Bringing Life Back: A Guide on How to Revive Wilting or Dying Indoor Plants

It is upsetting to see an indoor plant that we have nurtured start to wither or look very weak, don’t panic!!! What might be surprising is that more often than not, all they need is a little tender loving care to be brought back to life. Regardless of whether your indoor plants are being over-watered, under-watered or presented with other problems in their care, this guide will be a handy tool towards restoring your plants to health and productivity.

1. Diagnose the Problem:

However, in order to do that, you have to first determine why your indoor plant is underperforming. It can be over watered or under watered, has a wrong type or wrong intensity of light, is bothered by pests or has roots that have rotted.
Gently check the leaves, stems of the plant and the soil to feel or see that they are damaged, discolored, or have any pest sign in them.

2. Adjust Watering Practices:

If your indoor plant is drooping maybe due to overloading it with water then wait until the soil is dry before watering again. It may require transposition into a soil that drains well in order to avoid the water logging of the roots.
Over-watered plants should be treated in reverse manner, filling the pot to the brim giving free drain on the bottom side. Some plants will require water frequently, so always check the soil moisture content frequently to avoid the plant drying.

3. Evaluate Lighting Conditions:

Outdoor illumination and indirect artificial light must be appropriate because if it is too bright, the plants wither and if it is too dim, the indoor plants do not grow healthily. The natural light in your home should be considered and this will determine where to place the plant.
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4. Prune and Trim:

Remove all diseased, faded or yellowing leaves, stems or branches using a sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears that have been dipped in some bleach solution. It allows new growth to occur, whilst keeping the illness from spreading through the plant.
Pruning therefore aids in a better air circulation around the plant to minimize on fungal diseases and pests attacks.

5. Repot if Necessary:

In case your indoor plant is rooted or has compact topsoil, then you should transplant it into a new and bigger potting medium.
Leach the soil slightly before transplanting by carefully washing the roots of the plant and pruning off the dead or decaying ones. Make sure that the new container has sufficient numbers of drain holes to avoid the container getting water logged.

6. Provide Humidity and TLC:

To enhance the humidity levels for your indoor plants you can place them on a water filled pebble tray or use a room humidifier.
To maintain healthy plants dutifully repay with good health, give them a bit of tender loving care by washing them with a damp cloth then rinsing them with water every now and then.

7. Be Patient and Observant:

The process of raising a wilting or a dying indoor plant may be slightly lengthy hence should not be expected to show immediate results. Water your plant as you usually do and be patient because the plant will recover soon.
Pay close attention to how your plant fares- whether it is recovering that particular condition or if the condition worsens then adapt your care strategy.

Conclusion:

It is not uncommon to find many indoor plants wilting or dying they can be rehabilitated and brought back to life. There are several ways you can ensure recovery for your indoor plants by diagnosing the problem, changing the watering habits, assessing lighting and conditions, pruning, repotting if needed, increasing humidity and waiting patiently while observing conditions. As previously said, no two plants are alike, meaning the method of their treatment must be developed individually. All it takes is some tender loving care and time and you will see your indoor plants bounce back and start growing in your home.