About

PlantFix is a free resource for diagnosing and treating houseplant problems. Yellow leaves, brown tips, mystery spots, unwanted pests — we help you figure out what's wrong and what to do about it.

Why this exists

Most plant advice online is scattered across Reddit threads, generic blog posts, and forums you have to dig through. When your plant is dying, you need a clear answer, not a 30-comment thread debating whether it's overwatering or root rot.

PlantFix puts structured diagnosis and specific treatment steps in one place. The diagnosis tool walks you through symptoms to a diagnosis. The guides go deep on specific pests, diseases, and symptoms. The plant profiles cover care and troubleshooting for individual species.

What we cover

• Pest identification and treatment — spider mites, fungus gnats, aphids, mealybugs, thrips, scale
• Disease diagnosis — root rot, powdery mildew, leaf spot, bacterial infections
• Symptom guides — yellow leaves, brown tips, wilting, drooping, curling, spots
• Plant-specific care and troubleshooting for popular houseplants
• Treatment product comparisons and recommendations

Sources

Advice on PlantFix is based on established horticultural science, university extension program resources, and integrated pest management (IPM) guidelines. We focus on practical solutions over theory.

Our Team

Content is researched and written by the PlantFix Editorial Team, drawing on university extension programs (including Cornell, UF/IFAS, and UC Davis), USDA Plant Database, and EPA integrated pest management resources. All treatment recommendations include safety precautions.