There are many beautiful plants, and it isn’t uncommon for us to plant these beauties in our surroundings. But, as effortless as it may sound, it takes quite a lot to maintain plants healthily and correctly. Yellowing of leaves is a major issue for most plant owners, and several reasons can cause it. In this post, we’ll share a few tips that should help prevent the yellowing of leaves.
Prevent Pest Infestation
The surrounding areas of plants are often covered with dirt, whether plant residues or others. It is a common thought that the decay of these wastes can help make the soil richer, thus resulting in better plant growth.
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While this isn’t wrong, we should also bear in mind that accumulating plant residues can form an excellent breeding place for pests that can harm the plants, leading to poor health and yellowing of leaves. So, try to clean and monitor the environment of plants regularly.
Ensure Proper Soil PH
When we plant, we pay attention to watering and potting. However, one very important thing we often overlook or do not know about is the pH of the soil. This is one of the major causes of leaf yellowing.
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Most plants around us thrive in soil with slightly acidic to neutral PH. That’s between 6.0 and 7.0 on the PH scale. A soil that’s too acidic or basic leads to the discoloration of leaves, specifically yellowing the leaves, as the plant can’t access necessary nutrients.
Watch the Water
Water is an essential resource for plants to thrive. And we tend to water our plants very generously as it’s believed to ensure better growth. Another thing some of us do is not watering our plants regularly or not even watering it at all.
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Too much water can result in an environment that fosters bacteria growth, leading to the inability of the roots to soak up nutrients and, finally, yellowing and falling off of leaves. When we don’t water at all, it results in a dry soil environment that prevents the roots from being able to suck up necessary nutrients.
Keep Away From Chemicals
In our homes, we regularly use many chemical products for various things- insecticides, cleaning agents, and others. While some of us try to keep them away from plants and even animals, others don’t pay much attention to it.
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Due to their proximity to us, it’s kinda hard to monitor and keep plants in our surroundings away from chemical substances. But to ensure that our indoor or outdoor plants remain healthy, we must prevent chemicals from coming in contact with them, as they can lead to the death of cells, resulting in the yellowing of leaves.
Watch Exposure to Sunlight
It is common knowledge that exposure to sunlight is one of the most important things plants need to thrive. This is of more importance to our indoor plants, as we either over-expose, under-expose, or do not expose them to sunlight.
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Over-exposure of certain plants to sunlight can lead to yellowing of leaves due to leaf burn. Also, under-exposure, or not being exposed at all, leads to bad health and bad growth of plants. You should carefully monitor the amount of sunlight or use plant lights to ensure proper health.