Noticed some yellow leaves on yourmaidenhair fern?
Does yourficus Audreysuddenly have golden hues?
It isn’t getting enough water.
If they’re completely dry to the touch, it’s time to water.
It’s getting too much water.
An overwatered plant’s leaves will look mushy and might droop.
It’s harder to correct for overwatering than underwatering.
If yellow, mushy leaves continue to develop, it’s time to check your plant forroot rot.
Take it out of its container and feel the roots.
If they are dark and mushy, the plant could be a goner.
It’s getting too much light.
Harsh sunlight can cause chlorophyll to break down in leaves, especially if your plant prefers shadier conditions.
Burnt leaves look crispy like underwatered ones, and they can also have brown spots.
It’s experiencing sudden temperature changes.
Dry, wet, cold, or hot air can all mess with the way plants photosynthesize and grow.
Its soil nutrients are off.
Nutrient-poor soil, therefore, can cause leaves to turn yellow.
Some of these include slow growth or rapid leaf loss.
Fertilize your plants once a month to ensure they’re getting the nutrients they need.
Are yellow leaves ever normal?
Most plants will develop a few yellow leaves naturally as they age.
“I like to equate it to shedding hair,” Greene says about the yellowing process.
“We get split ends over time, and that’s just wear and tear.
Once you cut those split ends, your hair is going to grow much faster.”
Can yellow leaves turn green again?
No, unfortunately, and you’re going to want to clip them off and start fresh.
