Questions tagged [diagnosis]

Gathering of information and facts to determine the root cause of a plant that is failing to thrive.

For questions about a plant that's failing to thrive, and where the cause is unknown (it could be disease, pest, or environmental). Ideally, the fullest possible description of the symptoms and growing conditions should be included, as well as close-up pictures of the affected part and other parts of the plant.

Model Questions

These questions are good examples of how to ask an effective diagnosis question. Note the photos and descriptions as well as the descriptive title.

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Drying sedum. How can I save this plant?

I bought this plant in the month of April. It looks like a sedum. It was very green and healthy back then. Now since summers started the plants branches started to dry though I watered it properly(not too much and not too less). Today I decided to…
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Can I regrow this branch?

This morning I had to cut this branch for safety purposes. It's from a neighbor's tree. Can I regrow it?
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I rescued this white leaf nerve, fittonia, exotic angel plant for $1

I want to know how to bring it back. Will the tin lantern in the picture work as a terrarium or make a mess? I thought I could make it an outside hanging plant as the counter space in my bathrooms are full of succulents and lucky bamboo.
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What do when your flowering plants shoots its growth?

I live in south India. Right now the it's summer here transitioning to occasional rainfall. So the temperature is much controlled than previous week. Problem : Over the years I have noticed, my flowering plants(ex:Geranium) tend to grow very tall…
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Japanese Acer Growing Oddly

I'm wondering if someone can help, please? Please see attached photo of my Japanese Acer. It has no growth at the bottom at all and I'm wondering if this can be fixed with pruning or repotting. I live in the UK and the position of the plant is full…
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Brown thing around Mango leave's veins

My 4 mango plants (from 5 to 8 months) are now struggling with weird disease. It started about 3 weeks ago, lower leaves got brown and finally gone. Now I have noticed brown thing on younger leaves. Plants sit in pots, in potting soil, with good…
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Why are the leaves of my peace lily plant turning yellow?

My peace lily plant was very robust and had lots of flowers. However, its leaves started turning yellow and now it looks like I am going to lose it. What can I do?
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Why is my Four O'Clock plant (Mirabilis jalapa) dying?

I live in Sydney. Its hardiness zone is 10b-11a (depending on the region). This autumn thus far has been warm and sunny with temperature range between 28C to 13C on average. Not too hot and not too cold. But my Four O'Clock, after flourishing in the…
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How to revive my licuala grandis?

I was away for two weeks and unfortunately forgot to tell the caretaker to water my licuala grandis while I’m away. When I got back home this is how it looks like Is there any chance to revive this plant at this stage? I’ve watered it again 3 days…
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How much late spring cold have damaged my walnuts

Unfortunately, last night temperature in my garden in Avenliq. East Azerbaijan of Iran country dropped to -3°C and these are my walnut new sprouts after that. will these bear any fruit? should I do something?(for example cutting darkened new…
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Apple tree concerns

I purchased a house with an apple tree, maybe 15' tall and 6" in diameter. The tree has two longer branches and I was wondering how to go about trimming them. If anyone can tell me where to make the cuts that would be appreciated. Also, if anyone…
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Scale like skin on indoor dragonfruit plant. Help!

I’m a little concerned about my dragonfruit plant (at least I think that’s what it is-bought it as a “cactus”). It has always had a little of this scaling, but it has gotten worse recently. I’m just wondering if anyone knows what it actually is/…
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Newbie with yellow/falling avocado tree leaves

First time newbie here: I've received an avocado tree as a gift no so long ago (April 3rd) since I always wanted to have one (although planting it myself from scratch hehe). However, my plant has been having some problems since I had it. I'll list…
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Can this fittonia argyroneura be saved?

I gave my friend a fittonia that I propagated from my own plant. Since she's had it, I've been checking up on it a bit, letting her know the best light placement, etc. Almost a year since I last checked it, she showed me the plant and it looks like…