Mid-canopy fan leaves

Overwatering: wet roots that can’t get air Drooping or yellowing leaves on a pot that still feels heavy usually mean the roots are too wet. Don't water or feed… Underwatering: a light pot and a limp plant A limp plant in a pot that feels very light probably just needs water. Water it slowly until the whole pot is… Nutrient burn: brown tips and edges from too much feed Brown, crispy tips or edges after a stronger feed may be nutrient burn, but other problems look the same. Test before you… Spider mites: pale speckles, then webbing Fine pale speckles on the leaves, with tiny moving dots or webbing underneath, point to spider mites. Check the underside of a… Hemp russet mites: the pest you can’t see Upward-curling leaf edges and a dull, bronzed look, with no webbing and no bugs you can find, may mean russet mites. They're… Thrips: silvery scrapes and black specks Silvery or pale scraped patches with tiny black specks point to thrips. Look for the slender insects themselves before you treat, because… Aphids: clusters and sticky leaves Clusters of small soft insects on stems and under leaves, often with sticky or shiny residue, mean aphids. They can be knocked… Whiteflies: a white cloud when you shake the plant Tiny white insects that fly up when you water or brush the plant are whiteflies. Keep a yellow sticky card nearby and… Caterpillars in buds: corn earworm and what follows Tunnels, droppings and wilting tips in flowering buds usually mean caterpillars, often corn earworm outdoors. Check buds by hand from the start… Powdery mildew: white dusty patches on leaves White, flour-like spots on the top of leaves are usually powdery mildew. Remove affected leaves early, because new spores can appear every…