Hook
Yellow leaves aren’t a mystery—they’re a message. Here’s the 60-second translator.
Steps
- Lift the pot: heavy + cold soil = overwatering; lighten mix or water less.
- Look at the room: short days? Move closer to an east window or add a small grow bar.
- Lower leaf yellowing = likely old leaves or low light; top-new yellowing = check nutrition and pest stress.
- Check drainage holes and saucer—never let roots sit in water.
- Trim yellowed leaves to redirect energy to healthy growth.
Key Takeaways
- Overwatering + low light team up in fall.
- Fix light first, then adjust watering.
- Prune damage; new growth tells you the fix worked.
Sprouty’s Quick Tip
If soil stays wet >5 days, increase light or add perlite to your mix.
