Have the leaves of your cyclamen suddenly turned yellow? There is a reason for this phenomenon and it is possible to fight it. Find out why this is happening and how to restore plant health.
Why do cyclamen leaves turn yellow?
Cyclamen is a plant that is particularly resistant to cold. It blooms both in autumn and winter and its white, red or pink flowers are magnificent.
However, it can happen that its leaves appear discolored. This problem can be the cause of a pot that is too small, poor watering or a lack of necessary nutrients.
Watering plays a fundamental role in the appearance of the leaves, especially if the cyclamen is grown in containers. Too frequent or too abundant watering can damage the plant. And for good reason, it can cause the roots to rot, which over time damages its leaves, which will start to turn yellow and then turn brown. In this case, they will inevitably fall.
If the soil is still moist and not drying out, mold and fungus may also appear on your plant. If this happens, you can try not watering the plant again until the soil is completely dry.
How to care for a Cyclamen?
Pot of plants – Source: spm
Improper watering can also cause discoloration of cyclamen leaves. If the plant is not watered properly, the leaves will tend to turn yellow. The youngest leaves turn yellow first. If they fall off and the soil is too dry to recover the plant, then you will need to water it.
An excellent and effective solution in this case is to water the cyclamen using the immersion method. Put the pot in a basin with water for about ten minutes so that the soil absorbs the water it needs.
Cyclamen – Source: spm
If the pot in which you grow the cyclamen is too small, the leaves will no longer be green but will tend to turn yellow. If the roots go beyond the drainage holes, it means that the plant does not have enough space. In this case, you will immediately need to repot the plant in a taller and wider pot.
Cyclamen leaves – Source: spm
feed the plant
The leaves can turn yellow if the cyclamen does not have the necessary nutrients it needs. This can happen if the soil has not been changed or simply because it needs more nutrients.
In this case, you can add liquid fertilizer diluted in water during the flowering phase. You will need to repeat this step at least once a month.
Another solution is to repot the plant with fresh soil.
By following his tips, your cyclamen will regain its health and beauty in a few weeks.
