If you notice your plant leaves turning yellow, several causes could be at play.
When you notice green plant leaves turning yellow, you might think its a sign of impending botanical doom.
But wait, dont panic!
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Its the plants way of making room for new foliage.
If youre seeing sudden yellowing of many leaves at once, however, thatsdefinitely a distress signal.
Second, the soil may be low in nitrogen, an important nutrient that plants need to grow properly.
Lower leaves are usually the first to start yellowing when a plant doesnt have enough of this element.
Or, you cansupplement with a fertilizerthat is high in nitrogen.
Yep, just like us, plants need this nutrient to be healthybut only a teeny-tiny amount.
Add a houseplant fertilizer that lists these nutrients on its label.
Too little nitrogen could be the culprit for this symptom, too.
If the soil feels soggy to the touch,dont water againuntil the top inch of soil dries out.
If they all look black and soft, the plant is likely a goner.
Yellow leaves all over your houseplant can also mean that it haspests such spider mitesor a bacterial disease.
If bugs are pestering your plant, put it in the shower and spray off all the leaves.
Then, let the plant dry off before treating it withneem oilor insecticidal soap.
Repeat the spraying every week or so until the pests are gone.
Succulent Leaves Turning Yellow
The leaves of succulents are thick and fleshy because they store water.
But there can be too much of a good thing.
If these plantsget watered too much, this can cause the leaf cells to swell and rupture.
Corky, brown growths appear on the leaves, and eventually, the leaves turn yellow.
A common problem in the winter, it is also easy to fix: Stop watering.
Then begin watering again when the top inch of soil is dry.
It may also have brown spots on the tips of the leaves.
