The causes and treatments of yellow leaves of purple bamboo plum

1. Insufficient light

Reason: Purple Bamboo Plum likes to stay in sunny places, and the light must be good. But you also need to avoid direct strong light and block it. If there is insufficient light in the growing environment of Purple Bamboo Plum, its leaves will turn yellow.

Measures: Because Purple Bamboo Plum is more light-loving, sufficient sunlight will promote its growth and make the color richer, so Purple Bamboo Plum needs to be placed in a sunny place.

2. Lack of water

Reason: Purple Bamboo Plum likes to grow in a humid environment, so it needs to be provided with sufficient water during its growth period. If there is insufficient water, the leaves of the purple bamboo plum will turn yellow.

Measures: In summer, water the purple bamboo plum thoroughly each time, and the water quality should be acidic. Normally, you can water the plant as long as you see the soil is dry to replenish moisture in time. You can use a sprinkler to spray the purple bamboo plum.

3. Improper fertilization

Reason: Purple Bamboo Plum likes fertilizer and needs sufficient fertilizer to provide nutrients for its growth. If no fertilizer is applied, or the amount of fertilizer applied is insufficient and cannot provide enough nutrients, the leaves of Purple Bamboo Plum will also turn yellow.

Measures: When fertilizing purple bamboo plum, it is necessary to apply small amounts and multiple times. Follow the principle of applying small amounts of fertilizer frequently and control the amount. If you see that the fertilizer is running low, add fertilizer in time. Do not apply too much fertilizer at one time.

4. Root rot problem

Reason: If the roots of the purple bamboo plum are too long, root rot is very likely to occur, which will cause it to be unable to absorb nutrients from the soil normally. No matter how much fertilizer is applied, it will be useless as it cannot absorb nutrients. Over time, the leaves will naturally turn yellow.

Measures: If you find that the roots of the purple bamboo plum are rotten, cut off and wash the rotten roots in time, disinfect them, and then change the pot and soil.