Q.3 year old potted Madagascar palm
Why are the leaves turning yellow and falling off?
Alisma
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on April 20, 2017
The most likely reason is overwatering or poor drainage in its container. Since Madagascar palm is a succulent, it needs less water than other plants and should be kept in a potting soil designed for cacti and succulents.
Excessively high pH in the soil can also cause yellowing leaves.
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