Yellow leaves on a houseplant can be a setup for you. It can make your houseplant look dull and unhealthy. There are various reasons that can be responsible for the yellowing of the leaves.

Too Much Water

Water is no doubt very essential for the growth of every houseplant. But have you ever wondered what the right amount of water for a plant is?

Overwatering is one of the major causes that cause the leaves of the houseplant to turn yellow. Yellow leaves on a plant show stress, and the cause of this are, most of the time, too much water.

If the number of yellow leaves is a lot, this might be a sign of rotting roots. If this is the case, then you should change the pot of your plant.

If you are watering your plant a little extra, thinking that it is healthy, you should abstain from it. If the leaves have turned yellow because of this, then there is no chance that they will turn green again.

Less Water

Just like overwatering, less water than required can also cause yellowing of the leaves. It is very important that you strike a perfect balance of water for your houseplant to prevent leaves’ yellowing. In such cases as well, the leaves will not turn green again.

The Age of the Leaf

Another reason for the yellowing of leaves is the natural aging cycle. If only one or two leaves are turning yellow, then there is a possibility that it is just old.

This comes with the condition that the rest of your plant is healthy and green. In such a case, you don’t have anything at hand.

If you feel that you need to take it out, you can use a sterilized pair of scissors to snip off the yellow leaf. Decaying leaves can damage the rest of the plant as well, so it is better that it is extracted at the right time.

In this case, as well, the leaves will not turn green. The most that can happen is that your leaves will turn into beautiful autumnal colors.

Lack of Proper Nutrition

The old leaves will fall after completing a certain amount of time. If the new leaves are coming out pale and not properly green, then there is a chance that your plant lacks the right nutrition.

If you think that this might be why the leaves turn yellow, try adding some fertilizer to your plant. There is a slight chance that your yellow leaves can turn back to green in such a case. Then, you have to aware because some of the yellow leaves will fall as well.

Lack of Adequate Light

Light is the most important thing aiding the healthy growth of your plant. If your plant is not getting an adequate amount of light, then this may cause the leaves to turn yellow.

The best thing you can do in such a case is to keep your plant in a better-lit place. You can also add a grow light to your plant. 

In such cases also the yellow leaves won’t turn back to green, but there is a chance that the rest of the leaves will not turn yellow.

Humidity

Moisture and humidity are important when you want to keep the leaves of your plant green. If there is a lack of humidity, then the edges of the leaf will start turning yellow.

If you understand this issue at an early stage, then there is a possibility that you can prevent the leaf from turning brown. In that case, also the yellow ones will not turn green.

Make sure that you are quick in fixing this issue. You can use a pebble tray or move the plant in a humid room. This should be done keeping in mind that the plant should not mist.

Misting of the plant can attract a lot of pests and also fungus. This will further damage your plant rather than protecting it.

There are various factors involved in the yellowing of the leaves, but with some precautions and early detection, this can be prevented.