What to do if the tip of the hydroponic lucky bamboo leaf turns yellow
Are you wondering what to do if the tip of the hydroponic lucky bamboo leaf turns yellow and the tips for keeping the lucky bamboo lush, the following article will introduce some small experiences in plant cultivation for netizens.
More and more flower friends have switched from soil-grown lucky bamboo to hydroponics. The leaves of lucky bamboo are particularly fresh, and their appearance can be greatly enhanced when placed in a hydroponic vase, making them clean and tidy on the table. Moreover, hydroponic lucky bamboo is also very easy to care for.
The yellowing leaves of hydroponic lucky bamboo are mainly due to issues with fertilization. Learning to fertilize correctly, plus two key points, can easily solve the problem of yellowing leaves.
One, how to fertilize hydroponic lucky bamboo?
Hydroponics is quite demanding when it comes to fertilization because if the fertilizer contains too many impurities or is too complex, it can easily pollute the water quality. If the water is not changed in time, the lucky bamboo may rot its roots and turn yellow.
1. Correcting the "traditional" method
Some flower friends have heard the "traditional" method somewhere, that lucky bamboo turns yellow due to iron deficiency, but it's not wise to put a few iron nails or expired vitamin tablets in it.
Iron nails contain many other substances and can easily pollute the water when put into it. Expired tablets decompose slowly, and even if they are crushed and thrown in, lucky bamboo can't absorb them fully; it's fortunate if there are no adverse effects.
2. Hydroponic plant nutrient solution
If you have hydroponic plants at home, you will also need to get a bottle of nutrient solution. A general-purpose nutrient solution is fine, as it can be used for most plants at home.
Lucky bamboo is not difficult to care for. Adding a few drops of nutrient solution to the water when changing the water for lucky bamboo can supplement the nutrients that the plant needs daily and also keep the water quality from deteriorating in a short time.
Lucky bamboo doesn't need to have nutrient solution added every time the water is changed. Generally, fertilizing once a month is enough. In addition to the plant nutrient solution, vitamin C1 can also be applied.
What to do if the tip of the hydroponic lucky bamboo leaf turns yellow
Two, what other reasons can cause yellowing leaves in hydroponic lucky bamboo?
1. Too much sunlight
Lucky bamboo is relatively shade-tolerant and prefers to grow in a semi-shaded, semi-sunlit environment. If placed in direct sunlight, the leaves can easily be sunburned by the intense light, causing them to turn yellow.
2. Water level not controlled properly
The amount of water in hydroponic lucky bamboo is also very important. The water in the vase should not be too much, just enough to cover the base. If the stem is submerged too deeply, the lucky bamboo cannot breathe normally, and over time, the leaves will turn yellow.
The water level should be controlled, generally adding water to one-third of the vase, so that the lucky bamboo can absorb moisture normally without affecting its free breathing.