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Fungus gnats<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>
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Cause<\/strong>Consistently damp soil attracts fungus gnats, and is a sure sign of overwatering.<\/p>
Solution<\/strong>Place yellow sticky traps into the affected plant pots and buy fungus-gnat-killing nematodes for the soil. You can also use a carnivorous plant called Pinguicula<\/em> (butterwort), which attracts the gnats to their sticky leaves.<\/p>
Brown leaf tips<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3> $\"Brown$
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Cause<\/strong>Brown leaf tips on a house plant can be caused by inconsistent watering or a lack of humidity.<\/p>
Solution<\/strong>Try to get into the habit of checking your plant more regularly to see if it needs water. If you\u2019re worried about low humidity, use a humidifier. Misting is ineffective.<\/p>
Read more: Do you really need to mist your house plants?<\/a><\/p>
Wilting<\/strong><\/h3> $\"Wilting$ <\/figure>
Cause<\/strong>If your plant is wilting and the soil is bone-dry, it\u2019s likely from underwatering.<\/p>
Solution<\/strong>If you are time-poor or forgetful, try using a self-watering pot<\/a>.<\/p>
Golden rules for watering house plants<\/a><\/p>
Mushrooms in the soil<\/strong><\/h3>
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\u00a9 Getty Images \/ Catherine McQueen<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Cause<\/strong>Mushrooms in the soil of a house plant aren\u2019t harmful to the plant but can indicate overwatering.<\/p>
Solution<\/strong>There is no need to remove mushrooms, but\u00a0they are less likely to return if you water less and provide the plant with more light.<\/p>
Orchid not blooming<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>
Cause<\/strong>If your orchid isn’t blooming, a lack of light can be to blame.<\/p>
Solution<\/strong>Make sure your orchid is on a windowsill (preferably not south-facing as the leaves can burn). Water only when the roots turn from green to silver-coloured. A drop in temperature in winter can encourage them to bloom.\u00a0<\/p>
Stunted growth, or small or deformed leaves<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>
Cause<\/strong>Common causes of stunted growth or deformed leaves can be a lack of nutrients, needing to be repotted, a lack of light, or pests.<\/p>
Solution<\/strong>Try moving your plant to a brighter position, check if it\u2019s outgrown the pot and if you haven\u2019t been fertilising, now\u2019s the time to start.<\/p>
Mushy succulent<\/strong><\/h3>
Cause<\/strong>Usually caused by a lack of light and\/or too much water.<\/p>
Solution<\/strong>Succulents must be in free-draining substrate, on the brightest windowsill and watered only when the soil is dried out.<\/p>
White mould on soil<\/strong><\/h3>
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\u00a9 Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Cause<\/strong>Damp soil is a breeding ground for bacteria and fungal spores – and is a sign of overwatering.\u00a0Solution<\/strong>Remove the plant, rinse the roots and repot in a new pot with fresh soil.<\/p>
Find out more about Sarah Gerrard-Jones @theplantrescuer<\/a><\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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Wilting<\/strong><\/h3><\/figure>Cause<\/strong>If your plant is wilting and the soil is bone-dry, it\u2019s likely from underwatering.<\/p>