Brown leaves on Strelitzia Nicolai: causes and solutions
Is your Strelitzia Nicolai developing brown leaves or brown edges? Don't panic: this is a common problem. Fortunately, there are clear causes and simple solutions to make your plant healthy and beautiful again. This article explains what could be the cause and what you can do.
Possible causes of brown leaves
- Too dry air : especially in winter due to heating.
- Too much or too little water : root rot or dehydration.
- Too much direct sunlight : leaves may burn.
- Nutrient deficiency : leaves discolour more quickly when there is a lack of nutrients.
- Natural aging : old leaves die off to make way for new ones.
What can you do about it?
- Increase humidity : spray regularly or use a humidifier.
- Check watering : Check the soil before watering.
- Protect from bright sunlight : allow the plant to gradually get used to more light.
- Adding food : During spring and summer, add plant food every 2 weeks.
- Remove old leaves : cut them away so that the energy goes to new growth.
When don't you have to worry?
A single brown leaf is perfectly normal. The Strelitzia Nicolai regularly replaces old leaves with new ones. Only when several leaves turn brown at once is there reason to take action.
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