What to do if the leaves of dianthus turn yellow

1. Reasons and solutions

The reasons for the yellowing of leaves and flowers may be many, such as improper temperature and humidity, insufficient sunlight, unsuitable soil pH, etc.

It is a perennial and can generally be grown for one to two years. If it is planted in a pot, the substrate must be prepared well. Plant two to three plants in each pot. When the plant grows to 15 cm, remove the buds on the top. Otherwise, many branches will grow, which will waste nutrients and the flowers will grow small.

During its growth period, it should be placed in a bright and windy area. The soil in the flowerpot should be moist and fertilizer should be added every ten days or so. During the rainy season in summer, it is necessary to drain the water and loosen the soil. Before flowering, some of the flower buds at the bottom should be removed so that the flowers on the top can grow well. Do not water too much in winter. It is best to keep the temperature between five and eight degrees, which will help with flowering in the second year. As long as you do this, the leaves will slowly recover and the plant will grow well.

2. Daily maintenance

1. If you water it, water it thoroughly at one time. Wait a few days to see its growth trend and then add water. Once it survives, you don't need to water it, and you don't have to think about watering it when you water other green plants.

2. If it is not planted in a pot, you should water it frequently before it survives. Keep the soil moist and have sufficient water. Stop watering even after it survives. It is hot in summer and water evaporates quickly, so it is best to water it in the morning.

3. If the soil is not very fertile, or you want it to grow faster, you can add some fertilizer to it, but not too much. Add more water and use it as water to irrigate it.

4. This green plant has a strong ability to resist cold, likes light and can resist drought. It cannot be irrigated with large amounts of water, and there cannot be a lot of stagnant water in the soil, so it must be planted in well-drained and breathable soil, which makes it easier to care for. If its leaves turn yellow, first check these aspects, and then pay attention to whether it is infested by diseases or insects. It is usually recoverable.