Beautiful calathea, as one of the representatives of indoor ornamental leaf plants, is loved by flower friends for its unique leaf shape and beautiful colors. In the process of maintenance, the phenomenon of yellowing of new leaves of beautiful calathea often occurs, which brings a lot of trouble to maintainers. This article will analyze the reasons for the yellowing of new leaves of beautiful calathea and the corresponding measures for you, helping you to maintain this beautiful plant better.
Reasons for the yellowing of new leaves of beautiful calathea1. Insufficient light
Beautiful calathea prefers a semi-shady environment. If it is exposed to insufficient light for a long time, the new leaves are prone to yellowing. This is because insufficient light prevents the plant from performing normal photosynthesis, thus affecting its growth.
2. Improper water management
Beautiful calathea is sensitive to water. Excessive or insufficient water will cause the new leaves to turn yellow. Excessive watering can lead to oxygen deficiency in the roots and cause root rot, while insufficient watering will make the soil dry and cause the new leaves to lack water and turn yellow.
3. Soil problems
Excessively acidic or alkaline soil, compacted soil, and insufficient organic matter in the soil can cause the new leaves of beautiful calathea to turn yellow. Choosing the right soil and changing the soil regularly are the keys to maintaining beautiful calathea.
4. Improper application of fertilizer
Excessive or improper fertilization can cause the new leaves of beautiful calathea to turn yellow. Excessive fertilization will make the plant grow too vigorously, causing the new leaves to turn yellow, while insufficient fertilization will slow down the plant's growth, and the new leaves will also turn yellow.
5. Pest and disease infestation
Beautiful calathea is susceptible to pest and disease infestations, such as spider mites and scale insects. These pests and diseases can cause the leaves of the plant to turn yellow, and in severe cases, even lead to the death of the plant.
Measures to deal with the yellowing of new leaves of beautiful calathea1. Adjust light
Place the beautiful calathea in a semi-shady environment and avoid prolonged direct sunlight. If there is insufficient light, you can appropriately increase the duration of exposure to light.
2. Optimize water management
Water the plant according to the dryness and wetness of the soil, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged. When watering, try to water thoroughly to avoid the surface of the soil being moist while the deeper layers are dry.
3. Improve soil conditions
Choose soil with good breathability and drainage, change the soil regularly, maintain the fertility of the soil, apply organic fertilizers appropriately to increase the organic matter content in the soil.
4. Reasonable fertilization
Apply compound fertilizer or special fertilizer according to the growth needs of beautiful calathea, avoid excessive fertilization to prevent excessive plant growth.
5. Control pests and diseases
Regularly inspect beautiful calathea, take timely measures when pests and diseases are found, and use insecticides and fungicides for prevention and treatment, while maintaining a clean environment to reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases.
There are many reasons for the yellowing of new leaves of beautiful calathea, and we need to analyze the actual situation and take corresponding measures. By adjusting light, optimizing water management, improving soil conditions, reasonable fertilization, and controlling pests and diseases, we can effectively solve the problem of yellowing new leaves of beautiful calathea and allow this beautiful plant to grow vigorously.