What to do when leaves turn yellow? A few small tips to make leaves emerald green and glossy

Dracaena fragrans (corn plant) is a very common indoor foliage plant. Its plant shape is especially beautiful, and its leaves are arched. As long as it is cared for well, the leaves are bright and glossy, and it is deeply loved by many people. However, when growing Dracaena fragrans, it is unavoidable to be negligent or to care for it improperly. When it is not grown well, yellow leaves may appear. So why does Dracaena fragrans develop yellow leaves, and what should be done?

If Dracaena fragrans develops yellow leaves, there are many reasons. It may be inappropriate light, improper watering, or unsuitable soil. In short, there are many, but as long as yellow leaves appear, pay attention to finding the cause of the yellow leaves and, based on the cause, help Dracaena fragrans solve the yellow leaf problem.

1. Alkaline soil causes yellow leaves

Dracaena fragrans likes slightly acidic soil. If the issue of soil acidity and alkalinity is ignored during usual care, it will cause Dracaena fragrans to develop yellow leaves. Therefore, during care, pay attention to the acidity and alkalinity of the soil. If it is found that the yellow leaves are caused by alkaline soil, adjust the soil in time.

Solution: You can change the soil by replacing the alkaline soil with slightly acidic soil suitable for the growth of Dracaena fragrans. You can also apply some special fertilizer to alleviate the alkalinity. You can also add a little vinegar and other acidic substances to the water when watering, gradually adjusting the alkalinity of the soil.

2. Improper pruning causes yellow leaves

If Dracaena fragrans grows very well, it will grow vigorously, and when it grows vigorously, crowded leaves are unavoidable. At this time, if it is not pruned and is allowed to grow freely, some leaves may develop yellow leaves due to insufficient light caused by being blocked.

Solution: If Dracaena fragrans grows especially vigorously and the leaves are too dense, it is recommended that you prune it properly in time so that they can all receive sunlight, and care for it carefully. It is believed that after some time, Dracaena fragrans will grow lush and green.

3. Overwatering

Although Dracaena fragrans likes a humid environment, if you blindly pursue humidity and water too much, it may also cause water accumulation in the pot soil of Dracaena fragrans, and even lead to root rot, resulting in yellow leaves.

Solution: If yellow leaves are caused by overwatering, control water in time, then place it in a well-ventilated place to ventilate. If there is really too much water accumulation, you can also repot it, replacing it with suitable potting soil and watering appropriately.

4. Yellow leaves caused by insufficient light

Dracaena fragrans is a light-loving plant. If it is usually placed in a relatively dark place and receives insufficient light, it will develop yellow leaves. Solution: Move it in time to a place with sufficient light for care, and after a period of time the leaves can return to normal.