Why is my plant dying?
Why is my plant dying after repotting?
Why is my plant dying even though I water it?
Why is my plant dying at the tips?
Why is my plant dying from bottom?
All of you have faced these situations and asked these questions at some point of your planting journey. So without wasting any time let’s dive directly into these exploding topics.
Improper watering – Most common reason for your plant to die is improper watering. Have you forgotten to water your plant lately? Or have you watered too much?
1. Insufficient water – Even for experienced gardeners, watering properly is not always simple.
Symptoms:
• Plants may become weak, sagging or wilting and end up dying.
• Dry soil. Some succulents, like cactus, are exceptions to this rule because of how well they can store water, needing minimal water.
• Dry leaf tips
• Slow growth
2. Over-watering-
The most common reason for a plant to die is over-watering. Plants breathe through their roots. Too much water suffocates them.
Symptoms:
• Root rots
• Lower leaves are yellow
• No new growth
• Green soil
Conclusion:
• Well-draining soil is the first thing that is required to provide enough moisture. Container plants require drainage holes, and occasionally a small amount of grit should be mixed into the potting soil to increase breathability. Orchids receive some bark in their mixture, whilst succulents want a modest amount of sand or pebbles. Watering a houseplant becomes considerably simpler after drainage issues are resolved.
• However, Houseplant water needs vary by species, but the method used also differs. So while you plant trees, you must know which plants need how much water.
Improper repotting – Your plants require to be repotted. It may have outgrown the pot. Perhaps the soil has to be changed. Or perhaps there are insect or disease issues. But after repotting, you see that your plant is dying, and you are wondering why. Well here are some reasons-
1.Damages root-There is a possibility that you might have ripped the roots when repotting the plant. This may restrict the plants’ capacity to absorb vital nutrients. Fortunately, if you take good care of the plant, these roots will eventually regrow.
2. Transplant shock- Even humans suffer to adjust in new places most of the times, why not plants? if they haven’t grown sufficiently to absorb nutrients or water yet. Additionally, the plant will be more vulnerable to disease or poor weather attacks.
3. Poor soil- Note that plants may experience extreme stress throughout the transplanting process. They will require a lot of nutrients as they are developing new roots. Lack of availability to these nutrients may limit their ability to grow. Hence, you must know what soil mix to use for different plants.
4. Improper heat and light – Proper heat and light are equally important as well as watering a plant properly. Lack of both or too much of both can kill your plants.
Conclusion:
• Plants need a lot of attention like other pets. Make sure that the entire new pot has enough drainage holes. If it doesn’t, then try making a few holes in the pot while it’s still in place to prevent needless movement.
• To ensure that the plant receives the same heat and light as before, place it exactly where it used to reside. Make sure you know which plant needs how much heat and light.
• Remove all dead leaves and stem ends to allow place for fresh growth.
These are some common reasons for your plant to die or grow weak. Hope this helps. What other issues are you facing while planting?
