What causes the leaves of the longevity bamboo to dry up
Longevity bamboo, originally named bamboo podocarpus (Podocarpus macrophyllus), has an upright plant shape and stays evergreen all year round. It not only has extremely high ornamental value, but because its name carries a good meaning, many people like to grow a few pots of it at home. However, some friends have found during the process of growing it that the leaves have dried up. What is the cause of this? How should it be solved? Come and take a look with the editor.
1. Excessive light
Although longevity bamboo likes to grow in the sunlight, it does not like strong light. When caring for it, it is best to place it in a shaded place without overly strong light. If it is placed under blazing sunlight in summer, its leaves are very likely to dehydrate and dry up, seriously affecting the ornamental value of the longevity bamboo. At this time, it needs to be moved to a cool environment for care. If the temperature is too high, water also needs to be sprayed around the plant to lower the ambient temperature and increase air humidity, and it will recover before long.
2. Improper fertilizer and water
Longevity bamboo likes a moist environment, but it is not tolerant of waterlogging. Once it is watered too much, serious water accumulation in the pot will occur, causing the plant to develop root rot. In this way, the plant cannot absorb nutrients normally, and over time the leaves will dry up and turn yellow. If it is not prevented and treated in time, it can also cause the plant to die. Using concentrated fertilizer can burn the root system and also cause root rot. Therefore, when growing it, attention should be paid to fertilizer and water management. Roots that have already rotted should be cut off in time, and then it should be repotted and planted again.
3. Low-temperature cold damage
Longevity bamboo is not very cold-resistant and will suffer cold damage at low temperatures in winter. After its leaves are frozen, they will dry up. If it is not treated, the plant may directly freeze to death. At this time, the frozen branches and leaves need to be cut off, and it also needs to be moved to an environment with a temperature of about 10°C to encourage it to sprout new leaves.
4. Damage from pests and diseases
When a plant suffers from pests and diseases, its growth will gradually deteriorate, it will lose vitality, and finally it will wither and die. The diseased branches and leaves need to be cut off in time, the ventilation of the growing environment also needs to be improved, and fertilizer also needs to be applied for care. In addition, the right remedy should be used, and the corresponding pest and disease control agents should be sprayed.
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