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title: "I’ve had this little pilea for around a month now, and recently some…"
description: "I’ve had this little pilea for around a month now, and recently some of the bottom leaves are turning yellow and dying off. It might be just shedding of old…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Kallie"
published: "2025-04-27T16:56:31.089295Z"
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# I’ve had this little pilea for around a month now, and recently some…

_Posted by Kallie on 2025-04-27_

I’ve had this little pilea for around a month now, and recently some of the bottom leaves are turning yellow and dying off. It might be just shedding of old leaves (since it still has new growth), but I wanted to see what y’all thought

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## 5 comments

### bkovz commented on 2025-04-27

I don’t have any suggestions, i’ve seen this happen with mine too. But wanted to say great pot!! 😍

#### Abbeywabby🪴🎍 replied on 2025-04-27

ik im loving it too!!! 😆

#### Kallie replied on 2025-04-28

Aww thank you!!!!

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-04-27

It is common for them to drop lower leaves. It can also indicate the need to check the roots, to see if it needs repotted

#### Kallie replied on 2025-04-28

Okay thank you!

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