Causes of wintersweet yellow leaves wintersweet yellow leaves wintersweet is known as the "gentleman among flowers" and is one of the traditional precious flowers in our country. In recent years, many flower friends have discovered that wintersweet yellow leaves have appeared, which affects the ornamental value. This article will explain the reasons for wintersweet yellow leaves and the prevention methods to help you solve this problem. Reasons for yellow leaves of wintersweet 1. Improper water management wintersweet likes to be moist, but they are afraid of waterlogging. Too much or too little watering may cause yellow leaves. Too much watering will lead to hypoxia in the roots and affect the normal growth of wintersweet; Too little watering will lead to water shortage and cause yellow leaves.
2. wintersweet likes sunshine if there is insufficient light, but it is afraid of direct light. Long-term exposure to dark environment or direct light will cause yellow leaves of wintersweet.
3. Improper fertilizer application, excessive fertilizer application or uneven fertilization may cause yellow leaves of wintersweet. Excessive fertilization will lead to soil salinization and affect the growth of wintersweet; uneven fertilization will lead to nutritional imbalance of wintersweet.
4. Invasion of pests and diseases by wintersweet is susceptible to pests such as aphids and red spiders, as well as diseases such as anthrax and leaf spot. Invasion of pests and diseases by pests and diseases can cause yellow leaves of wintersweet.
5. Environmental factors such as temperature and humidity will also affect the growth of wintersweet. For example, the temperature is too low in winter and the high temperature and humidity in summer may lead to yellow leaves of wintersweet. Prevention and control methods of yellow leaves of wintersweet 1. Appropriate amount of watering According to the growth habits of wintersweet, water at the right time to keep the soil moist but not wet. When watering, pay attention to watering the roots thoroughly to avoid stagnant water.
2. Place wintersweet in a semi-shaded environment or with sufficient scattered light under moderate light to avoid direct strong light. In winter, the light can be appropriately increased to promote the growth of wintersweet.
3. Reasonable fertilization According to the growth stage and needs of wintersweet, reasonable fertilizer should be applied. Nitrogen fertilizer can be applied in spring to promote the growth of branches and leaves; phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied in summer to promote flowering; compound fertilizers can be applied in autumn to reserve nutrients for wintersweet to overwintering.
4. Regularly inspect wintersweet to prevent and control pests and diseases. If pests and diseases are found to be controlled in a timely manner, pesticide spray or spraying pesticide solution can be used for prevention and control.
5. Adjust the environment According to environmental factors such as temperature and humidity, appropriately adjust the growth environment of wintersweet. Pay attention to keeping warm in winter and pay attention to ventilation and cooling in summer.
Although the yellow leaf phenomenon of wintersweet is a headache, as long as the prevention and control methods are mastered, this problem can be effectively solved. I hope this article can provide help for the maintenance of your wintersweet and make your wintersweet rejuvenated.