Light or nutrient issue on new growth
Yellowing concentrated on new leaves usually means too much harsh sun or a feeding gap.
Diagnosis
Light or nutrient issue on new growth
What's happening
New leaves bleaching to pale yellow on the window side points to harsh direct sun; pale, weak new growth with no recent feeding points to a nutrient shortfall.
How to fix it
Move the plant out of direct sun into bright indirect light. If feeding is overdue, start a balanced fertilizer at half strength through the growing season.
What fixes it
- A balanced liquid fertilizer — A balanced feed greens up pale new growth.
If that doesn't fix it
This is general guidance based on common symptoms; individual plants vary.
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Reviewed June 2026 · how we check this