Appearance of the leaves
the Room call The flower window enchants not only with the beautiful ones blossoms, but also with the leaves growing on long stems.
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During the growing season of a healthy plant, the leaves are bright green and shiny.
The leaf shape can be in the form of a lance or an arrow.
After flowering, the leaves turn yellow
In the vast majority of Calla varieties, the leaves change color after the flowering period yellow. They begin to curl up and pull in.
This is not a cause for concern, it is a perfectly normal process.
The leaves must not be cut before the rest period. They supply the tuber of the Calla with nutrients. Only leaves that change color prematurely or are attacked by pests should be pruned immediately.
When the leaves change color prematurely
If the leaves turn brown or yellow before and during the flowering period, this indicates that the houseplant is not doing well.
Causes of premature leaf discoloration can be:
- Care errors
- Bad location
- Substrate too dry
- Not enough nutrients
- Pest infestation
- Illnesses from polluted earth
Avoid care mistakes
Almost always is wrong care responsible if the leaves change color prematurely. Perhaps the plant is too dark or is getting direct sunlight behind the pane of glass. Place the calla in a bright spot where it does not get the midday sun.
During the growing season, the calla needs a lot of moisture. As soon as the earth becomes too dry, the leaves react to it. Pests and viral diseases are particularly troublesome for already weakened plants.
Use when Planting or repotting only very fresh soil so that you do not transfer any bacteria or fungal spores to the plant.
Tips & Tricks
The leaves of the room calla, like all other parts of the plant, are slightly poisonous. They also secrete a poisonous sap. Make sure children and Pets do not come into contact with it.
