What does it mean when the leaves on my plants turn yellow?

Question

I know that some leaves die and turn yellow but I am wondering if it has anything to do with the decaying mulch that I put around them. Please help.....

Answer 1

NITROGEN!!! Sounds like you need to fertilize! Yes over watering will do it but when it happens to me it is because I neglect to fertilize my plants. Outdoor plants? It is always recommended to first and foremost get a soil test done. Your county extension office can help you with that. You could also ask for a diagnosis of your plant and for a minimal fee they can tell you exactly the problem by you bringing in a sample of the plant and answering a few questions. I would know, in my area they call it the Master Gardener Hot line and the charge is 2 dollars for a diagnosis. They will want more then a leaf so taking a picture of the plant might even help. Hope this helps.

Master Gardener MSUE

Answer 2

It can mean a lot of things...too little water, too much water, acidity level of the soil may be questionable, you may be burning them up with fertilizer. The best way to get the exact reason is to find out what kind of plant it is, look in the Yellow Pages of your phone book and get the number for the County Home Extension Agent, give them a call and explain everything about it, and they will be able to give you an honest answer. He may even recommend you get your soil tested...if so he'll tell you exactly how to have it done, etc. When it's a question like this and you want the real answer, you need to go to the pro that would know for sure.

Answer 3

Try to repot your plant in a bigger pot it may be out of room for the roots. get a good quality potting soil to do this. Only water once a week.. when you have the plant out of the pot.. loosen up the roots so that they will spread and grow . the mulch is good for the plant keeps it wet longer so when you are ready to water again stick your finger down in the dirt and if it is dry up to the second knuckle on your finger then it is time to rewater.
other than that i can't think of anything that would turn the leaves yellow.. It may not like the spot that you have it sitting does it get plenty of light .. good luck i hope that this helps.

Answer 4

Way too much water. Only water a house plant once a week. Decaying mulch is a good thing.

Answer 5

Most everyone else could be right, to much water. It also could be caused by an iron or nitrogen deficiency and it might need some sun light. You might try easing up on the watering and find a good quality flower and plant fertilizer that has both of the obove like "Miracle Grow" there are others just as good just follow the directions closely and you should have good results, good luck!

Answer 6

The choroplast, that is the cells that make a plant green are changing. Plants get chloroplast when there is plentiful sunlight and moisture. Winter days are short and dry which is why plants don't make much food(the chloroplast) therefore the leaves turn yellow. Either that or the plant is old.

Answer 7

You may be overwatering, check to see if the soil is wet. If it is you don't need to water. If it's not the water, your mulch might be the problem, try changing it by re potting your plant.

Answer 8

Turning yellow is also symptoms of a lack of iron in the soil. Buy some "Ironite" and put in the plant, and see if that helps.

Answer 9

Maybe the plant doesnt like the sour soil?
What kind of plant? The plants I really like dont like sour soil - if thats what you are growing.
Also did you think of watering the plant? Or maybe watering it too much?

Answer 10

Usually means over watering