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title: "HELP!! what is happening to my zz plant? why is it turning yellow?"
description: "HELP!! what is happening to my zz plant? why is it turning yellow?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Macie"
published: "2024-05-30T16:16:55.758767Z"
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# HELP!! what is happening to my zz plant? why is it turning yellow?

_Posted by Macie on 2024-05-30_

HELP!! what is happening to my zz plant? why is it turning yellow?

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## 2 comments

### Terrarimum commented on 2024-05-30

Mine does that when it’s overwatered…. I have not tried to grow IN water

### brianna commented on 2024-05-30

The stem could be rotting, make sure it isn’t soft. If so trim the soft part and let the plant dry out of water for a day or two to let the wound callous. This keeps it from rotting. Also make sure the leaves are getting plenty of sunlight during the day.

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