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Check these first
- Touch the soil to see if it is dry or soggy.
- Check the base of the stem for mushy spots.
- Look for signs of wilting during the hottest part of the day.
Likely causes
Underwatering
Most likelyHow to tell: The leaves feel limp and soft, and the soil has pulled away from the edges of the pot or is cracked in the ground. The plant perks up quickly after a deep soak.
What to do: Give the plant a thorough watering until the soil is moist 3 to 4 inches deep. Maintain a schedule of watering every 3 to 7 days depending on the heat.
Root Rot
PossibleHow to tell: The leaves look wilted even though the soil is wet. The base of the stem may look mushy or discolored, and the roots will be brown and slimy instead of firm and white.
What to do: Stop watering immediately and improve drainage by amending the soil with grit or perlite. If the plant is in a pot, ensure it has drainage holes and is not sitting in a saucer of water.
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When to worry
If the plant wilts during the heat of the day but recovers by evening, it is just managing stress. If it stays wilted all morning, it needs immediate attention.
Stopping it coming back
Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy by checking the top inch of soil before you water.
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Questions people ask
- Why does my plant droop every afternoon?
- This is common in high heat as the plant loses water faster than the roots can take it up. If it recovers by morning, it is usually fine.
- How do I know if the roots are rotting?
- Gently dig around the base to check the roots. Healthy roots are firm and light colored, while rotting roots are dark, soft, and often smell bad.
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