These reasons may be causing your potted greenery's leaves to turn yellow

Growing potted greenery is now very common. Whether in homes, companies, parks or other places, they can be seen everywhere. They not only beautify the environment, but some can also purify the air. Most greenery is fairly easy to care for, and as long as you understand their growth habits, things generally go smoothly. But some friends still report that their potted greenery often shows yellowing leaves. It is very likely caused by the reasons below. Let's take a look.

1. Reasons potted greenery leaves turn yellow

1. Long-term lack of water

If greenery lacks water for a long time, the plant cannot grow normally or take up water, which causes the leaves to become pale, yellow, wilted and lackluster. The main sign is that the change starts with the old leaves.

2. Overwatering

If overwatered, greenery easily suffers from waterlogged soil, root rot and lack of oxygen, so the whole plant cannot take up water and nutrients. The main sign is that the young leaves turn yellow first, then the old leaves turn yellow and drop, and in severe cases the whole plant dies.

3. Overfertilizing

Many people who grow potted greenery want it to grow and bloom quickly, so they fertilize desperately, only to get the opposite result. This causes nutrient excess, making the surface of new leaves uneven and the tips of old leaves yellow and scorched. If not treated in time, the greenery will also die.

4. Long-term lack of fertilizer

Many people have no concept of topdressing or changing potting soil when growing plants. Especially during the vigorous growth period, it is easy for insufficient nutrients to cause the whole plant to grow too slowly, become spindly, and develop yellow leaves.

5. Unsuitable soil pH

Some greenery needs to grow in alkaline soil. If you do not understand its habits in advance, it is easy to get the soil wrong, and acidic soil will cause potted greenery to develop yellow leaves.

6. Temperature too high or too low

If the temperature is too high or too low, potted greenery may develop yellow leaves. In summer, exposing shade-loving greenery to strong sun directly scorches the leaves yellow. In winter, greenery enters dormancy, and yellowing leaves may be its self-protection mechanism, so there is no need to worry too much.

2. How can potted greenery be cared for to reduce leaf yellowing?

1. Water reasonably

When watering potted greenery, decide based on soil moisture, plant growth condition, season and many other factors. Generally, for drought-tolerant plants, keep the potting soil moist but leaning dry. Water thoroughly once, then wait until it dries before watering again. For moisture-loving plants, keep the potting soil moist, and water when it is slightly dry. In summer, more water is needed; in winter, the watering interval can be longer.

2. Topdress in time

If potted greenery is growing normally, it proves that the base fertilizer in the soil can meet its growth needs. To prevent yellow leaves caused by long-term lack of fertilizer, we should topdress in time. When fertilizing, be sure to apply it lightly and not too thickly. If too much is applied at once, remember to water it down or change the potting soil in time.

3. Keep it in a ventilated environment

If the environment is not ventilated and is too humid, potted greenery may suffer pests and diseases or develop yellow leaves. We should usually keep indoor spaces ventilated, and can place the greenery on a balcony or indoor windowsill, paying attention to observe it.

In addition, pest damage can also cause leaves to turn yellow. Usually spray water around potted greenery to increase air humidity, and also clean dust off the leaves to reduce the occurrence of pests.