What should I do if the flowers and leaves they plant turn yellow? Analysis of popular flower gardening issues on the Internet in 10 days
In the past 10 days, discussions on plant care have been hot on the Internet, with "yellowing of flowers and leaves" becoming one of the most popular topics. This article will combine the latest hot topics and expert advice to provide you with systematic solutions.
1. Top 5 hot flower growing topics on the Internet in the past 10 days

| Ranking | topic | search volume | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Causes of yellowing of flowers and leaves | 1,280,000+ | Baidu/Xiaohongshu |
| 2 | Succulent plant care | 980,000+ | Douyin/Zhihu |
| 3 | Guide to growing vegetables on the balcony | 850,000+ | Station B/Weibo |
| 4 | Hydroponic plant recommendations | 720,000+ | Kuaishou/Xiaohongshu |
| 5 | Plant pest control | 650,000+ | Zhihu/Baidu |
2. 6 common causes and solutions of yellowing leaves
| Symptoms | Possible reasons | solution | Urgency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old leaves turn yellow first | Nitrogen deficient fertilizer | Supplement nitrogen fertilizer once every 10-15 days | ★★★ |
| New leaves turn yellow | Iron deficiency | Spray ferrous sulfate solution (0.2%) | ★★★★ |
| Leaf tips turn yellow | over watering | Control watering and improve drainage | ★★★★★ |
| mottled yellowing | pests and diseases | Isolate diseased plants and spray pesticides | ★★★★★ |
| overall yellowing | Insufficient light | Increase scattered light exposure | ★★★ |
| seasonal yellow leaves | normal metabolism | Just prune it in time | ★ |
3. Special reminder on the recent yellow leaves of popular flowers
According to user feedback from major platforms, the following three popular plants have particularly prominent yellow leaf problems recently:
1.Pothos: Recently, due to the large temperature difference between seasons, users in many places have reported that large areas of yellow leaves have appeared. It is recommended to keep the room temperature at 15-25℃ and avoid direct cold wind.
2.gardenia: At the time of flowering, iron deficiency yellowing problems are common. Ferric citrate solution can be sprayed once a week.
3.succulents: Cases of root rot and yellow leaves caused by excessive watering have increased sharply. It is recommended to use the "see dry and see wet" method for watering.
4. 7-day first aid plan
When you find yellow leaves on a plant, you can follow these steps for emergency treatment:
Day 1: Check soil moisture and adjust watering frequency
Day 3: Supplement trace element fertilizers
Day 5: Check for pests and diseases
Day 7: Evaluate the effect and consider changing pots and soil.
5. Daily maintenance points to prevent yellow leaves
| Maintenance project | Things to note | Recommended frequency |
|---|---|---|
| watering | Insert your finger into the soil for 2cm and let it dry before watering. | Adjust according to season |
| fertilize | Apply thin fertilizer frequently | 2 weeks/time during growth period |
| illumination | Adjust according to variety | 4-6 hours a day |
| ventilation | maintain air circulation | daily |
| clean | Wipe the leaves regularly | 1-2 times a month |
Through the above systematic analysis and solutions, I believe you can effectively deal with the problem of yellowing flowers and leaves. Remember, yellow leaves of plants are often a sign that the growing environment is not suitable for them. Timely adjustment of maintenance methods can restore green plants to a healthy state.
If there is still no improvement after 7-10 days, it is recommended to consult a professional horticulturist or take clear photos to seek help from the flower gardening community. Recently, there are many professional horticulturists providing free consultation services under the topic #PlantDiagnosis# in Xiaohongshu, so you can make more use of them.
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