What to do when the leaves of the "Smooth Sailing" plant turn yellow and dry up
The editor will tell you about how to deal with the yellowing and drying of the leaves of the "Smooth Sailing" plant and the secrets to make it thrive, some great tips on green plants, it is recommended to save it for future reference!
"Smooth Sailing" is what we commonly call the white palm or white bird of paradise. Recently, some attentive plant lovers have noticed the phenomenon of yellowing and drying of the leaves. So, what should we do when the leaves of "Smooth Sailing" turn yellow and dry up? In response to this situation, the following article introduces the causes and solutions for the yellowing and drying of the leaves of "Smooth Sailing" by the experienced gardener uncle.
Image: "Smooth Sailing"
1. Dry air, insufficient humidity: Since the "Smooth Sailing" plant is sensitive to air humidity, when the surrounding air is dry, it can easily cause the leaves to turn yellow and wilt.
Solution: We need to strengthen the spraying of water on the leaves or sprinkle water around the ground to alleviate the situation. Alternatively, you can cover it with a plastic bag, but this is not conducive to ventilation. Therefore, we need to make several holes in the plastic bag, otherwise, when the lighting conditions are good, it can easily lead to high internal temperature of the plastic bag and exacerbate the yellowing and wilting of the leaves.
2. Overwatering leading to root rot: When we overwater "Smooth Sailing," it affects the normal breathing of the plant's roots. Once there is waterlogging in the pot, it can cause the roots of "Smooth Sailing" to have difficulty breathing or become unsmooth, leading to root rot and yellowing or blackening of the leaves.
Solution: Clean up the accumulated water in the pot and add a small amount of slightly moist fine soil. If it is maintained indoors, when the indoor temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius, it should be watered every 3-5 days. When watering, pay attention to the situation in the pot to avoid waterlogging.
3. Insufficient nutrients in the potting soil: As we all know, plants usually obtain nutrients from the soil. If it has been a long time, the nutrients in the soil will naturally decrease. If no timely measures are taken to supplement the nutrients, it will cause the plants in the pot to lack nutritional supplements, and over time, the plants will turn yellow due to nutrient deficiencies, especially prone to yellowing of the leaf tips.
Solution: As mentioned above, the lack of nutrients in the soil can also cause "Smooth Sailing" to have yellow leaves. Therefore, we should timely add nutrients to it. We can solve this by changing the soil. It is recommended to purchase nutrient-rich leaf mold soil, peat soil, or multi-element soil to add nutrients to your "Smooth Sailing" potted plant and avoid yellowing leaves due to long-term lack of fertilizer.
Image: "Smooth Sailing" leaves turning yellow
4. Improper lighting: "Smooth Sailing" likes well-lit places, especially in winter, it needs a good lighting environment. When the sun is too strong, it should be shaded appropriately and should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Especially in summer, due to changes in the surrounding environment, improper lighting can easily cause wilting and yellowing of the leaves, and in severe cases, even death.
Solution: Proper lighting is crucial for the potted "Smooth Sailing" at home. It is recommended to keep "Smooth Sailing" in a relatively bright indoor area all year round, only receiving scattered light.
5. Unsuitable temperature: Under normal circumstances, the growth temperature of "Smooth Sailing" is relatively easy to control. This situation usually does not occur easily, but if the temperature around the "Smooth Sailing" potted plant exceeds 5°C-35°C, yellowing of the leaves can easily occur.
Solution: When the temperature is too low, especially when the temperature in winter is below 5°C, it should be placed in a warm indoor area. On sunny days, it should be given sufficient sunlight, which not only helps it turn green but also benefits wintering. When the temperature in summer exceeds 35°C, measures should be taken to provide shade or place it in a shaded and well-lit area for maintenance.
6. Incorrect fertilization: Any plant will turn yellow if fertilized incorrectly during cultivation, and "Smooth Sailing" potted plants are no exception.
Solution: Fertilization for "Smooth Sailing" should be moderate, preferably applying thin fertilizer, and avoid using thick or raw fertilizer, as it can easily cause yellowing and affect growth. After applying a certain amount of solid fertilizer, it is necessary to water it, preferably with clean water. However, the editor still suggests using thin liquid fertilizer instead of solid fertilizer and clean water, which can effectively prevent fertilizer damage and make "Smooth Sailing" grow luxuriantly.
Image: "Smooth Sailing" potted plant
7. Pest infestation: Pests are the nemesis of most potted plants. If there are pests like mites infesting the plants, the leaves of "Smooth Sailing" will show symptoms of wilting, loss of luster, and yellowing.
Solution: For the phenomenon of mite infestation on "Smooth Sailing" potted plants, we can use miticides such as dicofol, hexythiazox, pyridaben, etc., which can achieve good results in killing mites.
【Tips】The causes of the yellowing and drying of the tips of "Smooth Sailing" leaves are related to humidity, watering, fertilization, temperature, and pests. Therefore, as long as we identify the cause, we can solve the problem of yellowing and drying of the leaf tips of "Smooth Sailing."
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