Indoor plants in the house significantly increase the mood of the people living in it, as well as improve the energy and atmosphere of the room. One of these plants is Dieffenbachia, a thermophilic tropical resident who, in addition to its beautiful appearance, perfectly cleans the air of harmful substances. What to do if the bright green leaves of Dieffenbachia suddenly turn yellow?
The reasons for yellowing
Usually, Dieffenbachia leaves turn yellow with improper care of the plant, but this is not the only reason for this phenomenon. A change in color can cause direct sunlight to fall on the leaves, causing them to burn. Often, yellowing causes an excess of moisture, which contributes to the decay of the roots, as a result of which the leaves do not receive sufficient nutrition from the soil. Dieffenbachia also does not tolerate dry air - the absence of moisture causes a lack of substances necessary for the plant, and its leaves begin to gradually turn yellow.
Dieffenbachia needs to be watered correctly, using high-quality and not hard water for this.
In addition, Dieffenbachia leaves may turn yellow from cold in the room, constant drafts that undermine its resistance to various diseases, lack of nutritious mineral substances or dry soil. If yellowing of the leaves is noted during the period of accelerated growth of the top of the plant, this may be due to a lack of space in the flowerpot, which must be changed to a more spacious container. In dry soil, dieffenbachia should be watered immediately after the topsoil has dried.
