Why do the leaves of the water-grown lucky bamboo turn yellow? What should I do if the leaves of the water-grown lucky bamboo turn yellow?

Lucky bamboo is very common in our daily life. Many people will keep one or two pots of it at home because of its lush green leaves. So why do the leaves of water-cultured lucky bamboo turn yellow? What should we do if the leaves of water-cultured lucky bamboo turn yellow? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help you.

Why are the leaves of the hydroponic lucky bamboo old and yellow?

The first point is that the temperature we maintain is too low. Lucky bamboo is a plant that prefers a warm environment. Now it is winter, and the normal growth temperature is relatively low. If there is a lack of light, the leaves will easily turn yellow. At this time, we must expose the lucky bamboo to more sunlight during the day, so that its growth temperature can be kept at a certain level, which can effectively reduce the yellowing of the leaves.

The second reason is that we don’t change the water frequently. In summer, the temperature is relatively high, and bacteria are easily generated in the water, which is harmful to the roots of our lucky bamboo. Therefore, we usually change the water every 3 to 5 days. Now that it is winter, we don’t need to change the water so frequently, but we need to add some ferrous sulfate solution to the water. We can buy ready-made ferrous sulfate particles in the flower shop and dilute it with water before use. This can effectively help us reduce yellow leaves.

What to do if the leaves of lucky bamboo grow in water turn yellow

1. Lighting

Generally, lucky bamboo is maintained indoors. Lucky bamboo is not strict about light. It grows best under bright diffuse light. If it is exposed to the sun, the leaves will turn green and yellow! Similarly, if lucky bamboo is not exposed to light for a long time and maintained in a dark environment, the leaves will look listless and yellow.

2. Fertilization

Too high a concentration of fertilizer or too much fertilizer applied at one time will cause the leaves to turn yellow, which is usually manifested in the dry tips of new leaves, curling and unevenness. Similarly, lucky bamboo will also have yellow leaves due to lack of fertilizer, which is usually manifested as new leaves being yellow-green and old leaves gradually turning green. When we usually maintain it, we can add powdered VC tablets or half a tablet of aspirin to the water, which can help make the leaves greener.

3. Water volume

When growing lucky bamboo hydroponically, too much or too little water is not good. In addition to the need to change the water frequently at the beginning of hydroponics, we can add water when there is a lack of water for the maintenance of lucky bamboo, and there is no need to change the water. Generally speaking, the amount of water only needs to be about four or five centimeters above the roots, and never fill the water to cover the leaves. If the water smells bad, change the water immediately! Too many bacteria in the water will cause diseases.

4. Ventilation

If you have a large number of lucky bamboos, and they are crowded in a hydroponic vase without ventilation, the leaves will turn yellow! In order to ensure good ventilation, we still have to decide the number of lucky bamboos according to the size of the container!

5. Deficiency of nutrients

Obviously, the yellowing of the lucky bamboo leaves of the poster is not due to iron deficiency, but Xiaoye also wants to tell other flower lovers that another common reason for the yellowing of lucky bamboo leaves is iron deficiency. This problem can be easily solved by putting a rusty iron nail in the water!

How to keep lucky bamboo alive and rooting

If you have just bought it, just plant it in hydroponics and keep the water clean. It has its own rooting ability and will take root quickly without adding liquid fertilizer.

During the maintenance process, if yellow leaves appear and there is no growth for a long time, you can add a small piece of charcoal to the water. The small piece of charcoal can absorb the unclean substances and nutrients in the water, and release the nutrients in exchange, which can meet the growth needs of lucky bamboo.

Lucky bamboo likes light, so when caring for it, you should place it in a well-lit place. Avoid direct sunlight in the summer and provide shade. It can be placed on the side of the balcony at normal times.