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title: "Hi, i was wondering why my peace lily gets more yellow leaves. It…"
description: "Hi, i was wondering why my peace lily gets more yellow leaves. It gets water once a week"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Newby"
published: "2026-02-05T10:16:39.831935Z"
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# Hi, i was wondering why my peace lily gets more yellow leaves. It…

_Posted by Newby on 2026-02-05_

Hi, i was wondering why my peace lily gets more yellow leaves. It gets water once a week

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## 3 comments

### zollol commented on 2026-02-05

Prune the dead leaves and try moving it a few feet closer to the light.

### Newby commented on 2026-02-05

Thanks i ll try that

### Christine commented on 2026-02-05

Overwatering possibly. Wait until the soil is dry. A bamboo skewer is a good tool, stick it gently to the bottom and if it comes up dry, it’s ready to water.

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