What to do if the leaves of Chinese evergreen become soft and black

What to do if the leaves of Chinese evergreen become soft

The leaves of Chinese evergreen become soft because the indoor temperature is low, below 10 ℃, or it is placed on the window and exposed to cold wind. Another possibility is that the indoor temperature is between 8 and 18 degrees Celsius, but the growth of the Chinese evergreen is slow at this time, and excessive watering causes waterlogging in the pot soil, leading to poor root growth.

Therefore, the temperature of the Chinese evergreen should be controlled in winter, and try not to place it near the window. Pay attention to watering it regularly and sprinkle water on the leaves of the Chinese evergreen every day to prevent dust from accumulating. To prevent disease invasion, if the leaves have become soft, immediately move the plant to a warm and sunny place, reduce watering, and wait for it to slowly recover.

What to do if the leaves of Chinese evergreen turn black

The reasons why the leaves of Chinese evergreen turn black include: improper watering, leading to root rot; poor ventilation, the soil in the pot is too dry; and invasion by pests and diseases.

When caring for the Chinese evergreen, pay attention to watering it correctly, watering it when it is dry and wetting it frequently, ventilating it frequently, and placing the plant in a sunny place on the balcony, but avoid direct sunlight. Repot and change the soil every spring, otherwise the nutrients in the soil will be depleted and the roots of the Chinese evergreen will rot. However, before potting, rinse the roots with clean water.

If the leaves of the evergreen turn black and continue to deteriorate, it may be caused by diseases and insect pests. Without affecting the ornamental value, cut off the black leaves and spray pesticides for prevention and control.