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title: "The leaves on my rubber plant are turning yellow, starting from the…"
description: "The leaves on my rubber plant are turning yellow, starting from the base up. Any ideas what it could be? I’m pretty sure I’m not overwatering, that’s usually…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Tim W"
published: "2024-03-02T15:58:10.315071Z"
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# The leaves on my rubber plant are turning yellow, starting from the…

_Posted by Tim W on 2024-03-02_

The leaves on my rubber plant are turning yellow, starting from the base up. Any ideas what it could be? I’m pretty sure I’m not overwatering, that’s usually my first mistake.

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## 5 comments

### tay commented on 2024-03-02

how’re the roots? does it get enough light

#### Tim W replied on 2024-03-02

I think they look good? I’m a novice

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### Tim W commented on 2024-03-02

It’s gets a couple hours of direct light and good indirect light.

### letsfindjoy commented on 2024-03-02

It’s normal for plants to lose their oldest leaves as they age. If it’s just the oldest leaves and not all over the plant and the rest of the plant is healthy, it’s doing fine.

#### Tim W replied on 2024-03-02

Sounds good I’ll keep an eye on it. Thanks!

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