Decode common “help me” signals so you can adjust care before issues escalate.
Thirst signals
Pothos and Philodendron droop before damage; Peace Lily dramatically flags thirst but perks after watering.
Light signals
Etiolation (stretching) = too little light; bleaching/crisp edges = too much direct sun.
Rootbound hints
Roots circling the bottom, water racing through, or pot walls bulging—time to upsize 1–2 cm in diameter.
