Why are the leaves of the fuchsia (lady's eardrops) turning yellow?
The fuchsia is a flower that looks like a hanging lantern, with a long blooming period and very beautiful flower colors. When a breeze blows, the flowers dance in the wind, like a leaping fairy. Potted fuchsia is a great choice for decorating the indoors, very festive. However, it is not recommended for gardening beginners to choose it for practice, because improper care can easily lead to leaves turning yellow. What exactly is the reason?
1. Causes of fuchsia leaves turning yellow
1. Caused by improper fertilizing
When too much fertilizer is applied, especially too much nitrogen fertilizer, the leaves of the fuchsia will appear uneven, the newly grown leaves will be thick and fleshy, and yellowing and dropping will start from the old leaves, and gradually the leaves of the whole plant will turn yellow.
When too little fertilizer is applied, if nitrogen fertilizer or other nutrients are insufficient, the color of the new leaves becomes lighter and yellow, and the whole plant grows weakly and small, with slow growth.
2. Caused by improper lighting
The fuchsia can grow well as long as it is in semi-shade conditions. If it is exposed to direct strong light for a long time, the new tender leaves are easily sunburned yellow and scorched. If it is kept in a cool environment without light for a long time, the leaves of the whole plant wilt and turn yellow, and it may even fail to bloom.
3. Caused by improper watering
If too little water is given, the fuchsia will be in a state of water shortage for a long time, and the leaves will not have enough water, so they will turn yellow. Especially in the hot summer, a state of water shortage is very likely to occur, because the water in the leaves evaporates quickly.
If too much water is given, water accumulation in the pot soil affects the respiration of the roots. Over time, the roots rot, and the leaves of the whole plant cannot absorb water and nutrients, gradually becoming lighter in color, then yellow, and falling off; in severe cases, the whole plant dies.
4. Caused by pests and diseases
If the fuchsia is attacked by diseases, such as the common leaf spot disease, it will cause the leaves to turn yellow.
5. Caused by environmental changes
A fuchsia bought from the market will show yellowing leaves within a few days of arriving home. This is because of environmental changes, since the temperature, humidity, lighting conditions and so on differ from place to place.
6. Caused by lack of ventilation
If you keep the fuchsia indoors without ventilation for a long time, the leaves of the whole plant will turn yellow before long.
2. Prevention and treatment of fuchsia leaves turning yellow
1. Prevention and treatment methods for fuchsia leaves turning yellow caused by improper fertilizing: If the leaves turn yellow due to too much fertilizer, stop applying fertilizer and instead increase the amount of watering accordingly, so that the excess fertilizer flows out from the bottom of the pot. Then repot it in fresh soil, and after a few days it will recover its vitality. If too little fertilizer was applied, repot with fresh soil, and an appropriate amount of base fertilizer must be added to the soil, which must have good drainage and air permeability. Then place the whole plant in a cool place, do not expose it to the sun, and after it gradually recovers, resume normal care.
2. Prevention and treatment methods for fuchsia leaves turning yellow caused by improper lighting: Provide appropriate shade in summer, keep it in a place with diffused light in spring and autumn, pay more attention to observation at ordinary times, and adjust the care environment in time.
3. Prevention and treatment methods for fuchsia leaves turning yellow caused by improper watering: If too little water was given, immediately move it to a cool place, spray water around the leaves, and after it gradually recovers, slowly increase the amount of watering. If too much water was given, reduce the frequency of watering and loosen the soil in time. Watering should be done according to the specific moisture of the pot soil or the condition of the leaves, and do not water blindly.
4. Prevention and treatment methods for fuchsia leaves turning yellow caused by pests and diseases: Treat pests and diseases promptly with the right remedy, and remove diseased plants to avoid infecting other healthy plants. At ordinary times, pay attention to the cleanliness of the whole plant to prevent pests.
5. Prevention and treatment methods for fuchsia leaves turning yellow caused by environmental changes: There is no need to worry too much; it will recover after a week of normal care.
6. Prevention and treatment methods for fuchsia leaves turning yellow caused by poor ventilation: Place it in a ventilated, semi-shady place, water it in time, and wait for it to slowly recover.
The above is an introduction to the causes and prevention and treatment methods of fuchsia flowers' leaves turning yellow. Quickly compare the causes and see whether you have made the same mistakes.