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title: "Would anyone happen to know why this particular leaf is yellow?"
description: "Would anyone happen to know why this particular leaf is yellow?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "LindseyP"
published: "2024-10-27T21:13:19.218623Z"
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# Would anyone happen to know why this particular leaf is yellow?

_Posted by LindseyP on 2024-10-27_

Would anyone happen to know why this particular leaf is yellow?

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## 5 comments

### Erynn commented on 2024-10-27

I think that happens when the plant is getting ready to have new growth and it is making room for the babies. I’m pretty sure you can remove the yellow leaf ◡̈

\*research further of course to be safe, but I have heard that and have removed the yellow leaves on my plants without issue!

#### LindseyP replied on 2024-10-27

Thank you!

### Michael commented on 2024-10-28

My yellow leaves usually fall off on their own, but I do remove them occasionally. Mine were near the plant’s base, and appeared to be making room for new growth too. 🪴💚

### Destinie Merwin commented on 2024-10-28

Mine are usually caused by it being an older leaf and the plant trying to produce new ones. My monstera currently has 1 that is turning black/yellow but it’s producing like 5-6 new leaves at the same time

### LindseyP commented on 2024-10-28

Thanks everyone! 😊

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