Symptomenchecker voor planten
Kamerplanten laten via hun blad en stengels merken wat er mis is. Zoek hieronder het symptoom van je plant voor de meest waarschijnlijke oorzaken en de eerste stap om te proberen. Voor een antwoord op maat, vraag een AI-diagnose op basis van een foto — die leest de daadwerkelijke schade en de verzorgingsbehoefte van je plant.
Diagnose met een foto
Droopy, wilting leaves
Leaves go limp and hang down instead of holding firm.
Waarschijnlijke oorzaken
- Underwatering — the soil has dried out too far
- Overwatering or root rot — roots can't take up water
- Sudden temperature change or a cold draft
- Recent repotting or transplant stress
Eerste stap: Check the soil 3–5 cm down: bone dry means water; soggy means stop and check the roots.
Yellowing leaves
Leaves fade from green to yellow, often from the bottom up.
Waarschijnlijke oorzaken
- Overwatering — the most common cause
- Natural ageing of the oldest leaves
- Too little light
- Nutrient deficiency in long-unfed plants
Eerste stap: Confirm the pot drains freely and let the soil dry more between waterings.
Brown, crispy leaf edges
The leaf margins or tips turn brown and dry.
Waarschijnlijke oorzaken
- Low humidity
- Underwatering or inconsistent watering
- Fertiliser or mineral salt build-up in the soil
- Sensitivity to minerals in tap water
Eerste stap: Raise humidity, water more evenly, and flush the soil with plenty of water to clear salts.
Spots on the leaves
Brown, black, or yellow spots appear on leaf surfaces.
Waarschijnlijke oorzaken
- Fungal or bacterial infection (often from wet foliage)
- Sunburn from direct, intense light
- Overwatering
Eerste stap: Isolate the plant, remove badly affected leaves, and keep water off the foliage.
Curling leaves
Leaves curl under, cup, or distort.
Waarschijnlijke oorzaken
- Underwatering or heat stress
- Too much direct light
- Pests such as spider mites or aphids
Eerste stap: Check the leaf undersides for pests, then review watering and light.
Dropping leaves
The plant sheds leaves, sometimes suddenly.
Waarschijnlijke oorzaken
- Shock from moving, repotting, or a temperature swing
- Over- or underwatering
- Cold drafts or heat sources nearby
Eerste stap: Stabilise the spot — steady light, temperature, and watering — and give it time.
Leggy, stretched growth
Long, thin stems with wide gaps between small leaves.
Waarschijnlijke oorzaken
- Not enough light — the plant is reaching for more
Eerste stap: Move it to a brighter spot and rotate it regularly for even growth.
Soft, mushy stems
Stems or the base turn soft, dark, and mushy.
Waarschijnlijke oorzaken
- Overwatering leading to stem or root rot
Eerste stap: Stop watering immediately, check the roots, and repot into fresh, dry, well-draining mix.
Sticky residue on leaves
A sticky film appears on leaves or the surface below the plant.
Waarschijnlijke oorzaken
- Sap-sucking pests (scale, aphids, or mealybugs) leaving honeydew
Eerste stap: Inspect stems and leaf undersides for pests, wipe the leaves, and treat the infestation.