Overwatering is the leading cause of plant mortality, but the term is actually a misnomer. The issue isn’t the volume of water, but the lack of oxygen. When soil remains saturated, the air pockets “drown,” leading to a fungal infection known as Root Rot. If your plant has yellow, limp leaves or a sour smell …
Botanical Triage: A Step-by-Step Guide to Diagnosing and Fixing Yellow Leaves It is incredibly frustrating to watch a thriving plant suddenly lose its color. However, from a botanical perspective, yellow leaves are simply data. The technical term for this is Chlorosis, which occurs when a leaf lacks chlorophyll, the pigment responsible for its green color …