Overwatering

Common cause of death in houseplants From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Overwatering is a phenomenon that often happens in houseplants due to excessive watering, so this excess water can often deplete oxygen from the soil and encourage the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi[1]

Symptoms

Overwatering often causes plants to have:

  • Yellow or brown leaves that have started to droop[2]
  • Shedding leaves that are both new and old[3]
  • Multiple brown spots and mold on them[4]
  • Their soil seems to have a foul odor[1]
  • Grey, foul smelling and mushy leaves[5]

Cures

The main method of fixing a plant that has been overwatered is to ensure there are enough drainage holes in the pot to let excess water out of the soil.[6] It is also recommend to trim off any leaves or roots that are dead, mushy, or wilting.[7]

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