Understanding Yellowing Leaves: Why Your Indoor Plants are Turning Yellow

2. Underwatering: 

On the one hand, what we find under water is that the leaves become yellow. When indoor plants haven’t had enough of water, they will turn into dehydrated state where the leaves dry up, and they turn yellow. The art of humidifying your plants properly lies in finding the right balance, and watering them enough to ensure healthy growth without drowning them in excessive water.

3. Poor Drainage: 

In fact, drainage systems inadequate will not level out watering issues such as overwatering and underwatering. Therefore, check whether your pot has holes that drain water well and a soil that is not too tightly packed, staying away from accumulation of water at the bottom of the pot leading to root rot and yellowing of leaves. Providing a suitable pot for your plants with proper drainage will let water from the pot to evaporate freely.

4. Lack of Light: 

Photomosynthesis, process in which indoor plants convert light into energy for their existence needs ample lighting from sunlight to achieve the goal. If the UV rays of the sun cannot reach your plants, this is going to cause the leaves to appear a yellow colour because of the decrease in chlorophyll production. If, initially, your plants were in the dark location, move them to a brighter one or use grow lights to make enough light for them to develop properly.

5. Nutrient Deficiency: 

Similarly as leaves on the plants indoor yellowing can be a sign of the nutrient deficiency. Vital nutrients such as nitrogen, potassium, and magnesium are major catalysts for plant growth and development. If the plant soil is deficient of these nutrients, its leaves can become yellow due to stress sign. Think of preparing your plants for fertilizing with balanced fertilizer so that they will be able to consume the proper nutrients to stay healthy.

Conclusion: 

It can be distressing to watch yellowing leaves of an indoor plant if you love plants. But with little knowledge and right kinds of care you can help your plant to recover and thrive once again. Through dealing with frequently encountered problems such as overwatering, underwatering, drainage issues, lack of light, and nutrient deficiency, you will be able to keep indoor plants thriving and in good condition for a long period of time.

Call to Action: 

Green is green, but if yellowing leaves or other plant complications are your concern, contact us for professional direction and assistance. We are a group of indoor plant lovers who will walk you through all the nuts and bolts of making a strong indoor garden, and bring color and joy to your home.