If you’re noticing your snake plant leaves turning yellow turning yellow, it is important to identify the issue quickly as these are some of the first signs of problems with your plants. It can be an indication of nutrient deficiency, poor soil pH, fungus and more. Fortunately, most of these issues can be easily remedied with some minor adjustments to your care routine.
While a bit more difficult to detect, it is also possible that your plant’s leaves may simply be fading from green to yellow as they age. This is a natural process that can’t be prevented and isn’t necessarily cause for concern, but it is worth mentioning in case you are worried about it.
Nutrient deficiency is one of the most common reasons for snake plant leaves to turn yellow. This can be caused by overwatering, placing your plant in too much sunlight, or a variety of other conditions that deprive the plant of essential nutrients. Usually, this can be corrected by adding fertilizer to the soil that is rich in nitrogen.
Turning Over a New Leaf: How to Prevent and Treat Yellowing Snake Plant Leaves
Fungal diseases such as anthracnose, fungal leaf spots and root rot are also commonly responsible for snake plant leaves turning yellow. This is especially true when the plant is overwatered or misted too frequently and can be exacerbated by poor air quality. Fungicides are a good option for treating fungal diseases.
Finally, snake plant roots can become ‘rootbound’ when they grow too large for their pot. This condition causes the roots to circle the inside of the pot and can starve the snake plant of vital nutrients. This can be fixed by repotting the snake plant into a larger pot and using fresh potting soil.
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