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Check these first
- Feel the soil an inch deep.
- Observe the sun exposure throughout the day.
- Check for signs of standing water.
Likely causes
Overwatering
Most likelyHow to tell: The leaves feel soft or mushy and the soil stays constantly wet.
What to do: Stop watering immediately. Let the top 2 inches of soil dry out before adding more water. Ensure your garden bed has good drainage.
Sunburn
PossibleHow to tell: Yellowing appears on the parts of the leaves most exposed to direct afternoon sun.
What to do: Move the plant to a shadier spot or install a shade cloth. Siebold's hostas prefer partial to full shade.
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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 older leaves at the base to turn yellow and die back in late summer. Worry if the yellowing spreads rapidly across the whole plant.
Stopping it coming back
Maintain a consistent watering schedule and keep the plant in a shaded area.
Siebold's Hosta: yellow leaves? Check yours with a photo
Every plant is a little different. Take a photo of your siebold's hosta and Pocket Botanist tells you which cause is most likely, how serious it is, and what to try first. A few checks a day are free. Save the plant and you get care reminders timed for it.
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Questions people ask
- Should I cut off the yellow leaves?
- Yes, you can trim them off to keep the plant looking tidy. Use clean, sharp scissors.
- Can too much fertilizer cause yellowing?
- Yes, excessive fertilizer can burn the roots and cause leaf discoloration. Use a balanced fertilizer sparingly in early spring.
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