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title: "I got a Dieffenbachia camouflage a few days ago and the leaves (2)…"
description: "I got a Dieffenbachia camouflage a few days ago and the leaves (2) are already turning yellow, it’s placed in the kitchen/living room with no direct contact to…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Ema"
published: "2024-01-15T18:31:39.156Z"
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# I got a Dieffenbachia camouflage a few days ago and the leaves (2)…

_Posted by Ema on 2024-01-15_

I got a Dieffenbachia camouflage a few days ago and the leaves (2) are already turning yellow, it’s placed in the kitchen/living room with no direct contact to sunlight, what am I doing wrong :( ? Last time it was watered was 2 days ago (soil was dry ish)

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## 2 comments

### Dondoo52 commented on 2024-01-15

Yellowing could be from overwatering, poor drainage, old leaves, lack of light, pests, etc. a number of things. I use the app as a guide but still check the soil before watering. Check the soil and mix it up a bit if it is too wet or compact and let it dry more before watering again. It is normal though for this type of plant to shed leaves.

#### Ema replied on 2024-01-16

Thank you :)

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