Should I cut off the yellow leaves?

Yes, you can snip them off with clean scissors to keep the plant looking tidy. This helps the plant focus its energy on healthy growth.

Can low humidity cause yellowing?

Not directly, as this plant prefers damp soil over high air humidity. Focus on soil moisture instead.

Opposite-leaved golden-saxifrage: yellow leaves

Check these first

Touch the soil to see if it is dry.
Check the light levels where the plant sits.

Likely causes

Underwatering
Possible
How to tell: The soil feels dry to the touch and the leaves lose their crisp, succulent texture.
What to do: Water your plant thoroughly until moisture runs out the bottom of the pot. Keep the soil consistently damp by watering every 2 to 4 days.
Excessive Sunlight
Possible
How to tell: Leaves bleach to a pale yellow color, especially on the side facing the light source.
What to do: Move your plant to a spot with partial or full shade. Avoid direct sun exposure which burns this shade loving plant.

Yellow leaves on other plants

Find out what's wrong with your opposite-leaved golden-saxifrage

The list above covers the usual causes. Pocket Botanist looks at a photo of your actual plant and tells you the likely cause, how serious it is, and what to try first. Identification and a health check are free.

When to worry

If the yellowing spreads rapidly across the whole plant, it may be suffering from severe dehydration. It is normal for the oldest, lowest leaves to yellow and die back occasionally.

Stopping it coming back

Maintain a consistent watering schedule to keep the soil damp at all times.