WEBVTT 1 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.000 Yellow leaves? Check roots first. Yellowing often starts below the soil line, not on the leaf. 2 00:00:02.500 --> 00:00:05.500 Wet soil can block air. Roots need oxygen. If the pot stays wet, leaves may yellow and drop. 3 00:00:05.000 --> 00:00:08.000 Low light slows drying. A darker corner can make normal watering feel like overwatering. 4 00:00:07.500 --> 00:00:10.500 Gnats point to damp soil. Fungus gnats often appear when the top layer stays moist too long. 5 00:00:10.000 --> 00:00:13.000 Check three places. Soil moisture, root smell, and leaf undersides tell the clearest story. 6 00:00:12.500 --> 00:00:15.500 Fix the routine slowly. Adjust light, drainage, and watering one step at a time. 7 00:00:15.000 --> 00:00:18.000 Get plant diagnosis. greenlenspro.com