Causes and Solutions for Yellowing and Leaf Drop in Serissa

Yellowing and leaf drop are very harmful to plants, and Serissa is no exception. Once this happens, measures need to be taken promptly so that Serissa can grow and bloom well.

Yellowing and leaf drop in newly potted plants

Sometimes, flower lovers buy a potted Serissa and find that it drops yellow leaves very easily. This is because it has not adapted to the new growing environment and needs some time to settle in. Place the newly bought potted Serissa in a ventilated, shady spot for a few days, then care for it normally. Of course, it is also possible that the Serissa has just been repotted and its roots were accidentally damaged, which causes leaf drop; simply place it in a shady spot.

Normal yellowing and leaf drop

Yellowing leaves on Serissa may be a normal phenomenon, because as Serissa grows, new leaves keep sprouting and old leaves turn yellow; this is normal metabolism. At this point, you only need to pick off the yellowed old leaves of the Serissa.

Yellowing and leaf drop caused by improper care

Direct sun exposure can cause yellow leaves on Serissa. Although Serissa needs plenty of sunlight to make its branches and leaves dense, in summer it needs shade to avoid the leaves being scorched and turning yellow.

Improper watering can also cause Serissa leaves to turn yellow. If the soil is compacted and has poor water permeability, the roots of Serissa cannot absorb water, which causes the leaves to turn yellow from lack of water. In addition, if watered too much, waterlogging can also cause the leaves to turn yellow. Therefore, growing Serissa requires loose, breathable soil and reasonable watering, and then there will no longer be yellow leaves.

Serissa may also have yellowing and dropping leaves because of pests and diseases. Pests such as aphids and snails can all cause Serissa leaves to turn yellow, so pests and diseases need to be controlled promptly to prevent the leaves from turning yellow.