What to Do When Office Plant Leaves Turn Yellow? Causes and Solutions

Nowadays most companies place some green plants in the office, which can not only bring some vitality to the office, but also purify the office air, and soothe stress when people look at them - truly multiple benefits in one. But if they are not cared for properly, the green plants in the office can easily become wilted with yellowing leaves. So how should we restore the vitality of office green plants? Below, Qinnongwang will introduce this for everyone.

1. Causes of Yellowing in Office Green Plants

Because the office environment is rather special, when yellowing leaves appear on cultivated green plants, the specific situation must be taken into account for analysis. Qinnongwang has summarized three causes here, all analyzed in light of the actual office environment, so you may want to take a look first.

1. Metabolism

Metabolism is a very common occurrence during plant growth. If the new leaves are found to be very healthy and only occasionally some yellow leaves appear at the bottom, simply pick them off and throw them away - there is no real impact. If this happens to a plant that has been grown for a long time, it may be that the nutrients in the pot are insufficient, causing the leaves to turn yellow. In that case, repotting or supplementing with fertilizer will solve it.

2. Poor Ventilation

The office is a relatively enclosed space, especially after work in the evening, when doors and windows are tightly shut and ventilation is poor. In summer and winter, with air conditioning and heating running, indoor ventilation is poor. Perhaps you, in a comfortable environment, do not notice anything, but once summer passes and the indoor temperature returns to natural levels, the yellowing of green plants will become even more serious.

3. Overwatering

When plants are placed in the office, watering becomes a big problem. Unless there is a designated person to care for them, it is very easy for many people to water them and cause waterlogging in the flowerpot, and plants are most averse to being watered this way. The ventilation and light conditions in the office are already worse than outdoors, and the moisture in the soil cannot evaporate for a long time, so water accumulation, root rot, yellowing and various other problems will all appear.

2. Care Methods for Office Green Plants

Now that we know the causes of yellowing leaves on office green plants, from which angles should we start to care for them?

1. Moderate Watering

Most office environments have poor ventilation, and the water in flowerpots evaporates relatively little. Moreover, for the sake of appearance, office pots are often porcelain pots, and many plants die midway after being grown for a year and are then thrown away. Since the flowerpot cannot be changed, then change the watering! Reduce the amount of watering as much as possible, have a designated person responsible for care, and avoid repeated heavy watering.

2. Placement Is Very Important

Office green plants need a certain amount of sunlight, so an appropriate placement should be chosen, with suitable air humidity. When necessary, spray water on the floor at the placement site and on the plant leaves, to meet the plants' humidity requirements as much as possible. In addition, and most importantly, the placement of green plants should be kept as far away as possible from air conditioning vents.

3. Avoid Touching Casually

Some green leafy plants are only for viewing from afar and should not be handled disrespectfully. Frequently touching their leaves will cause damage to the leaves or leaf buds. This not only affects the normal growth of the plant, but also affects its ornamental value.

The above is what Qinnongwang has introduced regarding the causes of yellowing leaves on office green plants, as well as care methods for office green plants. We hope it can be of some help to city office workers. In fact, since everyone often faces computers during work, occasionally looking at green plants can also help protect eyesight. We hope everyone's office green plants grow well!