Pearl Podocarpus Seedling Prices and the Reasons for Yellowing Leaves in Potted Plants

Pearl Podocarpus is a new variety of Podocarpus with relatively dense leaves and a relatively short plant form. It is suitable for growing as a potted ornamental, and can also be planted in parks, courtyards and other places to absorb harmful gases from the air. Pearl Podocarpus is mainly distributed in Guangxi and other places in China. So how much does a Pearl Podocarpus seedling cost per plant? What are the reasons for yellowing leaves in potted plants?

1. How much does a Pearl Podocarpus seedling cost per plant?

Pearl Podocarpus seedlings range from 1-20 yuan per plant. The price is affected by many factors, such as the height, crown width, ground diameter, place of origin and purchase quantity of the Pearl Podocarpus seedlings. Prices for Pearl Podocarpus seedlings vary somewhat from place to place.

The price of Pearl Podocarpus seedlings at the Tianlai Garden Flowers and Trees Farm in Xinhuai Village, Xinhe Town, Shuyang County is 2.5 yuan per plant; the price of Pearl Podocarpus seedlings at the Guangming Flowers and Trees Bonsai Cultivation Base in Tonggu County is 20 yuan per plant.

2. What are the reasons for yellowing leaves in potted Pearl Podocarpus?

1. Unsuitable soil

Yellowing leaves on Podocarpus may be caused by overly poor potting soil. After long-term cultivation in such soil, a once lush and green Podocarpus will develop yellowing leaves and weak branches. At this point we need to replace it with some more fertile soil rich in humus to grow it, so as to provide continuous and sufficient fertility to ensure its growth. After replacing the potting soil, Podocarpus will slowly return to a green, growing state, and its branches will grow relatively stronger and faster.

2. Improper watering

Excessive watering can cause poor root respiration in Podocarpus and lead to yellowing leaves, and in severe cases can even cause the plant to die. Therefore, when watering we need to avoid water accumulating in the potting soil. For daily care, simply water according to the principle of watering when dry and stopping when wet. Once excessive watering causes yellowing leaves, we need to find a way to remove the excess accumulated water, place it in a well-ventilated place to increase water evaporation, and prevent root rot. When necessary, some dry soil can be replaced. Conversely, insufficient watering can also cause its leaves to turn yellow. A Podocarpus that lacks water for a long time will develop yellow, dry leaves due to water shortage. At this point, to save it, it needs to be watered thoroughly in time.

3. Poor ventilation

Growing Podocarpus bonsai indoors generally poses no major problem. As long as we have good ventilation conditions, no major problems will occur. Once yellowing leaves are caused by poor ventilation, we need to improve ventilation conditions, or place it outside on a balcony for a period of care and it will recover.

4. Excessive light

Potted Podocarpus should be grown in an environment with sufficient scattered light and needs to avoid direct strong light, otherwise it will cause yellowing leaves. At this point, to solve this problem, we had best put it back in a cool environment with sufficient scattered light to grow, avoiding the effects of direct sunlight on it.

5. Excessive fertilizing

For the growth of Podocarpus we need to fertilize regularly. Excessive fertilizing is also an important cause of yellowing leaves. Once leaves turn yellow after fertilizing, we need to water heavily to dilute the fertilizer solution in the potting soil. In high temperatures, after fertilizing we need to avoid the water drying out completely and causing the fertilizer solution concentration to increase, which is very unfavorable for plant growth, so we simply need to water in time.

6. Care environment

Of course, the maintenance environment is also very important. If maintained indoors, poor ventilation, unsuitable humidity, poor temperature and humidity regulation, unreasonable acidity and alkalinity of the potting soil, and poor permeability of the soil will all affect the vitality of the root system.