What to do when Ranunculus leaves turn yellow? Cause analysis and solutions
1. Water yellowing
Simply put, this means we water it in a particularly large amount, causing its soil to stay waterlogged for a long time, with relatively poor aeration, and the roots also rot. Generally, the signs are that its tender leaves are relatively dull and lack luster, and the new shoots gradually shrivel.
Solution: At this time, we generally need to control the amount of water, move it to a shady place, or take it out of the pot to dry and then put it back in.
2. Fertilizer yellowing
If we apply too much fertilizer to it, its old leaves will gradually wither and turn yellow, and the new leaves will be thick but will not spread out.
Solution: If this is the case, we can scatter seeds of pak choi or radish on top, and once they sprout, they can consume its nutrients. Or we can directly flush the fertilizer away with water. In fact, we can also control the fertilizer we apply to it well; generally, using dolomite and the like works very well.
3. Drought yellowing
This is mainly because it is rarely watered, or because it is severely dehydrated. Generally, the color of the new leaves is normal, but the leaves from the bottom upward will gradually turn yellow and fall off.
Solution: This needs to be solved by watering it directly, though of course the amount still needs to be controlled well and must not be too much, otherwise it will cause other problems.
4. Alkaline yellowing
Because it prefers acidic soil, but in the north the water is on the alkaline side, the leaves may turn yellow.
Solution: At this time, we need to change the water we give it; generally, fermented rice washing water or rainwater can be used. Of course, we can also add some vinegar to the water, so that it can grow relatively well, and the leaves naturally will not end up like this.