What is the reason why boxwood leaves turn yellow and dry?

Boxwood is a plant that many people like. It has dense branches and leaves, is evergreen all the year round, and has high ornamental value. Many people have potted plants in their homes. So what is the reason why the leaves of potted boxwood turn yellow and dry? Let’s learn more about it below.

1. Overwatering

Boxwood is relatively drought-resistant but not water-resistant. If you water it too much or too frequently, the leaves will turn yellow or even dry up. At this time, we must control the amount and frequency of watering. During the growing period, the amount of watering and the frequency of watering need to be appropriately reduced. Pay attention to reducing watering in winter, otherwise it will be detrimental to the growth of the plant.

2. Too little watering

Although boxwood is relatively drought-resistant, if it is not watered for a long time, the leaves will turn yellow or dry up due to drought. If the boxwood leaves turn yellow from the bottom to the top, it may be caused by lack of water. The solution to this situation is to water the plants in time.

3. Low temperature

When growing boxwood, if you encounter a low temperature environment, you need to take timely anti-cold and warming measures, otherwise the leaves will easily turn yellow and fall off. If the temperature is lower than 0°C, the soil in the pot will be frozen, and the cells of the plant will die one after another. In severe cases, the whole plant will die. In view of this situation, some anti-cold measures need to be taken.

4. Insufficient light

Sunlight is indispensable for boxwood's growth process. Insufficient light will cause the boxwood's leaves to turn yellow, so the light exposure time needs to be appropriately extended. If boxwood is exposed to strong sunlight in summer, its leaves will turn yellow or even dry up. In summer and at noon, you need to provide shade in time and avoid direct sunlight.

5. Improper fertilization

Boxwood is a plant that likes fertilizer relatively well. Fertilizer is essential during its vigorous growth season. If it is not given fertilizer, nutrients will not be supplied in time and it will not grow. Severe fertilizer deficiency will cause large areas of bottom leaves to turn yellow and fall off. During its growing season, try to choose fertilizers with high nitrogen content and other elements to promote rapid growth of branches and leaves. During the dormant season, add more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to increase its cold resistance. Keeping it in a temperature of minus 20 degrees Celsius can ensure that it will not die and will pass through the dormancy stage safely.

That’s it