What to do when the leaves of a potted Alocasia (dumb cane) turn yellow? The latest solutions are here

Gardeners who have grown Alocasia (dumb cane) know that it is easy to grow, but what should you do when its leaves occasionally turn yellow? First, the gardener should find out what is causing the yellow leaves and then treat the problem accordingly. Based on past feedback from gardeners and the characteristics of Alocasia, the following causes of yellow leaves in most cases have been summarized:

1. Dry soil and lack of water can easily cause the plant's leaves to wilt and turn yellow.

[Solution] During the vigorous growth period from May to September, water once every 2 days, and at the same time spray more water on the plant surface to increase humidity.

2. Keeping the plant in an environment with insufficient light for a long time will affect normal photosynthesis, causing the leaves to be small and yellow.

[Solution] Move the plant to an environment with indirect light for care.

3. As a moisture-loving plant, Alocasia should have air humidity kept at 70%-80%. If the air is dry, it can also easily cause the leaves to wither and turn yellow.

[Solution] Spray the plant and the surrounding environment every day in time to increase humidity.

The leaves of Alocasia turning yellow or drooping may also be caused by the following situations:

1. The potting soil of Alocasia has been too wet or too dry for a long time, and the rule of watering as soon as it dries has not been followed.

2. Half watering, that is, watering is not thorough, and no seepage appears at the bottom of the Alocasia pot.

3. The leaf surface of Alocasia has not been sprayed and cleaned for a long time, dust accumulates, and photosynthesis is hindered.

4. Exposure to cold in winter has already frozen and damaged the roots of Alocasia.

5. After overwintering, Alocasia is rushed outdoors and placed in a warm place to sunbathe, and it cannot adapt to the sudden climate change for a while.

6. Alocasia is kept in an environment with poor ventilation for a long time.

Preventive measures:

1. Alocasia originates from the humid tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It likes indirect light and does not like direct sunlight. In spring and autumn, place it in a semi-shaded, semi-sunny shaded spot; in summer, place it in a shaded spot; in winter, it should be brought indoors.

2. If the sunlight is too strong, the leaves will become yellow due to sunburn. But all things grow relying on sunlight. If placed in the living room, bedroom, and other places for a long time, due to insufficient light or no light, it will affect plant growth and morphogenesis. Under such conditions, the plant's internodes are especially long, the leaves are underdeveloped and small, and they appear yellow due to lack of chlorophyll

3. Alocasia likes high temperature and high humidity. Appropriately apply some fertilizer, pay attention to watering more, so as to increase its resistance to the environment, and it can also keep the leaves greener. If the leaves have turned yellow, cut them off at the base, and be careful not to damage the other leaf stems.