What if the leaves of Dryopteris fern turn yellow?

Dryopteris has strong adaptability, easy cultivation, suitable for indoor perennial potted plants, is one of the most common green plants at home, the plant type is beautiful and beautiful, elegant and elegant, and the ornamental value is extremely high. but many people often encounter the problem that the leaves of Dryopteris fern are yellowing when they breed them. Let's take a look at what to do if the leaves of Dryopteris are yellowed.

Yellowing of leaves caused by excessive light

[cause of yellowing] Dryopteris is a shade plant. If the strong sunlight is in direct sunlight, it can easily cause the leaf margin to scorch and the leaves to turn yellow.

[solution] it is necessary to pay attention to shade in outdoor training, but it is also necessary to provide sufficient sunlight to grow. Indoors, it is best to keep the flowerpot on the east or north windowsill of the room.

Yellowing of leaves caused by underwatering

[causes of yellowing] during the growth of Dryopteris, it is necessary to fully water and maintain high air humidity to keep the leaves dark green. If the water supply is insufficient or the air is dry, the leaves will turn yellow or curl scorched.

[solution] it is necessary to spray water on the branches and leaves for 2 or 3 times a day in the peak growing season.

Yellowing of leaves caused by improper fertilization

[cause of yellowing] improper watering and fertilization of Dryopteris will stain the leaf surface, resulting in withered and yellow leaves and affect the ornamental effect.

[solution] the amount of fertilizer needed for Dryopteris is not much, generally applying thin pancake fertilizer and water every 2-3 weeks, and the effect is better if a small amount of calcareous fertilizer can be added.

Yellowing of leaves caused by soil discomfort

[cause of yellowing] Dryopteris grows fast and needs to be changed every spring. Dryopteris prefers loose, permeable and fertile calcareous sandy loam, and attention should be paid to the choice of soil if the soil does not conform to the growth habits of Dryopteris. It is easy to lead to poor growth of Dryopteris, and the leaves begin to yellowing and falling.

[solution] the cultivated soil in pot can be mixed with loam, rotten leaf soil and river sand in the same amount.

Yellowing of leaves caused by improper pruning

[cause of yellowing] Dryopteris should be cut off in time when withered leaves are found in the maintenance process, so as to keep the plant fresh and beautiful, and conducive to the germination of new leaves, otherwise the branches and leaves will be too cluttered and crowded, the growth will be weak and the leaves will turn yellow.

[solution] when the leaves of Dryopteris are too dense, the old leaves can be pruned properly every autumn.

After reading the introduction of the editor, now you know how to deal with the yellowing of the fern leaves.