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Watering and nutrient problems

Water and nutrients are where most plant problems actually start — and confusingly, too much water and too little water can look almost identical. Deficiencies have tells of their own: which leaves yellow first, and whether the veins stay green, narrows it down fast.

Wilting despite moist soil (over-watering)Wilting with dry, dusty soil (under-watering)Yellowing between green veins (deficiency)Older leaves yellowing first (nitrogen)Brown crispy edges (salt or drought stress)Sudden leaf drop

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