Yellowing of Cacao plant
Does anyone know why my #Cacaoplant keeps yellowing? I think it could be the sun, but it’s hot directly hitting it. I leave it in my balcony, not so close to where the sun hits… can these be grown indoors?
I have also noticed that although the leaves are turning yellow and drying, I am having some flowering on the sides and new growth on top. #CacaoTree
I have also noticed that although the leaves are turning yellow and drying, I am having some flowering on the sides and new growth on top. #CacaoTree
7” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
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Potassium deficiency. It’s a key nutrient for the plant foliage. Your soil may be exhausted if it and it should be replenished after six months when left outdoors. Change the soil with rich soil that retains a bit more water. Cacao is a tropical that needs moisture and humidity. You may have the humidity but the moisture isn’t there. The heat also bakes your soil if it’s fast draining or in a plastic pot. Be careful with long you let it go without water. The hotter it is, you may want to give it sips a bit more frequently.
The circular brown spots, outlined with yellow is usually a sign of a bacteria or fungus disease. This disease is like a common cold, but if you ignore it, it can develop into something more serious and life threatening, like pneumonia 😞. I love chocolate.
▫️There are several possible causes: Here is a few reasons:
•overwatering
•getting water on the leaves while overhead watering. (always water at the base of the plant)
•poor air circulation
🏥 Your To Do list:
(1) Quarantine, because it’s contagious to the other plants in your oasis
(2) use sterlize tools to remove or trim the damaged leaves.
(3) Spray the leaves with Neem Oil. Neem Oil an organic product that’s safe to use on edible plants. Or you can use any organic fungicide containing copper.
🙏 I hope your Chocolate Tree will make a speedy recovery. This website will provide you with more info: https://greg.app/black-spots-on-cacao-tree-leaves/
▫️There are several possible causes: Here is a few reasons:
•overwatering
•getting water on the leaves while overhead watering. (always water at the base of the plant)
•poor air circulation
🏥 Your To Do list:
(1) Quarantine, because it’s contagious to the other plants in your oasis
(2) use sterlize tools to remove or trim the damaged leaves.
(3) Spray the leaves with Neem Oil. Neem Oil an organic product that’s safe to use on edible plants. Or you can use any organic fungicide containing copper.
🙏 I hope your Chocolate Tree will make a speedy recovery. This website will provide you with more info: https://greg.app/black-spots-on-cacao-tree-leaves/
