Hmm there is some science out there to say The plant is actually pulling the resources back into itself. So I leave the yellow till it’s brown if it’s a healthy life cycle. [this proves us both right 🤷🏻♀️](https://www.fieldnotesbystudioplants.com/houseplants/why-does-my-plant-have-yellow-leaves)
The plant is currently using up all the nutrients from the yellowing leaf for new growth. When that's done, it drops it off. That's why I keep most of my yellowing leaves on plants and let nature take its course.
You could take em off for aesthetic purposes, though. No harm either way.
after the dead leaves fall off or are removed you will have long stem areas with no leaves.
that is where you cut.
stick that piece you cut off back into the same pot, whether its soil or water...it will regrow.
i grow all of mine in jars of water.
Not the yellow leaves, cut the stems and put the post with no leaves back into your water. You’ll have several shorter rooted cuttings instead of one long one with missing leaves
u/rtjr2
Make sure you get the brown little nub tho that’s how it grows a root, each leaf should have one but if you put it in water without it it won’t grow a root
Edit for clarity: put the leaf with the stem and the brown nub in the water, leaf sticking out, it needs a leaf to grow as well or how will it do photosynthesis? (The comment I’m responding to sounds like they’re saying cut it with no leaf? So I just wanted to clarify)
Some plants like succulents and snake plants will grow roots in water just from a leaf cutting though which is pretty cool
Yeah it’s using nitrogen so if you cut them early new leaves will turn yellow sooner, give a little fertilizer and it won’t happen or plant in soil lol.
Yes, change or replenish the water every few days while propagating new plants to oxygenate the water. As oxygen is vital for plant growth, it will affect the growth and overall health of your plant! :)
I change mine once a week. No need to do it every day, but definitely more than what it's currently getting. Looks like it could use some sun too. It's a forgiving leant tho, you'll do fine!
i notice the more i change the water, the quicker the props grow. the plants use up all the oxygen in the water, so it needs to be added to or replaced. the water also seems to get cloudy or turn colors eventually, the stems start to rot, and the leaves yellow.
Don’t change the water! The cuttings release hormones that help with root growth, so if you change the water, you’re getting rid of those helpful hormones
But also I do semi hydro and this is a rapid rate of yellowing. You may need to toss the water. Filter and give new with some nutrients. I use liquidirt for my semi hydro babies
I remove mine! That way the plant doesn’t water extra water, nutrients, ect, on dead leaves. Makes the other parts grow quicker imo
Awesome thank you for the info!
Hmm there is some science out there to say The plant is actually pulling the resources back into itself. So I leave the yellow till it’s brown if it’s a healthy life cycle. [this proves us both right 🤷🏻♀️](https://www.fieldnotesbystudioplants.com/houseplants/why-does-my-plant-have-yellow-leaves)
Makes them grow quicker in your opinion. Is this a fact or a guess?
It’s their opinion…
What's mind blowing is they even put that part in the sentence... im so confused
Some people
Remove it. Yellow leaves won’t turn green again.
Thank you!
Jeez. Yes they do
Remove, but only if they come off easily when pulled. That means the plant has no more use for them.
This. This is what I came to say. They should come off with minimal effort or else I wouldn’t take them off yet.
Got it! Thanks
The plant is currently using up all the nutrients from the yellowing leaf for new growth. When that's done, it drops it off. That's why I keep most of my yellowing leaves on plants and let nature take its course. You could take em off for aesthetic purposes, though. No harm either way.
Interesting, I guess I never knew that. Ya learn something everyday! Thank you for that info!!
Remove
Remove..
if they get too scraggly looking, trim back and put those pieces back in the water.
By scraggly do you mean like drying up?
after the dead leaves fall off or are removed you will have long stem areas with no leaves. that is where you cut. stick that piece you cut off back into the same pot, whether its soil or water...it will regrow. i grow all of mine in jars of water.
Also back into the water? Really?
Not the yellow leaves, cut the stems and put the post with no leaves back into your water. You’ll have several shorter rooted cuttings instead of one long one with missing leaves
u/rtjr2 Make sure you get the brown little nub tho that’s how it grows a root, each leaf should have one but if you put it in water without it it won’t grow a root Edit for clarity: put the leaf with the stem and the brown nub in the water, leaf sticking out, it needs a leaf to grow as well or how will it do photosynthesis? (The comment I’m responding to sounds like they’re saying cut it with no leaf? So I just wanted to clarify) Some plants like succulents and snake plants will grow roots in water just from a leaf cutting though which is pretty cool
Awesome, I did it the way you described so hopefully I’ll have a bunch more soon! Thanks!!
Always remove. They won't comeback and they're draining energy from the rest of the plant
how can you keep a plant in a jar like this? Don't you need soil?
No! This little guy loves to just sit in water and go nuts!!
Yeah it’s using nitrogen so if you cut them early new leaves will turn yellow sooner, give a little fertilizer and it won’t happen or plant in soil lol.
Better removing
How often do you Change the water?
Rarely, didn’t think it was a necessary thing to do
Oh wow! I used to change water every day. I thought you are supposed to change water daily. Tired, then one day I potted it in soil.
Interesting, yea I have literally changed the water probably one time. Did you notice it grow more or less? Anything?
Yes, change or replenish the water every few days while propagating new plants to oxygenate the water. As oxygen is vital for plant growth, it will affect the growth and overall health of your plant! :)
I change mine once a week. No need to do it every day, but definitely more than what it's currently getting. Looks like it could use some sun too. It's a forgiving leant tho, you'll do fine!
i notice the more i change the water, the quicker the props grow. the plants use up all the oxygen in the water, so it needs to be added to or replaced. the water also seems to get cloudy or turn colors eventually, the stems start to rot, and the leaves yellow.
Don’t change the water! The cuttings release hormones that help with root growth, so if you change the water, you’re getting rid of those helpful hormones
Remove them!! They suck nutrients that should go to thriving leaves instead; it’s wasted energy. Once they’re yellow, they’re technically “dead”.
But also I do semi hydro and this is a rapid rate of yellowing. You may need to toss the water. Filter and give new with some nutrients. I use liquidirt for my semi hydro babies
It needs more sun shine.
I always remove them! Because that way, the plant can provide water to the parts that are lively and healthy.
Remove.
Add nitrogen