Why Cyclamen leaves yellowing? What to do about yellowing Cyclamen leaves? Cyclamen, also known as Christmas flowers, is a deeply loved indoor ornamental plant. Many flower lovers will encounter yellowing of Cyclamen leaves during the maintenance process. This not only affects the beauty of the plant, but may also threaten its health. This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the causes and solutions to the yellowing of Cyclamen leaves, and help you easily cope with this maintenance problem. Reasons for yellowing of Cyclamen leaves 1. Improper water management Cyclamen is sensitive to the demand for water. Too much or too little watering may cause the leaves to yellowing. Too much watering will lead to hypoxia in the roots and affect the plant's absorption of nutrients; Too little watering will dry the soil and damage the roots.
2. Cyclamen likes to scatter light due to insufficient light. Being in a dark environment for a long time will cause the leaves to turn yellow. Strong direct light will also burn the leaves and turn them yellow.
3. Soil problems Too hardened soil, poor drainage or insufficient fertility may cause the leaves of cyclamen to turn yellow. Excessive accumulation of harmful substances in the soil may also affect plant growth.
4. Cyclamen is vulnerable to pests such as aphids and red spiders that invade by pests. These pests will absorb nutrients from the plant and cause the leaves to turn yellow.
5. Improper fertilizer application Excessive application of fertilizer or inappropriate fertilizer will cause the leaves of cyclamen to turn yellow. Excessive fertilization will cause excessive accumulation of salt in the soil and affect the absorption of nutrients by plants. What to do if the leaves of cyclamen turn yellow? 1. Adjust the watering frequency According to the growth habits of cyclamen, keep the soil slightly moist. When watering too much, stop watering immediately and check for rot in the roots. When watering too little, gradually increase the watering frequency to keep the soil moist.
2. Improve the lighting conditions and place cyclamen in a place with sufficient scattered light to avoid strong direct light. If conditions do not allow, you can use plant growth lights to supplement the light.
3. Improve soil conditions and replace soil suitable for cyclamen, ensure good soil drainage, regularly loosen soil, and promote root respiration.
4. Regularly inspect cyclamen to prevent and control pests and diseases. If pests and diseases are found, treat them promptly. Pesticides such as pesticides and fungicides can be used for prevention and control, and pay attention to the rational use of pesticides.
5. Appropriate amount of fertilization According to the growth stage and soil fertility of cyclamen, apply appropriate amount of compound fertilizers or organic fertilizers to avoid excessive fertilization and avoid causing fertilizer damage.
There are many reasons for yellowing of cyclamen leaves, but as long as corresponding measures are taken to address the reasons, this problem can be effectively solved. I hope this article can help you maintain cyclamen and make your plants full of vitality.