Pocket BotanistCheck these first
- Check if the plant is near a heater or air conditioner.
- Feel the soil to see if it is waterlogged.
- Look under the leaves for aphids.
Likely causes
Temperature Stress
Most likelyHow to tell: Leaves turn yellow or wilt before falling off suddenly.
What to do: Keep the plant away from cold drafts or hot air vents. Ensure it stays in a stable environment with full sun to partial shade.
Overwatering
PossibleHow to tell: The lower leaves turn yellow and drop while the soil remains soggy.
What to do: Let the top inch of soil dry out slightly before watering again. Ensure your pot has drainage holes so the roots do not sit in water.
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When to worry
It is normal for the oldest, lowest leaves to drop as the plant grows. Worry if the new growth at the top is falling off.
Stopping it coming back
Place the plant in a stable location with consistent light and avoid drastic changes in temperature.
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Questions people ask
- Will the leaves grow back?
- The plant will grow new foliage from the stems if the conditions are corrected. It will not grow leaves back on the bare spots of the old stem.
- Is leaf drop a sign of pests?
- Sometimes aphids can cause enough stress to make leaves drop. Check the undersides of leaves for tiny clusters of insects.
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