What to do if gardenia leaves turn yellow and fall off
The editor introduces how to deal with yellowing and falling leaves of gardenia, as well as the reasons for yellow leaves and the solutions for green plants and flower introductions. Let's take a look together below.
Gardenia is a favorite flower of many gardening enthusiasts because of its strong fragrance and sometimes large blooms that can be even bigger than a fist, adding beauty to the home. However, yellowing leaves often appear during maintenance. Today, let's explore why gardenia leaves turn yellow and what to do when this situation occurs.
Leaf veins still green, but leaf flesh yellowish and white? Iron deficiency!
If new leaves show green veins but the leaf flesh starts to turn yellow and white, and in severe cases, the entire plant's leaves become yellowish and white, it is essentially due to iron deficiency in the plant.
Solutions:
Use ferrous sulfate, spray the affected leaves with 0.1% to 0.2% ferrous sulfate solution, or place ferrous sulfate directly on the topsoil of the flowerpot, allowing it to gradually seep into the soil when watering. For a 20cm flowerpot, 1g is sufficient for the first time, and it should be used approximately every 20 days.
Leaf edges starting to dry out? Not enough watering!
If you find that the edges of your gardenia leaves are drying out, with the old leaves turning yellow from top to bottom and starting to fall off, this indicates that the gardenia has not been watered for a long time and is showing signs of drought and yellowing.
Solutions:
Fill a tray with water, choose a flowerpot with holes at the bottom to allow water to be absorbed into the soil, and spray water on the leaves every 3 days.
Leaf color dim and dull? Too much watering!
If you notice during the plant's growth that the leaves turn yellow-green, the young leaves are dim and lackluster, and the leaves are yellowing due to excessive watering, this is generally a symptom of waterlogging caused by overwatering.
Solutions:
Gardenias are afraid of积水. If water is still present in the saucer under the pot after watering, pour it out and remove the plant with the soil to a cool and well-ventilated place. Wait until the soil dries before putting the plant back into the pot. At this point, you can water moderately but not too much.