Hey plant family I have an issue I recently purchased a beautiful Dieffenbachia that keeps pushing out yellow leaves. Itās the only plant I have I havenāt repotted So Iām not sure what the root system looks like can you help PICTURE HAS BEEN ADDED Iāve cut off quite a few of the yellow leaves and I see more !!!!!
check the roots! it could have one of those little cages around the root ball from the nursery. whatever is going on, you want to get eyes on it. post pics here if you need!
3 Likes Yes maāam will do and thank you kindly
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Is the soil staying wet? That can cause yellowing. Too alkaline water can also. Check to see that the soil is aerated too, they don't like compact soil usually.
2 Likes I have only watered it once since purchasing it I Checked the top layer this morning it was a little dry but still have never checked the roots
0 Likes The other could be the water itself. If where you got it were using a specific type of treated water or rain water maybe?
1 Like Ummm I see !!! Thanks again
0 LikesThe roots are definitely the key! Stores usually have the soil too wet. It will also go through an adjustment period due to the change of environment or a repot.
1 Like Thank you Iām getting to it as we speak
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If you wish to save your plant since itās sitting in water and itās the beginning phase of root rot. wait till the top inch is brown as a paper bag. If you have a fan facing your plant / and your room is about room temp. It may be keeping the soil moisture from drying. And cooling it rather than drying and building mildew. You can get a bag of your preferred soil, Mush the sides of your plants pot like your rolling dough in your hands . And donāt forget to push the bottom out/ Then tilt your plant downward where your palm is protecting the stem and let it rest on your hand. Pull the cover off and gently move your plant to your cleaned potting. You could also invest into a 3-1 moisture PH meter , from Loweās as little as 14 bucks. Since we arenāt in Stone Age anymore. Good luck, š happy holidays .
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