A plant that was doing well started yellowing after a cross-country move. The new place gets more light, and moving it to another spot hasn’t helped. What should I check first?
Could the move be making my plant turn yellow?
Answers
A move can mean a big change in light and temperature, so stress is one possibility, but it’s not the only one. Pick a spot with suitable bright, indirect light for the plant and leave it there for a while rather than shifting it back and forth. If you know the plant’s name, that’ll help narrow down what kind of light it needs.
Reply to this answer
I’d check the soil and pot before changing the light again. Make sure the pot has drainage, then check how damp the soil is below the surface. Water based on how quickly it dries, not a fixed calendar. If the soil stays soggy or smells off, or the roots look soft and dark, root trouble becomes more likely. Yellow leaves alone aren’t enough reason to repot in a hurry.
Reply to this answer
Don’t panic over one or two leaves. Older leaves can yellow as a plant adjusts, and the yellow parts won’t turn green again. If a leaf is still partly green, you can leave it for now. Remove it once it’s fully dry, or if it comes away easily.
Reply to this answer
Add your answer
Answers are reviewed before publication.