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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  narrow-leaved sunflower

  Why are my narrow-leaved sunflowers flopping over instead of standing upright?

  Narrow-leaved sunflowers naturally grow tall and can flop if they’re crowded, shaded, over-fertilized, or buffeted by wind. Start by thinning or dividing clumps, giving them more sun and support, and avoiding high‑nitrogen fertilizer.

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  peperomia

  How can I make my peperomia look fuller and healthier?

  The plant is healthy but very leggy, which usually means it isn’t getting quite enough light and needs a haircut. Move it to a brighter spot with indirect sun and prune the long, bare stems so it can grow back compact and bushy.

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  angel wing begonia

  Is it normal for my angel wing begonia canes to grow and lean downward?

  Yes, that arching, downward growth is normal for angel wing begonias—they are naturally cane-like and tend to lean as they get tall. Give them a stake or prune the stems to keep the plant bushy and supported.

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