What to do if the leaves of the hanging bamboo plum turn green

Why do the leaves of the hanging bamboo plum turn green?

The leaves of the hanging bamboo plum are not green, but similar to floral leaves, but this is precisely its uniqueness. If the leaves of a well-cared hanging bamboo plant turn green, then there is a problem during the maintenance process.

To grow hanging bamboo plum, you must have sufficient bright light, because sufficient light can make the hanging bamboo plum grow dense and bright leaves. If the hanging bamboo plum is placed in a place with insufficient light or even in a dark place for a long time, the leaves of the hanging bamboo plum will fade and turn green, the stem nodes will become longer, and it will lose its ornamental value.

In addition, the fading and turning green of the leaves of the hanging bamboo plum may also be caused by improper fertilization. Hanging bamboo plum needs more fertilizer when growing, so it is generally fertilized more frequently. However, if too much nitrogen fertilizer is applied, it will easily cause the leaves to fade and turn green.

What to do if the leaves of the hanging bamboo plum turn green

If the leaves of the hanging bamboo plum turn green, although it is not particularly ugly, it will still change the unique ornamental value of the hanging bamboo plum. Therefore, when the leaves of the hanging bamboo plum turn green, the plum will be pruned, and the overly long branches will be shortened. After that, the hanging bamboo plum should be placed in a sunny place for maintenance, and at least it should be ensured that the hanging bamboo plum is exposed to the sun frequently.

In addition, if you want the leaves of the hanging bamboo plum to be more colorful, you can apply more phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer.