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title: "Can someone tell me what’s going on w this yellow leaf? I only water…"
description: "Can someone tell me what’s going on w this yellow leaf? I only water her when her soil is fully dry and I use a moisture meter to determine when that is. She’s…"
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author: "Snootypatooty"
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# Can someone tell me what’s going on w this yellow leaf? I only water…

_Posted by Snootypatooty on 2026-05-03_

Can someone tell me what’s going on w this yellow leaf? I only water her when her soil is fully dry and I use a moisture meter to determine when that is. She’s not root bound just yet aside from a one very small root sticking out of her drainage holes. I’ve had her for about 3 months now…my apartment is a bit on the cooler side. It’s usually about 69 degrees Fahrenheit in the day and about 65 at night but she gets full indirect light.

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## 5 comments

### plantgeek commented on 2026-05-03

it's just an old leaf, it happens. smaller or older leaves don't produce enough energy for the plant to care enough to keep it, so they drop.

#### Snootypatooty replied on 2026-05-03

Thank you!

### Vixen commented on 2026-05-03

Tbh the baby needs a repot and an airier soil mix, but the leaf is just old. No need to worry. Give her something to climb so she can become the plant she wants to be❤️

#### Snootypatooty replied on 2026-05-03

I was told they like being root bound and that she isn’t root bound enough yet to repot. lol I’ll definitely give that a try! Thank you! I’m currently looking for a cute trellis for her

### Vixen commented on 2026-05-03

Tbh I tend to repot when the roots start growing out the bottom, idk to me you only do that when you need more room. Of course you can repot when you feel is right, truly is just personal preference. The baby won’t die or anything lol

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