What Makes House Plants Turn Yellow?

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Houseplants begin to yellow when the roots become bound and lack proper aeration. Yellowing also occurs when the plant lacks the proper nutrients, usually nitrogen and iron.

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What Makes House Plants Turn Yellow?

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