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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  heartleaf philodendron

  What is wrong with my heartleaf philodendron with yellow, crispy leaves?

  The plant looks badly stressed from a mix of underwatering and an old, crowded root system, so many of the old vines have died back. Start by pruning all dead growth, checking the roots, and repotting into fresh, well‑draining soil, then water regularly but not constantly soggy.

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  Monstera adansonii (Swiss cheese vine)

  Why are the leaves of my Monstera adansonii browning and getting crispy?

  Those brown, crispy edges and patches are most likely from leaf burn and general stress, usually a mix of too much direct sun and uneven watering. Move it to bright shade, water more evenly, trim the worst leaves, and it should grow healthier new foliage.

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