These organisms attack the plant's roots causing rot and plant death. Other plants will fail under wet conditions. A late and obvious sign of overwatering is growth of fungi or mold on the soil surface. Standing water noted in container underliner. Flowers become moldy.
Leaves develop brown soft rotten patches and fail to grow.
Back to top When a plant needs ample watering Never water routinely every so many days. Water when a plant needs it. Then adjust watering according to these general guidelines. If its leaves are thin and delicate and tend to brown at the tips if dry. When they are located in warm rooms with direct sunlight.