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- Knotweed gets yellow leaves - what to do?
- Yellow leaves are an indication of water and nutrient deficiency
- What to do against yellow leaves?
- Tips & Tricks
Yellow leaves in the knotweed can be a sign of nutrient deficiency
Knotweed gets yellow leaves - what to do?
Actually, the knotweed (Fallopia or Polygonum aubertii) is a very vigorous and almost indestructible climber that does not need much care - apart from a regular and vigorous pruning so that the plant does not overgrow the whole garden in no time. But even the robust knotweed occasionally shows signs of lack of supply.
Earlier propagate knotweed - How to succeedYellow leaves are an indication of water and nutrient deficiency
Knotweeds cultivated mainly in pots, window boxes or other planters quickly suffer from lack of space due to their strong growth - the usually very deep, widely branched roots can not spread according to the above-ground growth, so that water and nutrients can not be absorbed in sufficient quantities , A deficiency supply occurs, which shows itself quickly on the yellowing foliage.
What to do against yellow leaves?
On the other hand, it helps only to cut back the knotweed and, if possible, to place it in a larger pot. The planter can not be big and deep enough, whereby the plant anyway in the wild - that is planted out in the garden - feels most comfortable.
Tips & Tricks
If your knotweed gets yellow leaves in autumn, this is most likely normal, as it is a deciduous plant.