Problem

Why does my cosmos have yellow leaves?

Cosmos bipinnatus

Yellow leaves on a cosmos usually has one of three causes — watering, light or a pest. Walk through them in order before reaching for a treatment.

Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus)
Foto: Neelix op de Engelstalige Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain

Most likely causes

Detailed cause-by-cause guide is being prepared. In the meantime: check watering rhythm, sunlight match, and any visible pests on the underside of leaves.

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