A Detailed Explanation of the Causes of Yellowing Leaves on the Dry Land Lotus and How to Deal With Them

The Dry Land Lotus gets its beautiful name because its flowers resemble lotus blossoms when they bloom, yet it grows on dry land. The Dry Land Lotus belongs to the magnolia family and blooms in early March each year, with a flowering period of half a month. The tree produces flowers before leaves, and in early spring the whole tree is covered in fresh flowers, which is very delightful. Today, let us learn about the analysis of the causes of yellowing leaves on the Dry Land Lotus and the treatment methods.

Dry Land Lotus Figure 1

Analysis of the causes of yellowing leaves on the Dry Land Lotus and treatment methods:
1. Seasonal causes of yellowing leaves on the Dry Land Lotus: The Dry Land Lotus fears heat, and especially when summer comes, it is prone to yellowing leaves.
Solution: The Dry Land Lotus goes dormant in summer, so it can be placed in a cool, ventilated spot, with fertilizer stopped and watering reduced, and during the plum rain season do not let water accumulate in the pot.
2. Overwatering causes yellowing leaves on the Dry Land Lotus (water yellowing): The roots become wet and rot; in mild cases the leaves turn yellow and fall off, and in severe cases the whole plant wilts and dies. (If water accumulates in the pot, it will cause the leaves to turn yellow.)
Solution: Stop watering. After the Dry Land Lotus blooms, watering should be reduced to prevent excessive branch growth.
3. Insufficient sunlight causes yellowing leaves on the Dry Land Lotus (light-deficiency yellowing): The Dry Land Lotus likes light, and when placed in partial shade or a shaded spot, it is likely to show yellowing leaves.
Solution: It is best to place it in an environment with plenty of sunlight so that it can grow well.

4. Too low a temperature causes yellowing leaves on the Dry Land Lotus: Exposure to cold winds and the dry hot air from heating or air conditioning can very easily cause leaf yellowing.

Dry Land Lotus Figure 2

Solution: The temperature is best kept above 10°C, and the lower the temperature, the more the watering frequency needs to be controlled.
5. Over-fertilizing the Dry Land Lotus causes yellowing leaves (fertilizer yellowing): Excessive fertilizer will cause fertilizer burn, especially when pouring fertilizer solution, so prevent the fertilizer solution from splashing onto the leaves.
Solution: Stop fertilizing, and afterward control the amount of fertilizer applied.
6. Pests and diseases cause yellowing leaves on the Dry Land Lotus: If there are spider threads on the leaves of the Dry Land Lotus, or insects are hiding on the inner leaves of the plant, then the yellowing leaves are certainly caused by pests and diseases, and in severe cases they can cause all the leaves to wither and die.
Solution: Prune off the branches threatened by pests and diseases and dispose of them cleanly. Insecticide can also be used, spraying 3-4 times a day until the leaves turn green again.
Tips for caring for the Dry Land Lotus:

The Dry Land Lotus likes moisture and fears waterlogging. Keep the soil moisture at about 50%. During the growing period, watering should be done by giving small amounts frequently. In spring and autumn, water once every 2-3 days; in summer, water every day, and in the evening spray water on the leaf surface to maintain relatively high humidity.

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