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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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  What is causing spots and discoloration on my hydrangea leaves?

  The shrub has a leaf‑spot disease, most likely a fungal problem made worse by wet leaves and crowded growth. Remove the worst leaves, clean up fallen ones, and keep the plant drier and better ventilated; it usually clears up without harsh chemicals.

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  Why is my five-colored hydrangea not blooming in a pot?

  This hydrangea looks healthy but is likely missing the right light or has had its flower buds pruned off. Give it bright morning sun, avoid heavy pruning, and use a bloom fertilizer lower in nitrogen to encourage flowers.

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