Improper watering, sudden changes in environment, cold drafts, lack of fertilizer, insect or disease attack may cause problems for houseplants.
Common Causes of Unhealthy Plants
| Symptom | Possible Cause |
| General defoliation | • Sudden change in temperature • Transplanting shock • Sudden change in light intensity • Over-watering • Lack of light |
| Browning of leaf tips | • Improper watering • Exposure to cold drafts • Insect attack • Excess fertilizer |
| Loss of normal foliage color | • Over-watering • Lack of fertilizer • Insect attack • Improper light |
| Spotted foliage | • Over-watering • Burning from direct sunlight • Disease |
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