What to do if the leaves of Begonia curl and turn yellow

Overwatering causes yellowing of leaves in Begonia

The four-season sea likes a relatively humid climate, so places with high humidity are suitable for its growth, but be careful not to let water accumulate in the soil. If you water it too much or it is hit by a storm, water will accumulate in the potting soil, causing the roots of the plant to rot and the leaves to turn yellow.

To prevent this from happening, you should control the water when watering, and move the potted plants to a cool and ventilated place, waiting for the leaves to turn green again before carrying out normal maintenance. In severe cases, you can prune the plants to allow new branches to sprout from the base. If the soil in the pot is too dry in summer, it will cause the plant to wilt and the leaves to turn yellow.

Insufficient light causes the leaves of Begonia to turn yellow

Begonia prefers a semi-shaded and semi-humid environment. If it is exposed to strong light in midsummer, its leaves will burn and curl up. Transplant the plant to a ventilated and cool place and provide appropriate shade. If it is not too sunny, it can return to normal.

However, if the plant is grown in a place with insufficient light, its growth will be weak, the amount of flowers will be small, and the flowers will be light in color. Therefore, in addition to the need for shading during the hot summer months, it should be placed in a place with sufficient diffuse light in spring and autumn. In winter, when the temperature is lower, it can be placed on the balcony in direct sunlight to ensure photosynthesis.

Improper fertilization of Begonia causes yellowing of leaves

If too little fertilizer is applied and no base fertilizer is applied during the growth process, the plant will grow short, lack nutrients, and have pale or yellow leaves. If too much fertilizer is applied and more fertilizer is continued in summer, it will cause disease, root rot and yellowing of leaves.