Should I cut off the yellow leaves?

Yes, you can trim them off with clean scissors to keep the plant looking tidy and prevent potential fungal issues.

Can I save a plant with yellow leaves?

If you catch it early and fix the watering, the plant will often bounce back with new green growth.

Blanket flower: yellow leaves, causes and fixes

Check these first

Feel the top inch of soil for moisture.
Inspect the base of the stem for mushy tissue.
Check drainage holes for any blockages.

Likely causes

Overwatering
Most likely
How to tell: The lower leaves turn yellow and feel soft or mushy to the touch.
What to do: Stop watering immediately and let the top 2 inches of soil dry out completely. Ensure your pot has drainage holes or that your garden bed is not in a low spot where water pools.
Poor Drainage
Possible
How to tell: The soil remains soggy for days after watering and the plant looks generally weak.
What to do: Amend heavy clay soil with compost or perlite to improve aeration. If the plant is in a container, repot it into a well draining potting mix.

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Find out what's wrong with your blanket flower

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 to the entire plant, it is likely suffering from root rot and may not recover. A few yellow leaves at the very base are normal as the plant grows.

Stopping it coming back

Only water when the top inch of soil is dry and always plant in full sun with excellent drainage.

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Questions people ask

Should I cut off the yellow leaves?: Yes, you can trim them off with clean scissors to keep the plant looking tidy and prevent potential fungal issues.
Can I save a plant with yellow leaves?: If you catch it early and fix the watering, the plant will often bounce back with new green growth.

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