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title: "I have a Japanese Aralia with some leaf tips yellowing and browning.…"
description: "I have a Japanese Aralia with some leaf tips yellowing and browning. Is this a nutrient issue, a light issue, or a watering issue? No sign of pests."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4j1Q7Xs8qA71nrGUIHFl5c"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Ahhhh56"
published: "2026-05-17T20:03:20.862271Z"
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# I have a Japanese Aralia with some leaf tips yellowing and browning.…

_Posted by Ahhhh56 on 2026-05-17_

I have a Japanese Aralia with some leaf tips yellowing and browning. Is this a nutrient issue, a light issue, or a watering issue? No sign of pests.

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Q85m8L_4_CpVDHbwRuUpHT8VnMClAW6U6-xuZAqj-qk/HEs6oxvGQJa30Jm3siY7LQ.webp?size=large)

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![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Q85m8L_4_CpVDHbwRuUpHT8VnMClAW6U6-xuZAqj-qk/xnXdPn6lTkuGeuD7xjslAg.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### PLANTS!!🪴🌱 commented on 2026-05-17

My guess is it is overwatered.

#### Ahhhh56 replied on 2026-05-18

Thank you- I’ll slow down and see if that helps!

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