What to Do When Begonia Leaves Turn Yellow? Begonia Care Tips Shared

Many people now grow begonias, and begonias are loved by everyone for their brilliant colors and wide variety. I believe many people who have grown begonias have encountered the phenomenon of begonia leaves turning yellow. Below, let's look at what to do when begonia leaves turn yellow and begonia care tips.

1. Summer dormancy causing begonia leaves to turn yellow: leaves drop and stems wither.

Solution: In the high-temperature summer season, begonias are in a slow-growing or semi-dormant state. At this time the soil should be on the drier side; it must not be too wet, otherwise it easily causes leaf drop and stem withering, and may even cause root or stem rot, leading to the death of the whole plant. But the soil must not be too dry either; too dry will cause leaves to wilt or scorch. Therefore, watering should balance dry and wet conditions.

2. Soil compaction causing begonia leaves to turn yellow (waterlogging yellow): the root system cannot breathe, causing leaves to turn yellow.

Solution: Loosen the soil in time.

3. Iron deficiency causing begonia leaves to turn yellow (drought yellow): leaves turn yellow.

Solution: Spray 1-2 times with ferrous sulfate to supplement the iron deficiency, and the yellow-leaf condition can be improved.

4. Insufficient sunlight causing begonia leaves to turn yellow (light-deficiency yellow): the plant grows weak and slender, and the flower color and leaf color turn pale.

Solution: Give appropriate light to help the flowers become brightly colored, but do not expose it to direct blazing sun, otherwise the leaves will curl and easily develop scorched spots.

5. Long-term lack of fertilizer causing begonia leaves to turn yellow (fertilizer-deficiency yellow): the plant grows short and small, and the leaves turn red.

Solution: Apply a once every 7-10 days a fully rotted, diluted liquid fertilizer or compound chemical fertilizer.

Begonia care tips:

1. The growing environment should be semi-shaded; place it on the inner side of a balcony, at an east-facing or west-facing window;

2. Water only after the soil has dried; each time water until water flows out;

3. Pinch back frequently, and do not begrudge the flower buds; continually remove the tips of each branch so that it keeps branching and becomes globe-shaped, rather than growing as one long stem. A long one is not only ugly with few flowers but also easy to break. Flowers that have finished blooming should also be pruned off in time;

4. Frequently rotate the direction of the flowerpot so it does not grow crookedly toward one light direction;

5. If the leaves are too dense, remove some; poor ventilation easily leads to mildew disease.

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