It started dropping its lowest leafs a few weeks ago, then it stopped, now the bottom leafs are getting yellow again and i suppose will be dropped…

edit: Thanks everyone for responding, i will try to atering less and placing in a brighter spot

  • The_vEnglish
    11·
    17 hours ago

    Yellow leaves on the bottom of the plant is the most common sign of nitrogen deficiency.

    This can be caused by lack of nitrogn availability or other things limiting the uptake of nitrogen into the plant.

    Overwatering: too much water can create anaerobic conditions (No oxygen). Bacteria in the soil convert ammonia and nitrate to N2 gas.

    Any disease effecting the root. This includes fungal and bacterial root rots. Letting the pot dry outcan help reduce the pressure.

    Other species that feed on the roots. Fungus gnats, nematodes, and many more things can feed on the roots.

    • noride@lemmy.zipEnglish
      5·
      17 hours ago

      This is correct. Yellowing leaves starting at the bottom and working their way up is nitrogen, which is a mobile nutrient and can be moved from old leaves (bottom) to new (top) in order to support growth.

      Root rot was suggested elsewhere in the thread but that typically presents with browning of leaves with no specific locality.