Despite your best efforts, the houseplants you bought at the beginning of stay-at-home orders might be struggling. The leaves might have turned yellow or droopy, while spots or burnt-looking edges could have you thinking you’re a bad plant parent.
That’s not necessarily true. Oftentimes, houseplant woes are a byproduct of good intentions gone wrong, explains Bodie Pennisi, a horticulturalist at the University of Georgia. Troubleshooting your plant issues can be as simple as recalibrating how you provide care.
