Yellow leaves

Compare the signs below, find the one that matches your plant, then follow the fix.

1. 1Too much water / rotten roots

   Signs

   The soil stays wet, the yellow leaves are soft, and the pot bottom smells

   What to do

   Stop watering right away and give it air. If it's bad, take it out, cut off the black, soft roots, let it dry, and use fresh soil.

2. 2Not enough light

   Signs

   The whole plant looks pale, and the new leaves are small and yellow

   What to do

   Move it somewhere brighter. Don't take it straight from a dark spot into harsh sun.

3. 3Short on iron (the soil is too alkaline)

   Signs

   New leaves yellow, but the veins stay green. Jasmine and gardenia do this most.

   What to do

   Once a month, water with diluted iron sulfate (1:1000)

4. 4Not enough water

   Signs

   Leaves dry, yellow, and curling. The soil is hard and dry.

   What to do

   Soak the whole pot for 15 minutes so it drinks through. After that, water on time.

5. 5Normal aging

   Signs

   Only the bottom one or two old leaves are yellow. The new ones look fine.

   What to do

   Don't worry. Just cut them off.