Key Points:
- Whenever you notice either yellow leaves, wilting, or spots, immediately diagnose the plants.
- Water is very important for plants, but it always damages them if it is applied too or underwater.
- Never rely on guesses; always go for a professional landscaping company to handle the work.
Introduction
You suddenly noticed your plants are looking sick and unhealthy. It’s showing yellow leaves, droopy stems, and some unhealthy spots. You do take neighbors’ opinions and just make blind guesses.
Now, you start to panic and think about what to do to save your garden. The good thing is that it doesn’t occur overnight. There are some serious reasons behind this. You can avoid it, but to know how it’s done in the right way, you need to read this blog by the end. Afterwards, you’ll be aware of how to diagnose plants correctly. Without wasting much time, let’s start reading!
Yellow Leaves on Plants Are the Classic SOS Sign
Whenever you notice any yellow leaves on the plant, consider it a warning or an alarming sign. Don’t ever take the risk of ignoring; otherwise, you’ll sit and cry over the damaged garden.
No more guesses because we’ll explain the real reasons behind it and how to diagnose plants:
1. Overwatering
People think the more you water, the better the plant grows. This is the biggest myth told by people. Plants will die soon because of this. Because wet soil will make the roots suffocate. And when roots can’t even breathe, leaves become yellow.
But how to check it?
You need to stick your fingers 2 to 3 inches deep in the soil. If the soil feels soggy and wet, you are halfway messed up.
Way to resolve it:
- First, completely dry the soil.
- You should also improve the drainage by adding sand and perlite.
- Don’t forget to re-pot the plant in case of rotten roots.
2. Underwatering
If you notice the leaves are crispy or getting dry, it shows you have ignored them.
How to Fix it?
- Deeply water it till the bottom has been drained.
- Set a schedule to have them watered regularly.
3. Deficiency of Nutrients
Plants are always in need of balanced nutrition. Deficiency or excess, both are dangerous for them.
Check out the Following Signs:
- If the leaves are showing a pale yellow colour, but the veins are showing green, it is an iron deficiency.
- If the lower leaves get yellow first (it is a nitrogen deficiency)
How to treat it:
Go for a balanced fertilizer in a balanced amount with consistency.
4. Low Light
Plants that don’t have proper lighting show yellow leaves.
How to Handle it?
Shift it in front of the window. Cave-like environments aren’t good for plants.
Wilting
You may consider wilting less dangerous, but it can seriously harm plants (if not treated).
1. Underwatering
If the soil is feeling way too dry and plants are wilting, the reason is underwatering.
How to fix it?
Do the watering slowly but deeply. Go for the less-is-more methodology. Don’t just dump the water and move away.
2. Overwatering
Just like underwatering, overwatering isn’t healthy for plants as well. Because if the soil is wet or plants are drooping the water, chances are high that the roots are in the suffocation phase or already rotting.
These are the ways to fix it:
- Stop the watering
- Improve the drainage
- Do check the condition of the roots ASAP
3. Heat Stress
Direct heat or even a hot room can wipe out the plant.
How to treat it?
Immediately move it away from the intense light and humidity.
4. Transplant Shock
If you don’t re-pot your plant immediately, expect more issues.
To remove it, leave the plant alone. Don’t touch it again and again. Neither do the overwatering.
Spots on Leaves
Don’t consider spots on leaves mysterious. It occurs because of pests, diseases, or any kind of environmental stress.
1. Brown, Crispy Spots
Shifting the pot from one place (dark one) to another (sunnier one) wouldn’t solve the issue.
You have to first acclimate it slowly and then filter the harsh light.
2. Yellow Halo + Dark Spots Shows Fungal Infection
Overwatering and poor airflow are the reasons for fungus issues.
You can fix it by:
- Trimming the infected portion of leaves.
- Improving the airflow.
- Water at the soil level, not on the leaves.
- In case you believe that a fungicide can do the job, then do it.
3. Perfectly Round Yellow-Brown Spots Show Bacterial Infection
It is a bacterial infection, but it spreads very fast.
To get rid of it:
- Cut the infected leaves immediately.
- Clean the tools.
- Never overwater.
- Tiny Specks and Webbing Caused by Spider Mites
It’s in the form of a dust-like speck and the thin webbing on the leaves.
To fix it:
- Shower the plants in the right way.
- Use oil of neem or insecticidal soap.
- Do increase the humidity (because mites hate the moisture).
How to Diagnose Plants for Disease Identification? (Step by Step)
Never make a blind guess when it comes to diagnosing plants:
Step 1: How Does the Soil Look?
Check the state of the soil: is it dry, swampy, or moist? Knowing it alone solves many problems.
Step 2: Monitor the Conditions or Light
Check the light to determine whether the plants are under low-light, harsh sun, or inconsistent exposure.
Step 3: Check for Pests
Also, look at the underlying sides of leaves. You can use the phone’s flashlight for this purpose. Never think that your plant is too healthy for pests.
Step 4: Look at the Patterns of Leaves
See if the older or newer leaves are affected in a symmetrical way or just randomly. This way, you’ll come to know the issues related to water, diseases, or nutrients.
Step 5: Smell the Soil
In case you notice a weird smell, it may be due to rotten roots or overwatering.
Conclusion
Your plants are falling apart by turning yellow and wilting. The worst thing you can come up with is going with the internet hacks or asking for opinions. In these situations, you become the biggest enemy of your plants. To save your garden from these kinds of damage, research accordingly and then find the solution.
In case you still think something’s not working, hire a professional landscaping company. You don’t have to struggle to find the best company because TG’s Landscaping is here to become your savior. We offer a wide range of services to care for your plants in the best possible way. To learn more about our services or hire us immediately, contact us now!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many common landscaping problems exist?
These are the ones:
- Diseases like powdery mildew, blight, and leaf spot
- Pest infestations from insects like aphids and spider mites
2. What are the causes of leaf discoloration?
The following are the causes of leaf discoloration:
- Watering issues
- Deficiency of Nutrients
- Pests
- Diseases
- Environmental stress
3. Are plant fungus and bacterial spots the same?
No, both aren’t the same. They do have differences in appearance.
Plant fungus spots are circular and dry. Sometimes they are found in the shape of concentric rings and have powdery growth. While bacterial spots are found in an angular shape and are water-soaked.
