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title: "Why are the leaves to my snake plant turning yellow?"
description: "Why are the leaves to my snake plant turning yellow?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2wMUJybvqHy3cMy8CUFs8M"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Grace Welch"
published: "2025-05-20T20:54:42.213023Z"
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# Why are the leaves to my snake plant turning yellow?

_Posted by Grace Welch on 2025-05-20_

Why are the leaves to my snake plant turning yellow?

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## 4 comments

### Kayla commented on 2025-05-20

You mean on the edge? That’s how it is supposed to be. You have one with yellow edge genetics. Those likely revert when propped in my experience.

#### Kayla replied on 2025-05-20

If it were dying you’d definitely be seeing more signs not just on the edge. Something like soft and yellowing in the middle or tips turning brown, then you have an issue. Hope this helps!

### Yolanda commented on 2025-05-20

That’s a variegated snake plant I have one

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### Heather commented on 2025-05-20

It’s just the variety…nothing to worry about.

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