What to do when Clivia leaves turn yellow? The latest solutions are here
Clivia, as its name suggests, is like a humble gentleman, especially appealing, and has excellent ornamental value whether or not it blooms, so many people grow a pot of it. But during cultivation, people often run into unsatisfactory situations, such as Clivia leaves turning yellow, which is quite common and very frustrating, so what causes Clivia leaves to turn yellow? Let us learn about it together.
1. Unsuitable light
Clivia by nature likes a semi-shaded environment and avoids direct strong light. If it is grown in a strong-light environment, especially when placed in a sunny spot in summer, it is very likely to suffer sunscald. If it is kept in a hidden place for a long time, where it gets no light or very little light, the leaves will also turn yellow-green or yellow. Therefore, in summer, be careful to place Clivia in bright, indirect light; in spring and autumn, give it more light; in winter, increase the light so it grows smoothly.
2. Improper soil
Clivia has certain requirements for soil. If sticky heavy soil or soil containing a lot of lime is used to plant Clivia, the soil's physical and chemical properties are poor, and its permeability and drainage are relatively bad; with improper watering and fertilizing, Clivia roots are very likely to rot, causing the leaves to turn yellow. Sometimes, if immature farmyard manure or organic fertilizer is used, after application it ferments and releases heat, burning the root system and causing the leaves to gradually scorch. Therefore, the soil used for planting is best chosen as loose, fertile, well-drained, well-aerated, slightly acidic soil.
3. Improper fertilizer and water
During cultivation, soil in the pot being too dry or too wet can both cause yellow leaves. Especially when it is often too wet, it causes the leaves to turn yellow and scorch. When frequently sprinkling water or washing dust off the leaves, if water is poured into the new leaves many times, this will also cause the new leaves to rot and scorch. When too much, too concentrated, or undecomposed fertilizer is applied as a top dressing, the roots cannot absorb it, causing root burn, and the leaves will also appear scorched and yellow. When applying liquid fertilizer, if the fertilizer solution accidentally drips on the plant and leaves and is not washed off in time, it will also cause yellow spots and scorching on the leaf surface.
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When the temperature exceeds 30°C, the air is dry, and if measures to cool down and increase humidity are not taken in time, plus poor ventilation, it is very easy for Clivia to develop yellow leaves. In winter, when the temperature is too low, the plant is directly hit by cold wind and suffers cold damage, and the leaves also turn yellow and gradually scorch. The above several causes may also be accompanied by ulcer-like symptoms, caused by leaf spot disease from pathogen infection, so the temperature must be controlled well.
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