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Asiatic dayflower · Commelina communis

Why are my Asiatic dayflower leaves turning yellow?

Yellowing leaves on your dayflower usually point to a watering imbalance or a lack of nutrients. Check your soil moisture first to see if it is too dry or constantly soggy.

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yellow leaves on a plant
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Check these first

  1. Touch the soil to see if it is soggy.
  2. Inspect the undersides of leaves for tiny pests.
  3. Check if the pot has drainage holes.

Likely causes

  1. Overwatering

    Most likely

    How to tell: The leaves turn yellow and feel soft or mushy to the touch. You might also notice the soil stays wet for days.

    What to do: Let the top inch of soil dry out before watering again. Ensure your pot has drainage holes so excess water can escape.

  2. Nutrient deficiency

    Possible

    How to tell: Older leaves turn yellow while the veins remain green. This often happens if the plant has been in the same soil for a long time.

    What to do: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength once every 4 weeks during the growing season. If the plant is very root bound, consider repotting it into fresh soil.

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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.

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When to worry

It is normal for the very oldest leaves at the base to yellow and drop as the plant grows. Worry if the yellowing spreads rapidly to newer growth.

Stopping it coming back

Keep the soil consistently moist but never sitting in standing water.

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Questions people ask

Should I cut off the yellow leaves?
Yes, you can snip them off with clean scissors to help the plant look better. This also allows the plant to focus energy on healthy growth.
Can low light cause yellow leaves?
Yes, if the plant does not get enough light, it may shed older leaves. Move it to a brighter spot with indirect light.

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This article was generated with AI on from the plant’s care profile and is general information, not horticultural advice. Read about how we build these guides.