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Chinese Evergreen
Croton
Dracena
Dumbcane
Poinsettia Plant
Schefflera
Spathiphyllum
This list contains common problems that you may experience with a green plant and the possible causes of these problems
Symptoms |
Possible Causes |
| Brown Leaf Tips | Soil has become excessively dry, too much fertilizer has been used |
| Brown Spots on Petals and Leaves | Light too bright, overwatering, disease |
| Burned Leaf Edges | Soil has become excessively dry, too much fertilizer has been used |
| Dropping Leaves | Overwatering, light too low, air pollution, chilling, root decay |
| Light Green or Yellow Leaves | Light too intense, lack of fertilizer, temperature too high, root rot |
| Plant Rots at or Above Soil Level | Overwatering, poor drainage, root disease |
| Plant Wilting or Leaves Curling | Over or underwatering, air too hot or cold |
| Roots Appear on the Soil Surface | Plant may require repotting or the soil may be water logged |
| Yellowing of Leaves | Light level too low, overwatering, poor drainage, chilling, root decay |