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title: "The app keeps telling me that it’s overwatering the reason why the…"
description: "The app keeps telling me that it’s overwatering the reason why the leaves are turning yellow and falling off. This is not the cast. I’ve only watered it 3…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/MnyreEpqh0otDRrvk5kNKV"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Michelle’s Hobby"
published: "2025-03-30T22:27:11.045407Z"
language: "en"
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# The app keeps telling me that it’s overwatering the reason why the…

_Posted by Michelle’s Hobby on 2025-03-30_

The app keeps telling me that it’s overwatering the reason why the leaves are turning yellow and falling off. This is not the cast. I’ve only watered it 3 times since I received this plant. Fertilized once and still have another yellow leaf. I’ve already cut off 2. I need help to save this bird of paradise.

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## 2 comments

### Linds commented on 2025-03-31

If your soil holds on to the water for too long, that can cause "over watering" even though you have only watered a few times. I just went through this with a bunch of my pothos.

### Michelle’s Hobby commented on 2025-03-31

I think I did use miracle grow moisture soil. Should I put it outside to dry faster or change soil?

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