What to do if the leaves of the富贵竹 (富贵竹的名字英文翻译可能是 "Phoenix Roebelenii" 或 "Fortune Bamboo") turn yellow in summer: measures for dealing with yellow leaves.
How to deal with the yellowing of leaves on the富贵竹 in summerHere are some explanations and measures regarding the yellowing of leaves and green plant care. Let's dive in together.1. Low temperature causes yellowing of leavesFu Gui Zhu is a tropical plant that is sensitive to cold wind and low temperatures. When the weather gets cold or the temperature fluctuates, the leaves will turn yellow. Therefore, during winter and spring, Fu Gui Zhu placed near the window should be protected from the wind, with windows closed at night and opened during the day for ventilation when the sun is shining. In cases of late frost or cooling, cover it with a bag.2. Moving around causes yellowing of leavesThe root system of Fu Gui Zhu is very unstable. Once a care position is chosen, try not to move it again. Every move is like changing to a new environment, and the root system needs to adapt again, which can cause damage and lead to yellowing of the leaves.3. Frequent water changes cause yellowing of leavesFor hydroponic plants, except for high temperatures in summer, there is no need to change the water frequently. Changing water is like changing soil, and the root system needs to adapt again. If the adaptation is not good, the leaves will turn yellow. I once raised several Fu Gui Zhu plants with only 2cm of water in the bottle and didn't change the water all winter, yet the leaves remained green. Later, I felt it was too dirty and changed it to clean water, and the leaves turned yellow the next day.In such low-temperature conditions, although we can't change the water, we can add water each time it decreases. The water should be exposed to the sun before use.4. Iron deficiency causes yellowing of leavesPlants need many trace elements during growth, and iron is an important trace element. Fu Gui Zhu,发财树 (F发财), gardenia, hydrangea, and azalea are plants that especially cannot lack iron. Iron deficiency can cause the leaves to turn yellow. How should Fu Gui Zhu be "supplemented with iron"?We can add a rusty iron nail to the water or a little bit of ferrous sulfate powder to improve the yellowing of the leaves and make them green and lush.5. Hard water causes yellowingFu Gui Zhu prefers a slightly acidic environment. tap water with high alkalinity and hardness cannot be used directly for hydroponic plants, as over time the leaves will turn yellow. The tap water should be exposed to the sun for 2 days before use, or use rainwater, river water, or fish tank water, provided there are no pesticides or disinfectants in the water.6. New Fu Gui Zhu turns yellowNewly purchased Fu Gui Zhu is prone to yellowing because it doesn't have roots yet. The plant consumes leaves to save nutrients in order to adapt to the new environment as quickly as possible. Additionally, changes in light, water, temperature, and humidity in the new environment can also cause yellowing.It's easy to solve the yellowing of newly purchased Fu Gui Zhu. First, remove all yellow and dried leaves, leave a few leaves at the bottom of the stem, cut the bottom diagonally, and soak the branches in clean water. Move it to a cool and well-ventilated place, and it will root after 2 weeks.