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.
44 guides
Plant problems · 12 min
A yellow leaf is a clue, not a diagnosis. Which leaves turned first and how wet the mix is 2 inches down tell you whether it is aging, watering, light, pests or nutrients, and what to change first.
Plant problems · 12 min
Brown tips are old damage that will not turn green again. Find the cause, from moisture swings and fertilizer salts to heater drafts and hot windows, then judge success by clean new leaves.
Plant problems · 12 min
Most dying plants are reacting to one fixable condition: trapped water, dry roots, the wrong light or pests. Here is the order of checks that saves the most plants, and where to go next for each symptom.
Houseplant care tips · 13 min
Peace lily care comes down to bright indirect light, watering when the top inch feels slightly dry, 68 to 85°F and a snug pot. Here is how to get each right, read the leaves and get it flowering.
Houseplant care tips · 12 min
Help a moth orchid thrive with bright indirect light, airy potting mix and moisture checks. Learn what its roots, leaves and flower spike tell you about watering and reblooming.
Houseplant care tips · 7 min
Learn how to tell if a plant needs water with soil, pot weight and drainage checks. Stop guessing from dry surface soil and choose your next step.
Houseplant care tips · 7 min
Understand plant light requirements at your window. Compare direct and indirect light, watch new growth and avoid watering on an unchanged schedule.
Houseplant care tips · 7 min
Find out what sticky leaves on plants can mean. Check for honeydew, pests and residue, clean gently and track what returns before choosing treatment.
