Yellow Spots on Impatiens Leaves? Check for Root-Bound Plants in Small Pots

Your impatiens in original plastic nursery pots have yellow-spotted leaves. You water every other day when they wilt. Not overwatering — so what's wrong?

The Real Issue: Root-Bound in Tiny Pots

Yellow leaves mean roots can't absorb nutrients. Causes: overwatering, poor soil, or root-binding. Since they're still in purchase containers, roots have filled the pot, circled, and can't take up water or food efficiently.

Fix It Fast

• Repot into larger containers with fresh potting mix.
• Or transplant into garden beds where roots can spread freely.
• Water deeply after repotting, then let top inch dry before next watering.

Give roots room, and the yellowing stops. New growth will be green and vigorous.