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Senescence

Pronounced / suh·NES·uns /

The natural aging and breakdown of plant tissue. Late in flower, fan leaves yellow as the plant draws nutrients out of them.

Example in a sentence

“Purple and gold fan leaves in the final week of flower are often natural senescence rather than a problem to fix.”

Leaf Doctor Natural senescence: when yellowing leaves are supposed to happen Late in flower, your plant starts dismantling its own fan leaves on purpose. Grow guide Late flower: the final weeks, fade, flushing and myths Keep conditions steady, look into unusual yellowing, and watch for hidden bud rot. Preharvest flushing isn't a guaranteed quality boost; longer nutrient… Leaf Doctor Yellowing lower leaves: what it is, and when it’s nothing Before anything else: if you're six or more weeks into flower and it's only the bottom leaves, this is probably normal.