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When your plants show signs of stress, it’s usually because something in their growing environment is off. This tool uses a simple 3-step process to identify what’s happening below the surface and how to correct it.

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PLANT CARE // RECOVERY CENTER

The Botanical Recovery Lab

Most plants don’t struggle because you lack a “green thumb.” They struggle because the soil has stopped working. When soil loses its structure, roots can’t breathe or drink. This tool looks at your plant type, visible symptoms, and growing conditions to pinpoint the root cause of the issue. From there, it provides a clear, customized recovery plan designed to restore root health and bring your plant back into balance. Enter your plant details below to start improving root-zone health and get your plant back on track.

PLANT DIAGNOSTIC

PLANT PROBLEM SOLVER

Find the root cause of your plant issues and get a recovery plan.

STEP 01SYMPTOMS

STEP 02ENVIRONMENT

STEP 03DRAINAGE

STEP 04PLAN

PLANT NAME

PLANT TYPE

WHAT DO YOU SEE?

LIGHT LEVEL

POT MATERIAL

HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN IN THIS SOIL?

SOIL DRYING TIME?

DOES THE SOIL SMELL?

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU WATER?

ANALYSIS COMPLETE

Your custom plant recovery plan is ready in the report below.

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Step 01 // Symptoms

Reading the Warning Signs

Solving a plant problem starts with looking at the leaves. Yellowing, wilting, or brown spots are your plant’s way of telling you something is wrong underground. By matching the symptom to the plant type, we can find out if the issue is coming from the soil or the room itself.

Yellow Leaves: Often a sign of old soil or the wrong water levels.

Root Rot: Happens when soil stays wet for too long and roots can’t breathe.

Step 02 // Environment

Checking the Pot & Light

Every pot material affects your plant differently. Plastic pots hold onto water for a long time, while terracotta lets the soil dry out quickly. We look at how your pot interacts with the light in your room to see if your plant is staying too wet or getting too dry.

Pot Material: Does your pot breathe (terracotta) or trap water (plastic)?

Energy Use: Plants in bright light drink water much faster than plants in dark corners.

Step 03 // Drainage

Testing the Water Flow

We test how water moves through your soil. If water sits on top or runs straight down the sides, your soil has become “water-repelling” or too packed down. This means the water never actually reaches the roots, and the plant stays thirsty even after you water it.

Moisture Flow: Healthy soil should pull water in like a sponge to reach every root.

Old Soil: Over time, cheap soil breaks down and “strangles” the roots, leading to plant death.

Step 04 // Plan

Your Easy Recovery Plan

The final step gives you a simple, clear plan to save your plant. We move past generic tips and give you specific actions—like how to prune roots or when to flush the soil—to get your specimen back to perfect health.

Rot Fix: How to clean roots and restart with fresh, breathable soil.

Pest Plan: Simple ways to clear bugs and keep them from coming back.

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