What is the reason for the yellowing of dragon bone leaves? How to grow dragon bones to avoid yellowing leaves

Dragon bone flowers are quite common in life. Because they can purify the air and nourish the body, many people will keep one or two pots at home. So what is the reason for the yellowing of dragon bone leaves? How to grow dragon bones to avoid yellowing leaves? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help everyone.

What is the reason for the yellow leaves of dragon bone

The first normal leaf fall

In winter, it is normal for the leaves of the keel flower to turn yellow. Because the temperature drops and the keel flower is not cold-resistant, its leaves will naturally turn yellow, wither, and fall off. This is a normal natural phenomenon. In this case, you only need to pay attention to moving the keel flower to a slightly warmer place and maintain it in an environment with a temperature above ten degrees Celsius.

The second situation is lack of fertilizer

Because the keel flower grows very quickly, the potted keel flowers at home can grow very tall, and even many flower lovers have keel flowers that can reach the ceiling, but there is only a small flower pot underneath. With its rapid growth, the nutrients in the pot soil are definitely not enough. Since it is winter now, it is not easy to change the pot and soil. Then we can loosen the soil on its surface, put a few grains of multi-compound fertilizer, or dozens of controlled-release nutrient fertilizers, and then water it thoroughly, so that the fertilizer can slowly penetrate into the soil for the root system to absorb.

The third situation is insufficient light

Dragon bone flower is a plant that likes sunlight very much, because it grows in the desert. For potted dragon bone flowers at home, except for the summer, it needs to avoid strong direct sunlight, and other seasons need sufficient sunlight. The sunlight in winter is very weak. If it is moved indoors and does not receive enough light, it will naturally turn yellow. Not only the leaves will turn yellow, but its entire branches will also appear yellow and dull. In this case, it needs to be moved to the window to receive sunlight.

How to grow dragon bones to avoid yellowing leaves

1. Normal growth

Usually during the leaf fall period of the dragon bone flower, the yellowing of the leaves is a relatively normal phenomenon. We only need to remove the yellow leaves.

2. Reasonable watering

Dragon bone flower will enter dormancy in winter, so it is not suitable to have too much water at this time. It is OK to water it once every one or two months. In spring, it is enough to water it thoroughly once every half a month. In summer, the evaporation is relatively large, so it needs to be watered once a day in the morning and evening, so as to avoid the phenomenon of yellow leaves.

3. Reasonable lighting

The intensity of light will affect the color of the leaves of the dragon bone flower. In summer, the sunlight is relatively strong, and we usually need to take shading measures to prevent the leaves from being damaged by strong light. In winter, the sunlight is relatively weak, so it is necessary to provide appropriate light to promote the better growth of the leaves of the dragon bone flower. Generally, it can be placed in front of the window or under the balcony.

4. Appropriate fertilization

The fertility requirement of the dragon bone flower can be met with a small amount. Generally, during its vigorous growth period, it can grow healthily and vigorously once a month.

5. Prevent and control pests and diseases

The leaves of the dragon bone flower may have been attacked by pests and diseases, resulting in this phenomenon. We can use antibacterial agents for irrigation, which can effectively prevent and control the intrusion of pests and diseases.

How to transplant keel

It is recommended not to water before transplanting. Wait until the soil in the pot is dry and then take the whole root out of the pot. You can slowly pound away the old roots or not. Then transplant the keel into a new pot. It is recommended to mix river sand and loose loam in the culture soil of the new pot. Before transplanting, it is best to pour 2% potassium permanganate water into the soil of the new pot, so as to disinfect the new pot and soil and prevent the keel from being infected by bacteria.

When transplanting, just keep the entire keel branch stable, no matter how deep or shallow. After transplanting in a new pot, place it in a well-ventilated and diffused light place to adapt for about 2 weeks, then move it to a sunny place for normal maintenance.