It is normal for some of the leaves on bamboo to turn yellow and drop. This occurs throughout the year, but it is particularly noticeable in the spring. The dropped leaves will be replaced with new leaves. Other causes of yellowing leaves are stress, drought, excess water and lack of nutrients.

Leaves turning yellow and dropping off is how a plant responds to stress. The stress can be caused by being too wet, too dry, too hot, etc. If you contact one of our plant specialists, we can discuss your situation with you and determine what might be happening. Ficus plants will frequently react to the stress of being moved from one location to another and will drop leaves for the initial 2-4 weeks as they become acclimated to their new environment.

It is perfectly normal for rhododendrons to drop the oldest leaves each year in late summer or earlier during drought conditions . These answers were largely provided by Ed Reiley, the past President of the American Rhododendron Society and a charter member of the Mason-Dixon Chapter.

This is normal throughout the year, however it is most noticeable during the Spring time. All leaves will be replaced over the course of one year, so naturally you will see a lot of yellow and brown foliage as the new leaves form. Temperate bamboo are evergreen and if all is well with the planting, it should never be completely barren. The tips of the leaves are often brown and this can be caused by many factors. In most cases it is wind damage, but it can also be caused from improper watering.

Nashville tap water contains approximately 1 ppm phosphate. Available iron will chemically combine with this phosphate forming a compound which is insoluble by the plants. An iron deficiency condition known as iron chlorosis may result in these plants. The plants turn yellow and the leaves and stems both become very brittle. Fertilizers containing iron supplements will correct this condition.

Yellow leaves can be a symptom of overwatering or a mineral deficiency. Clematis need regular watering but is it is important not to let them become waterlogged. Clematis are heavy feeders. The ACS endorses Gro-Power Fertilizer because it is an organic soil conditioner as well as a fertilizer and it contains the necessary minerals to keep clematis healthy.

Bamboos lose and replace many leaves throughout the course of a year. Yellow leaves fall off and are replaced by new ones at about the same time. The oldest leaf in a cluster is the first one to turn yellow, die, and fall off. If you hold a branch upright, the oldest leaf is the one bottom of the cluster. Generally up to about 30% of a bamboo’s leaves fall each year.

If this happens to your Wave Petunia plants, it may be a sign the plant needs more fertilizer. A regular application of a soluble fertilizer every 10 to 14 days is recommended. Applying a slow-release fertilizer when you plant is also beneficial, although it may be depleted by late Summer. The use of a soluble fertilizer throughout the growing season is recommended, even if slow-release has been used.

The answer to this question depends upon which leaves are involved. Yellowing of old leaves on backbulbs is a normal part of the aging process. Therefore, this should not be of concern. However, yellowing of newer leaves is a sign of trouble. Orchids with yellow leaves are an indication that the plant is suffering from either too much light or insufficient feeding. Increase the shading and apply orchid nutrients as directed.

Azaleas are acid lovers. Certain minerals, including iron, are more available at lower pH values. Yellow leaves on azaleas can indicate an iron deficiency because (1) not enough iron is present in the soil for the azaleas to utilize, or, more commonly, (2) the pH is too high to release the iron that is present. Azalea fertilizer is usually a sufficient acidifier to keep the soil within the proper pH range for maximum nutrient availability.

This usually indicates a watering problem, either too dry or too wet. Or it could be lack of nutrients. Letting a wave petunia wilt will cause the leaves to turn yellow. If it has been wilting for some time, it could cause the leaves to die. If this happens, the best things to do are prune back the plant and watch the soil to give it the correct amount of water. Feed it in a day or two. Many times the plant will re-grow and come out of it fine.

This is often normal near the end of a plant’s life. It is usually caused by the lower leaves being shaded. The plant removes the nutrients from the leaves for use elsewhere causing them to turn yellow. As a precaution, however, check the root system for disease and the solution temperature is correct and remove the yellow leaves. If it is a young plant it could be a nutrient deficiency – change the solution.

If you have white blooming azaleas, it is totally normal for the leaves to turn a pale yellow color in the fall.

I have a gardenia bush that needs trimming. How can I root the shoots? I have had good luck rooting other plants but not gardenias. I grew up in New York and was wondering whether lilacs grow in the Orlando area? I have not seen any locally What is the secret to growing gardenias? I add new plants to the landscape, and they decline within a year.

First, you should always use distilled water with your facial steamer. Every 1-2 weeks, it is recommended that you let the machine run with 1/4 cup of vinegar mixed with 3/4 cup of water to clean your steamer and prevent the water from turning yellow.

The answer to this question depends upon which leaves are involved. Yellowing of old leaves on backbulbs is a normal part of the aging process. Therefore, this should not be of concern. However, yellowing of newer leaves is a sign of trouble. Orchids with yellow leaves are an indication that the plant is suffering from either too much light or insufficient feeding. Increase the shading and apply orchid nutrients as directed.

This is an indication of a fungal infection. Fungal infections are usually the result of warm temperatures, high humidity and low light levels. Treat the plants with a systemic fungicide such as Phyton 27.

Macadamia trees really do not need to be trimmed, but you can if you don't like the shape of them. If you open the top so the sun light will be striking the tree it is a good idea to cover that part of the tree with "tree suntan lotion." Tree suntan lotion is a mixture of 50% white latex paint and 50% water.

Most evergreen shrubs drop some old leaves each year and this is perfectly normal. Even deciduous shrubs can drop older leaves during the summer and obviously drop them all in the autumn. Dropping more leaves than normal is usually due to some shock to the plant. This could be drought, overwatering, transplant shock, root damage, or a disease. In most cases, it is a good protection mechanism for the plant and once the cause of the shock is removed the shrub will recover.