Causes of yellowing of thyme leaves and its solutions

Thyme ornamental value is very high, more suitable for indoor culture, but often in the culture of yellow leaves, seriously affecting the ornamental effect. So what causes thyme leaves to yellow? How do we solve this? Let's take a look at it together with Xiaobian.

1. Light discomfort

Thyme on the light requirements are relatively high, insufficient light will cause thyme excessive growth, resulting in yellow leaves, if the light is too strong, exposure will also lead to thyme leaves burn, resulting in yellow leaves phenomenon. Thyme grows at 20-25 degrees Celsius, which is a cold-tolerant and heat-intolerant plant.

Solution: When the light is insufficient, it should be placed in a place with sufficient light in time, but appropriate shade is needed at noon, especially in summer. If it is caused by excessive light and yellow leaves, you need to know that it will be placed in a cool and ventilated place, and appropriate watering, receiving scattered light irradiation, maintenance for a period of time can be restored.

2. Improper watering

Thyme leaves fleshy, so it has a certain ability to drought resistance, but not resistant to water, too much watering will lead to its root respiration, a long time will cause root respiration, resulting in a large number of leaves and yellow leaves. But too much watering will also lead to yellow leaves, yellow leaves will also significantly thin, and no yellow leaves will also appear withered Yan, soft phenomenon.

Solution: When thyme leaves are withered and yellow, we should put them in the shade and ventilate them to dry. When there is no water flowing out of the pot, put them back into the flowerpot and transplant them again. When the situation is serious, we need to replant the rotten roots. If the watering is too small, the yellow leaves should be watered in time.

3. Improper fertilization

Thyme grows slowly. Do not need too much fertilizer, spring and autumn growth is vigorous, every half month to apply a thick fertilizer can be, summer temperature is too high, to stop fertilization, otherwise excessive fertilization can easily lead to plant rot root death. But also can not be too thick or too frequent fertilization, once fertilization or too frequent, thyme is prone to yellow leaf phenomenon.

Solution: Fertilization must be properly controlled. It is recommended to dilute it before applying fertilizer. It is best to apply it along the changing pot. Pay attention to the fertilizer liquid not dripping on the leaves, so as not to cause the leaves to yellow and rot.

4. Diseases and pests

Diseases and insect pests can also cause thyme leaves to yellow, so in normal maintenance to maintain air circulation, timely clean up litter, observe the surrounding environment of plants, keep growth clean. When there are few pests, you can wipe the seeds clean with a soft brush, you can also spray insects and insects, remember to prevent and control them in time after discovery, otherwise it will be difficult to save them for a long time.

The above is thyme leaf yellowing and solution introduction, hope to help you, want to know more related knowledge, please pay attention to us.