Don't rush to throw away a jade plant (Peperomia) with yellowing leaves; find the cause and it's easy to fix

Peperomia is one of the more common and easy-to-grow houseplants. It stays green all year round, and its thick, round leaves give a particularly fresh, vibrant feeling when placed on a computer desk. But due to the influence of many factors, the leaves of the peperomia suddenly turned yellow? The peperomia that once "pleased the eye" now sitting in front of you gives an indescribable feeling of "mixed emotions." So can a peperomia with yellowing leaves still be saved? Below is a detailed analysis of the reasons for yellowing peperomia leaves and the ways to turn things around~

Grown like this, the peperomia is no longer pretty and is even an eyesore

Reasons for yellowing peperomia leaves

Growing environment: Peperomia likes to grow in a moist, cool environment. If the surrounding ambient temperature is too high, its leaves will turn yellow, become soft, and turn black; this is one of the main reasons. The suitable temperature for peperomia growth is between 15-30°C, so the growing environment should preferably not exceed 35°C.

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Improper watering: Peperomia likes a moist environment, but that does not mean it needs a lot of water. If peperomia is watered too much, the roots stay soaked in water for a long time, and the plant cannot get oxygen from the soil, causing the leaves to turn yellow. If it is in a state of water shortage for a long time, it will cause physiological water shortage in the plant, and the leaves will turn yellow and curl. During peperomia care, keep the soil moist without water accumulation, and appropriately spray water around the plant 2-3 times a day to increase indoor humidity.

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Improper fertilizing: Peperomia has relatively high requirements for fertilizer and water. When fertilizing, be careful to avoid the roots, so as not to burn the roots with fertilizer, causing root rot and thus yellow leaves. Do not blindly increase the amount of fertilizer applied; it should be done gradually, appropriately increasing fertilizer and water. Choose to fertilize in the evening, then water the next morning. This operation can maximize the fertilizer's effectiveness and also avoid fertilizer damage.

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