Why do the tips of lucky bamboo leaves turn yellow?

1. Soil culture

1. Improper watering

The most common reason for the yellowing of lucky bamboo leaves grown in soil is improper watering, among which overwatering is the most common. When lucky bamboo is watered too much, the young leaves will turn dark yellow, the new shoots will wilt, but the old leaves will not change significantly. At this time, you can take out the lucky bamboo plants, place them in a cool place to dry, and then replant them after they are dry.

Insufficient watering can also cause the leaves of lucky bamboo to turn yellow, but the behavior is different from overwatering. When there is insufficient watering, the growth of new leaves of lucky bamboo is still relatively normal, but the leaf tips and edges will turn yellow. At this time, it is necessary to water it in time and water it thoroughly.

2. Improper lighting

Improper lighting, such as too much light, can cause the leaves to turn yellow. Because lucky bamboo is a shade-preferring plant, it is best not to expose it to direct sunlight when growing it, otherwise it will cause the leaves to turn yellow. At this time, it needs to be transplanted to a semi-shaded place for maintenance.

Of course, lucky bamboo will also turn yellow when it lacks light. This is because it is placed in a semi-shaded place for a long time, so that it cannot be exposed to light. Photosynthesis is poor, and the original shape cannot be formed. The leaves will lose their green color. Lucky bamboo needs to be exposed to sufficient light so that it can grow well.

3. Improper fertilization

If you fertilize lucky bamboo too much, it may cause fertilizer damage, resulting in yellowing leaves, mainly new leaves turning yellow, the leaves losing their luster, and old leaves falling off. At this time, you need to stop fertilizing and dilute it with clean water.

On the contrary, insufficient fertilization will lead to insufficient nutrients, and the color of the leaves will become lighter and turn yellow. At this time, you need to check the soil in the pot. If you find that the soil is compacted, you need to change the soil. After that, fertilization should be reasonable. Another possibility is that the leaves of lucky bamboo turn yellow due to a lack of certain elements, such as iron deficiency. You can give it some ferrous acid solution.

4. Improper placement

The yellowing of lucky bamboo leaves may also be caused by improper placement. When growing lucky bamboo, it is best not to place it near a TV or air conditioner, as this will cause the edges of its leaves to turn yellow. It needs to be placed in a suitable place.

2. Hydroponics

1. Poor water quality

The main reason why the leaves of hydroponic lucky bamboo turn yellow is that the water quality is not good. Because the hydroponic lucky bamboo is placed for a long time and nutrient solution needs to be added, the water quality will inevitably be affected. In this case, the roots of the lucky bamboo may rot and the leaves will turn yellow.

For hydroponic lucky bamboo, the water quality must be guaranteed, checked at any time, and the water must be changed frequently to reduce the occurrence of yellowing leaves. When you find yellow leaves, cut them off and place them in a well-ventilated and well-lit place to allow them to recover slowly. In more serious cases, it is necessary to spray some pesticides or fungicides.

2. Improper lighting

In addition to water quality factors, it may also be caused by improper lighting. Light that is too dark or too strong can easily cause the leaves of lucky bamboo to turn yellow.

At this time, you can first cut off the yellow leaves of the lucky bamboo, cut off the rotten roots as well, and then place it in a place with good scattered light for maintenance.