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Yellow leaves with green veins

Check which leaves are affected first. Green veins alone cannot tell you what nutrient is missing.

Rose leaves with reported iron chlorosis; yellowing has other possible causes.
Rose leaves with reported iron chlorosis; yellowing has other possible causes. Photo: Natalka Ukraine · CC BY 4.0 · Resized and converted for display.

What to check first

Compare the newest leaves with the oldest. Yellowing between the veins of young leaves can be a clue to poor iron uptake. Damaged roots or a potting mix with the wrong pH can also limit nutrient uptake.

What to do now

Check drainage and root health first. If those look fine and the pattern keeps appearing, ask what pH the plant needs and consider testing the mix before adding iron or concentrated fertilizer.

What to watch next

Watch the next leaf. If it also opens yellow between the veins, take photos of old and new leaves and share the potting mix and feeding history when you ask for help.

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