Editor, Leaftell
Hi, I’m Filip. I edit Leaftell’s plant-care guides. My windowsill is far too crowded, and I keep a notebook of watering observations because I’d rather look closely at a plant before reaching for a treatment. Every guide I edit is checked against the horticultural sources linked in the article. If you spot something wrong, write to us and I’ll fix it.
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Plant problems · 13 min
Peace lily leaves turning yellow usually point to wet roots, water trapped in a cover pot, cold, or too much fertilizer. Here is the order to check them, what black bases and brown tips mean, and when to remove yellow leaves.
Plant problems · 12 min
A fiddle leaf fig dropping leaves is usually reacting to a recent change: a dimmer room, cold, a vent draft, or a watering routine that no longer fits. Here is how to find the cause, water by the pot, and judge recovery by the buds.
Plant problems · 11 min
Compare tomato leaf spots, blight and stress by their pattern, recent weather and speed of spread. Learn which signs need prompt local advice before removing leaves or treating the plant.
Plant problems · 12 min
Fiddle leaf fig brown spots usually come from sun scorch, cold or vent drafts, wet roots, or less often a spreading disease or pest. Learn to read the spot, check the pot, and make one change that stops new damage.
Plant problems · 10 min
A peace lily drooping is usually thirsty, but wet roots, heat or repotting stress look exactly the same. Lift the pot and feel below the surface before you water, then compare the plant the next morning.
Plant problems · 10 min
Powdery mildew on plants can appear as spreading white powder on leaf surfaces, but pests, mineral deposits, and normal markings can look similar. Check the host and coating first, then improve spacing and remove suitable affected debris before considering products.
Plant problems · 11 min
Pothos leaves turning yellow usually point to the root zone: a wet basket, dry pockets, or one failing cutting. Trace the vine, feel the mix below the surface, and check drainage before you water, feed or prune.
Plant problems · 11 min
Tomato leaves turning yellow at the bottom usually mean aging and shade, nitrogen moving to new growth, or a leaf disease starting low. Check leaf position, spots and soil moisture before you feed or spray.
Plant problems · 11 min
Monstera leaves turning yellow usually trace back to the root zone: a big pot that stays wet underneath or a pot far larger than the roots. Map which leaves changed, feel the mix at depth, and hold off on fertilizer until the roots check out.
