Causes and solutions of rubber tree yellow leaves

Rubber tree is the evergreen tree of Moraceae, its leaves are green all the year round, which is very suitable for indoor beautification. It is magnificent and magnificent to be cultivated indoors, which can reflect the tropical scenery. But in the maintenance process, there is a phenomenon of yellow leaves of rubber trees, which is how to return a responsibility? Let's take a look.

1. the light is too strong

The rubber tree is suitable for growing and developing in an environment with sufficient light but no strong light. If the sun is extremely strong in its growing environment, its leaves will burn inside and turn yellow.

Solution: after preventing the leaves from being burned by strong light, the pot should be moved to a semi-shaded environment in time, and the period will recover slowly. If it is inconvenient to move, it is necessary to set up a sunscreen to block the strong light and maintain its leaves.

2. Overwatering

In the process of maintenance, due to frequent irrigation, resulting in excessive water accumulation in the basin soil, then the rhizome will be waterlogged, the roots will be suffocated by hypoxia, the ability to absorb water and nutrients is weak, and even unable to absorb nutrients and water, resulting in yellowing and shedding of plant leaves.

Solution: first remove the main stem from the original potted flowerpot, cut off the already waterlogged roots, and then re-select the pot for transplanting, and then reduce the watering frequency and frequency to make it slowly recover.

3. The temperature is too low

Rubber trees are suitable for growing in warm areas, and when the temperature is too low, it will lead to plant exposure, resulting in yellowing leaves and, in severe cases, plant death.

Solution: keep the rubber tree warm indoors in winter to keep the temperature above 6-8 degrees. If the temperature is low, you can cover the upper part of the plant with a plastic bag to keep warm, but the bag should also poke several holes to increase ventilation and permeability.

4. Lack of fertility

Rubber trees have a high demand for fertilizer, and their growth and development must have adequate nutrition. If there is no fertilization for a long time, it will cause plant nutrition deficiency, yellow leaves and fallen leaves.

Prevention and control methods: add a little base fertilizer when planting and changing pots, apply thin liquid fertilizer every half a month during the growing period, and choose phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. Excess nitrogen fertilizer will make it grow and affect its beauty.

The above is the introduction of the causes and solutions of the yellow leaves of rubber trees. I hope I can help you. If you want to know more about it, please follow us.