Why are The Leaves of My Aglaonema Turning Yellow?

Aglaonema plants come in a wide range of colors and patterns, are a real statement to have in your home. While Chinese evergreen care is fairly straightforward, it is found that not keeping on top of things like moisture and lighting levels can have some negative impacts on the appearance of these plants. There are some reasons of aglaonema plant leaves turn yellow.

Moisture

The most common cause of yellowing leaves among Aglaonemas is improper soil moisture or watering. Water the Aglaonema when 50% of the soil volume is dry. But in the winter, you can allow your plants to dry out a little more between waterings. Providing proper and consistent soil moisture is important for an Aglaonema plant.

Age

Yellowing leaves are part of the natural life cycle and it is not uncommon for older plants to shed the odd leaf on occasion. The plants that do this the most, though my pothos and philodendron leaves also have a tendency to go all shades of golden ochre with age. This can sometimes coincide with a drop in the temperature too.

Light

A lack of light for the aglaonemas can cause issues such as discoloring and drooping foliage. Not only can a lack of light cause problems for your Chinese evergreen’s growth, it can impact the ability to maintain its variegated pattern on the new growth. The good news is that moving your aglaonema to a spot where it will get more light is an easy and effective solution for the yellowing problem.

Pests

Weakened or stressed Aglaonemas become more susceptible to Pest infestations. Sap-sucking bugs like spider mites can drain the plants of moisture. This problem quickly manifests itself by yellowing leaflets and fronds. If the pests not killed early on, these small pests proliferate and move all along frond parts into nooks and crannies.

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