Reasons for Yellowing and Falling Leaves of Bambusa multiplex and Their Solutions
Bambusa multiplex, many people like to grow it at home. It is a relatively common foliage plant, with emerald-green leaves, evergreen all year round, and it has particularly good effects in purifying the air and absorbing formaldehyde, making it especially suitable for growing indoors or on a balcony. But some flower lovers, due to improper care, cause phenomena such as yellowing and dropping of Bambusa multiplex leaves. So if such phenomena occur, how should they be solved?
What to do when Bambusa multiplex leaves turn yellow
1. Water-yellow of Bambusa multiplex: it shows as the young leaves of Bambusa multiplex losing their luster, while old leaves show no obvious change, the branches gradually becoming thinner, and the new shoots wilting as they develop.
Solution: place the plant in a dry and ventilated location for care, and wait until it has dried out somewhat before putting it back into the pot soil.
2. Drought-yellow of Bambusa multiplex: too little watering of Bambusa multiplex can also cause the phenomenon of yellowing leaves. With too little watering, the leaf edges dry up and the old leaves gradually turn yellow and fall off from top to bottom, but the growth of new leaves is still relatively normal.
Solution: when watering, water more, and water thoroughly.
3. Scorch-yellow of Bambusa multiplex: exposure to strong sunlight can cause the phenomenon of leaf yellowing, shown as drying of the leaf tips and leaf margins, with discolored spots appearing on parts of the leaves.
Solution: place the sunburnt Bambusa multiplex in a cool and dry place.
4. Fertilizer-yellow of Bambusa multiplex: applying too much fertilizer to the plant can also cause the phenomenon of yellowing. It mainly shows as brown appearing at the tips of the plant's leaves; generally the leaf surface is thick and lacks luster, and is uneven, with old leaves turning yellow and falling off.
Solution: stop fertilizing Bambusa multiplex. If the condition is severe, water with clean water and drain, gradually reducing the fertilizer concentration.
Reasons for Bambusa multiplex dropping leaves and solutions
1. Bambusa multiplex pot soil too wet
Too much watering will make the pot soil of Bambusa multiplex too wet, causing the leaves to absorb a large amount of water and soak in the water, which makes the roots rot. Root hypoxia affects the absorption of nutrients, and therefore the phenomenon of leaf withering and falling occurs.
2. Improper fertilization of Bambusa multiplex
If Bambusa multiplex is fertilized improperly, it can also cause the phenomenon of withering. When fertilizing, thin fertilizer should be applied frequently, but overly concentrated fertilizer should be prevented, because overly concentrated fertilizer can burn the root system, thereby making the leaf scorching phenomenon severe.
3. Bambusa multiplex pot soil too dry
In summer, high temperatures and exposure to the scorching sun can also cause leaves to wither; when the pot soil is too dry for a long time and has no moisture, the leaves become scorched. Therefore, in ordinary care, attention should be paid to applying thin fertilizer frequently and watering appropriately to keep the pot soil moist.
4. Bambusa multiplex too short of water
Watering too little for a long time causes the soil to lack water, triggering weak growth of Bambusa multiplex and causing severe leaf withering. At this time, more attention should be paid to watering, and when watering, water thoroughly.
5. Bambusa multiplex exposed to scorching sun
When the light is too strong, sunlight passing through the plant can cause scorching and drying. At this time, shade should be provided regularly; the potted plant can be placed in a living room where there is no strong sunlight.
6. Caused by disease in Bambusa multiplex
When Bambusa multiplex develops leaf blight and rust disease, the leaves will wither and gradually fall off. When such a situation occurs, a 65% zineb solution at 2000 times dilution should be used for control.
What to do when Bambusa multiplex roots rot
If it is judged that root rot has occurred, attention can be paid to watering. The first watering can be thorough, and after that watering only needs to keep the soil from being dry, just moist. Medication can also be used for treatment; a 40% dimethoate solution at 1000 times dilution can be used to alleviate it.
Or the rotten roots can be cut off, and they must be cut cleanly. After disinfecting the wounds, place them in a cool place to dry, then plant normally. Remember to also cut off the withered and rotten leaves.
How to keep Bambusa multiplex leaves emerald green
For potted Bambusa multiplex, wanting to keep the leaves emerald green has a great deal to do with water. Growing Bambusa multiplex requires keeping the soil moist, which means watering more. In addition, water also needs to be sprinkled on the leaves to maintain a certain air humidity, so that the leaves can be emerald green.
In dry summer weather, the leaves of Bambusa multiplex will show scorching, and cooling is needed to keep the leaves emerald green.
Actually, Bambusa multiplex is an especially, especially easy foliage plant to grow, easier to care for than ordinary flowering plants. But if the management method is incorrect, it can also cause its leaves to turn yellow and fall off! For a foliage plant, if the leaves change color and fall off, what beauty is there to speak of?