One of the main concerns of beginners (and not so beginners) in the plant world is that you are not always sure what is going on with your plant. It is typical to hear someone say that their new little plant was fine and then suddenly it woke up dead. The symptoms were there, they just didn't know how to interpret them. Read on, because we'll tell you how to tell if your plant is healthy.

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Open your eyes wide

Everyone who buys a new plant to liven up their space has a secret desire to become one of those people who have magic hands, who touch plants and make them grow, flourish and thrive. We all dream of having a little jungle at home, growing perfectly and abundantly. But the truth is that most of us end up with the idea that everything we touch perishes, that taking care of plants is very complicated and requires talent. Nothing could be further from the truth: the only quality you need to become a plant fairy is the ability to observe.

When you see that a person is pale, haggard and droopy; you can tell almost immediately that they are ill. And if you hear them sneezing or coughing, you are sure to conclude that they have a cold. It's the same with plants: their exterior changes when they are being attacked by a pest, disease or are missing something. You just need to know how to observe and look for the symptoms.

First of all, you need to know what your healthy plant looks like. What colour its leaves are, how it should grow, what colour its flowers are if it has any and when its flowering time is, among other characteristics and care recommendations. If you have bought your plants at Be Green it will not be difficult to find this information, because we provide it to you on a card when we send it to your home. This allows you to establish a standard of normality, of should be.

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Calathea lancifolia

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What you should check

You need to look at your plants whenever you have the opportunity. You can look at them in the morning while drinking your coffee, while listening to an audio on your mobile phone... it sounds simple enough, but this superficial observation can help you detect potential problems early. But what should you look for?

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Calathea Medallion

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Regulates humidity

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Monstera Deliciosa

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Adapts to any environment

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Plants reflect their state of health in their leaves, general appearance and roots. By general appearance I mean whether it looks upright, whether it has drooped, whether it is drooping, whether the stems have thickened, whether they have spots or other strange details, whether it has grown and has new leaves and shoots or not.

Symptoms

Leaves:

If the young leaves of your plant turn yellow, it may be due to a lack of sun, you have gone overboard with the fertiliser or because it is missing an important mineral. If the ones that have turned yellow are the older leaves and they are kind of drooping, it could be due to overwatering, lack of nitrogen or root rot from overwatering.

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Alocasia amazonica

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Bird of Paradise

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Decorative and resistant

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If the leaves are their normal colour, but they are drooping and a bit wrinkled, your plant is probably lacking water. Water it and check again in a few hours. When the leaves are very pale, your plant may be lacking fertilizer or it is time to transplant it because the pot is too small.

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Boston fern

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Snake Plant

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If the leaves have fallen off and the stem is almost bare, and they have not grown new or are growing very slowly, it may be due to a lack of watering. In any case, check the underside of the leaves in case you see anything strange like insects. When the leaves become deformed and lose their colours, you should water less or check the drainage of the pot because it could be accumulating and affecting the growth of the plant.

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Venice Pot - S/12cm

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General appearance:

When you see that the stem has gotten very long and the plant has been leaning at odd angles it's because it's looking for a more direct light source. It is time to move the pot to a brighter spot. You can correct the plant's posture with a wand to hold it up.

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Amsterdam planter-XL/28cm

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Chinese Money Plant

€29.00

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If you see that the leaves and substrate are covered with a whitish coating, almost like a white grit, you are looking at a damp fungus. It can be caused by excessive humidity and lack of sun, but it can also be a sign of powdery mildew. Don't worry, with a plant fungicide you can get rid of it easily.

If you see that your plants are growing in strange shapes, with a thinner stem (this is something that is very easy to see in succulents), check the plant very well for small white or yellowish dots or something that looks like cotton fibre, because these are symptoms of mealy bugs. There are home remedies, such as wiping them off with rubbing alcohol, that will help you get rid of them.

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Tokyo Pot - L/22cm

€29.00

Black glossy ceramic

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does your plant flower? Check when it should and if it doesn't, it doesn't have the right conditions. It's time to fertilise, repot and assess if it's getting everything it needs.

Roots:

Lift the pot. If you see that the roots have started to show through the drainage holes, it's time to put it in a larger pot. The same applies if you can see the roots on the surface of the substrate. Take the opportunity when repotting to check the condition of the roots. If they are too dark, they need better drainage or less watering, and also check for fungus, insects and others. The best thing to do is to use a broad-spectrum insecticide every so often, indicated for the type of plant.

Taking care of your plants means paying a little attention to them. It is certain that in a very short time you will be able to detect almost immediately any abnormality with your plant and you will be able to make the necessary changes to keep it alive.