What are the reasons for the yellowing of the leaves of the Flamingo Flower?
This article provides a detailed explanation of why the leaves of the Flamingo Flower turn yellow and teaches you some tips for managing yellow leaves in flower cultivation. Let's learn about it together.
Those who understand plant knowledge know that the Araceae family is a very large family, containing hundreds of branches and varieties, such as the commonly seen Spathiphyllum, Brazil Tree, and heavenly everlasting, etc., which all belong to the Araceae plants. The main character introduced to you today also comes from a member of the Araceae family. It not only has a beautiful and captivating appearance but also has a passionate name called the Flamingo Flower. The Flamingo Flower holds an extraordinary status and has always been considered a symbol of auspiciousness and health. The plant has a medium size, broad and thick leaves that look full of flesh. Its flower shape is also special, with petals in the shape of a heart, bright red in color, just like a red hand. Perhaps because of this, after it was introduced to our country, people gave it another vivid name, the Red Hand Flower.
The Flamingo Flower is not only suitable for ground planting but also makes a good potted plant. If you keep a Flamingo Flower at home, it can serve as a great decorative piece. However, some people often encounter the problem of yellowing leaves when cultivating it. What is going on? In fact, there are three main reasons, which can be easily dealt with after understanding. Below, I will introduce the reasons and the ways to handle them in detail.
1. Damage caused by low temperature
When you find that the Flamingo Flower has yellow leaves, you should first suspect if it's damage caused by low temperature. Because the Flamingo Flower is a heat-resistant and cold-sensitive plant, if the ambient temperature is below 10 degrees Celsius, it becomes very sensitive, with minor cases causing yellowing of the branches and leaves, and severe cases leading to the death of the entire plant. To avoid such situations, before the beginning of the winter solstice every year, it is necessary to take measures for cold prevention and warming, such as wrapping a layer of cotton on the surface of the pot or moving it to a warm room for cultivation.
2. Damage caused by waterlogging
Although the Flamingo Flower is a water-loving plant, it is very afraid of waterlogging. If excessive watering is done for a long time, it can cause waterlogging in the pot, leading to diseases such as yellow leaves. However, this type of yellow leaf disease is different from the former, mainly affecting the new tender leaves that turn yellow and black, while the old leaves show no changes. When encountering such a situation, you should immediately stop watering and move the pot to a ventilated and sunny place. After the excess water is evaporated, the symptoms of yellow leaves can be well controlled.
3. Damage caused by drought
For the Flamingo Flower plant, not only does waterlogging trigger yellow leaf disease, but excessive drought can also cause similar symptoms. However, unlike waterlogging, the new tender leaves on the plant are normal, only the lower old leaves turn yellow. When you find this, you can judge it as a consequence of water deficiency. The solution is simple; by supplementing it with enough water every two to three days, you can control the spread of this drought-induced yellow leaf disease.
If you have a Flamingo Flower at home and encounter yellow leaves, dealing with the above three reasons will ensure it grows better.
The introduction of the reasons for the yellowing of the Flamingo Flower leaves and the tips for managing yellow leaves, as described above, are hoping to be of help to you!