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Plant ER (Emergency Room)

Something is wrong, and you need fast answers. This section is organized by symptoms (yellow leaves, droopy stems, brown spots) and common causes (root rot, pests, overwatering).

Broken Pots

Broke a plant pot? Emergency repotting steps, checking roots for damage, temporary pot solutions, and...

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Cat Peed in Plant

Cat peed in your plant? How to flush the soil, assess root damage, prevent repeat...

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Fertilizer Burn

Fertilizer burn symptoms: brown leaf edges from salt buildup, white crust on soil, how to...

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Freeze Damage on Plants

Freeze damage on houseplants: what cold damage looks like, can the plant recover, how to...

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Girdling Roots

Girdling roots in houseplants: why circling roots are dangerous, how to spot them when repotting,...

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How to Choose the Right Potting Soil for...

A comprehensive S guide for How to Choose the Right Potting Soil for Houseplants. Learn...

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How to Water Houseplants Based on Pot Type

A comprehensive H guide for How to Water Houseplants Based on Pot Type. Learn signs,...

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Hydrophobic Soil

Water running straight through your pot? Your soil is hydrophobic. Fix it with bottom watering,...

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Plant Tipped Over

Plant fell over? What to do right away: checking for broken stems, repotting properly, treating...

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Step-by-Step Repotting Checklist

A comprehensive H guide for Step-by-Step Repotting Checklist. Learn signs, fixes, and prevention.

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Sunburn on Plants

Houseplant sunburn: what scorched leaves look like, which plants can't handle direct sun, how to...

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The 'Death Plug'

The death plug problem: what it is, why nurseries use it, how it causes root...

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The 'Trash' Plant

When to throw away a dying plant: signs it's truly dead vs salvageable, treating persistent...

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