What does it mean when plants start to turn yellow?

Question

I have a venus fly trap and parts of it are starting to turn yellow. Typically, does that mean I am watering it too much, or not enough?

Answer 1

Yellow leaves could mean anything

Too much water

Too little water

Too much fertilizer

Answer 2

When the plants turn yellow it usually means its lacking iron, but i don't know if its the same thing on venus fly traps.

Answer 3

most of the time mine are turning yellow, it means they are dying, or need more water

Answer 4

there can be more than one reason, in fact several. Get a book from the library or look on line for the care of that particular plant.

Answer 5

Unfortunately, what you're describing is a classic case of inadequate sunlight.  Venus Flytraps require full sun and are intolerant of shade. Ideally, they should get 6 or more hours of direct sunlight.  Flytraps will struggle if they only get a few hours of direct sun.

When Flytraps fail to get the light levels they need to maintain optimal growth, they begin to shut down.  Their leaves will turn black and they will be susceptible to mold and fungus.

To salvage your plant, spray it generously with a sulfur-based fungicide.  Then place the plant in a location where it can get 6 or more hours of direct sunlight.  If that is not possible, consider using 40-watt fluorescent lights.  If you do this, you will need to keep the lights approximately 4-6 inches above the plant.  The lights should also be on for about 14 hours per day. Good luck!