Hi, I have a houseplant (Chamaedorea elegans) with leaves that are fading badly - not going yellow, just fading away to a pale whitish colour. The leaves affected are most pale on the inside, and the tips maintain some green colour. This has come on quite suddenly. The plant is quite bushy still, the leaves aren't turning brown or dropping off.
If you need any more info please ask!
2007-09-28 08:34:03 · 6 answers · asked by Ed 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
Nothing. They are simply being shaded out by the outer leaves. It is the common lot of all inner leaves. Fading leaves do give you an indication of any nutrients that may be lacking if you know what to look for. If you started with a healthy plant in good compost, it should be all right.
2007-09-28 10:35:19 · answer #1 · answered by d00ney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really sounds like some kind of nutrient deficiency. Usually they need more nitrogen, and turn yellow. I found a website where it lists some deficiencies along with the symptoms.
I'd try getting it some food and possibly better lighting.
2007-09-28 17:06:25 · answer #2 · answered by dunefangirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not give too much water.Wait 3-4 days after first watering.
2007-09-29 11:50:00 · answer #3 · answered by bunty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always spray houseplants with warm water.The same waterin.
We don't like cold baths.
2007-09-28 15:39:01 · answer #4 · answered by angler 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably need some salts........check with Dobbies they are quite good for purchasing the necessary salts....either nirogen, potassium or choride salts
2007-10-02 10:33:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
may need plant food, and to be green they need sunlight to photosythesise (sp) also try repotting in larger pot with new compost
2007-09-28 15:59:05 · answer #6 · answered by treacle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋