Aglaonema: why does it turn yellow and how to help the plant?

Aglaonema: introduction

Aglaonema in our latitudes has become known relatively recently, it is grown as a houseplant. The native environment for the aglaonema is these tropics and it feels great and develops under low light conditions, because in the wild, the sun's rays from it are hidden behind the foliage of trees. Isn't this ideal for breeding in urban apartments. All the beauty of a plant lies in the shape and color of its leaves, turning yellow, it completely loses its attractiveness. Choosing Aglaonema for yourself, you should take into account the growing conditions of this obstinate tropicana.

Agrotechnics

The 70s marked the beginning of the spread of aglaonema, and in this century breeders were able to obtain hybrid forms of the plant in large quantities. The plant belongs to the aroid family, but at the same time caring for it is much easier than for its decoratively growing relatives. Here are a few points to follow:

- For planting, give preference to light and loose soil.

- Based on the description, it is not difficult to understand that direct sunlight will not be to the liking of Aglaonema. In the shade, the leaves become saturated, and the color is only more contrasting.

- Watering is not often with warm water (the plant tolerates a one-time error) and do not forget about caring for the leaves with a damp cloth and spraying from a spray bottle.

- Choose a wide container for growing, drainage can be omitted.

Aglaonema leaves "describe" the state of the plant. From them, you can determine that there is a lack of fertilization and nutrition, as well as disease. The leaves can become covered with dots, the leaves become withered and drooping, the color disappears, and the edges dry out around the perimeter.

Causes of leaf changes

With proper care, the flower is beautiful, the leaves are of a characteristic color, dense and iridescent. Slow growth is not a deviation from the norm, it is a growth trait. The growth of 5-6 leaves per year is the growth rate. When overheated, the flower may stretch out and not correspond to the proper decorative effect.

If you notice darkening or distortion in the shape of the leaves, it is worth increasing the amount or frequency of watering, as this is a sure sign of a lack of moisture. A gray spray on the leaves indicates a lack of oxygen, but remember that drafts should be avoided.

Yellowing remains the main sign of trouble. The reasons may be as follows:

- incorrect watering (excess or deficiency)

- lack of light

- irrigation with water that is not suitable for composition (chlorine-containing or hard)

- not suitable water temperature

- lacks useful elements

- the flower is affected by pests

- rotting roots due to periodic overflow

- non-compliance with the temperature required for growing or drafts.

- plant aging

Often, along with yellowing, you can see the leaves drooping. If you notice signs of not health, first of all, move the plant to a less illuminated place and temporarily stop watering it, remember that excess moisture can lead to fungal diseases. If this does not help, there is a risk of root decay and in this case the flower needs to be transplanted.

Leaves can turn yellow during the peduncle period, which will indicate a lack of fertilizer and timely feeding will correct the situation.

Aglaonema does not tolerate tobacco smoke, as well as the content of chlorine and calcium salts in water.

The following sucking pests can be a sign of yellow leaves of aglaonema: scale insects, scale insects, thrips, red spider mites and aphids.

If the plant is severely affected by parasites, only intacticidal treatment will help to get rid of them, with a small lesion, a shower with soapy water is enough. Infection can occur in the absence of quarantine of new plants.