Irina Tiumentseva / Getty A lush, greenMonstera deliciosacan be the star of any plant lover’s houseplant collection. Thisattractive tropical plantis beloved for its wide, split-edged leaves and ease of care in the right conditions. If your monstera’sleaves start turning yellow, something could be wrong. Irina Tiumentseva / Getty Note that the occasional yellow leaf on a monstera is normal. As the plant ages, its lower leaves will naturally yellow and drop off....

What did you do wrong? Most often, brown leaves are resulting from improper water and sunlight for the plant’s needs. Like animals, plants are living things with specific needs. The Spruce / Adriana Sanchez But just as puppies are different from kittens, so too arecactidifferent fromficus plantsorspider plants. Research your particular plant variety to see whether it will perk up with some additional spritzing. This happens to many kinds oftropical plantsas they grow....

Potato plants need healthy leaves to produce a bountiful crop. Learn six reasons your potato leaves are yellowing. Sap-sucking pests like green peach and potato aphids cause discoloration and deformation that leads to yellow leaves. Grahamphoto23 / iStock/ Getty Images Plus The leaves will eventually curl and the plant will die. Overwatering or Underwatering Potato plants are sensitive to moisture stress because of overwatering or underwatering. The roots become waterlogged and can’t pass the moisture to the leaves....

For example, golden pothos leaves are yellow and green variegated, andneon pothosleaves have a chartreuse hue. Below you’ll find a few potential reasons why your pothos leaves are turning yellow. Overwatering, poor drainage, or heavy soils can result in soggy soil. The Spruce / Anastasiia Tretiak Be sure to allow the top inch of the soil surface to dry out completely between watering. Be sure to use a well-draining potting mix....

PLG / Getty Images The leaves on arose planttake a back seat to the gorgeous blossoms. But yellowing rose leaves detract from flowers' beauty and can affect the overall health of your plant. Older leaves, too, might yellow and drop to be replaced by new foliage. PLG / Getty Images Underwatering Allowing roses to get too dry is a common cause of yellowing leaves. Signs include wilting, stunted growth, and flower buds that fail to open and fall off....

pixbox77 / Getty Images Thesnake plant(dracaena trifasciata) is a popular and hardy houseplant with sword-shaped leaves. It’s known for being low maintenance and drought tolerant, but even easy-to-care-for plants require attention sometimes. There are many different reasons why snake plant leaves are curling. pixbox77 / Getty Images Underwatering Dehydration is the most common reason snake plant leaves will curl. If you see curled, wrinkled foliage with brown edges, your plant is likely thirsty....

A common issue is a snake plant’sleaves turning yellow. Snake Plant Growth and Maturity Snake plants grow at different rates depending on the variety. Some dwarf cultivars grow less than a foot tall, while others grow several feet tall. Daniela Duncan / Getty Images Baby snake plants grow fast and reach full maturity in about six months in optimal conditions. Once mature, they grow slower but still faster than many other houseplants....

However, the most common reason for tomato leaves turning purple is potassium deficiency. Other nutrient problems, as well viral and pest infestations, may also cause this issue. Read on to learn about these various causes, possible treatments, and means of prevention. Fernando Trabanco Fotografía / Getty Images Young tomatoes cannot absorb potassium as easily from cold soil as they can from warm soil. As the soil warms, leaves might turn to their natural green....

saraTM / Getty Images Not much takes the wind out of our sails like a wilted plant. Zucchini is a prolific, easy-to-grow vegetable that produces harvests nearly all summer long. Here are four problems that crop up in the zucchini patch and how to prevent or fix them. saraTM / Getty Images Under Watering Zucchini leaves often wilt down in the hottest part of the day. Soil moisture is the first thing to check before you dive in looking for pests or other causes....

Plus how to get the green color back. dugwy39 / Shutterstock Are you noticing a discoloration to your oncehealthy ZZ plant? Meet the Expert Gene Caballerois the founder ofGreenPal, a lawn care service company available nation wide. dugwy39 / Shutterstock Overwatering Overwatering is the number one reason why your ZZ plant may have yellow leaves. “While drought-tolerant, prolonged dryness can stress the plant,” says Caballero. Water a ZZ plant deeply once the plant’s soil is mostly, but not completely, dry....

We spoke to expertDr. ), and more. As such, they can be found across many states. Catherine McQueen/ Getty Images They were first found in the U.S. in 2014 in southeastern Pennsylvania, Dr. Oten says. The way that spotted lanternflies spread, however, is not just due to their wings. Want more gardening tips? arlutz73/ Getty Images As for potentialharm to pets, the verdict is still up. It’s still unknown how harmful it could be if your pet eats them, though....

The earlier you identify the underlying problem and take corrective action, the better. Here are the five most common reasons why a Christmas cactus has limp leaves. The substrate in which the Christmas cactus is growing in its natural habitat provides excellent drainage. Nadezhda_Nesterova / Getty Images If the plant is given more water than the leaves absorb, they turn limp as a result. you should probably inspect the soil instead....

We’ve gathered some useful tips and information to help curb this issue in your home. Why Are There So Many Flies in My House? Want more cleaning and organizing tips? RHJ / Getty Images Decaying Matter Flies are attracted to decaying matter. Additionally, the heat is a more conducive environment for flies to breed in. We’ve rounded up some basic methods for preventing and deterring flies in your home. Keep Your Home Clean The number one preventive method for discouraging flies is having a clean home....