Reasons why plant leaves are turning yellow

A plant’s leaves may turn yellow due to a condition called chlorosis where the leaves are unable to make enough chlorophyll to produce a natural green colour. In general, the leaves turn yellow and fall off when the plant gets old. But when a young plant’s leaves start to turn yellow then there may be a problem. Once your plant’s leaves turn yellow they do not turn back to green. Instead they fall off.

Reasons why your plant leaves are turning yellow and how you can fix them:

1. Watering

When your plants do not get enough water, it starts to turn yellow. Make sure to water the plant well so that the soil remains moist. Your plant will turn yellow and dry up. But in some cases, the plant’s leaves will turn yellow when they are overwatered. In this case, your plant will start to droop and then turn yellow. Make sure to use your finger in your soil to check the moisture level and water accordingly.

2. Sunlight

Intense sunlight can stress your plants and cause them to turn yellow. If your plants receive too much afternoon sunlight, then make sure to keep them In a location where they get partial sunlight. At the same when plants are forever kept in the shade, their leaves will start to turn yellow. In such cases keep your pots in a location that gets some sunlight.

3. Nutrient Deficiency

Nitrogen deficiency is another reason why your plant leaves may be turning yellow. Make sure to fertilize your plant once a month or two to avoid this.