Plant questions

Real questions from home gardeners, the kind people post with a worried photo, answered by GrowPls: what's likely going on, what to do about it, and when to worry.

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  bromeliad

  Why does my bromeliad have sudden yellow dead spots on the leaves?

  Those yellow, dead patches on the bromeliad’s leaves are most likely sun or light burn, or old mechanical damage that’s now drying out—not a fast-spreading disease. Move the plant a little farther from strong lights or hot sun, keep the central cup just moist (not the potting mix soggy), and trim off only the worst damaged areas.

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  earth star (Cryptanthus)

  What kind of plant is this pink striped rosette houseplant?

  This is an Earth Star, a type of bromeliad from the Cryptanthus group. Grow it in bright indirect light, keep the soil just slightly moist, and it will keep that pretty pink color.

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