why are my violet leaves turning yellow?
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Cultural care, lighting or disease may all be potential reasons for African violet leaves turning yellow. Water issues – One of the biggest explanations when African violet leaves are yellow is incorrect watering practices.
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If the leaves are turning yellow, it could mean there is a problem. Try changing the amount of sunlight or water the plant gets and possibly apply a fertilizer. Alternatively, the plant may be going dormant for the season. Cut back the yellow leaves and wait for it to return next spring.
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Vincas with yellowing leaves are often reacting to a lack of iron, which is a common problem in alkaline soil. A lack of nitrogen in the soil can also cause yellowing leaves. Use of a fertilizer containing nitrogen, iron and sulfur helps to replace the nutrients while balancing the pH.
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Diseases, such as root rot and crown rot, are often to blame when an African violet wilts. Both are more likely when the potting mixture is saturated due to poor drainage or too much water. ... Rot can also occur if the African violet is planted too deeply in the soil.
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Environmental Stress Yellowing leaves on ivy are often caused by a shock to the plant's system. Leaves may yellow following transplantation or when exposed to drafts, dry air or when there are high levels of fertilizer salts in the soil.
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Chlorosis, or yellowing leaves, is common in some parts of the country. Rose leaves turn yellow because the pH of the soil is too high, or there's not enough iron in the soil. It can also be caused by a lack of oxygen when the plants are overwatered or the soil doesn't drain easily.
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There may be a couple of reasons why your plant is wilting. It could be that the plant is too dry and needs water. On the other hand, wilting African violet leaves may also be a sign of overwatering. This can occur when the plant is watered too much, especially if the plant is in a plastic pot.
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Yellowing leaves, known as chlorosis, is sometimes caused by a nutrient shortage in the soil, most often nitrogen, iron, zinc or some other trace element. ... Check with your local extension service about testing your soil. Another common reason for yellowing calla lilies is root rot.
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Powdery mildew afflicts African violets. In severe cases, the leaves become covered with a powdery, white to pale gray coating. High humidity and poor air circulation contribute to the spread of this disease, which begins with a few isolated leaf spots.
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A yellow leaf on a house plant is unlikely to turn green again UNLESS the yellowing is caused by a nutritional deficiency, which if rectified, could cause the green colour to return. Usually though, say goodbye to the green.
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If the leaves on your African violet are curling under, the most likely cause is temperature. ... Watering African violets with cool water can also be problematic. Let water warm to room temperature. Being too cold for too long will cause the leaves to turn brittle and curl under.
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Overwatering is a common cause of plant leaves fading and yellowing. The bleeding heart enjoys moist soil but cannot tolerate a boggy area. If soil is not well draining, the plant's roots are immersed in too much water and fungal diseases and damping off can ensue. ... Keep the plant moderately moist but not soggy.
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Yellowing of your ficus leaves is another clear indicator of water stress. Ficus leaves may also turn yellow if the humidity is low. If the soil feels moist, mist the leaves to increase humidity around the plant. Yellowing leaves often occurs on indoor ficus during the winter when indoor air tends to be dry.
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There are a number of reasons a plant's leaves will turn yellow. Among the reasons are overwatering, underwatering, stress caused by temperature changes, soil conditions, lack of proper nutrients, pests, disease, the age of the plant, pot-bound roots and transplant shock.
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Cucumber leaves can turn yellow for various reasons. Some of them are water levels, light, pests, disease or a potassium, iron or nitrogen deficiency. Once you're able to determine what is causing your cucumber leaves to turn yellow, you can figure out what to do about it.
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Rose leaves turn yellow because the pH of the soil is too high, or there's not enough iron in the soil. It can also be caused by a lack of oxygen when the plants are overwatered or the soil doesn't drain easily. You may see the leaf veins turn yellow while the leaves are still green.
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Chlorosis, which is the term for yellowing of plant leaves, has a few causes. Rose bush leaves exhibit a pale green or yellow color when they suffer from chlorophyll insufficiency. The insufficiency can be due to high pH levels in the soil, low iron or lack of oxygen due to overwatering or poorly drained soil.