Welcome to the PlantTip Plant Doctor Emergency Clinic. Use this visual diagnostic index to quickly identify what is ailing your houseplants and get immediate recovery steps.
🍂 Symptom 1: Yellowing Leaves
Primary Suspects: Overwatering, root rot, or low nitrogen. Check root firmness and moisture level immediately.
🥀 Symptom 2: Drooping or Wilting Stems
Primary Suspects: Severe thirst (dry soil) OR root rot (drowned roots cannot drink). Always test soil depth before adding water.
🪲 Symptom 3: Sticky Residue or Fine Webbing
Primary Suspects: Spider mites, mealybugs, or scale insects. Quarantine the plant and apply 1% cold-pressed neem oil spray.