What to do if the leaves of Calla Lily turn yellow

There are many reasons why the leaves of Calla Lily turn yellow, which are summarized as follows, with solutions attached:

Overwatering

Calla lilies like a humid environment and cannot lack water from the moment they sprout. They should be watered every day, but there are limits on the amount of watering. If you water too much, the leaves will turn yellow.

Solution: Water the Calla Lily as soon as the soil is dry and water it thoroughly, but avoid watering too much.

Too little watering

Calla lily is a hygrophilous flower, and drought and water shortage can easily cause the leaves to turn yellow.

Solution: Water in time to maintain sufficient moisture, but be careful not to let the center of the leaves get wet to avoid soft rot.

Humidity is too low

The growth of Calla Lily is very sensitive to air humidity, which should be controlled between 70-85%. When it is lower than 50%, the leaves will turn yellow.

Solution: Water and spray frequently to keep the soil and surrounding environment moist. Place the flower pot in a ventilated place to keep the air fresh and flowing.

Overfertilization

The most common cause of yellowing leaves is excessive or concentrated fertilizer, which damages the roots.

Solution: Calla lilies should be fertilized appropriately, with a small amount of liquid fertilizer or a layer of granular nutrient fertilizer sprinkled directly.

Too little fertilizer

Calla lilies need fertilizer. As mentioned above, too much fertilizer will cause yellow leaves, and too little or even no fertilizer will cause the leaves to turn yellow.

Solution: Generally, apply decomposed liquid fertilizer every 10 to 15 days. During the flowering period, apply mainly phosphorus fertilizer, and the frequency can be appropriately increased.

Temperature is too low

When growing Calla lilies at home, you should pay attention to the temperature. It is best to control the temperature between 20-25℃. Calla lily is afraid of cold. The night temperature in winter should not be lower than 10℃. If the temperature is too high or too low, the plant is prone to yellow leaves.

Solution: When the temperature is too low, be sure to move it indoors to keep warm, but also pay attention to ventilation.

Smoky Effect

Calla lilies are also human-like. If they inhale oil fumes, they will be harmed, their leaves will turn yellow, and their flowering will be affected.

Solution: When growing Calla lilies, pay attention to air circulation and try to place them in a place with cross-drafts in the summer. Move it indoors in winter, away from the kitchen.

The yellowing of Calla lily leaves is a common problem in home cultivation, and there are many reasons. The editor has summarized the reasons and solutions for you, hoping that it will be helpful for you to cultivate Calla lilies.