My frydex is yellowing
Recently my frydek is growing more baby leaves but some of them are turning yellow, even the big old leave turns yellow also. Any tips? Thanks
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5β pot with drainage
Last watered 2 years ago
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This might be a sign of overwatering or underwatering. If you overwatered it, root rot may occur and this may cause the yellowing leaves. If yellowing is starting with the lower leaves first, it is probably overwatered. I would recommend watering once a week in spring and summer and less in fall and winter because of dormancy. PS. Make sure your plant is getting enough nutrients and has no pests on it! Hope this helps
If all the leaves have yellowing issues, that is a watering/root issue. Alocasia are sensitive to root issues and while they like moisture they like the soil to be well ventilated.
If new leaves are growing and an old one is yellowing, then that is likely a fertilization issue. These are heavy feeders and a lot of people fertilize them every water. More importantly they are heavy feeders on magnesium, which isnβt common in every fertilizer and even fertilizers that contain it donβt have large amounts. People seem to recommend Epsom salt and dolomite lime for supplementation. Without adequate nutrients, old leaves will die when new leaves are produced as it pulls the nutrients out of the old one to support itself.
If new leaves are growing and an old one is yellowing, then that is likely a fertilization issue. These are heavy feeders and a lot of people fertilize them every water. More importantly they are heavy feeders on magnesium, which isnβt common in every fertilizer and even fertilizers that contain it donβt have large amounts. People seem to recommend Epsom salt and dolomite lime for supplementation. Without adequate nutrients, old leaves will die when new leaves are produced as it pulls the nutrients out of the old one to support itself.
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@Consocmap When was the last time you fed it? What kind of water are you using? This plant is a fan of high humidity and nutrients. Your plant is also succeptible to spider mites in low humidity so please check for tiny webs that cause yellowing of the foliage, balance the humidity level to preserve its new and old foliage thus warding off mites, and watch the soil moisture. The higher the humidity, the less youβll have to water because the soil will take longer to dry out in higher humidity. Watch your evaporation rates when it comes to water. If you let this plant dry out too much, itβll faint and yellow. If you overwater it, itβll rot out and turn yellow as a warning. Iβm also going to agree with those that said it may need nutrients. A low dose will help it start to perk up two days after itβs been fed. Just watch the foliage and donβt expect for the leaves to revert to green right away. It doesnβt work this way but know that youβll get better leaves in the future.
Humidity control is vital to Alocasia. Be cautious of light exposure. Remember that they genetically thrive in medium indirect light. Think of walking through a rainforest and how much daylight doesnβt get through the tree canopy. This is where they thrive and how they live. Make the necessary adjustments. Repot with fresh dry medium if you need to. I hope this helps!
@Consocmap When was the last time you fed it? What kind of water are you using? This plant is a fan of high humidity and nutrients. Your plant is also succeptible to spider mites in low humidity so please check for tiny webs that cause yellowing of the foliage, balance the humidity level to preserve its new and old foliage thus warding off mites, and watch the soil moisture. The higher the humidity, the less youβll have to water because the soil will take longer to dry out in higher humidity. Watch your evaporation rates when it comes to water. If you let this plant dry out too much, itβll faint and yellow. If you overwater it, itβll rot out and turn yellow as a warning. Iβm also going to agree with those that said it may need nutrients. A low dose will help it start to perk up two days after itβs been fed. Just watch the foliage and donβt expect for the leaves to revert to green right away. It doesnβt work this way but know that youβll get better leaves in the future.
Humidity control is vital to Alocasia. Be cautious of light exposure. Remember that they genetically thrive in medium indirect light. Think of walking through a rainforest and how much daylight doesnβt get through the tree canopy. This is where they thrive and how they live. Make the necessary adjustments. Repot with fresh dry medium if you need to. I hope this helps!
From your responses, I think the problem might be overwatering since itβs raining season in Vietnam, so the humidity is high and the pot/soil is wet all the time. Bringing indoor might help and Iβll try that.
Thank you all for your replies. I Really appreciate it.
A quick pic of current status of my #frydek
Thank you all for your replies. I Really appreciate it.
A quick pic of current status of my #frydek
