What is the problem with the yellowing leaves of Strelitzia? How to treat the yellowing leaves of Strelitzia?

Strelitzia is a common flower in life. It is deeply loved by people because of its gorgeous flowers and high ornamental value. So why are the leaves of Strelitzia turning yellow? How to treat the yellow leaves of Strelitzia? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help you.

Why are the leaves of Strelitzia turning yellow?

Strelitzia reginae cannot tolerate strong light. If it is planted outdoors without shade, the leaves may turn yellow due to the sun, but the condition will gradually improve after the autumn cools down.

The second reason for yellowing leaves of Strelitzia reginae is root damage, which may be caused by excessive watering and excessive fertilization or the application of raw fertilizer.

Strelitzia reginae likes acidic soil and fertilizer. If the soil is alkaline or no fertilizer is applied for a long time, the leaves will turn yellow. This can be solved by applying some alum fertilizer.

How to treat yellow leaves of Strelitzia reginae

1. The yellowing of Strelitzia reginae leaves may be caused by alkaline soil. At this time, you should take it out of the old flower soil and plant it in new flower soil that is soft, thick, and slightly acidic.

2. It may also be caused by too little fertilizer. At this time, you should increase the frequency of fertilization and add some fast-acting flower fertilizer to help it recover.

3. It may also be caused by too strong light. At this time, you should cut off the yellow leaves, and use a shade net to shade it when the light is strong.

How to keep Strelitzia safe during the winter

1. Water less

If the water temperature is too low, the roots will be frozen. If you water too much, the water will not evaporate and dry in time, and will remain in the soil, which may freeze and freeze the roots. Therefore, it is best to keep the soil dry in winter, and expose it to the sun before watering to raise the water temperature, or mix it with warm water.

2. Film insulation

If conditions permit, you can build a flower stand around the Strelitzia and cover it with plastic sheeting to keep it warm; if space is limited and it is inconvenient to operate, you can also simply cover the roots of the Strelitzia with plastic wrap. However, whether you cover the entire plant or just the roots, proper ventilation is required when the temperature is high at noon.

3. Get more sun

Strelitzia reginae likes plenty of sunlight, and it needs more sunbathing in the cold winter. Place the Strelitzia reginae near a south-facing window so that it can receive plenty of sunlight, which can also make up for the lack of temperature to a certain extent.

4. Apply fertilizer in time

Strelitzia blooms in winter, so you must pay attention to timely fertilization in winter. Only when it has enough nutrients can it better resist the cold. Xiaoye recommends using Yehong Shiguang microbial agent once a month, which can effectively improve the cold resistance, drought resistance and other stress resistance of Strelitzia, and can also reduce diseases and pests.