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- Geraniums have yellow leaves - what to do?
- Indication of nutrient deficiency
- What to do against yellow leaves?
- Fertilize geraniums properly
- Tips
Yellow leaves are usually an indication of nutrient deficiency
Geraniums have yellow leaves - what to do?
Giant thriving, lush flowering geraniums (actually pelargoniums, the botanically correct name) probably every balcony gardener desires. Sometimes, however, the rather demanding plants do not want to thrive as the ambitious flower buddy desires. Fortunately, it is great to do something against yellow leaves on geraniums.
Indication of nutrient deficiency
If the leaves on plants - not just geraniums - gradually turn yellow, this is often a sign of nutrient deficiency; especially if the leaf veins themselves remain green. This nutrient deficiency does not only occur when you fertilize too little, but also when using an unsuitable fertilizer. Each type of plant has its own specific nutritional requirements, which not only refers to the frequency of fertilization but also to the composition of the fertilizer. For example, yellow leaves on geraniums are often indicative of a deficiency of the iron trace element.
What to do against yellow leaves?
Fortunately, the ugly yellow leaves of your geraniums are quite easy to treat. As an effective first aid measure, we recommend the rapid initial care with a special egg fertilizer, which is dissolved in the irrigation water and administered together with it as a solution. However, be careful when working with eggs, the remedy is poisonous.
Fertilize geraniums properly
As so often, prevention is better than treatment, so you should provide your geraniums regularly and with the right fertilizer. The flowers are very strong and should be taken care of at least once a week. Suitable fertilizers are above all:
Be careful not to fertilize on dry substrate. Instead, you can administer the fertilizer along with the irrigation water.
Tips
As a result of a lack of nutrients weakens the plant, as a result, an increasing number of pests - especially whiteflies have it on such maltreated geranium. These should also be tackled in time.