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Yellow Leaves in Coffee Plant

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Coffee Plant is an attractive evergreen houseplant with glossy, deep green leaves and fragrant white flowers followed by red berries that eventually turn dark as they mature

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Coffee Plant care requirements

These care conditions are most relevant to yellow leaves in Coffee Plant. Check each one as a potential cause.

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Light
Bright, indirect light; prefers consistent, dappled sunlight without harsh direct rays
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but well-draining; reduce watering slightly in winter
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Fertiliser
Feed monthly during growing season with balanced, slightly acidic fertilizer; reduce in winter
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Symptoms to look for in Coffee Plant

  • fiber_manual_recordPale green turning yellow
  • fiber_manual_recordYellowing starting from lower leaves
  • fiber_manual_recordInterveinal yellowing
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Common causes in Coffee Plant

  • fiber_manual_recordOverwatering
  • fiber_manual_recordUnderwatering
  • fiber_manual_recordNutrient deficiency
  • fiber_manual_recordLow light
  • fiber_manual_recordRoot rot
  • fiber_manual_recordPests
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How to diagnose yellow leaves in Coffee Plant

Check soil moisture first. Wet soil + yellow lower leaves = overwatering. Dry soil = underwatering. Yellowing between veins = nutrient deficiency.

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How to treat yellow leaves in Coffee Plant

Adjust watering schedule. Feed with balanced fertiliser. Check for pests.

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Preventing yellow leaves in Coffee Plant

Water only when top 2 inches of soil are dry. Feed during growing season. Provide adequate light.

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