What causes yellowing leaves on a kalanchoe?

1. Metabolism

Cause: As the kalanchoe grows normally, its lower leaves turn yellow, usually without affecting the top leaves. This is a very normal growth phenomenon.

Solution: If you want the plant to look more attractive, you can use scissors to trim off the yellow leaves completely, or you can leave them alone and let them fall off naturally.

2. Overwatering

Cause: During care, if the leaves become soft and gradually turn yellow, this is because of overwatering. Excess water builds up in the potting soil, causing yellow leaves.

Solution: Simply loosen the soil and move it to a sunny spot for care. Usually after a few days of sun, the leaf edges will dry out; cut off the dried parts, and after a period of time the leaves will return to normal as they grow.

3. Strong sunlight

Cause: Although kalanchoe likes sunlight, prolonged exposure to strong sun will scorch the leaves, causing yellowing and drying.

Solution: Place it in a spot without direct sunlight, water it a bit more, and use sterilized scissors to cut off the leaves.

4. Lack of nutrients

Cause: If no fertilizer is applied for a long time during care, there will not be enough nutrients for it to grow; the leaves cannot absorb nutrients and will gradually turn yellow and wilt.

Solution: Replenish nutrients regularly; you can use a nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium compound fertilizer, but stop fertilizing in summer. When fertilizing, do not splash it on the leaves, as this can easily cause rot.