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title: "the bottom leaf keeps yellowing as each top leaf grows in. I’ve heard…"
description: "the bottom leaf keeps yellowing as each top leaf grows in. I’ve heard this is a normal cycle, is that true? or is this something I can help"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "✨PlantMama✨"
published: "2024-11-14T18:59:04.092127Z"
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# the bottom leaf keeps yellowing as each top leaf grows in. I’ve heard…

_Geplaatst door ✨PlantMama✨ op 2024-11-14_

the bottom leaf keeps yellowing as each top leaf grows in. I’ve heard this is a normal cycle, is that true? or is this something I can help

![Bijlage 1 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/jNwj3BxXYx8U-GkxMfT0IxNOK70cZlpbPxdPlIYz1pU/VW-TdiXJSNS5BEh08lucgA.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/jNwj3BxXYx8U-GkxMfT0IxNOK70cZlpbPxdPlIYz1pU/lmB4hdbmRjyENIbcLma9Uw.webp?size=large)

## 4 reacties

### SueB reageerde op 2024-11-14

It very often is true. The bottom older leaves yellow and die allowing the plant to put its energy into new growth.

#### ✨PlantMama✨ antwoordde op 2024-11-14

ok that’s what I thought but just wanted to be sure, thanks!

### Wolfen 🐺 reageerde op 2024-11-14

It is true. If your plant isn't getting root bound and no pests, it's probably the reason

### Matilda reageerde op 2024-11-15

My pink princess was doing this until I set it up a proper moss pole, now new leaves grow and the old ones can hang on

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