Why does the root of the Clivia Miniata turn yellow?
Today, we will introduce the reasons why the root of Clivia Miniata turns yellow and the knowledge about the green plant flowers, including the treatment measures for Clivia Miniata. Let's learn about it together.
Clivia Miniata has a graceful posture, and it is both ornamental in leaves and flowers, with strong ornamental value. Therefore, friends who like to grow flowers cannot do without keeping a pot of Clivia Miniata at home. However, many flower enthusiasts often report that during the process of raising Clivia Miniata, they frequently encounter the problem of rotting roots and yellowing leaves, and they do not know how to deal with it, which leads to the worsening condition of the plant and eventually the whole plant rots and withers. So, what should be done when Clivia Miniata shows signs of rotting roots and yellowing leaves?
1. Normal leaf aging and yellowing
Some yellow leaves in the growth process of Clivia Miniata are not due to problems in maintenance. For example, if only one leaf at the bottom of the plant turns yellow and wilts while the other leaves are in good condition, this is a phenomenon of replacement between old and new leaves. When the plant grows more new leaves, some of the leaves at the bottom will gradually age and be replaced. This kind of yellow leaves does not need to be worried about. Just cut it off from the base of the leaf blade, and it won't affect the overall appearance.
2. Excessive watering can cause root rot and yellowing
Many yellow leaves in Clivia Miniata are caused by not mastering watering properly. Frequent watering without waiting for the potting soil to dry leads to the soil being moist for a long time. Over time, this can cause root suffocation and rot, resulting in yellow leaves.
If Clivia Miniata shows signs of root rot due to excessive watering, and the situation is not very serious in the early stage, place the potted plant in a shaded and well-ventilated area, frequently loosen the soil to increase soil permeability, and water the roots with a solution of Mancozeb 1000 times to sterilize and disinfect the plant roots.
If you find that the entire root of Clivia Miniata is completely rotten, but the leaves on top are still intact, do not discard it. Cut off all the rotten roots at the bottom, then treat them with a fungicide, let them dry, and then plant them in moist river sand. They can regenerate roots in about a month.
Why does the root of Clivia Miniata turn yellow?
3. Over-fertilization causes root burn and yellowing
During the growth period of Clivia Miniata, fertilizers are regularly applied to ensure vigorous growth of the plant. However, if the concentration of the fertilizer is not properly controlled, it can also cause root burn and yellowing. Especially when applying organic fertilizers to Clivia Miniata, they must be fully fermented and matured. Unfermented organic fertilizers can continue to ferment in the potting soil, generating heat and causing root burn.
If Clivia Miniata shows signs of fertilizer damage, water it several times, each time until the water flows out of the drainage hole in large amounts, to dilute the concentrated fertilizer solution.
For severe fertilizer damage with rotting roots, you need to turn over the pot, prune the rotten roots, treat them with fungicides, and then replant them in new soil.
4. Strong sunlight exposure can cause yellowing
Clivia Miniata is relatively shade-tolerant, and many are kept indoors for years. As long as they receive some scattered light, the plants can grow well. In winter, when the light intensity is weaker, it can be exposed to more sunlight to make the leaves greener and more glossy. In summer, with strong sunlight, it must not be placed in direct sunlight, as it can easily burn the leaves, leading to yellowing and withering.
In daily maintenance of Clivia Miniata, many yellowing phenomena are caused by diseases. It is advisable to spray some fungicides every month to prevent the plant from getting infected and causing yellow leaves.
The above is the complete introduction to the reasons why the root of Clivia Miniata turns yellow and the treatment measures for Clivia Miniata, for everyone to learn and understand!