Causes of and Solutions for Yellowing, Drying and Dropping Leaves on Lilac

Lilac is a fairly popular flowering plant. It is rather small in appearance, elegant in form, and very endearing. Especially in April and May in spring and around July-August in autumn, its ornamental value is even higher because it is in bloom.

The flower language of lilac is pure first love, which is very beautiful, and different colors also have different meanings: white lilac represents youth and laughter; purple-red represents first love and beauty; and blue-purple represents the budding of love. In daily care, the most common problem is yellowing leaves. What should be done when this happens? First, one possible cause of yellow leaves is too little fertilizer. During the growth and flowering period, insufficient fertilizer may lead to poor nutrition in the plant, which then causes yellow leaves. At this time, it is recommended to add fertilizer slowly, not give too much at once, otherwise it will backfire. Follow-up feeding can be done once every half month. It is recommended to use a fertilizer with balanced nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. After one month of persistence, the lilac will regain its vitality faster.

Second, another possible cause of yellowing leaves is incorrect watering. In this case, the yellowing usually starts from the leaf tips first, and then the newly grown leaves will also appear wilted. The reason is too much watering. At this time, water stays in the soil for a long time, making the potting soil wet, so the roots cannot breathe normally. Therefore, remember to loosen the soil more often, do not water too much, and when encountering rainy weather, move it back indoors in time for care. Just remember the soil principle of "water when dry, stop when wet."

Finally, insufficient daily light can also cause yellowing leaves. In general, if it is placed in a space with insufficient light for a long time, its leaves cannot normally absorb photosynthesis to produce chlorophyll, which leads to yellow leaves. At this time, it is best to place the lilac in a place with relatively good light conditions, such as on a balcony, so that sufficient light can be ensured. But note that in the hot summer, it should be shaded, because the sunlight is too strong at this time and easily scorches its leaves, and afterward there will also be yellowing leaves.