Geranium is grown not only because of its beautiful leaves and inflorescences, but also because of the medicinal properties that it possesses. Despite its unpretentiousness, as a result of improper care, it can get sick, and very quickly from a blossoming green plant to become a dry bush. Let's figure out why the geraniums turn yellow and dry the leaves, and also what to do about it.
What if the leaves dry on geraniums?
If problems with the coloring of the leaves appeared after you moved the flower pot or brought it from the street into the house. Do not panic, as soon as begonia acclimatizes to a new place, everything will return to normal.
In the case of infection of the plant with rust, the drying of the leaves begins with the appearance of brown spots. To save it, it should be treated with a 5% solution of the Bordeaux liquid. After 1-2 spraying, the geranium should start to release new green shoots.
Especially often changes the color of the leaves, if the regime of watering the flower is incorrectly organized. If the geraniums of the lower leaves dry from the edge, it means that it lacks moisture. You should increase the amount of watering or remove from direct sunlight. Remember that geranium does not like spraying and top watering. Therefore, even to a plant suffering from a lack of moisture, it is not necessary to conduct them, it can only be made worse.
With excessive moistening, the drying of the leaves starts from the top. Do not forget that in winter, geranium should not be watered as often as during other seasons, as it can also cause yellowing.
Yellowing of the leaves is also associated with fertilization with organic fertilizers, especially nitrogen fertilizers. Indeed, this is so, it is recommended that you follow exactly the dosages indicated on the package. Often make
If you notice the yellowing in time, then by changing the care of the flower, you can return it to the usual color. All yellowed or diseased leaves must be cut off immediately, this will help to avoid the death of the whole plant and give it a more neat appearance.
To avoid problems with the cultivation of geranium at home, you should immediately when this color appears in you, read the recommendations for caring for it. It is necessary to take a very careful look at the choice of a pot for it (not to be too small) and the location (light, but without direct rays on its leaves) of the plant.