The question of why the leaves of Kalanchoe turn yellow, most often concerns those gardeners who do not yet have sufficient experience in growing this plant. Experienced gardeners are well aware of how to deal with a flower. They know what care is, how Kalanchoe is transplanted, what it needs and the like information. Our article is designed specifically for a beginner in the field of floriculture.
Why do Kalanchoe leaves turn yellow
As soon as you saw that the plant began to change appearance, and its leaves began to change color or curl, this means that the flower is missing something or it suffers from improper care. To properly orient the reader in this matter, we first list the possible causes of the phenomenon when the leaves turn yellow and dry in Kalanchoe:
- flower transplantation was performed in violation of technology;
- the earth in the pot where the flower was planted has the wrong consistency;
- the place where Kalanchoe is located does not suit him;
- temperature requirements are not complied with;
- incorrect watering;
- improper feeding;
- pest attack.
These are the main reasons why the leaves of Kalanchoe turn yellow . Of course, there is an option that the leaves just change naturally, but in this case this process is not massive. Old leaves mostly turn yellow and fall one at a time. And in order to properly respond to any of the reasons, you need to consider in more detail information on how to properly care for the plant.
Flower care
It is worth noting that this flower is not too picky, and talking about how to care for home Kalanchoe, we will not discover anything that a simple layman cannot do. The birthplace of this plant is Madagascar, and it has a huge number of varieties. They are very different from each other in appearance, but the requirements for care mostly coincide.
The first thing I want to talk about is watering. Given the homeland of the flower, we must understand that he does not like waterlogging. It must be watered with settled water at room temperature. When watering, it is very important not to get on the leaves, but to direct the flow of water directly to the ground. Watering is necessary so that the earth absorbs water and becomes moist, but so that there is no excess water either in the pot or in the pan. In the case of Kalanchoe, the principle "it is better not to fill up than to pour." In summer and spring, the flower is watered more often, and in the autumn and winter periods watering must be reduced.
The next factor that is important is the degree of illumination. The fact is that Kalanchoe is a flower that needs to be "laid to sleep." And it's not a joke. From morning time to three days, it is necessary to keep the flower pot in a well-lit place, for example, on the windowsill on the south side. But after this time it needs to be rearranged in the shade, to rest. If you can’t change your place, then just cover the flower with a scarf. If this is not done, then the sun will spoil the leaves.
Room requirements
We should also talk about what temperature regime requires a Kalanchoe - a decorative flower. An ideal temperature for its maintenance is considered to be about 18 degrees heat. But in case of its decrease in the room, the plant will calmly tolerate, if it is not higher than six degrees. However, if the temperature, on the contrary, increases, then this threatens with problems, since the plant will begin to consume a lot of water, and this, in turn, entails rotting of the roots.
It is also important to monitor the humidity in the room. It was previously mentioned that the flower does not like waterlogging, which means that a dry climate should be maintained in the room. This is especially true for the autumn and winter, when there is increased humidity on the street.
Plant nutrition
Improper feeding is another reason why Kalanchoe turns yellow. What to do in this case? To begin with - check what complex you use, and whether it is suitable for this plant. It is recommended to use succulent fertilizer, while following simple tips:
- you need to feed the soil in early spring;
- you need to dilute the mixture two times weaker than indicated in the instructions;
- for the proper assimilation of the necessary elements, it is necessary to dissolve the mixture in water heated to a warm state, then let it cool, and only then water the flower;
- you can not fertilize the plant in winter dormancy.
Transfer
Transplanting Kalanchoe is also not difficult. There is nothing complicated in this process. The flower grows quickly enough, so it needs to be replanted often, otherwise it will begin to fade. This procedure is best done in the spring. First you need to pull the plant out of the pot - carefully, being careful not to damage the root system. Together with the remains of the old soil, you need to put the flower in a new container. It is important to remember that in the new pot there should be an equal amount of old and new earth, while the composition of the soil should be similar. This flower is suitable soil for succulents. Also, you can make the desired mixture yourself, taking in equal proportions:
- humus;
- sheet earth;
- peat;
- fine sand.
The bottom of the pot needs to be well drained. In this case, you do not need to take a too large pot, it is better to transplant the flower again in a year. After a week, the plant fully comes to life and gets used to a new place.
Breeding methods
Kalanchoe is a decorative flower that can be propagated by cuttings and seed methods, as well as leaves. It is interesting that the flower multiplies on its own with leaves. Falling to the ground, they take root, and a new sprout is obtained. If you decided to apply the seed method, then after you placed the seeds on the ground (you don’t need to sprinkle them on top of the ground), cover them from the light. Water the ground twice a day to keep it moist all the time. After a month, you can transplant the flower into a pot under the film. And only when leaves appear, can Kalanchoe be planted in a permanent place. While the flower is growing and gaining growth, it is necessary to form its crown, removing excess and ugly shoots.
Flowering period
Remember that this flower pleases you with buds only once a year. Most do this throughout the winter, but there are varieties that only begin to bloom in early spring. If you did not wait for flowers either in winter or spring, then you need to inspect the plant for the presence of pests.
Pests
One of the probable reasons for the lack of flowering or why Kalanchoe leaves turn yellow is the presence of pests. Most often, the plant is visited by aphids and scale insects. Both of them are easily detected with the naked eye on the leaves. To do this, you just need to look after the flower and carefully study it. Aphid is a dark green insect that sucks out everything useful from the plant and leads to its death. The scale shield gives a gray coating on the plant, as it produces mucus. To get rid of aphids, it is enough to treat with soapy water the places where aphids were found. Be careful not to hit the ground. If the plant was too much affected, then some branches will need to be removed. And the shield is afraid of alcohol, so it is removed with its help.
The main thing is to remember that if you properly care for the plant, then you will not have any problems with flowering and its development. A timely response to pests will provide a one hundred percent positive result in the fight against them.