Winged floweris a very decorative houseplant with large and shiny green leaves and white flowers. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon forto turn yellow or brownleaves of the wingflower, which makes the plant lose its pretty appearance. What is the reason for this and what to do then? Find out the reasonswhy the leaves of the perennial flower turn yellow and brownand find out how to help the plant regain its he alth and shine!
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Pearflower leaves turn yellow from over-watering
The most commoncause of yellowing of the pearflower leaves is too abundant wateringThe spider moth does not tolerate the high moisture content of the substrate for a long time. The plant is best watered when the ground is clearly dry, light and loose, and the leaves are gently lowering. Constantly moist soil causes root rot and the development of fungal diseases. This is manifested bywilting and yellowing of the leaves of the perennial flower and premature browning of the inflorescences. To save the plant, you need to pull it out of the ground, remove all damaged roots, and then plant it in fresh soil.
Pegasus leaves turn yellow from strong sun
Anotherthe reason for the yellowing of the pearflower leaves may be too much sunlight Peace Lily should be grown in a semi-shaded place, sheltered from direct sunlight. Too intense lighting causesperennial leaves to turn pale green and then yellowAdditionally, the plant has stunted growth and flowering. In such a situation, the plant should be moved to a less sunny place
Pegasus leaves turn brown from dry air
The reason for the browning of the wingflower leaves is too dry air during the heating season.When the air humidity is too low, the perennial leaves begin to dry out and turn brown from the tops.To prevent further damage to the leaves, immediately raise the level of air humidity around the plant. To do this, you need to sprinkle the plant with soft water at room temperature every day. A better solution is to place a pot with pellet structure on a base 2 cm larger than the pot, filled with stones (it can also be expanded clay) and water (the top layer of water must not touch the bottom of the pot).The water that evaporates from the podgy plant will moisten the air around the wingflower. The water in the base must be replenished regularly.
Perennial leaves turn brown from hard water
Browning of the wingflower leaves may be caused by hard water.Water directly from the tap cannot be used for watering and sprinkling the wingflower. Distilled water is best, but access to distilled water can be difficult. A simple solution is to fill the watering can with water and leave it for 8-12 hours in a dark place. This standing water can be used to water and moisten the plant. We can also use rainwater or water from a well to water the pearflower, but before that it should be heated to the temperature of the room where the pearflower is grown.
Pegasus leaves turn brown from over-fertilization
Browning and drying of the leaf tips may be a symptom of over-fertilizationThe spider moth is very sensitive to the salinity of the substrate.It should not be fertilized too much.We fertilize the wingflower from April to September , not more often than once every 2 weeks. It is best to use liquid fertilizers, which are diluted with water, using half of the dose recommended by the manufacturer.
You should refrain from fertilizing the wingflower after transplanting it into a new pot and after moving it to a new place(e.g. from a flower shop to your home). The plant requires time to acclimatize to the new environment, and it will be difficult to provide a large dose of nutrients at this point. The first fertilization can be carried out as soon as possible after 2-3 weeks.
Pearflower leaves turn brown from a draft
Browning and blackening of the leaves of the wingflower may be the result of a cold draft , which arose, for example, during airing the room on a frosty day. If the flowerpot with the perennial flower is placed near a window that is often opened, there is a risk of the plant crinkling (especially in winter). Chrysanthemum in the fall and winter is best grown on a window sill that will not be openedWe remove the wrinkled leaves.
Pearflower leaves turn yellow because they are old
A single yellowing pearly leaves don't necessarily mean anything bad.During aging, the leaves turn yellowThis is a completely natural phenomenon and should not be alarming.Aging leaves should be systematically cut off from the plant
Pegasus leaves turn yellow because they are attacked by a spider mite
Spider mites rarely appear on wingworms due to the need to maintain high air humidity around these plants. Occasionally, however, during the heating season, especially on non-sprinkled plants, the spider mite (Tetranyus urticae) may appear. It is quite a common pest of houseplants. Its presence will be evidenced bymosaic-like yellow discoloration on the lower leaves of the wingflower and a delicate spider web on the lower side of the leaves All discolored leaves must be removed and the humidity level increased. All leaves can be additionally washed with soapy water. Spray the whole plant with natural spider mites for use in domestic crops - Agrocover Spray or Emulpar Spray.
Pegasus leaves turn yellow and brown due to illness
Yellow or brown discoloration on the leaves of the puffinmay indicate a fungal disease. Leaf spot (Cylindrocladium spathiphylli) is the most dangerous disease. Itssymptoms first appear on the lower leaves of the pterygium, which turn yellow and wilt.The leaf blades form approximately 1 cm, round, dark brown spots at the site of infection. Spots sometimes also appear on the petioles. In case of heavy infestation, when trying to pull the plant out of the ground, its above-ground part easily leaves the roots. The disease develops as a result of splashing water during watering.High temperature (21-29 ° C) and too high air and substrate humidity are conducive to the development of the disease. The course of the disease is very fast. In summer, 2-4 weeks are enough for the entire plant to die. After finding out the symptoms of the disease,diseased leaves of the wingflower or the whole plant should be removed , and all neighboring plants should be sprayed 1-2 times at intervals of 10 days with a fungicide, eg Biosept Active.
