Many indoor plants die due to simple care mistakes. Learn the top 5 errors that harm your houseplants and how to avoid them for healthy growth.
Too much love can drown your plant. Most indoor plants prefer their soil to dry out a bit between waterings.Tip: Check soil moisture before watering.
1. Overwatering
Placing plants in dark corners or away from windows can stunt their growth or cause yellow leaves.Tip: Know your plant’s light needs—some love sun, others prefer shade.
2. Not Enough Light
Using pots with no drainage or the wrong type of soil can cause root rot or poor growth.Tip: Always choose a pot with drainage holes and the right soil mix.
3. Wrong Pot or Soil
Ignoring tiny bugs like spider mites or aphids can lead to big damage fast.Tip: Check leaves regularly and use natural pest sprays like neem oil.
4. Ignoring Pests
Forgetting to water or fertilize leads to stress and poor health.Tip: Set a weekly reminder and use balanced fertilizer during the growing season.