As long as a single yellow leaf develops at the bottom of the window leaf, this is a normal aging process. If the damage occurs more often in the foliage of a Monstera, various causes are responsible. We have put together a list of these for you here.

Yellow leaves on the Monstera can have very different causes

Common Causes of Yellow Leaves on Monstera - An Overview

You cannot avoid a detailed analysis of the causes of yellow leaves if you want to restore your window leaf to its former glory. Here is a list of the most common triggers with troubleshooting tips:

  • Nutrient deficiency: Fertilize every 14 days from April to August and every 6 weeks from September to March
  • Waterlogging: Repot immediately and water less
  • Ball dryness: immerse the root ball in water
  • Sunburn: Move the windowsill to a bright location that is not in full sun

Furthermore, your window leaf reacts with yellow leaves if you mainly use hard tap water for watering. Therefore, switch the water supply to rainwater or stagnant tap water.

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