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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  Alocasia (African mask)

  What are the yellow-edged spots on my Alocasia (African mask) leaves?

  Those yellow-rimmed brown spots are most likely a leaf spot issue, often from moisture staying on the leaves or a stressed, overwatered Alocasia. Remove the worst leaf, keep the foliage dry, and adjust watering and airflow so it doesn’t spread.

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  plumeria (frangipani)

  How can I tell if my plumeria roots are rotting and when should I cut them?

  Yes, that tissue is likely starting to rot from staying too wet. Cut back to firm, clean, white tissue as soon as the soil has a few dry days, then improve drainage so the area doesn’t stay waterlogged after heavy rain.

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