Why are the leaves of the bird of paradise turning yellow, burnt and dry?

Bird of Paradise is famous for its upright shape and elegant posture. Its flowers are beautiful and majestic, like a crane spreading its wings about to fly, so it is also called "Crane Orchid". It is not only highly ornamental, but also has the function of purifying the air, which can effectively improve the indoor air quality. Therefore, it is deeply loved by people and is a very popular flowering plant. So why do the leaves of the bird of paradise turn yellow, burnt and dry?

1. Lighting requirements

The bird of paradise plant loves sunlight, but needs to be protected from strong direct sunlight. During high temperatures in summer, shading measures should be taken to prevent the leaves from being damaged by strong light, leading to yellowing and wilting.

Countermeasures: Move the plants to an area with diffuse light in the summer and expose them to moderate sunlight in other seasons to promote photosynthesis and avoid poor growth or non-flowering.

2. Temperature regulation

Birds of paradise prefer warm environments but are sensitive to extreme temperatures. When the temperature exceeds 30℃, the plants will enter a dormant state, and high temperatures will also cause the leaves to curl and turn yellow.

Countermeasures: In summer, the plant should be moved to a cool place and allowed to receive an appropriate amount of scattered light. At the same time, water should be sprayed around to lower the temperature and increase the humidity to keep the leaves green and shiny.

3. Humidity management

Bird of Paradise requires a moist environment; dry climates can cause the leaves to yellow and wither. Poor ventilation can exacerbate this problem.

Countermeasures: Maintain air humidity between 60%-70% and open windows for ventilation regularly. Water the plant promptly when the soil is dry to avoid long-term dryness which may cause the plant to lack water, soften and yellow the leaves. Watering should follow the principle of "water thoroughly when dry", keeping the soil moist but without water accumulation.

4. Reasonable fertilization

Avoid excessive or too concentrated fertilizer for the bird of paradise, and do not use raw fertilizer to prevent fertilizer damage that may cause yellowing and withering of the leaves.

Countermeasures: Once a fertilization problem occurs, the potting soil should be immediately rinsed with plenty of clean water, the fertilizer should be diluted and drained with the water. Afterwards, place the plant in a cool and ventilated place to allow excess moisture to evaporate and help the plant resume growth. After the plant recovers, perform regular maintenance.

The above is an analysis of the reasons and countermeasures for the yellowing, burnt edges and dryness of the leaves of the bird of paradise. If your home bird of paradise also has this problem, you can refer to whether these are the reasons.