What is the problem with the yellowing leaves of the swallowtail palm? What should I do?

1. Excessive watering

1. Reason: The leaves of the Kusamara palm turn yellow because it is watered too frequently during its maintenance, causing its roots to be waterlogged. Waterlogged roots can lead to less efficient absorption of nutrients and water. When leaves lack nutrients and water, they turn yellow.

2. Rescue method: At this time, you need to take the plant out of the original pot and gently shake off the soil on its roots. Then, use scissors to cut off the roots that have turned black and rotten, and then plant it in new soil that is not easily waterlogged for maintenance.

2. Soil compaction

1. Reason: If you do not change the pot for a long time when caring for the Kuailianthus, its soil may become compacted. As a result, its roots will not be able to absorb water and nutrients, and its leaves will turn yellow due to insufficient water and nutrients.

2. Rescue method: At this time, you need to change the soil. New soil should be selected with sufficient nutrients and good air permeability. It is recommended to use nutrient soil, or culture soil made from a mixture of leaf mold, garden soil and river sand.

3. Too much light

1. Reason: It doesn’t like strong light. If you expose it to strong light while caring for it, its leaves will be sunburned and turn yellow.

2. Rescue method: At this time, first cut off the leaves on the plant that have turned completely yellow. Then place it in a semi-shaded and ventilated location and wait for it to slowly grow new leaves.