectedly? There are a number of different reasons that this can happen with these popular flowering houseplants. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen looks at the different reasons your African Violets may be wilting, and dying early.

calathea problems

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11 Common Problems With Calathea Plants

Does your calathea plant look a bit unwell? There are actually a few common issues that can impact these popular houseplants, depending on how they are grown. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton walks through the most common calathea problems, and how to fix them!

pansy problems

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15 Common Problems With Flowering Pansies

Are your pansies struggling this season? Pansies can fall victim to many different issues, so it's important to identify them early and treat them if possible. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner walks through some of the most common problems with pansies, and how to fix them!

An image of what lavender should look like in bloom. A close up of blooming lavender in the garden, with tall purple flowers that have darker purple at the base, and lighter purple towards the tip of the blooms.

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11 Reasons Your Lavender Isn’t Blooming and How to Fix it

If your lavender is struggling to bloom this season, there are a few common issues that can contribute to the problem. So, what should you do about it? In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey examines the most common reasons that lavender fails to bloom, and how to fix it!

A pink flowering cosmos plant that has a problem that is impacting the ability for it to fully bloom. The petals are wilted and the image focuses on the flower and flower petals.

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15 Common Problems With Flowering Cosmos Plants

Are your cosmos flowers having problems this season? While these popular flowers are fairly hardy, they do have a few common issues that can pop up from time to time. In this article, gardening expert and cut flower farmer Taylor Sievers walks through the most common problems with cosmos flowers!

peace lily brown tips

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11 Reasons Your Peace Lily Has Brown Tips and How to Fix it

Does your peace lily have brown tips and you aren't sure why? There are several reasons that this can happen. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton examines the most common reasons why peace lilies get brown tips, how to fix them and how to prevent it from happening in the first place!

dahlia problems

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13 Common Problems With Dahlia Flowers

Do your dahlias have problems growing this season, but you aren't quite sure what's happening to them? Dahlias can fall victim to many different issues, depending on your climate. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros walks through the most common problems with Dahlias, and how to fix them.

camellia leaves turning yellow

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7 Reasons Camellia Leaves Turn Yellow and How to Fix it

Are the leaves on your camellia turning yellow this season? Unfortunately, there are a number of different reasons this can happen. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through why the leaves on your camellia may be turning yellow, and how to fix it!

peppers aren't growing

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11 Reasons Your Peppers Aren’t Growing and How to Fix it

Are your peppers struggling to grow this season? If so, you've come to the right place! There are a number of different reasons why your peppers may have stunted growth. In this article, gardening expert and former farmer Sarah Hyde walks through the most common reasons your peppers may not be growing, and how to fix it!

azaleas turning brown

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8 Reasons Your Azaleas Are Turning Brown & Dying

Are your azaleas struggling this season? If you've noticed your azaleas starting to turn brown and die, you are not alone! Azaleas are beautiful when blooming, but can be picky when it comes to maintenance. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago walks through the most common reasons azaleas start to die, and how to turn it around!

Non Fruiting Tomato Vines

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7 Reasons Your Tomatoes Aren’t Setting Fruit This Season

Are your tomatoes struggling to set fruit this season, but you aren't quite sure why it happens? There are actually a few reasons that this can occur, and most are easily remedied. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through the seven most common reasons your tomatoes may be failing to set fruit this season.

fiddle leaf fig leaf curling

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11 Reasons Your Fiddle Leaf Fig has Curling Leaves

Fiddle leaf figs are popular houseplants, but they can also be a bit difficult to care for. One common problem they have is curling leaves. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton walks through 11 reasons why your fiddle leaf fig may have curling leaves, and how to fix it!

marigold problems

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14 Common Problems With Marigold Flowers

Marigolds are hardy flowers, but they are not immune to problems. There are a few common issues that plague many flower gardeners, no matter the climate. In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker walks through the most common marigold problems, and how to fix them!

aloe vera dooping

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9 Reasons Your Aloe Vera is Drooping and Falling Over

If your aloe vera plant is drooping or falling over, there could be many different reasons why. While aloe vera is somewhat hands-off when it comes to care, there are still some things that can cause drooping leaves. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn walks through the most common causes of droopy leaves and how to fix it!

coleus problems

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15 Common Problems With Coleus Plants

If you are running into problems with your coleus plants this season, you aren't alone! These plants can be tricky, depending on where they are grown. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner walks through the most common problems with Coleus plants, and how to fix them!

aloe vera problems

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11 Common Problems With Aloe Vera Plants

Are you running into problems with your aloe vera plants, but aren't quite sure what to do? While aloe vera can be fairly low-maintenance, there are some problems some gardeners may encounter. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn walks through the most common problems with Aloe Vera and how to prevent them!

fiddle leaf fig drooping after repotting

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Why is My Fiddle Leaf Fig Drooping After Repotting?

Fiddle leaf figs are popular houseplants. But they can be picky when it comes to their care. If you recently repotted this popular houseplant and notice it's drooping, there could be a couple reasons behind it. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton examines why these plants may droop after repotting.