Do I need to peel off the yellow leaves of lucky bamboo?

1. Whether to peel off

The yellow leaves of lucky bamboo are usually peeled off. Yellow leaves themselves lack chlorophyll, which limits photosynthesis. But it will still waste water and nutrients, so picking them off will be more helpful to the growth of the plant. Moreover, if there are pests and diseases, they will infect healthy leaves if they are not removed in time.

2. How to treat

1. Moderate shade: If it is placed under direct sunlight for a long time, the leaves will inevitably be burned, causing yellow leaves. Therefore, it is necessary to provide appropriate shade to avoid strong sunlight on the leaves.

2. Watering in time: The main reason for yellow leaves is lack of water, especially in the hot summer weather, many people forget to water the plants. In addition to watering on time, you also need to spray water on the leaves. In addition to increasing humidity, it can also alleviate water loss caused by transpiration.

3. Dilute the fertilizer: Generally, excessive fertilization can cause root damage, which can cause the leaves to turn yellow. At this time, you should dilute the fertilizer in the pot and reduce the amount of fertilization.

4. Prevent and control diseases and pests: Diseases and pests are another major cause of yellow leaves. Anthracnose, leaf spot and other diseases are prone to causing yellow leaves, and need to be controlled with chlorothalonil.