Should I cut off the yellow leaves?

Yes, you can snip them off with clean scissors to keep the plant looking tidy. This also helps you see if the yellowing is continuing to spread.

Can low light cause yellow leaves?

Yes, this plant needs full sun to partial shade. If it is in a dark corner, it will struggle and eventually show yellowing.

Clasping Venus looking glass: yellow leaves

Check these first

Touch the top inch of soil to check for dampness.
Inspect the drainage holes to ensure they are not blocked.
Look for signs of pests on the undersides of the yellowing leaves.

Likely causes

Overwatering
Most likely
How to tell: The leaves feel soft or mushy and the soil stays wet for more than a week.
What to do: Stop watering until the top inch of soil is completely dry. Ensure your pot has drainage holes so excess water can escape.
Nutrient deficiency
Possible
How to tell: The older leaves turn pale yellow while the veins remain green.
What to do: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength once during the growing season. Do not overfeed as this plant prefers lean 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.

When to worry

It is normal for the very bottom leaves to yellow and die back as the plant finishes its life cycle. Be concerned if the yellowing spreads rapidly to the top of the plant.

Stopping it coming back

Stick to a consistent watering schedule and never let the plant sit in a saucer full of water.