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What's wrong with my ZZ Plant?

hammett193hammett193 Posts: 18
in Plants
I bought my ZZ Plant in April 2022, and it seemed to do quite well in the corner, despite receiving little light. I think it even grew, as it seems taller than when I bought it. In the past few weeks, the leaves have started turning yellow, and my plant is dying. I don't know what's wrong. Can anyone help? I'm careful to avoid letting it stand in water when watering, and don't think I've been overwatering.

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  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    Maybe it's too dark? They do need *some* light! Also the darker their position, the less water they will need. If the compost is too moist for too long, their tubers will rot 
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    I would remove the yellowing leaf at the base and repot the plant in a slightly larger pot, using fresh, well draining houseplant compost.  I only water mine about once a month, putting the pot on the draining board and watering until water runs out.  I don’t water again until the top 2cm of compost are completely dry.  I had mine in a dullish position initially but when I moved it closer to more light it sent up new leaves and expanded quite quickly.  It seems to do this annually now in November/December.
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


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