Yucca palm gets yellow leaves - what to do?

Yucca palm gets yellow leaves - what to do?

Various causes lead to yellow leaves

In most cases, excessive moisture - whether from the air or from the watering can - is the cause. However, there are other reasons as well. so before you start treating the yellow leaves, it is better to first find out the specific cause - otherwise you could quickly deal the death blow to the plant.

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Too much moisture / too high humidity

The rumor is still circulating in internet forums and specialist books that the yucca palm needs a lot of moisture, especially high humidity. As a result, the hardworking house gardener is busy spraying his yuccas with the spray bottle and is amazed that they turn yellow. Most palm lily species do not grow in the damp rainforest, but in very dry areas of the world - as a result, they prefer it to be dry and warm.

Too much fertilizer

Over-fertilization also leads to yellow leaves. Fertilize your yucca every two weeks to once a month - and then only moderately with a liquid green plant fertilizer.

Too little light

Many types of yucca come from deserts or semi-deserts and therefore need a lot of light. These turn yellow leaves very quickly if they are too dark. But be careful: this does not apply to all yuccas!

Yucca needs to be repotted

If the yucca gets too tight in the pot, she will feel uncomfortable. She shows this - of course - with yellow leaves. Repot the plant into a larger container and fresh substrate as soon as possible.

Treatment options

If your yucca has yellow leaves, remove them immediately. Cut or pluck the leaves, then continue treating the plant based on the suspected cause. Yuccas that are kept too moist and over-fertilized should definitely be transferred to fresh substrate.

Tips

The yucca can also develop yellow leaves if the winter is too warm. The houseplant feels most comfortable during the cold season at temperatures of around 10 ° C.