What to do if the leaves of the bamboo cultivated in soil turn yellow
This article provides an overview of the issues related to the yellowing of bamboo leaves and the causes and solutions for yellow leaves in green plants. Let's explore these topics together.
There are three factors causing yellow leaves in soil-cultivated富贵竹 (Fortune Bamboo), and by addressing these symptoms, it's not difficult to solve the yellowing issue.
Fortune Bamboo is a favorite type of bamboo plant for many people. Although it doesn't bloom, its evergreen leaves are pleasant to look at throughout the year. However, cultivating Fortune Bamboo in soil is not as easy as imagined, often resulting in yellow leaves. What factors are causing this?
Firstly, improper watering
In water cultivation, all nutrients for Fortune Bamboo are stored in the water, and with sufficient water, there won't be a lack of water leading to yellow leaves. However, in soil cultivation, insufficient watering can cause older leaves to lose water and turn yellow, while new leaves remain healthy and green. If excessive watering leads to yellow leaves, the newly grown leaves will appear yellow and dull, sometimes stopping growth.
Therefore, soil-cultivated Fortune Bamboo needs sufficient water without waterlogging. Each time we water, we must ensure the soil is thoroughly moistened and only water when it's dry.
If excessive watering causes yellow leaves and root rot in Fortune Bamboo, move the plant with a few yellow leaves to a shady indoor area to slowly adjust and adapt. If the area of yellowing is extensive, you'll need to remove it from the pot, cut off the rotten roots, and wait until it's dry before re-planting.
What to do if the leaves of the bamboo cultivated in soil turn yellow
Secondly, improper lighting
Fortune Bamboo is usually cultivated indoors, but lighting is crucial for it. Insufficient lighting can lead to weak photosynthesis and not enough chlorophyll for growth, causing the leaves to turn yellow. However, too much light accelerates chlorophyll production, putting a burden on the normal growth of Fortune Bamboo, and the leaves' edges will turn yellow.
In cases where yellowing is caused by improper lighting, the vitality of the Fortune Bamboo itself is not compromised, but only a particular stage in the growth process has a problem. Simply move it to a balcony with diffused light.
Therefore, during the soil cultivation of Fortune Bamboo, lighting should not be too strong, nor should it be kept long-term in a poorly lit room, as both can damage the plant's growth. To successfully cultivate Fortune Bamboo, pay attention to lighting issues: provide shading if the light is too strong, and adjust the position if the light is too weak, ensuring bright light for vigorous growth.