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Why is my indoor plant turning yellow?

  • I have had my indoor plant 2 months and it as partly grown the only thing, a few of the leaves are turning yellow. Why?
    How often do i need to feed it with plant feeder?
    I know the plant needs sunlight but how it is coming up to winter?
    How often do i need to water it?

    Once the leaves turn yellow does this mean my whole plant is knackered and it will stop growing or........?
    How do i stop the leaves from turning yellow please?


  • tough question with out knowing what kind of plant , can be to much water but it can also be not enought water, this time of the year most don't need alot of plant food , but don't give up a couple of yellow leaves does not mean you can't save it, a good hose plant book would be a good idea or ask a friend to borrow a friends


  • The most common cause of leaf yellowing and drop in a potted plant is overwatering. In fact, more houseplants are killed by overwatering than underwatering.

    What happens is that the soil is not allowed to dry out between waterings. This is especially problematic if a watered pot is allowed to sit in water that is pooled in a saucer or solid outer container. This causes the roots to begin to rot and will eventually kill the plant.

    You may be able to save the plant, though. First, you have to run a small stream of water into the top of the soil, small enough that it doesn't overflow, but strong enough to flush out the roots and soil. Do this for about a half hour. Then let the pot completely drain (sitting over a sink drain, for example) overnight.

    Now you can set the pot into a dry saucer. But, do not water the plant again until the soil is completely dry at least 2 inches down into the soil (may take a week or two). And, maintain this watering schedule (don't water until you have at least 2 inches of dry soil).

    During the winter, the decrease in daylight and colder temperatures cause plants to slow down their growth, sometimes even going dormant. So, they use a lot less water than they do during warmer months and can go a lot longer between waterings without damaging the plant.

    Again, a little drought won't hurt a plant as much as excess water. So, don't worry if your plant begins drooping a bit between waterings. A good soak every watering interval will bring it right back to life.

    Also avoid fertilizing plants during the winter. Since they won't be taking the fertilizer up from the soil, it could actually cause burning of the roots and harm the plant.



  • This in most plants is because of over watering. Allow your plant to dry out before watering again, and make sure it has adequate drainage.. Now the leaves are yellow don't be surprised if those leaves fall off.
    Feed in the spring/summer months when the plant is active, but sop in the winter months.
    If your plant is sitting on a window ledge, don't leave it behind blinds or curtains at night otherwise it will get cold.


  • You typically use plant food in the spring and summer during the plant's main growth period. I usually don't use anything over the winter.
    Depending on the plant, watering varies.. some need more, others need less. I usually water a little bit every 3-4 days.
    Leaves turning yellow could be because of over-watering - either too much, or too frequent. Make sure the pot has drainage holes so excess water can drain out.
    As far as I know, there is no way to bring back a plant once it starts to die...







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