It has pests.

Unwelcome plant pests can cause a lot of issues, with curling leaves being one of them.

(Holes in the leaves, speckling, and yellowing or pale leaves can also be telltale signs.)

Sarah Regan

Aphids, in particular, which suck the sap out of plants, are common culprits of curled leaves.

It’s getting too much light.

Not all plants want direct sunlight.

In fact, many thrive without it.

A quick Google search will also tell you about the throw in of sunlight a particular plant prefers.

Its soil is impacted.

Gently pull the plant out of its pot and scope out the roots.

Are curling leaves always cause for concern?

In most cases, they’re not.

The bottom line.

Curling leaves happen, and they’re not difficult to fix.