Why does your Aeonium urbicum have yellow leaves? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
Pet FriendlyAeoniums are succulents that store water in their leaves; excessive soil moisture prevents oxygen from reaching the roots, leading to fungal decay. This often manifests as yellowing leaves starting from the base of the rosette.
A lack of nitrogen in the growing medium prevents the plant from producing sufficient chlorophyll. This results in a pale yellowing of older leaves as the plant redistributes nutrients to new growth.
While Aeoniums enjoy bright light, extreme afternoon temperatures can cause physiological stress. Rapid transpiration exceeding water uptake causes the leaf tissue to lose chlorophyll and turn yellow or bleached.
As an Aeonium grows, it naturally sheds its oldest, lowest leaves to focus energy on new growth at the apex. This is a programmed part of the plant's life cycle.
Your plant might also be experiencing one of these issues:
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