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title: "I recently got this ZZ plant and it just started turning yellow and…"
description: "I recently got this ZZ plant and it just started turning yellow and dropping leaves. I repotted it after getting it and it has drainage. I’ve only had it about…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Ana"
published: "2024-01-11T16:56:47.852Z"
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# I recently got this ZZ plant and it just started turning yellow and…

_Posted by Ana on 2024-01-11_

I recently got this ZZ plant and it just started turning yellow and dropping leaves. I repotted it after getting it and it has drainage. I’ve only had it about three weeks and have only watered it once, so I don’t know if it’s overwatering. Any idea what is going on?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/KYfY1OIPmsKn6l9RGyJXt-2V0yO58zotCvspeTFSOag/94ae2b51178045e981f7d9fcba03750f.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### Claire5904 commented on 2024-01-11

These guys kinda thrive on neglect. Those fat stems are very good at holding water so it can go long periods without watering. Planty Ann’s advice about watering is perfect.

### Veronica commented on 2024-01-11

I just recently got one of these plants too and I was told to only water it once a month (but to check the soil to see if it’s dry first since these get overwatered very easily) and put it in a spot with bright indirect light. As far as I know, anything on a plant that turns yellow/brown never turns back to green again, so you could just cut those parts off I think

### Madidoll commented on 2024-01-12

Same!! I hardly ever water my ZZ. Maybe once a month and my girl is going on 7 yrs old!

#### Madidoll replied on 2024-01-12

She’d probably be a lot bigger if I watered her more! 😆😉 here’s a pic…

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