Causes and Solutions for Yellowing and Dropping Leaves in Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' Succulents
Girls all love to grow small plants by their desks, on their office desks, and so on, and succulents have now become the top choice for everyone. Among them, Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' is a fairly common succulent, and its appearance is very popular with girls, but the whole growing process is not always smooth sailing, and the more common problems include yellowing leaves, leaf drop, and so on. Let's learn about them together below.
Causes and Solutions for Yellowing Leaves in Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' Succulents
1. Natural shedding from metabolism
The lowest leaves of Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' turn yellow, but the leaves above are still plump and firm. There is no need to worry in this situation; this is the metabolism of Graptopetalum 'Mirinae', and you just need to wait until they are completely dry and then clean them off.
2. Yellowing caused by too much watering
Yellowing leaves caused by usually watering too much: when watering normally, pay attention that the amount of water must not be too much, because too much water creates waterlogging, which makes the roots rot and thus causes yellow leaves. Each time, wait until the soil in the pot is completely dry before watering, follow the principle of not watering when the potting soil is not dry and watering thoroughly when you do water, as this helps root growth and makes yellow leaves less likely. When this situation occurs, you can dig out the Graptopetalum 'Mirinae', remove the rotten roots, then soak it in diluted Duoling (a fungicide), put it in a cool, ventilated place to dry, and replant it.
3. Yellowing caused by soil compaction
Not loosening the soil for Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' for a long time causes the soil to become compacted and not permeable, so after watering the water cannot penetrate into the soil, causing most of the roots of Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' to be unable to absorb nutrients and water, and thus the leaves lack water and nutrients and turn yellow. When this situation occurs, you should loosen the soil for Graptopetalum 'Mirinae', using a soil-loosening tool to make the soil loose; loose soil is breathable and drains well, which is good for the growth of Graptopetalum 'Mirinae'.
4. Yellowing leaves caused by being placed indoors for a long time and lacking sun exposure
If Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' is placed indoors for a long time and does not get enough sunlight (at least 5 hours of sunlight per day) and yellow leaves appear, then it should be moved to a sunny, ventilated place indoors to help its photosynthesis and reduce yellowing and etiolation, and it is best to place it outdoors for open-air growing.
5. Insufficient nutrients during the growing period
If the nutrient supply is insufficient during the leaf-thickening period of Graptopetalum 'Mirinae', you can appropriately apply a little ferrous sulfate to prevent the leaves from turning yellow. For the care of Graptopetalum 'Mirinae', on average every 1-2 months the soil should be loosened appropriately, and fertilizing during the growing period prevents malnutrition. I believe flower lovers will know how to handle the above situations next time.
What to Do When Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' Drops Leaves
Moderate watering: In the hot and humid summer, special attention should be paid to the care of Graptopetalum 'Mirinae'. Pay attention to sheltering it from rain; during the rainy season you can stop watering, and wait until the weather clears to water normally again.
Increase light: Just as people can promote calcium absorption by getting more sun, Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' can also promote its own growth and development by getting more sun. We can place Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' on the balcony and let it bask in the sun all the time. It is good for its growth and also adds to the beauty of the home, so why not do it?
Pick up fallen leaves: When leaf drop occurs, be sure to promptly clean out the fallen leaves, otherwise the leaves will quickly take root and sprout in the pot, growing into new Graptopetalum 'Mirinae'.
Four Major Precautions for Growing Graptopetalum 'Mirinae'
Among the four seasons, except for summer when you need to pay attention to shading, it can have full sun in the other seasons. For the soil, the author uses peat mixed with granular pumice or river sand, etc., with clean river sand laid on the soil surface, and the soil mix should be mainly breathable.
1. Light: Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' Maruha is a variety that especially loves light. If the light is sufficient, the leaves will gradually turn red, which is very beautiful, but in summer you should properly shade Maruha, not expose it to strong sun, and place it in a ventilated place for care.
2. Watering: In summer, watering must be strictly controlled; there must be no waterlogging and no rain exposure, otherwise the plant is prone to rot; when the temperature reaches 35 degrees, the plant enters dormancy, and at this time watering should be stopped.
3. Potting soil: For the potting soil, generally use sandy loam with good breathability; you can use peat mixed with granular pumice or river sand, etc., lay clean river sand on the soil surface, and make breathability the main point of the soil mix.
4. Propagation: The propagation method is the same as the others; leaf cuttings and stem cuttings both work, and propagation is especially easy.
The Difference Between Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' and Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' Maruha
1. Look at the leaves
The leaves of Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' are a little longer than those of Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' Maruha, and the tips are a little more pointed.
The leaves of Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' are relatively flat and long, while those of Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' Maruha are more rounded, like a ball.
2. Look at the color
Some flower lovers say that Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' Maruha colors up more easily. However, in actual situations, Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' can also color up. The leaves of Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' appear light pink in an environment with sufficient light and a large temperature difference; when the light is insufficient, they are grayish green. The leaves of Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' Maruha are green in summer, pink in autumn and winter, and under strong light the leaves will show orange-red and even a metallic luster, and the leaves will have a slight white wax.
In summary, the color of Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' Maruha is more varied, while Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' is sweetly and richly colored.
The above are the problems that occur during the process of growing Graptopetalum 'Mirinae' succulents and the solutions I have given everyone. Have you learned them? Succulents are easy to keep alive, but the problems in the growing process should not be ignored either. I hope you can all grow charming Graptopetalum 'Mirinae'!