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What are the reasons for the yellowing and falling off of the outer old leaves of the clivia

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Why do the outer old leaves of the clivia turn yellow and fall off

Main reasons for the yellowing and falling off of the outer old leaves of the clivia: ① During the normal growth process of the clivia, the metabolism and alternation of new and old leaves takes place. As the new tender leaves keep growing, the old leaves naturally wither, turn yellow and fall off. This is a normal physiological phenomenon.

② It is caused by improper dryness and wetness of the potting soil. Sometimes the potting soil is very dry, and sometimes a lot of water is given, so that the water supply cannot meet the needs of the weak growth of the old leaves, resulting in the phenomenon of the old leaves withering, turning yellow and falling off. Therefore, the potting soil should be kept moist, and it should not be too dry at times and too wet at other times. Otherwise, not only will the outer old leaves wither, turn yellow and fall off, but root rot is also likely to occur, affecting the normal growth and flowering of the clivia.

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