Quick Horticultural Tips for Common Leafy Problems in Singapore
Posted on16/03/2021
As plant growers, we understand the pain and frustration whenever our plants are not growing well or show signs of deformity. No worries, because we are about to address some of the common foliage problems in Singapore. These problems are definitely treatable and you don't have to throw your plant away.
1. In order to identify whether your plant has a problem, compare the defective part with the overall appearance of the plant. Is the defect exhibiting behaviours that resemble the natural characteristics of the plant?
Yellow Leaves
Possible Causes: Lack of nutrients or water, overwatering, compacted roots or root damage. (Do note that some plants has naturally yellow leaves and they are gorgeous too.)
Recommendations: Prune off yellow leaves, apply fertilizers, increase / decrease frequency & amount of watering, soil loosening.
Brown & Dried Tips
Possible Causes: Overfertilizing, lack of water, too much sunlight
Recommendations: Prune off the brown tips, increase frequency & amount of watering, remove excess fertilizers.
Leaf Holes
Possible Causes: Pests infestations.
Recommendations: Prune off the damaged leaves.
Leaf Spots
Possible Causes: Fungal or bacterial infection, lack of nutrients.
Recommendations: Prune off the affected leaf, apply fertilizers.
Leaf Curl
Possible Causes: Over watering.
Recommendations: Reduce frequency & amount of watering.
Most of these problems can be alleviated by pruning with a pair of secateurs. Don't worry about your plant being bare after pruning because it enables the regeneration of new leaves. Remember to water your plant thoroughly after applying fertilizers so that your plant is able to absorb all the goodness.
If you have troubles sourcing for fertilizers, we recommend organic fertilizers such as Arktivate: https://organicfertiliser.sg/
They contain microbes which are essential to deliver nutrients to your plants and prevent them from leaching out the soil. By using organic fertilizers, you would also be supporting efforts to mitigate climate change and contributing to a more sustainable future :)
We hope that you have enjoyed some of our horticultural tips! Contact us if you have further enquiries about your plant and we will be happy to assist you.
1. In order to identify whether your plant has a problem, compare the defective part with the overall appearance of the plant. Is the defect exhibiting behaviours that resemble the natural characteristics of the plant?
Yellow Leaves
Possible Causes: Lack of nutrients or water, overwatering, compacted roots or root damage. (Do note that some plants has naturally yellow leaves and they are gorgeous too.)
Recommendations: Prune off yellow leaves, apply fertilizers, increase / decrease frequency & amount of watering, soil loosening.
Brown & Dried Tips
Possible Causes: Overfertilizing, lack of water, too much sunlight
Recommendations: Prune off the brown tips, increase frequency & amount of watering, remove excess fertilizers.
Leaf Holes
Possible Causes: Pests infestations.
Recommendations: Prune off the damaged leaves.
Leaf Spots
Possible Causes: Fungal or bacterial infection, lack of nutrients.
Recommendations: Prune off the affected leaf, apply fertilizers.
Leaf Curl
Possible Causes: Over watering.
Recommendations: Reduce frequency & amount of watering.
Most of these problems can be alleviated by pruning with a pair of secateurs. Don't worry about your plant being bare after pruning because it enables the regeneration of new leaves. Remember to water your plant thoroughly after applying fertilizers so that your plant is able to absorb all the goodness.
If you have troubles sourcing for fertilizers, we recommend organic fertilizers such as Arktivate: https://organicfertiliser.sg/
They contain microbes which are essential to deliver nutrients to your plants and prevent them from leaching out the soil. By using organic fertilizers, you would also be supporting efforts to mitigate climate change and contributing to a more sustainable future :)
We hope that you have enjoyed some of our horticultural tips! Contact us if you have further enquiries about your plant and we will be happy to assist you.