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title: "why is my monsteraplant leaf yellow i’ve had it for 6 years with no…"
description: "why is my monsteraplant leaf yellow i’ve had it for 6 years with no problems"
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author: "malia"
published: "2025-03-11T01:51:15.360751Z"
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# why is my monsteraplant leaf yellow i’ve had it for 6 years with no…

_Posted by malia on 2025-03-11_

why is my monsteraplant leaf yellow i’ve had it for 6 years with no problems

## 4 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-03-11

In an ideal situation, it's simply an old leaf dying back. When was the last time you repotted? Sometimes if it's bottom leaves, it can point to root binding, and roots being in the bottom of the pot. They stay wetter longer, and can yellow some leaves

#### malia replied on 2025-03-11

it hasn’t been repotted scince i got it 😭

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-03-11

That may be the issue then, it's getting root bound. And needs a repot

### Gigglzngreenz commented on 2025-03-11

Yes what they said! Old leaves will die naturally but a repot every couple years will keep it happy. And they like to dry out between watering. I use bamboo sticks in my pots to pull out and check the moisture level.

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