10 Signs
You’re
Overwatering
Your
Plants
By Meena
Yellowing Leaves
: Overwatering can turn leaves yellow. If they're soft and browning, it's likely too much water.
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Wilting:
Oddly enough, both underwatering and overwatering can cause wilting. If your plant is wilting but the soil is wet, you might be overdoing it.
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Root Rot:
When plants receive too much water, their roots can rot. Rotten roots are often mushy and darker than healthy roots.
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Leaf Fall:
If your plant is shedding leaves, especially younger ones, it might be due to overwatering.
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Mold Growth
: Excess water creates a damp environment, which can lead to mold growth on the soil surface.
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Brown Leaf Tips:
Are your plant's leaf tips turning brown? This might indicate a watering problem.
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Slow Growth
: Overwatered plants often show slow or halted growth because their roots are too busy dealing with excess water.
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Waterlogged Soil:
If your soil is persistently wet or water pools on the surface, you're watering too much.
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Edema:
Overwatered plants can develop blisters or lesions due to water pressure, a condition known as Edema.
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Foul Smell:
Overwatering can lead to a stagnant water smell, a sign of root rot and bacterial growth.
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