What to do when the leaves of the peace linden turn yellow and fall off
An introduction to the related knowledge of the peace linden leaves turning yellow and falling off and the tips for saving the plant, let's learn about it together next.
The peace linden, as a green plant, is cultivated by many families. As a saying goes: having a peace linden at home symbolizes happiness and safety for the whole family. With such great appeal, those who have not cultivated it must want to buy several pots from the market. So for plant lovers, what should you do when you encounter the peace linden leaves turning yellow and falling off? What are the cultivation methods and techniques for the peace linden?
【Reasons for the Yellowing and Falling off of Peace Linden Leaves】
The peace linden belongs to the evergreen Lauraceae family and is often used as a potted ornamental plant. With a beautiful pot and green leaves, it's not uncommon to find that the peace linden's leaves turn yellow and fall off just a few days after planting. Those who are at a loss must be very anxious. So, let's first look at the reasons for the yellowing and falling off of peace linden leaves.
When buying peace lindens, some potted plants sold by merchants have a foam base at the bottom with only a little soil on top, which results in the plant initially thriving after fertilization but then quickly wilting. During maintenance, the plant is not placed in a well-lit and ventilated environment, and the pot accumulates too much water. Moving a plant is like moving a person: constant changes of pots and positions.
Overwatering can cause the peace linden's roots to accumulate water, which cannot be completely absorbed, and the soil drainage is poor, leading to root damage, rot, and eventually the young leaves turning yellow. Insufficient watering, combined with hot weather, can lead to drought in the peace linden, causing the leaves to turn yellow from bottom to top, starting with the old leaves. During the fertilization process, too much or too little fertilizer will cause the young and tender leaves to turn yellow first.
What to do when the leaves of the peace linden turn yellow and fall off
Plant lovers should ask the seller to repot the peace linden when buying and check it out. By observing the color of the potting soil, if it looks very new, it is basically just planted. When placing the peace linden, choose a position with diffused light and good ventilation. When watering, be careful to control the amount of water, keeping it moist but not excessive to prevent root rot.
Under lighting conditions, the peace linden can be placed in a semi-sunlit environment, such as in a location with poor indoor sunlight. Older peace lindens need more sunlight but should be protected from direct exposure. If pests or diseases are found, use pesticides. Loosen the soil once a month to keep it loose, being careful not to break the roots when using tools to turn the soil.
After a period of careful cultivation, you may find many long, diseased, and weak branches. At this point, you can prune them appropriately. Note that the cut should be a certain distance from the young buds to prevent the branches from withering after pruning. When the plant is small, you can pinch the tips to promote branching.
【Reasons for the Yellowing and Falling off of Peace Linden Leaves】