Master the Language of Houseplant Leaves: Learn What They're Trying To Tell You

Aloha! Join me as we dive into all the things that can go wrong with your houseplants' leaves and what it means.
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0:00 Intro
0:51 Always check for pests first
1:27 Leaf curling
9:32 Discolored leaves
9:50 Yellowing leaves
16:51 Pale leaves
20:49 Browning leaves
28:46 Spots on leaves
28:58 Brown spots on leaves
30:19 Black spots on leaves
30:42 Gray spots on leaves
33:04 White spots on leaves
35:37 Red spots on leaves
36:31 Pits, scars, and scabs on leaves
37:51 Holes on leaves
39:38 Deformed leaves and stunted leaves
44:22 Wet leaves
49:45 Sticky leaves
52:24 Stuck houseplant leaves
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[@livingthedream923]

You have a fantastic way of breaking down complex material to make it understandable to newer plant people like me, but at the same time presenting the most basic ideas without ever talking down to the viewer. Have you ever considered writing a book about plants? I feel like it would be the most well researched, comprehensive guide to plant parenting and I would be the first in line to buy it.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Actually, yes 😉. Stay tuned. I’ve got a lot of big things in the works and I’ll be announcing the first of them in this Saturday’s video💚

[@gloriaa.4858]

WOW! You are absolutely Amazing. Your knowledge and plant experiences coupled with your extensive research on the common issues plant lovers generally face is Astounding. Thank you for sharing with us. Halfway through this vid I had to get my plant log and start taking notes. I've gotta watch more of your videos.

[@user-fb1pw5mq4o]

She could of told newbies about over watering whit albo syngonium plants,instead she over states everything else .I'm sure this will never come up in conversation,I be so lucky if so😮😢

[@nancyholmes7012]

Amen she’s passionate & knowledgeable

[@capragoat8119]

@@user-fb1pw5mq4oI understand, but there are literally thousands of videos of KZbinrs saying not to overwater plants, often that’s the main plant care advice given. For those of us that want a little more insight, these kind of videos are quite rare and an absolute joy

[@karenmorgan7769]

But

[@anooshiravan82]

Hiya, Thank you so much for this video. I have a night blooming jasmine, My plant started to having white spots on its leaves, it's not powdery mildew, would you please help me with this as I don't want to lose my plant? I would really appreciate it. Do you have an email address so I can send you some photos of the leaves Thank you so much in advance for your help

[@Womynxx]

You earned your phd in leaves with all that research. 😂 So detailed and thorough! I can’t imagine how long it took to put all this info together. Thank you so much for all your hard work.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

It took quite awhile but was worth it💚

[@LaLaLonna]

You deserve so many more subscribers. I'm am SOOOOOO glad I found you. You're knowledgeable and a great teacher!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thank you so much!

[@MC1RPOSITIVESusieQ]

My bop always curling! Usually the lower leaves. Bird of paradise.

[@cherirsnyder9470]

Wow! Very informative, and plainly explained without using long technical terms that we won't remember! THANK YOU!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Glad it was helpful!💚

[@KathyGallagher01]

Your research as always Drea is meticulous 👏 Thank you so much for this video, I’ve actually saved it so can go back to it whenever needed. 💚

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You’re welcome 💚

[@claire_richards]

This is by far the best plant care video I’ve ever watched. All plant parents need to subscribe now! 💚🌱💚 You’re right, looking after plants is HARD, but this video just made it easier. You’ve even made all sense of all the contradictions out there. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and advice, and for the care you put into all your videos 😊

[@AlohaPlantLife]

So nice of you!💚 You’re welcome!

[@madelineDaMiddle1]

This is, hands down, the BEST genreral plant care video I've seen yet. Thank you. I'm subscribed. Blessings.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thank you and welcoming to the planty fam!💚

[@americandingo6715]

I LOVE the detailed info!

[@nat3416]

The video we all needed! Thank you for giving us this helpful information! 💜

[@ericapack7506]

Great video. Thank you for putting this together!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You’re welcome💚

[@LarryLourcey]

Great stuff! I’m definitely going to save this one so I can refer back when problems strike.

[@victoriafalkenthal444]

All my problems and “cures” affirmed I had many affirmations about my plant issues and what they were and how I was following through with the care I was giving. Super informative and with some science and logic . (Yes, me too. I always enjoyed science and biology) Perfect explanations. Thanks so much.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You’re welcome💚

[@neil_digital]

Thank you for sharing so much information. This video is invaluable for plant lovers, as sooner or later the issues you are referring to will crop up & now your viewers can be better prepared

[@Overthisgeneration]

Best advice I ever heard with a trouble plant that you’re almost done with: chuck it off your porch. I can’t tell you how many plants I thought were done, that I was done with for sure.. throw them outside and even in winter time and they GROW. It’s nuts. Try it.

[@EllePole]

Probably not in Canada …. But uh thanks for the advice lol

[@JenniferWynn-oz3vj]

I put a Begonia outside because I was done with it. Shockingly it did well in the Texas winter 😂 I did bring it in during our icing....n wow she started throwing out new growth like crazy!!

[@susanjohnson5824]

Excellent - Thank you for all the information very comprehensive.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mermaid000pranu]

This video is absolute GOLD!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thank you!💚

[@Zen.....]

what you said about the stuck leaves make sense, so I went to have a look at my healthy looking syngonium with 2 stuck leaves and voila! mealybugs. also the sticky stuff is normal for some plants, check extra floral nectarine if you are interested. I wipe it off every so often, cos it discolours the leaves and I worry about pests. As it is I see spiders(1cm so I know its not spidermites) and 1 yucky insect which shall not be named

[@sherrie-ann4597]

Thank you for a very detailed and comprehensive review!! Much appreciated!!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Glad it was helpful!💚

[@cathyspooner7093]

You are very very smart,wow you know everything about plants

[@MarisaAndChew]

Not sure if you said it BC I'm doing planty things while watching but one thing that can cause fungal infections is misting esp if you're heavy handed and it ends up pooling on a leaf. The only time your leaves should be getting wet or damp is of there outside where the wind and sun will evaporate the water quickly or when you're cleaning the leaves 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@emilyward1656]

So much great information, thank you!!!!!!!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You are so welcome!

[@msscamp100]

Awesome video! Thank you! :)

[@hammyandguineakids]

Thank you for the detailed explanation

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You’re most welcome💚

[@fionaelliott7528]

Great video. Thanks. 🙏

[@msbettyofnewark5812]

Thank you!!! This will help me sooo much! Your research and detailed explanations have made you my Plant Physician!!!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Plant Dr. Drea at your service, lol

[@nicciohagan9590]

Thank you so much for this video!!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You are so welcome!

[@nomowale675]

OMG thank you so much for this. I wish there was a heart reaction . You covered so much I had been googling and couldn't find the answers to

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You're so welcome!💚

[@cathyspooner7093]

Very good information

[@monicamena9014]

Saved! What a wonderful video! Thank you!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Glad it was helpful!💚

[@Thecatnamedkiwi]

Thank you! I’ve been looking for answers for so long and I FINALLY got my answer on leaf curl.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

So glad I could help💚

[@aub_k2819]

This video is so good! Very helpful 👌 I love it! ❤️ 👏

[@AlohaPlantLife]

I'm so glad!💚

[@cathyspooner7093]

You have asnswered many of my questions thank you

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Always glad to help💚

[@taniavelasquez7921]

most excellent video I've seen on the topic... and I've seen *many*... well done! thanks

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thank you!

[@stormfist8174]

From my experience, after bringing home a Philodendron (or any Aroid) purchased from a plant store, or bought online (shipped/delivered), and it happens to have a new leaf growth that has not yet unfurled or partially unfurled, that new leaf will remain 100% unfurled. Then sometimes (not always), the next one will also be unfurled. If that second one also does not unfurl and there is a third one already coming out, then I cut off both the first leaf (did not unfurl) and the second one so that the third would unfurl (100% works since the plant now focuses its energy on that newest leaf growth; and not struggle further; plus, the plant has already acclimated to its new home, and is not stressed anymore). If the second one unfurls, then consecutive leaves unfurl as well (again, from my experience 😊); and I just cut off the first leaf (did not unfurl).

[@user-ok3sy3xr2g]

Peccato che questo video non sia in italiano

[@backwardblackbyrd]

this is so thorough, but so straight forward! THANK YOU!!!!!! I'm a baby plant parent and I'll be keeping this video saved so I can reference back to it! I got a little excited about my plant journey and I ended up with a small jungle before i could finish typing all the plants into google😅 so this is so invaluable to me, thank you again :)

[@bonniespalding2768]

This is the best video I've ever seen on leaves and their problems!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. It was especially helpful seeing the pictures along with the explanations of the leaf problems. Thanks again!! 😊

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Glad it was helpful!💚

[@turogers13]

Love this ❤ I'm so glad I found your videos. Great information is explained in understandable terms.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Yay! Thank you!💚

[@jadex38]

I just discovered this video and your channel and SUBSCRIBED! This is such a comprehensive workshop on the language of plant leaves... definitely will be coming back to this video over and over. Thank you so much!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thank you and welcome to the planty fam!

[@SoilandSprout]

You go girl! Amazing vid, definitely a thumbs up from me, thank you for your hard work, appreciate it 💚💚🌱

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thank you so much!!

[@cathyspooner7093]

Your videos are top notch. The best videos out there you know an amazing lot about plants

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thank you!💚

[@KC-gj4bi]

Loved this video thank you ! I was having Drea withdrawals 😂 I appreciate your hard work you put into your content thank you 🙏🏻

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Lol! Thank you💚

[@lizlangan3544]

great video! definitely a keeper for future reference! you are one of my favorite Utubers!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Awe, thank you so much!💚

[@christinefitzgerald5187]

Super in depth and informative without sounding know-it-all-y! Loved this, thank you.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!💚

[@PinkuHaRajuku]

Oh 😮my goodness lol I’m glad I watched this, I was looking everywhere why my calathea makoyana was getting sap behind the leaves and I kept reading “pests”. And I literally just sprayed it all down with neem oil and bug granules in the soil. I didn’t see any bugs or pests though and now I see your video. Thank you!

[@glutteox471]

OMG this video is sooooo helpful and informative!! I got the answers to the questions i have had for ages! I have a small collection of calathea and some of them are having brown tips all the time however flowering at the same time so I know they are actually happy. Thank you!

[@BrandyMeza]

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[@17711bellybutton]

Thanks for some great info 🙂

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You’re welcome💚

[@nancyholmes7012]

Outstanding video!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thank you!💚

[@MrsMeeker0328]

Another absolute gem of a video from you!❤ my plants thank you so much, lol

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You are so welcome!

[@JacquelineJax]

Really helpful. Thank you

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You're welcome!💚

[@reyhosein2533]

Such a comprehensive video, such invaluable information, omg, I feel so great now and way more equipt now to understand my leaves, hi from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 😊😊

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Hi! And so glad it was helpful💚

[@jessh9988]

Great video, this is one for the archive! For me leaf tip browning was caused by my hard water. I switched to reverse osmosos water, and wow! They are looking beautiful, ever since then all leaves tips that have grown have not had it, not on the spider plants, or the areca palm, I'm so happy. (I just bought a 5 gallon jug and refill it for 25 cents per gallon 1x a week)

[@JMB-sassysixty]

I just discovered your channel and it’s awesome! You have so much knowledge and great presentation skills. I only wish I had found you sooner as I may have been able to save some plants.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thank you and welcome to the planty fam!💚

[@michealburcham3210]

Found my problem a few minutes in, and ended for the rest. The little details made this great.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Glad it helped!💚

[@magneticisland6605]

Drea your knowledge with leaf detection is amazing. . I'm having many probs with my plants. I'm a newbie. Been trying to determine over/under watering. This will help immensely. I have spider mites too lol. Watched your vid and have that under control. I live in a hot humid climate for most of the year get about 10hrs of light but not full sun. Thankyou so much for this vid, it will help me to troubleshoot . They are all producing new leaves frequently. This vid is going to be my plant bible thankyou so much ❤

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You’re welcome!💚

[@jannamozdzer4100]

A lot of research and time went into this video, thank you so much for taking the time, it was extremely helpful! Appreciate all you do!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

I appreciate that you all appreciate the time and effort that I put into my videos, and more importantly I appreciate that they are helpful to you all💚💚💚

[@jennsprague6080]

Ermagawd...this video is pure gold! I am going to watch this several times so I can take all this valuable info in...saving it to my favourites too 😊 🇨🇦 fan ❤

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Glad it was helpful!💚💚💚

[@Lsirianni]

I have also experienced my plant pushing out another leaf before finishing to unfurl the previous leaf. It’s a baby white princess philodendron in my greenhouse cabinet that stays well above 80% humidity, so I know it didn’t get stuck due to lack of humidity. The stuck leaf and the one after it were smaller than the previous and I think it’s because I moved it to a different shelf that had less light. So I moved it back to where it was and I’ll see if the next leaf is bigger and unfurls without issue

[@Thenoobestgirl]

You are a god sent!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Glad I could help🫶

[@MC1RPOSITIVESusieQ]

I’m new here! I watched one of your videos the other day and enjoyed it. I’m subscribing now! Thank you for the tips!

[@sigridgordon708]

Thank you so much! Just discovered this sticky stuff on my Calathea, Analque. After examining for pest several times, and finding no sign of anything, I was stumped. Then I watched your video, and realized that this is exactly what my plant is displaying...and after reviewing my watering journal, and listening to your explanation of water stress, I am sure that that is what I have here! Thanks for the banner that you added that said that calatheas can exhibit these symptoms as well. Super helpful to me. Thanks a million; your videos are top notch!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

So glad I could help!💚

[@imaniperalta3895]

Thank you!!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You're welcome!

[@chuckylamb4398]

Very thorough thank you. You are very knowledgable. I love my plants and usually do well with them but I must admit if they have prolonged problems I just bin them!!😂🇬🇧

[@theaudiblesmusic]

TYSM for this deep dive plant video! My tower garden was suffering until now lol

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Glad I could help!💚

[@lorijoshwos7745]

Thank you so much thank you

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You are very welcome💚

[@leahnelson771]

Great info, thankfully I have not see most of these problems.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Great!

[@SparkleInMoonlight]

This video is simply brilliant - I haven´t seen anyone on the Internet to cover this topic in any way that would be even close to this perfection. Watermelon peperomia: you also don´t know, why the leaves are cracking. I spent hours searching, tested everything possible and still don´t know why :-D It reached a point when I just gave up - the plant is growing well, but looks a bit rough :-D I believed it´s too much water or pest, but doesn´t seem to be ...maybe that´s how the plant grows even in the wild

[@shaileshpatel9365]

Thank you❤

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You're welcome💚

[@teresarose7524]

great video.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thanks!💚

[@annylindsay5358]

For stuck leaves, a tiny drop of detergent or even soap free wash applied by the tip of your finger around the sheath above where the leaf has bulged out, then a drop of water to spread it slightly, wil make the leaf pop out almost with no further help. And no damage, unless it ws bulged too far and already split the stem. Just like a stuck ring on your finger😂. Love your videos and your generosity sharing your knowledge. Greetings from Central Queensland, Australia 🤗.

[@vildhallon4709]

Ty! I brought home my first begonia maculata and it's been getting brown crispy edges and brown crispy spots on a couple of leaves. Before watching your video I thought i mt was due to my humidity being too low for the plant and it just needed to get used to it, however watching your video made me realize it's actually been getting direct light hitting those leaves during the day and that is probably what caused the browning. I've now moved the plant to indirect light and i will keep an eye on it. Hopefully you just helped me save it! 😊

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Make sure you’re not letting the soil dry out too much either because that will definitely cause dry leaf tips on that plant💚

[@ekp-g205]

Thanks. Great video. Liked and Subcribed

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Awesome, thank you!💚

[@BPlantyPNW]

The philo brandi is my plant nemesis

[@sigridgordon708]

One other quick thing, I noticed upon close scrutiny of my beautiful plant that on those that had sticky stuff on the undersides, the plant has teeny tiny spots where it looks like the green color has just faded...doesn't look terrible, but it is there, where it was not when I first bought the plant, and this coloration does not exist on the newer leaves.

[@jaoc4283]

I was always told that yellowing but moist was overwatering and brown but crispy was underwatering. And if you get to the brown crispy stage and you water too much then your prime for root rot.

[@wisconsinaquatics]

When it comes to stuck leaves; especially on those humidity loving philodendron put them in a overly well draining mix like pon or straight perelite and vermiculite or whatever and water them almost daily. It will simulate the rainfall as if it was under another big leaf. It atleast that's what started to work for me 😃

[@ZoeAlecxis]

My ctenanthes have been doing that “sticky leaves” thing every summer, I think they don’t like the heat 🤔 Talking about sticky leaves: extrafloral nectaries, especially on philodendron!

[@thefamily2707]

Thanks for this, Im designing a resort in the Philippines and I have hundreds of plants that im trying to learn how to take care of 😅 its so humid and hot here that you really have to stay on top of disease and critters.

[@blackluxurians6062]

I'm glad you made this video. I'm having issues with 2 anthurium regale. They are getting soft spots on their leaves with crispy edges. I don't understand it. No one answers me on the plant groups

[@AlohaPlantLife]

DM me some pics on Instagram if you can

[@liteweightpup2561]

Some of my philodendron also excrete sap on their stems. I think it’s fairly common and not to worry about. This was an awesome video and answered questions I’ve had.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Glad it was helpful💚

[@cookienibz2578]

Sincere comment, this is the most in depth, researched, clear & helpful plant care video I've ever seen. Very well done! This is getting saved for future reference. I appreciate the time this took you & thank you!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Wow, thank you!💚

[@mjb5319]

Brazilian Skipper butterflies are the caterpillars that cut and roll Canna Lily leaves. Gotta treat them all spring and summer

[@MarisaAndChew]

Most difficult thing I did today was try to find a spot in my ZZ to put the water meter thing in. Like "no I'm growing here, here to, stop it!" It was a 2-3 on the meter in the spot it allowed so it's had a beverage now. Perhaps it wants Perrier or something carbonated since it's my diva plant 🤣

[@madeleinehugershoff4248]

Hey! I absolutely love your channel and am so thankful I found it. You have definitely saved me from killing my plants, I love your videos 🥰 I had a question about yellow spots on leaves though? I have a philodendron Birkin and the bottom leafs are getting yellow spots, and I can't find any pests.

[@andalouchien]

I was very excited when you mentioned brown tips and yellow leaves but then it was yellow first and brown later, i have an issue but its the other way around, my marantha kerchoveana is getting brown tips, then yellowing from the same spot until the whole leaf is yellow. Im glad I can rule out lack of humidity though! Ive been considering it but never actually bothered to check their ideal humidity 🤦 turns out my humidity should be just fine (we're currently sitting at 68%)

[@mydogmyplantsandme]

Gutation is definitely more prone to happen with late evening watering too.

[@rhiannonp7992]

Okay want to reiterate DO NOT REMOVE LEAVES WITH EDEMA OR YOU WILL LOSE FOUR MORE. She says this but holy shit I learned the hard way.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Sorry you learned the hard way but now you’re able to use that learned knowledge to help others so thanks for sharing💚

[@jadex38]

I would really like to see a video on the most common pest problems and how to correctly identify them on your plants- do you have this already?

[@AlohaPlantLife]

I have a video on spider mites but not specifically on identifying pest damage from different pests. Let me think on that💚

[@rayacat1]

Thank you for making this video. It was so well done. I really enjoy your style as a content creator. You answered so many questions. But, I have one question.. Should I check my leaves for pests? Just kidding 😂 Again, Thank-you ❤️

[@AlohaPlantLife]

🤣🤣🤣 When I was editing the video I was like, “They are going to get so sick of hearing me say this…..” lol

[@draanamariapineiro4988]

Hi, I’ve just discovered your Channel!!! Congrats, very very interesting. Your new subscriber from Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷 See you soon!!! 😘

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Welcome aboard!💚

[@talathnaqvi6379]

I am trying to save my tomato plants as well as my roses

[@owlSmash]

One thing on the sticky leaves topic: some kinds of philodendrons produce nectar out of their leaves which makes them sticky and the plant does it to attract ants in the nature to help protect the plant. My philodendron pedatum does that for example

[@cheyennedringman9716]

on the sticky leaves- I was told that the sugars on the leaves/ including honey due from pests can invite fungal infections!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

That is definitely possible

[@najmeenjahan6042]

3:24vs 3:38

[@SleeepyZzZ]

Watching this, I want to cry. Omg for so many reasons. 1. A fair few of my plants are going through quite different issues and it's overwhelming what I could be dealing with, how I'm treating them and when the last time I dosed them with a product so that I can do another type of treatment. 2. You are fucking amazing for doing this for us!! The description, the time stamps, the photos and your personal experiences! I can't thank you enough!! Still have so much learning and treating to do You've just made this step one bit easier Thanks Drea! Ps. Its almost 3am in Australia, i cant sleep because im stressing about my plants 😅

[@AlohaPlantLife]

So glad I could help!💚

[@MarisaAndChew]

I wish humidity was the issue with the defective leaf births! Ive been at 70 percent all summer and lost several pink princess leaves and bipenifolium leaves. The only thing I can think is if in nature they would likely be born in the actual rain to help lubricate the leaf sheath. I don't catch them at often as I used to in order to spray them and help the leaf be born, cuz I'm now an unregistered plant midwife 😳 when I was first coddling my plants I always caught them IMO it's a sign that not all hybrids should've been released when they were but money spoke, so at have plants that can't figure out how to keep themselves alive and that don't have stable variegation, making them doubly difficult.

[@chatryna]

STUCK LEAVES: For me, it seems if I bump up the watering it helps these leaves along. After all the plant is taking in resources for "two" now.

[@gkpbesc]

Thanks for the all the information! Saved it for future references. I have a Aglaonema that grow smaller leaves (like 3) when I first changed the potting medium from soil to water then LECA. I have a Philodendron Birken that I don't quite understand. I switch it from soil to water, and the leaves started growing in the water. When I lift the plant up higher (only the root touches the water and not the stem), and the leaves are kinda growing pointing downwards? Its growing into quite a sizeable plant now and only recently the leaves started growing "looking up". I have no idea why.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Hmm, interesting. It’s hard for me to say why without seeing it but it sounds like you’re saying it’s not doing it anymore so maybe it was just acting a little weird while it was trying to acclimate from being moved from soil to water.

[@gkpbesc]

@AlohaPlantLife oh wow! Thank you for taking the time out to reply! Truly appreciate it! Yes, it's kinda hard for me to describe it in words as well. But hopefully its gonna continue growing pointing up! 😅

[@user-fb1pw5mq4o]

No leaf curl,just yellow,under watering