Causes and treatments of yellow leaves of Zibao

1. No acclimatization

Reason: The root system of the newly potted plant has not grown well, so its water absorption ability will be relatively poor. This is a sign that it has not adapted to the pot. It cannot absorb enough nutrients, which will cause the leaves to turn yellow.

Measures: If the plant has not adapted to the pot, don't worry. Just wait for its roots to grow. However, if new roots fail to grow out and the leaves turn yellow, you need to remove the plant from the pot and trim the roots before planting.

2. Improper lighting

Reason: Zibao likes light and needs to be kept in a place with sufficient sunlight. If it lacks light, it will cause excessive growth and the leaves will gradually turn yellow. In addition, Zibao likes light but cannot tolerate strong light. If it is exposed to direct strong light, its leaves will turn yellow.

Measures: If the light is too strong, move it to a place with good ventilation and a certain amount of scattered light to provide shade. If it is due to insufficient light, you can also place it in a place with scattered light, and move it outdoors to receive light every four or five days, but also be careful to block direct strong light.

3. Too much water and fertilizer

Cause: If the above two reasons are ruled out, then you can consider whether it is due to too much water and fertilizer. Whether it is overwatering or overfertilization, it will cause its roots to rot, unable to absorb nutrients normally, and the leaves will slowly turn yellow.

Measures: It is necessary to remove the plant from the pot in time, cut off the rotten roots, replace the soil and then plant it again. In subsequent maintenance, be careful not to water the plant unless the soil in the pot is dry. If you do water it, water it thoroughly to moisten the soil. Water the plants once a month in winter and once every twenty days or so in summer. In terms of fertilization, apply thin liquid fertilizer once every ten days during the growing season in spring and autumn.