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Yellowing Leaves on Spider Plant

Commonly affects: Chlorophytum comosum (Spider Plant)

Leaves turn pale yellow or develop yellow streaking, sometimes progressing to overall decline if the underlying cause isn't addressed.

Potential Causes

  1. 1Overwatering causing root stress that shows as yellowing
  2. 2Too much direct sun causing stress-related yellowing, since Spider Plant prefers bright indirect light
  3. 3Natural aging of the oldest leaves as normal turnover
  4. 4Nutrient deficiency in long-unfed soil

Solution Steps

  1. 1Check watering practice and allow soil to dry slightly between waterings if it's been kept consistently wet
  2. 2Move out of direct sun into bright, indirect light
  3. 3Accept occasional old-leaf yellowing as normal if the rest of the plant looks healthy
  4. 4Feed with a diluted balanced fertiliser during the growing season if soil is depleted

Prevention Tip

Correct light and watering resolve most Spider Plant yellowing — check both before assuming a more serious cause.

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