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title: "i moved my plant closer to the window and the leaves started…"
description: "i moved my plant closer to the window and the leaves started yellowing. should i move it back to it’s original spot farther from the window?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ui6Gmk7niWR4StXXwhbMlU"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lexi"
published: "2025-10-09T00:07:38.120927Z"
language: "en"
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# i moved my plant closer to the window and the leaves started…

_Posted by Lexi on 2025-10-09_

i moved my plant closer to the window and the leaves started yellowing. should i move it back to it’s original spot farther from the window?

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## 7 comments

### Panda and plant love commented on 2025-10-09

Maybe not to its original spot but definitely farther away from the window

### BigGrac commented on 2025-10-09

That doesn’t look like sunburn to me - more like a watering problem. Might just wanna check the roots to see if there’s any rotting going on

#### Holly replied on 2025-10-09

Ooh also don’t forget changes in light will also change how much water is needed!

#### Lexi replied on 2025-10-09

good callout holly! i ended up moving it back to its original place. should have left her there since she was happy

### Lexi commented on 2025-10-09

i can see the roots are almost grown out the bottom of the drainage hole so maybe it’s time to replant

#### Holly replied on 2025-10-09

How can you see that in this picture?

#### Lexi replied on 2025-10-09

not in the picture, when i lift up the plant and look underneath

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