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Check these first
- Feel the soil to see if it is bone dry or soaking wet.
- Check the leaves to see if they feel mushy or crispy.
- Adjust your watering frequency based on the soil moisture.
Likely causes
Overwatering
Most likelyHow to tell: The leaves look plump but turn yellow and eventually fall off.
What to do: Wait until the top inch of soil is dry before watering again. Ensure the pot is not sitting in a saucer of standing water.
Underwatering
PossibleHow to tell: The leaves turn yellow, shrivel, and feel crispy to the touch.
What to do: Give the plant a thorough watering until water runs out of the drainage holes. Resume your regular schedule of checking the soil every 7 to 14 days.
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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
A few yellow leaves at the very base of the plant are normal as it ages, but widespread yellowing indicates a watering problem.
Stopping it coming back
Stick to a consistent schedule and always check the soil before adding more water.
Stringy stonecrop: yellow leaves? Check yours with a photo
Every plant is a little different. Take a photo of your stringy stonecrop 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 remove yellow leaves?
- Yes, you can gently pluck them off to keep the plant looking tidy.
- Does yellow mean it needs fertilizer?
- Usually not. Yellowing is almost always related to water, not nutrients.
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