why are my houseplant leaves turning red?
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Fluctuations in the soil and air around plants upset nutrients and cause red pigments. ... High soil salts draw water away from plant roots and create droughtlike conditions that cause red leaves as surely as true drought. Occasional heavy watering helps move soil salts through soil and away from sensitive plant roots.
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Another problem you may notice with your nandina domestica is leaf drop. This most often happens because the location of your plant is too cold or shaded, or too exposed to the wind. Move your plant to a sunnier, more sheltered position, and it should soon recover.
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Why do gardenia leaves turn yellow? Mineral deficiency is one of the major causes of chlorosis in plants and in gardenias the most common deficiencies are magnesium, nitrogen and iron, which result in the leaves turning from a glossy green shade to a bright yellow.
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Chlorosis, or yellowing leaves, is common in some parts of the country. Rose leaves turn yellow because the pH of the soil is too high, or there's not enough iron in the soil. It can also be caused by a lack of oxygen when the plants are overwatered or the soil doesn't drain easily.
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Too much light, for your plant in question, can also cause leaves to curl. Especially when older leaves are curling at the very tips of the leaves. ... To fix curling leaves from too much light, move your houseplant to a location that receives more appropriate light for the type of plant that you have.
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It sounds like your plants might have phytophthora blight, which is a fungal disease that causes black spots on the leaves, black streaking on the stems and leaves that often turn reddish in summer. When an infection is bad enough, the leaves turn black almost all over, curl up and die.
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Watering. An ivy's leaves may turn yellow if it is being over watered and has "root rot," due to being in soggy soil. Ivies need to dry out between waterings, and over watering means the plant's roots are continually wet. Always use well-draining potting soil and make sure your pot has drainage holes in the bottom.
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Why do prayer plant leaves turn brown? Prayer plants with brown tips can be caused by low humidity, improper watering, excess fertilizer or even too much sun. Cultural conditions are easy to change and soon your beautiful houseplant will be back to its glossy glory.
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If your Gardenia's leaves turn brown or display brown spots, this may be caused by any of these reasons: Low humidity: Gardenias demand high humidity to thrive. ... Water splashed on the leaves when watering the plant. Drip-irrigation will keep water off the foliage and flowers and prevents leaf spots.
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Light – One very common problem with indoor plants is a lack of light. If your plant isn't getting enough light, its leaves will start to turn brown. ... This usually causes the leaves to brown just at the tips. Try misting your plant with water, or setting the pot in a dish of small stones and water.
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An ivy's leaves may turn yellow if it is being over watered and has "root rot," due to being in soggy soil. Ivies need to dry out between waterings, and over watering means the plant's roots are continually wet.
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The problem you are experiencing is probably due to inconsistent watering. If the soil dries out too much the tips of the leaves will turn brown. Of course, you don't want to over water either, especially in winter when growth has slowed, because this can lead to root rot.
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The most common reason for red leaves on a geranium is cool temperatures. ... Geranium plants have low water needs and red geranium leaves oftentimes are caused by overwatering. Geraniums may also produce red leaves from too little watering.
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It sounds like you have an over watering issue. Sometimes when plant leaves turn yellow it can be from a nutritional issue but the most common cause of yellowing leaves is over watering and that the root system has or had 'wet feet'. Make sure your jade plant is never sitting in water.
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Houseplants drop leaves for many reasons, but most are related to improper care or poor growing conditions. ... Either too much or too little watering may cause leaf drop. A common problem is that when you see leaves droop or even fall off, you may be tempted to think the plant is thirsty and needs more water.
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A common problem with Hoya and almost all indoor houseplants is what we call “tipping” or simply the tips of the leaves drying out and turning brown. This can be caused by a number of factors including over-watering, chemical burn from too much fertilizer, root rot and dry stagnant air.
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Watering and Fertilizing Your Rubber Plant Watch for droopy leaves, which indicate a need for more water. Leaves that turn yellow and brown and drop signal over-watering. Mist during any season if they air is too dry, especially heated dry air like that which might occur during winter indoors.