Why do zamiokulkas leaves turn yellow and what to do?

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Often, flower owners are concerned about the question of why the leaves of Zamiokulkas turn yellow? If such a problem has arisen, it is important to understand whether the color change is a consequence of the natural life processes of the plant, or is it caused by a disease or pests. Below are the main causes of yellowing of the leaves and some recommendations for returning the flower to a decorative look .

When old leaves turn yellow at Zamioculcas, and at the same time there is a new growth, you don’t have to worry, the plant is healthy, the foliage is regenerating normally. On an adult specimen, no more than 15-17 leaves can be located at the same time, so the old ones gradually dry out, and young ones grow to replace them.

Zamiokulkas yellowness in the photo

In this case, dark spots may even appear on the trunks, but if they are dry, you should not worry. Of course, the decorative effect of the flower is reduced, even when, for physiological reasons, the leaves of Zamiokulkas turn yellow. What to do in this case, should they be removed? The answer is unequivocal – no, since the leaf continues to supply nutrients to the plant until it dries out completely.

Yellowness starts from the edge and gradually captures the entire leaf plate, which then dries out, and in the lower part of the petiole, at a height of 5-10 cm from the ground level, forms a neat stump. Only then can the completely dried leaf be removed.

What to do if the leaves of Zamioculcas turn yellow?

If there is no growth, and at the same time the leaves turn yellow at the zamiokulkas, care errors may be the cause. Such a reaction is caused by drafts, a sharp change in temperature, dry air, which causes yellowing of the tips of the leaves in conditions of central heating in winter, or pest infestation. But most often the question of why zamiokulkas turns yellow can be answered with confidence – due to a violation of the irrigation regime.

At the same time, a flower, like any succulent, can do without water for a sufficient time, since it stores it in its tuber and other parts, which means that it tolerates underfilling better than overflowing. If young leaves that have recently appeared on the plant turn yellow in Zamioculcas, most likely it was excessive watering that caused the root system and tuber to rot.

Zamioculcas turned yellow in the photo

In this case, it is usually not enough to reduce the amount of liquid, you need to get the plant, clean it from the ground and carefully examine the rhizome and roots. The rotted parts must be removed by sprinkling the cuts with crushed coal, after which, to prevent rot, treat the leaves and roots with a fungicide (oxychome, foundationazole, etc.), and plant the flower in a fresh substrate.

Note that even if the plant is completely dry, you can try to save it. It is likely that Zamioculcas simply dropped the entire ground part during the onset of adverse conditions, as he does in his homeland, in Africa, during a period of drought. It is necessary to get the tuber and carefully examine the root system.

If it looks healthy and has not lost its elasticity, the rhizome, previously treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, is transplanted into fresh soil and watered regularly. Most likely, Zamioculcas, which has considerable vitality and endurance, will soon give young shoots.

Thus, timely watering without waterlogging, creating suitable temperature conditions, eliminating drafts and increasing humidity by spraying in winter, as well as pest control will help Zamioculcas maintain a decorative appearance and avoid yellowing of the leaves.

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