Light Leaning towards the light
Stems leaning one way
The plant leans distinctly to one side, towards the window.
Also called: leaninglopsidedtiltingunbalanced
Severity
Minor
No rush: fix it at your own pace.
Parts affected
- Leaves
- Stems
- Flowers
- Fruit
- Roots
- Soil
Family
Light
Too dark or too harsh: the plant shows it in its stems and colours.
Understand
What is happening inside the plant
A stem grows towards light: that is phototropism, driven by a hormone that migrates to the shaded side and lengthens the cells there.
Full diagnosis
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Keep an eye on it Long, sparse stems
Stems stretch abnormally and new leaves come out small and pale.
Causes and fixes
Minor Pale leaves, fading variegation
The foliage pales and white or cream variegation fades away.
Causes and fixes
Keep an eye on it Sudden leaf drop
The plant sheds a lot of leaves suddenly after being moved.
Causes and fixes