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title: "Not sure why all of a sudden this plant I’ve had for 5+ years that’s…"
description: "Not sure why all of a sudden this plant I’ve had for 5+ years that’s been in the same planter its whole life thriving, is now turning yellow. Can someone…"
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# Not sure why all of a sudden this plant I’ve had for 5+ years that’s…

_Posted by Harley on 2026-09-16_

Not sure why all of a sudden this plant I’ve had for 5+ years that’s been in the same planter its whole life thriving, is now turning yellow. Can someone please tell me what i need to do.

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## 9 comments

### gigi commented on 2026-09-16

Could be a lack of nutrients and/or sunlight changes. Have you been fertilizing it? Was it moved to a different location recently? Near AC?

#### Harley replied on 2026-09-16

When i first purchased it, it came in a plastic cup of water, all i did was transfer it to a nicer glass cup with water. And since then thats what it’s been in for 5 years, I’ve never had it in fertilizer. Should i plant it in fertilizer now even though it’s never been in it?

#### LeafyGreenhouse replied on 2026-09-16

Yes the plant will die without fertilizer

#### gigi replied on 2026-09-16

I agree with LeafyGreenhouse. Water alone doesn't provide enough nutrients so the plant needs fertilizer. Change the water and rinse the container every few months so it's clean. This looks like a bamboo plant, I recommend to keep it away from cold drafts / AC, use distilled or filtered water, and give it indirect bright light only. The yellow leaves won't turn green again so chop them off. Hope this helps! :)

#### LeafyGreenhouse replied on 2026-09-16

Perfect explanation ^

#### Harley replied on 2026-09-16

Thank you so much!

### Cheryl commented on 2026-09-16

Repot, it’s talking to you🥰

#### Harley replied on 2026-09-16

Love this

### Tallplantdude commented on 2026-09-17

Mine did this as well not too long ago. I’ve fertilized once but I don’t know a good schedule for it yet. The light source played a part but ultimately, it was the lack of fertilization. I got mine in 2020 and didn’t think to fertilize until 2026. Shame on me but now I know better hahah 🤦🏾‍♂️😂

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