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title: "hi all. not sure what to do about this yellow leaf situation. i’ve…"
description: "hi all. not sure what to do about this yellow leaf situation. i’ve watered it once in the last week and have been trying to find a spot with ideal light for…"
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# hi all. not sure what to do about this yellow leaf situation. i’ve…

_Posted by brianna 🤍 on 2023-09-23_

hi all. not sure what to do about this yellow leaf situation. i’ve watered it once in the last week and have been trying to find a spot with ideal light for this baby. does anyone have any suggestions on watering needs or light for this plant?

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## 4 comments

### GreenLeaf commented on 2023-09-23

Mine took a while to figure out as well.  
But I feel like I’ve finally got it. I have mine in a north facing window, and water it once it’s almost completely dry. I probably have mine in lower light than most would but its working for me.  
Mine also took off once I added something for it to climb.  
I do still get 1 or 2 lower leaves yellowing occasionally, but otherwise its doing really well so I don’t worry about them too much.

Drainage was important as well, so if your pot doesn’t have it I would suggest switching that up if you can. Otherwise, just make sure to not over water. Use a wooden chopstick to check the soil to the bottom and only water once its all dry (or mostly dry). If you’re watering every time the app tells you to, stop. Use the watering as reminders, check the soil, and snooze the task if its still got enough moisture.

Good luck!

#### Brit replied on 2023-09-23

I agree! Something to climb! And drainage. Mine is about 4 feet from a window so not too much bright light and she’s doing great. And let it dry out at least the top couple inches of soil! About every 2 weeks is when I water mine.

### Freedomskai commented on 2023-09-23

I have mine several feet away from a southwest window and water only when it’s almost dry. I’ve only had it for a few weeks but I think she’s doing fine so far (knock on wood)

### Charlie commented on 2023-09-24

Mine did this EVERY time I watered it, turns out it was the type of water. Mine only takes distilled water, so I just boil the kettle and let it cool and then bottom water it and let drain. I occasionally top water it but mosy bottom. Where I live has quite hard water so I’d give this a try. Now I’ve switched to distilled water its gone from losing leave’s every to averaging a new leave every week so

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