Yellowing leaves on a young monstera

DIAGNOSIS

Chronic soil overwatering. The root system is suffocating; lower leaves are losing turgor and yellowing from the base outward.

PLAN FOR THE COMING DAYS

1. 01

   Stop watering for 7 days, let the top 3cm dry out

2. 02

   Check drainage; if the pot has no holes, repot into one that does

3. 03

   Remove fully yellowed leaves at the base, leave the rest

IN THE OWNER'S WORDS

“I thought I was overwatering — turned out the light was low so roots stayed wet too long.”