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title: "Why is my ZZ plant leafs turning yellow? Also can I repot it yet?"
description: "Why is my ZZ plant leafs turning yellow? Also can I repot it yet?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/EliRW3SKBXnEyOPXDAp9io"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "The goddess kt"
published: "2026-08-05T01:02:31.108335Z"
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# Why is my ZZ plant leafs turning yellow? Also can I repot it yet?

_Posted by The goddess kt on 2026-08-05_

Why is my ZZ plant leafs turning yellow? Also can I repot it yet?

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## 4 comments

### Daphne Ingram commented on 2026-08-05

Is it new growth? Mine does that then it darkens. By new growth I mean has it been dark before and it’s now turning yellow?

#### The goddess kt replied on 2026-08-05

Yes dark before now turning yellow

### Kat commented on 2026-08-05

probably overwatering! make sure there isn’t root rot or the soil smells funky. zz plants are repotted every 2-3 years so it depends on when you got it. if the roots are coming out the bottom, go for it. if not, i would only repot to put it in fresh soil if it is rotting.

#### The goddess kt replied on 2026-08-05

Thank you so much. I greatly appreciate it.

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