Overwatering

Overwatering is a phenomenon that often happens in houseplants due to excessive watering, so this excess water can often deplete oxygen from the soil and encourage the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi^[1]

Symptoms

Overwatering often causes plants to have:

• Yellow or brown leaves that have started to droop^[2]
• Shedding leaves that are both new and old^[3]
• Multiple brown spots and mold on them^[4]
• Their soil seems to have a foul odor^[1]
• Grey, foul smelling and mushy leaves^[5]

Cures

The main method of fixing a plant that has been overwatered is to ensure there are enough drainage holes in the pot to let excess water out of the soil.^[6] It is also recommend to trim off any leaves or roots that are dead, mushy, or wilting.^[7]