COLOUR CHANGES
NO GUESSWORK. LET'S FIND OUT WHAT'S WRONG.
The Oh Shoot! Plant Clinic
Yellow leaves? Mystery bugs? Drooping for absolutely no reason? Bring your plant into the Jungle and we will help you work through what is actually going on.
Practical houseplant help in Congleton with pest checks, root and growing media checks (the material plants are grown in), light and moisture testing and proper advice based on the plant in front of us.
COST
Free Plant Help
No charge for Plant Clinic adviceBOOKING
Walk In
No appointment neededWHERE
In the Jungle
52 High Street, CongletonSOMETHING NOT LOOKING RIGHT?
Start With What You Can See
You do not need to know what the problem is before you arrive. Tell us what has changed, what you have noticed and what the plant has been doing. We can work through the clues from there.
SOMETHING CRAWLING
Mystery Bugs
Pest inspection and identification for the unwanted little passengers living on your plant.TOO WET? TOO DRY?
Watering Problems
We can look at moisture, watering habits, drainage and what is happening around the roots.WRONG PLACE?
Light & Positioning
Your plant might be perfectly healthy but sitting somewhere that does not suit what it needs.BELOW THE SOIL
Roots & Repotting
Pot size, root condition, drainage and whether the current growing mix is actually right.JUST LOOKS A BIT MEH
General Plant Health
Sometimes there is no obvious single symptom. Bring it in and we will work through what has changed.PLANT DETECTIVE MODE
More Than Just Looking at a Leaf
Sometimes the useful clues are tiny, hidden in the growing media or coming from the environment around the plant. These are some of the tools we can use when they help us understand the problem.
CLOSE UP CHECKS
Digital Microscope
WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE POT?
Moisture Testing
HOW MUCH LIGHT IS THERE?
Light Measurement
CHECK THE ROOM
Temperature & Humidity
SOMETIMES THE WATER MATTERS
Water Testing
No guesswork.
We will help you investigate what is actually going on, from pests and watering problems to light, roots, growing media and the conditions around the plant.
WHAT ARE WE TRYING TO FIND OUT?
Follow the Clues
Pest Problems
Root Problems
Watering Issues
Light Problems
Growing Media Problems
Environmental Stress
HOW THE PLANT CLINIC WORKS
Bring the Problem. Leave With a Plan.
You do not need to turn up with a diagnosis. Just bring the plant and as much useful information as you can.
BRING US YOUR PLANT
Show Us What Is Going On
Bring the plant into the Jungle where practical.TELL US THE STORY
Share What Has Changed
Watering, light, location, repotting and when the problem started.WE INVESTIGATE
Work Through the Clues
Plant, roots, growing media, pests and the environment around it.WHAT NEXT?
Leave With a Plan
Clear practical advice on what to change and what to watch next.SOMETHING CRAWLING IN THE JUNGLE?
Message Us Before Bringing Pests In
Think your plant has thrips, spider mites, mealybugs, fungus gnats or scale? Send us a message first. We would rather not give the rest of the Jungle some new little friends.
ASK ABOUT A PEST
Thrips
Spider Mites
Mealybugs
Fungus Gnats
Scale
SOMETIMES IT IS NOT THE PLANT
The Room Matters Too
Light, temperature, humidity and where the plant sits can make a huge difference. If the conditions do not suit the plant, fixing the care routine alone may not solve the problem.
NOT MUCH LIGHT?
Low Light Plants
COMING SOONWARMER OR MORE HUMID?
Humidity Lovers
COMING SOONSTART WITH THE ROOM
Shop by Space
COMING SOONWHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE DIAGNOSIS?
The Next Step Depends on the Problem
Once we have a better idea of what is going on, we can point you towards the right next step rather than throwing random plant care products at the problem.
PEST PROBLEMS
Oh Shoot! Pest Protect
COMING SOONROOTS AND GROWING MEDIA
Repotting Service
COMING SOONTHE ROOM MIGHT BE THE PROBLEM
Home Visits
EXPLORE HOME VISITS →SIX FOOT PLANT? MAYBE LEAVE IT AT HOME.
Too Big to Bring Into the Jungle?
Send us clear photos of the whole plant, the problem areas, the growing media and where it normally lives.
Home Visits are often the better option for large plants, whole collections, recurring problems or issues that may be caused by the room itself.
HELP US HELP YOUR PLANT
What Should You Bring?
The plant itself is useful, but the story around the plant can be just as important.
The Plant
Bring the whole plant where practical, including the pot and current growing media.
Photos of Its Usual Spot
A photo of where it normally sits can tell us a lot about light and positioning.
Your Care Routine
Tell us how often you water, whether you feed it and anything you have recently changed.
The Ugly Leaves
Do not remove all the damaged bits before you arrive. Sometimes the evidence is exactly what we need to see.
A REALISTIC PLANT PLAN
Sometimes the Answer Takes Time
Some problems need monitoring over time and not every plant can be saved, but we will always give you the clearest practical next step we can.
PLANT CLINIC QUESTIONS
Things We Get Asked All the Time
Can I bring a sick or dying houseplant into the Plant Clinic? +
Yes. Bring the plant into the Jungle where practical and we will work through the visible symptoms, care history and growing conditions with you.
Can you help work out why my houseplant is struggling? +
Yes. We can work through watering, roots, light, growing media, pests and environmental conditions to narrow down what may be causing the problem.
Can you identify pests on my houseplant? +
Yes. We can inspect your plant and use close up tools when useful. Please message us before bringing a plant with suspected pests into the shop.
Can you check my plant's roots and growing media? +
Yes. Root condition, pot size, drainage and growing media can all be useful clues when a plant is struggling.
Can you tell me if my houseplant is getting enough light? +
We can help assess whether the plant's usual position is likely to provide suitable light. Photos of where it normally lives are very useful.
Do you only help plants bought from Oh Shoot! Plants? +
No. The Plant Clinic is here to help with houseplants regardless of where they were originally bought.
How much does the Plant Clinic cost? +
Plant Clinic advice in the Jungle is free.
Do I need to book the Plant Clinic? +
No appointment is normally needed. You can bring your plant into the Jungle during opening hours, but please message us first if you suspect pests.
YOUR PLANT IS NOT A LOST CAUSE YET
Bring It to the Jungle
Yellow leaves? Mystery spots? Something crawling? Or has your plant simply decided it hates you this week? Bring it in and let us work through what is actually going on.
You do not need to know what is wrong and you do not need to have bought the plant from us. Just bring us the clues.
52 High Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1BA