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Blueberry Leaves Turning Yellow

Blueberry Leaves Turning Yellow

Blueberries are perpetual flowering plants that are popular for their blue and purple fruits. They are part of the genus Vaccinium, which includes huckleberries, cranberries, bilberries and Madeira blueberries. These

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Chives Turning Yellow

Chives Turning Yellow

Chives are members of the onion family, with the scientific name Allium schoenoprasum. These companion plants deter pests, have beautiful edible flowers, and are cold-tolerant perennials best planted in early

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Jalapeno Leaves Turning Yellow

Jalapeno Leaves Turning Yellow

Jalapeno peppers belong to the Capsicum annuum species, and are commonly harvested and consumed while still green, although they can fully ripen and turn orange, red or yellow. This medium-sized

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Fern Turning Yellow

Fern Turning Yellow

Fern fronds turning yellow can be completely normal. New fronds tend to be lighter in color compared to more mature ones. Older fronds that are about to drop off also

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Avocado Leaves Turning Yellow

Avocado Leaves Turning Yellow

Avocados are certified favorites for people everywhere. The tree  most likely originated from South-Central Mexico. Avocado trees are self-pollinating and are usually propagated through grafting, mainly to maintain the fruit

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Oleanders Leaves Turning Yellow

Oleanders Leaves Turning Yellow

Oleander, or nerium, is a shrub or small tree grown worldwide in temperate or subtropical climates. This ornamental and landscaping plant has colorful flowers that are pink, red, yellow or

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Pepper Plants Turning Yellow

Pepper Plants Turning Yellow

Pepper plants are popular as peppers are used in many food preparations. They belong to the genus Capsicum, of the Piperaceae family of flowering plants. Common types include green and

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Mint Leaves Turning Yellow

Mint Leaves Turning Yellow

Mint plants are spreading perennial herbs that are usually planted in containers or confined beds. They provide aromatic flavor to food and tea, as well as offering many health benefits

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Seedlings Turning Yellow

Seedlings Turning Yellow

If your seedlings are turning yellow – a condition called chlorosis – the most common causes are root damage from wet soil, overwatering, or nitrogen deficiency.  Other causes of yellowing

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Bromeliad Leaves Turning Yellow

Bromeliad Leaves Turning Yellow

Bromeliad plants are from the family Bromeliaceae, or the pineapple family. These plants are native to tropical North and South America and thrive in tropical and subtropical climates. In temperate

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Plumeria Leaves Turning Yellow

Plumeria Leaves Turning Yellow

Plumeria leaves turn yellow due to stress, which can be caused by a multitude of reasons. The most common causes are overwatering, underwatering, too much sunlight, not enough sunlight, pests,

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St. Augustine Turning Yellow

St. Augustine Turning Yellow

The most common reason St. Augustine grass turns yellow is chlorosis, a condition caused by a lack of chlorophyll due to nitrogen or iron deficiency. Other causes of yellowing St.

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New Sod Turning Yellow

New Sod Turning Yellow

When your new sod is turning yellow, it usually means it is getting overwatered. Yes, new sod is supposed to be watered more than the grass in an established lawn,

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Ivy Leaves Turning Yellow

Ivy Leaves Turning Yellow

Ivy plants are evergreen, woody ground-creeping and climbing plants of the family Araliaceae. These plants are native to central, western and southern Europe, Japan, Taiwan and some parts of Africa.

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Boxwood Turning Yellow

Boxwood Turning Yellow

Boxwood plants turning yellow is indicative of a problem that needs to be identified and remedied as soon as possible. The most common causes of yellowing boxwood plants are boxwood

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Snake Plant Turning Yellow

Snake Plant Turning Yellow

The snake plant, or Sansevieria trifasciata, is native to Africa and Asia. It is popularly used in home decor since it adds aesthetic value while removing toxic pollutants from the

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Fig Leaves Turning Yellow

Fig Leaves Turning Yellow

The fig plant belongs to the mulberry family, Moraceae, and is native to Asia and the Mediterranean, although it grows in most countries with warm climates. The fruit is rich

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Basil Leaves Turning Yellow

Basil Leaves Turning Yellow

Basil is a leafy green aromatic herb and a popular food seasoning ingredient. Some of the popular varieties include sweet basil, Thai basil and Greek basil. Homeowners usually cultivate it

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Lucky Bamboo Turning Yellow

Lucky Bamboo Turning Yellow

The lucky bamboo plant, Dracaena sanderiana of the family Asparagaceae, was named after the German-English gardener Henry Frederick Conrad Sander. According to Chinese beliefs, this household plant increases feng shui.

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Geranium Leaves Turning Yellow

Geranium Leaves Turning Yellow

Geraniums have approximately 422 species, and are found in temperate areas of the world such as the eastern Mediterranean. These plants have broad circular leaves, with flowers that come in

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Grass Turning Yellow

Grass Turning Yellow

Homeowners tend to be very particular about their front lawns. Popular options when it comes to lawn grass include a combination of bluegrass, fescue and ryegrass. While most lawn grass

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Aloe Vera Root Rot

Aloe Vera Root Rot

Root rot in Aloe Vera plants occurs due to excessive watering and low temperatures. It is one of the most common problems encountered by Aloe Vera owners and, if not

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Bamboo Turning Yellow

Bamboo Turning Yellow

If your bamboo’s leaves are turning yellow, it can be due to something as benign as the leaves naturally yellowing as part of the plant’s life cycle. But there are

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Cactus Turning Yellow

Cactus Turning Yellow

Cacti are a plant collector’s delight due to their miniature sizes and shapes. They are great indoor plants and very easy to care for, as they can thrive despite having

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Yucca Plant Diseases

Yucca Plant Diseases

The  most common afflictions in yucca plants are caused by fungi and insects.  The usual suspects that cause discoloration on yucca leaves are Coniothyrium, Sclerotium, Cytospora and Cercospora. The spores

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Basil Plant Wilting

Basil Plant Wilting

The most likely reason your basil plant is wilting is that the soil is dry and the plant is underwatered. Basil plants need soil that is moist and porous. In

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Why is My Basil Plant Dying

Why is My Basil Plant Dying?

There are several reasons your basil plant may be dying, but the most common of these is that your plant is being either underwatered or overwatered. Other possible reasons your

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