Overwatering / Oxygen Deficiency in Root Zone

Rapid whole-plant yellowing combined with soft, droopy leaves and overly wet medium. Roots need oxygen - waterlogged soil suffocates them and mimics nutrient deficiency.

What usually causes it

  • Watering too frequently before medium has dried sufficiently
  • Poor drainage or no drainage holes
  • Pot too large for plant size
  • Compact medium lacking aeration

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