When Something Feels “Off”
When a plant starts struggling, the instinct is usually to change everything.
More water. Less water. New Light. New Spot. New soil.
But most plant issues come down to just a few core things—and it helps to slow down and check those first.
Start here:
1. Soil moisture: Is the soil actually dry, evenly damp, or staying wet too long? A lot of issues come from watering too often, not too little.
2. Drainage: Does the pot have drainage, and is water able to move through the soil freely? If roots can’t breathe, nothing else matters.
3. Light: Has the light changed recently—even slightly? Seasonal shifts and furniture moves make a bigger difference than we think.
4. Stability: Has the plant been moved, repotted, or adjusted multiple times? Sometimes the fix is stopping adjustments and letting it settle.
Most plants don’t need a big correction. They need one small change—and time to respond.
If something feels off, pause, observe, and change one thing at a time.
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