Why do the leaves of velvet arrowroot turn yellow?

Temperature causes velvet arrowroot leaves to turn yellow

Velvet arrowroot prefers a warm and humid environment. The suitable temperature for its growth is 20-28℃ . Too high temperature or too dry air will cause the leaves of velvet arrowroot to curl, shrink and turn yellow.

Sunlight causes velvet arrowroot leaves to turn yellow

Velvet arrowroot is a shade-loving plant. When growing it, pay attention to shading and avoid exposure to the sun. Direct sunlight will burn the leaves of the velvet arrowroot, causing the edges of the leaves to become partially scorched, new leaves to stop growing, and the leaves to turn yellow.

Disease causes velvet arrowroot leaves to turn yellow

If velvet arrowroot is exposed to a high temperature, high humidity and poorly ventilated environment for a long time, the plant will grow weaker and be more susceptible to leaf blight. The infection usually starts from the leaf edges and tips. The spots grow from small to large, are irregular in shape, and are reddish-brown to gray-brown. The lower leaves of the plant are most severely affected.