Why Are My Plug Plants Dying?

One of the most common causes of dying plug plants is over watering. After a plant is over watered, water replaces air in the spaces between the soil particles.

With the lack of air, the roots cannot breathe and they begin to die. After a while, this “root rot” progresses to the point where the plants cannot absorb water from their roots anymore.

 (Root rot causes roots to turn brown and mushy.)

At this point, the plant start to look like it is too dry, even though the soil is wet. Watering the plant again won’t do any good, since the roots are already rotten.

Your best bet is to use a spray bottle (plant mister) to control the moisture and avoid over watering plug plants.