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title: "Why is my peperomia turning yellow?"
description: "Why is my peperomia turning yellow?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/bvy07x7sSPuItl6UQ_JBCA"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "AngieB"
published: "2024-05-19T17:12:06.581007Z"
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# Why is my peperomia turning yellow?

_Posted by AngieB on 2024-05-19_

Why is my peperomia turning yellow?

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## 2 comments

### Alyssa commented on 2024-05-19

Hmmm might be overwatering

### Margo S commented on 2024-05-21

I would agree with the overwatering. Pepermonia gets root rot so easily. My favorite, but use Planta as a guide with these, check soil first, if damp, wait. better to under water than over water these.

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