The causes and treatment methods of yellow leaves of purple-leaf dwarf cherry

1. Insufficient light

Reason: Purple-leaf dwarf cherry likes light very much and needs to receive sufficient light for at least four hours a day. If there is insufficient light, the growth of the purple-leaf dwarf cherry will lack vitality and cannot carry out sufficient photosynthesis, and the leaves will slowly turn green and yellow.

Measures: According to the growth habits of the purple-leaf dwarf cherry, keep the purple-leaf dwarf cherry in a sunny place so that it can receive at least four hours of sunlight every day.

2. Not enough water

Reason: Purple-leaf dwarf cherry is relatively drought-resistant, but it also needs sufficient water. Especially during its growing period, it needs watering once or twice a day. If you don’t water it enough, the purple-leaf dwarf cherry will naturally have yellow leaves due to lack of water.

Measures: Normally, it does not need to be watered too frequently, but during its growing period, it must be supplemented with enough water, watering once or twice a day.

3. Lack of fertilizer

Reason: Purple-leaf dwarf cherry likes to grow in fertile soil, and its growth also requires proper fertilization to promote. If no fertilizer is applied, it will lead to insufficient nutrition. If the nutrients in the potting soil cannot meet the growth requirements of the purple-leaf dwarf cherry, yellow leaves will occur.

Measures: After bringing the purple-leaf dwarf cherry home, water it daily. Remember to fertilize it every once in a while, not too frequently, as long as it provides enough nutrients.

4. Pest and disease problems

Reason: Purple-leaf dwarf cherry trees are usually kept at home and are ornamental trees. Its size is relatively large compared to other flowers, so if there are any problems with diseases or pests, it is easy to go unnoticed. Over time, the juice inside the plant is absorbed and the leaves turn yellow.

Measures: You need to pay more attention to the appearance of the purple-leaf dwarf cherry. If you find any problems with diseases or pests, you must spray pesticides in time to eliminate the pests and cut off the diseased leaves. Usually, we should also pay more attention to the prevention and control of diseases and pests.