What to do when the leaves of a lucky bamboo cage turn yellow? Solutions for soil growing and water growing

A lucky bamboo cage is woven from dozens of lucky bamboo stalks, including golden-edged lucky bamboo and silver-edged lucky bamboo, also known as Dracaena sanderiana and evergreen bamboo. It can be grown in soil or in water, so what should you do when the leaves of a soil-grown or water-grown lucky bamboo cage turn yellow?

1. What should you do when the leaves of a soil-grown lucky bamboo cage turn yellow?

1. Overwatering

Overwatering lucky bamboo is one of the most common causes. The usual symptoms are: young leaves turn dull yellow and lose their luster, while old leaves show no obvious change, and new shoots shrink and stop growing. In this case, simply take the plant out of its pot, let it dry in a cool, shaded place, and then put it back in the pot.

2. Underwatering

Yellowing caused by underwatering lucky bamboo looks completely different from yellowing caused by a lack of water. Yellowing from water shortage mainly shows as withered leaf tips or edges, while new leaves grow normally. In this case, simply water directly, but be sure to water thoroughly.

3. Strong sun exposure

Lucky bamboo is a shade-loving plant. If strong light shines directly on it, it can also cause yellowing, specifically showing as withered leaf tips or edges. At this point, simply move it to a shaded place.

4. Lack of light

Plant growth cannot be separated from light. If lucky bamboo is placed in a hidden spot for a long time, the leaves cannot get enough sunlight, cannot form chlorophyll, and will turn yellow and then fall off. At this point, simply place it in the sunlight.

5. Overfertilizing

This is a very common cause. Overfertilizing also easily causes yellowing of flowers and plants. It mainly shows as dry brown tips on new leaves, while the leaf surface generally looks thick and lusterless, with an uneven, unrelaxed texture, and old leaves turn scorched yellow and fall off. At this point, stop fertilizing immediately and rinse with clean water.

6. Lack of fertilizer

A lack of fertilizer means insufficient nutrients, so a lack of fertilizer can also cause leaves to turn yellow. It mainly shows as young leaves becoming lighter in color, appearing yellow or pale green rather than green; old leaves generally show no major change at this point. In this case, check the potting soil. If there is dry caking, the soil needs to be replaced. When fertilizing, be careful to apply thin fertilizer frequently and water with some alum water at the right time. One point deserves special attention here: another important cause of yellow leaves is iron deficiency. In this case, you can put some ferrous sulfate in water and pour it onto the soil. Some people also put a few rusty iron nails in water for a few days and then use it. This method is actually also feasible.

7. Being next to a TV, etc.

If lucky bamboo is placed next to a TV, air conditioner or other electrical appliance, it can very easily cause yellowing of the leaf edges. At this point, simply move it away and place it in a suitable spot, and it will grow very well.

8. Improper shaping

Lucky bamboo tends to grow in clusters, so when changing the pot and adding soil, be careful to prune old and damaged fibrous roots and thin out excess stems and leaves, so as to avoid excessive nutrient consumption and to protect the roots and leaves. If shaping is neglected, it can also easily cause leaves to turn yellow.

2. What should you do when the leaves of a water-grown lucky bamboo cage turn yellow?

Compared with soil growing, most of the causes for water growing are the same, with a few differences. The main ones are:

1. Water quality

For water growing, water is the basis of lucky bamboo growth, so it is naturally also an important aspect causing yellow leaves. At this point, mainly check whether its root system is fresh. If the roots have rotted, cut off the rotten roots and replace the water with cooled boiled water.

2. Light

This also includes two aspects:

(1) Too little light: it cannot get enough sunlight and cannot form chlorophyll, which naturally also causes leaves to turn yellow.

(2) Too much light: lucky bamboo is not suited to strong light exposure, and strong light exposure will cause leaves to turn yellow.

For the above two situations, first cut off the yellow leaves, and at the same time cut off the rotten roots, then place it in an environment with a suitable temperature and diffused light, and it will be able to grow well again.

3. Fertilizing

(1) Overfertilizing: overfertilizing also easily causes yellowing of flowers and plants. It mainly shows as dry brown tips on new leaves, while the leaf surface generally looks thick and lusterless, with an uneven, unrelaxed texture, and old leaves turn scorched yellow and fall off. At this point, the water should be replaced.

(2) Lack of fertilizer: it mainly shows as young leaves becoming lighter in color, appearing yellow or pale green rather than green; old leaves generally show no major change at this point. In this case, simply add an appropriate amount of fertilizer.

4. Being next to a TV, refrigerator, etc.

As with soil growing, at this point simply move it away and place it in a suitable spot, and it will grow very well.