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title: "why are the leaves on my monstera turning yellow and black?"
description: "why are the leaves on my monstera turning yellow and black?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SxBFOdjeShC0pmM6xGi4AA"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "avcis"
published: "2024-08-15T18:51:45.191694Z"
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# why are the leaves on my monstera turning yellow and black?

_Posted by avcis on 2024-08-15_

why are the leaves on my monstera turning yellow and black?

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## 2 comments

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-08-15

because the roots are rotting 🥴

### Plant dad commented on 2024-08-16

Maybe it’s the harshness of your water?🤷‍♂️ try distilled water. Just a thought. Hope it helps.

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