If you’re a snake plant mom (or dad), and you’re spotting yellowing leaves, you’re probably concerned and are wondering- can yellow snake plant leaves turn green again?
Well, here’s answering just that and more. Read on to get a quick overview of how you can take steps to keep your snake plant from turning yellow.
Why Do Snake Plant Leaves Turn Yellow?
Snake plant leaves can turn yellow due to several possible reasons including overwatering or underwatering the plant, lack of enough nutrients in the soil, overfertilization and pests.
You can also check out this detailed post to find out why your snake plant leaves are turning yellow, and then proceed to take the next steps.
Can Yellow Snake Plant Leaves Turn Green Again?
Well, it depends. In most cases, if the problem is diagnosed, and appropriate steps are taken at the right time, the leaves that have started to turn yellow can become green again.
And then again, if you notice that your snake plant leaves have turned completely yellow, don’t get your hopes too high up.
But remember- a few yellow leaves that will eventually die are actually warning signals, and don’t necessarily mean that your entire snake plant will die.
How Do I Fix the Yellowing Leaves?
The easiest way to fix yellowing leaves in your snake plant is to take immediate steps to rectify the issue. First, you’ll need to check why exactly are your snake plant leaves turning yellow.
Watering the Snake Plant Correctly
Overwatering and underwatering the snake plant can cause yellowing of leaves. If you suspect this is the issue, stop watering the plant until the soil on the surface dries up completely. Also, focusing on the watering schedule can really help.
Choosing the Right Environment
Being overexposed to sunlight can also trigger stress in the snake plant, and lead to yellowing of leaves. To fix this, move the plant away from the sunny area to a well-lit but comfortable environment.
Remember that if your snake plant leaves are yellow due to being scorched, there’s little to no chance of them turning green again. Just continue to take good care of the plant to ensure that new leaves are green and healthy.
Checking For Root Rot
Root rot is a consequence of consistently overwatering your snake plant. A good way to check for this is to assess the soil.
If the soil seems too soggy and waterlogged, and you have been noticing your snake plant’s yellow leaves for more than a couple of weeks, root rot may have already begun.
To fix this, stop watering the plant and allow the soil to dry. You might also want to consider repotting the snake plant and use a well draining potting mix.
Also remember to prune the roots to get rid of the ones that might spread the rot to other parts of the root that are seemingly unaffected.
If, despite implementing all these techniques, your snake plant still has yellow leaves, and isn’t looking healthy, you might want to check this post.
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