Yellowing of agave leaves requires countermeasures based on the cause: If it is caused by natural causes, just cut off the yellow leaves. If the lighting duration is insufficient, the lighting duration should be increased, but direct exposure should be avoided. If the water volume is unreasonable, the water volume must be adjusted reasonably. If it is caused by disease, it must be prevented and treated in time.
1. Prune in time
If it dries up and turns yellow due to natural reasons. In autumn and winter, old leaves will turn yellow and dry due to natural reasons. At this time, you only need to cut off the yellow leaves, control the temperature, bask in the sun, and spray some pesticides to kill bacteria.
2. Increase lighting
It is a plant that likes to grow in semi-shady places, but full sunlight is also essential. Lack of sunlight will cause the leaves to turn yellow and dry. Do not place it directly in the sun in spring and autumn. In summer, when the sun is particularly strong, it needs to be shaded.
3. Water properly
It is afraid of too much water. If the soil where it is planted is always wet, it will easily cause root rot. Once the roots rot, the leaves will turn yellow. At this time, take it out of the soil, clean the rotten areas, dry it in the sun for a day, then replace it with new soil, and replant it until the soil in the pot is moist.
4. Prevent and treat diseases
Its leaves turn yellow and dry, which may be caused by anthracnose. When the disease occurs, light green spots will appear on the leaves, which gradually turn into dark brown, and finally the entire leaves will turn yellow and rot. When this problem occurs, it is necessary to use drugs to treat anthracnose in a timely manner, place it in a cool and windy place, and add nutrients rich in phosphorus and potassium to improve its ability to resist the disease. For leaves that have rotted, it is necessary to Remove them promptly to prevent pathogens from affecting other healthy branches and leaves.
Post time: Oct-17-2023