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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  sundew

  Why aren’t my sundew flower buds opening?

  Those look like sundew flower buds that are stalled because the plant is a bit stressed or not getting quite enough light/energy. Improve light and growing conditions and the next flower stalks should open normally.

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  rose

  Why are my rose flowers not opening fully?

  Those rose blooms look slightly deformed, which is usually due to weather stress, pests like thrips, or nutrient imbalance rather than a serious disease. Start by checking for tiny insects in the buds and make sure the plant gets full sun, regular feeding, and even watering.

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