2006-12-22 22:44:39 · 12 answers · asked by C Shannon 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Celebrities
Uh.. Lol.. it's not in the right section but.. Yep..
Plants are green because they have chloroplast in their cells (mostly in leaves) which contains the pigment chlorophyll that gives the plant the green colour... It can only work when the plant is creating food for itself through a process called photosynthesis.. this process needs water, chlorophyll, energy (sunlight) and oxygen to create food and give it's colour for the plant..
without water and light, the plant cannot make food (photosynthesis) and theirfore dies, which stops the pigment from working..
2006-12-22 23:10:37 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the leaves are dry, brittle or crumbling, then yes, the plant lacks water or light. Otherwise, you're probably overwatering. Let the plant dry out completely, and then water just enough that the soil soaks in the water quickly, and a little bit of water shows up in the tray underneath the pot you have it in. Then leave the plant to dry out completely again and repeat the watering process. Good luck!
2006-12-23 06:50:41 · answer #2 · answered by Yogini108 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both, its a bit confusing cos of this thing called photosynthesis, which basically means th plant uses light to make its food, but yeah if it doesnt have light the plant cant make its own nutrients, but some plants dont need to photosynthesise, so therefore no need for light so the just turn white if there is no light instead of being green
2006-12-23 06:46:17 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's more than likely a disease caused by bacterium, viral, or something in the water that your plants do not like. Leave your water out in a jug over night before you water for about 48 hours, and the chemicals such as chlorine will dissipate.
2006-12-23 07:01:35 · answer #4 · answered by careercollegestudent69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say if the leaves are still a little supple and yellow, it's lack of light. If the leaves are dry and yellow, I'd say it's a lack of water.
2006-12-23 06:48:40 · answer #5 · answered by pleasantvalleycabins 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both. Also lack of nutrients...too much acidity in the water?
2006-12-23 06:47:07 · answer #6 · answered by melvinbenjamin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked in a florist shop for awhile, and it's because they are being over watered, and need more light.
2006-12-24 00:02:15 · answer #7 · answered by ball_courtney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be both. But generally it's more because of not getting water.
2006-12-23 06:52:02 · answer #8 · answered by rkc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both..but most importantly lack of light.
2006-12-23 06:51:16 · answer #9 · answered by samia k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i actually think it is too much water and not enough light that makes them turn yellow
2006-12-23 06:46:58 · answer #10 · answered by Kimmie B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋