Why is my snake plant turning yellow? Snake plants are a common household plant but they can turn yellow in certain circumstances. This article will discuss the most common reasons why your snake plant is turning yellow and ways to fix them.
How do I save my yellowing snake plant?
It is not uncommon for a novice plant parent to overwater their snake plant, causing the leaves to turn yellow. This is because the soil is saturated with water which restricts its ability to take in nutrients and can also lead to root rot.
This problem is easily fixed by adjusting your watering schedule. Snake plants are not picky when it comes to watering but they do prefer to be on a consistent schedule. Going from bone dry to soaking wet in random intervals will cause the plant stress and make the leaves yellow.
Too much direct sunlight
The sun can burn and scorch your snake plant, making the leaves turn yellow and wilting. This is not a good thing because it can kill the plant or at least slow its growth. This can be fixed by moving the plant away from windows or covering the window with a curtain to filter the light.
Fungal infection
Fungal infections such as pythium or fusarium can cause the roots of the snake plant to rot which then leads to the leaves of the plant turning yellow. This is because the fungi suck up the nutrients in the soil and can inhibit the roots’ ability to absorb oxygen, which leads to the plants’ yellowing.
