How much does a small-leaf Buddhist pine (Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki) seedling cost, and why do the leaves of potted plants turn yellow and dry up
The small-leaf Buddhist pine is a common variety of Buddhist pine, mainly distributed in Guangxi, Guangdong, Hainan and other regions of China. Its wood is very fine-grained and strong, making it suitable for making utensils, furniture, farm tools and so on. In addition, the potted small-leaf Buddhist pine has strong ornamental value and is deeply loved by everyone. So how much does a small-leaf Buddhist pine seedling cost? Why do the leaves of potted plants turn yellow and dry up?
1. How much does a small-leaf Buddhist pine seedling cost?
The price of small-leaf Buddhist pine seedlings is affected by factors such as height, crown width, trunk diameter at breast height, ground diameter, market conditions, purchase quantity and purchase channel, so prices vary from place to place, roughly ranging from around ten yuan to over a thousand yuan.
For example, at a nursery market in Zhuzhou, Hunan, the price of small-leaf Buddhist pine seedlings with a ground diameter of 1-2cm is about 10 yuan/plant; in Shuyang County, Jiangsu, the price of small-leaf Buddhist pine seedlings is about 55 yuan/plant; for small-leaf Buddhist pines with a height of 1m, a ground diameter of 8-10cm, a trunk diameter at breast height of 4-6cm and a crown width under 1m, the price is about 880 yuan/plant. The more you buy, the better the discount.
2. Why do the leaves of potted small-leaf Buddhist pines turn yellow and dry up?
1. Fertilizer too concentrated
If you apply too much fertilizer at one time or fertilize too frequently, the leaves on the entire crown will turn yellow and dry up. This is because its root system has been burned, which is also a relatively serious situation and may cause the whole plant to die. Usually, when fertilizing, you should follow the principle of frequent but light application. Do not apply fertilizer too concentrated at one time, and water after fertilizing to dilute it.
2. Caused by disease
If the leaves of the small-leaf Buddhist pine start to turn yellow in a localized area, while part of them still remain relatively emerald green and there are small gray-brown spots on the leaves, and the yellow area is constantly expanding, it is generally caused by leaf spot disease. Therefore, we should observe the growth state of the leaves, and if we find similar situations, we must promptly control the development of the disease.
3. Too much watering
The water requirement of the small-leaf Buddhist pine should be determined according to its growth condition, season and so on. Too much watering can easily cause root rot, making it unable to carry out respiration and leading to yellow leaves, withering, death and other phenomena. Therefore, be sure to pay attention to the watering method and just keep the soil moist but slightly dry.
4. Changes in the environment
The environment of a newly purchased potted small-leaf Buddhist pine has changed, differing from the previous air humidity, light conditions, temperature and so on, so the physiological phenomenon of yellow leaves appears. As long as it is cared for in a suitable temperature, humidity and ventilated environment for a period of time, it will return to emerald green, and there is no need to worry too much.
The above is an introduction to the price of small-leaf Buddhist pine seedlings and the problem of yellowing leaves in potted plants. We hope it is of some help to you.