Simple methods can prevent yellowing leaves on your beloved houseplants
There's nothing worse than realising your beloved houseplant is on the turn and not knowing what to do about it.
Experts have thankfully shared tips on how to stop your plants from yellowing to ensure you keep them as happy and as healthy as possible, as they have a wealth of benefits to us.
Dr Michael Mosley has praised houseplants for being able to boost memory and mood, sharing in his book, Just One Thing: How Simple Changes Can Transform Your Life, that he recommends in each room, you have five plants because there are endless benefits.
Research suggests that house plants can boost memory, productivity, and mood - and even reduce air pollution. Dr Mosley said they absorb carbon dioxide and breathe out oxygen as well as improve humidity, two things that make us humans feel better. Researchers found that having five or six plants in a room is the minimum you need to make an impact.
Plant experts have shared that yellowing leaves can signal various underlying problems, including nutrient deficiencies, overwatering, underwatering, pests, or diseases. One of the primary causes of yellowing leaves is nutrient deficiencies, particularly in essential nutrients like nitrogen, iron, or magnesium, reports The Express.
Experts shared that it's important your plants are getting the correct nutrients to promote healthy leaf growth. Overwatering or underwatering can also disrupt the delicate balance of moisture uptake and drainage in plants, leading to yellowing leaves, so it's best to be 100% sure about how much watering your particular plant needs in order to thrive.
Also, be aware of pests including aphids, spider mites, or fungal diseases, as they can compromise plant health and cause leaf yellowing. It's important that you regularly inspect the leaves of your plants to weigh up what may be causing the yellowing.
Ensure that your plants are getting enough sun exposure too, if that's something they need, as this can cause yellowing to the leaves. Adjusting the positioning of indoor plants may really help. Yes, it may look great tucked in a shady corner, but would it thrive better on the windowsill? Quite possibly.
Healthy soil is also vital and experts recommend you monitor soil pH levels to ensure they remain within the optimal range for your plant species, as imbalances can affect nutrient availability, which of course, can leave your plant looking a little worse for wear.