Azalea gets yellow leaves

What causes yellow leaves on the azalea?

Will the leaves be yours azalea yellowish, the cause for this is usually one chlorosis (lack of chlorophyll). This is usually due to one Iron or nitrogen deficiency. Plants need these nutrients to properly develop their leafy greens. If they are absent, the leaves will fade and the plant will suffer. In most cases it causes a Excess lime in the irrigation water or in the soil a chlorosis. Too much lime prevents the roots of the plant from absorbing enough iron. But also persistent dryness can hinder nutrient absorption.

What can I do if the azaleas turn yellow leaves?

If your azalea suffers from chlorosis, also called chlorosis, you should

Adjust plant soil to a pH between 4.5 and 5. To do this, upgrade the soil with sand and compost. Fertilize your azalea with nettle broth. In addition to nitrogen and potassium, it contains numerous minerals.
Pour In the future, only use rainwater or low-lime water to avoid a renewed lack of nutrients. Also, water regularly to keep the root ball from drying out. However, be careful not to create waterlogging.

How do I prevent chlorosis and therefore yellow azalea leaves?

In order to avoid chlorosis in advance, you should water with water that is as lime-free as possible. Ideally you should water it too rainwater. If this is not available to you, you should check the lime content of your tap water.
Soften or filter the water if it is too hard.
To keep your plant healthy and strong, you can give it a regular shower during the summer tonic give. Homemade nettle stock is very suitable here.

What other causes can yellow leaves on azaleas have?

Also mildew (fungal disease) can initially cause yellow leaves on the azalea. The typical white coating forms later.
Another fungal disease that occurs occasionally is the Earlobe Disease. It causes yellowish-green swellings, especially on young leaves.
If you notice a fungal infestation, affected leaves must be removed immediately to prevent further spread. Dispose of the leaves with household waste or incinerate them. Do not put them in the compost, otherwise the fungus can spread.