Why are leaves of my young hibiscus plants turning yellow?
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Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
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Why is my Snow Mountain Hydrangea Tree leaves turning yellow?
Comments (17)cjsm, thank you so much for the follow-up. I am hearing rather conflicting messages from different people though - my local nursery people told me to keep on watering, since this is a new tree and the root system is not well-developed yet. On the other hand, I hear what you are saying and the overwatering theory in clay soil (which I also have) definitely makes sense! I think I am going to stop watering it for a few days and see what happens. You know, it's hard when you see the leaves drooping in the strong afternoon sun and still not water it! At least it is getting cooler around here these days... BTW, cjsm, my tree was planted in a big planting hole on a slope, and I had plenty of cow manure and things amending the local clay soil, so I think I don't need to take it out to raise it more. I hope this does the trick! Thank you again for your info....See MoreWhat is this plant? Why are the leaves turning yellow?
Comments (2)I think you're right, Jon, the 'lucky bamboo' species. My plant doesn't get direct sun either. If the temps are low, let it dry out to avoid rotting the roots. Plants will use water very slowly in cooler temps. I don't know if such things as lime, fluoride, chlorination might be in the water in HK, but if so, know that Dracaena plants are sensitive to these things. If your water does have any of these, giving your plant rain water, distilled water, or condensate from a dehumidifier or air conditioner when possible would help moderate & flush those substances out of the pot. Does your plant have a spot that is not on the floor (when it's not getting a shower?) The air is its' coldest on the floor, not helpful for plant roots during cold weather. Checking out the info here could help you spot some other areas of potential improvement....See MoreWhy are my rubber plant leaves turning yellow and falling?
Comments (4)I live in a studio with only a north-facing, floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall window. The rubber plant is right by the window. While there is rarely any direct sunlight, it is fairly bright during the day. I water the plant only when the soil gets pretty dry....See Moremy Hindu Rope plant leaves are turning yellow and i cant find out why
Comments (1)Overwatered maybe? With to cold temperatures or too much wind?...See Moreiochroma
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