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Yellow leaves on euphorbia Honey Pot

TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957
in Plants
Hi. 

I recently purchased and planted a euphorbia honey pot. 

The top tiers of leaves are all praying to the heavens and are a beautiful acid green. 

There are, however, four or five yellow leaves at the bottom of a few of the stems. 

I’ve checked for aphids and it’s all clear. 

Could it be a watering issue? 

The ground is not dry when I push my finger in. Nor is it sopping wet. 

Do I water more? Feed it? Water less? 

Sometimes I wish they could speak. 

Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

J. 
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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    A picture would help.
    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957
    Of course. I posted too early sorry 
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    edited June 2021
    This is normal. They will often just shed their lower leaves, especially after planting.

    Don't fuss over it. Water it thoroughly once a week during dry weather until it's established, then it will look after itself.
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957
    What a relief @Loxley

    I’ve planted about 40 new plants in this new garden and this, touch wood, was the first “issue” I (thought) I had. 
  • TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957
    10 months on......the yellow leaves are back and are now also red.

    Still normal do we think?




  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    Yes I think completely normal and growing well.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    I would still say normal.
    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957

    It's just nice to be able to ask someone and get an answer :D

    The cat isn't bothered!

  • TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957
    Thanks @punkdoc
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    I think you may find this happening with other plants too. Just the older leaves.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
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