The cycad stood happily in the apartment for months. But suddenly he looks sickly despite care. He got yellow fronds and now the question arises: Why?
Both nutrient deficiency and excess can be the reason for yellow leaves on cycads
Reasons for yellow leaves
A frond turns yellow - there can be many reasons for this:
- Substrate is too moist/too dry
- over-fertilization/nutrient deficiency
- infestation with pests
- unsuitable location
- relocation
- faulty wintering
- too low humidity
As soon as a frond turns yellow, you should think about the care. A repotting action may be necessary, e.g. B. in case of over-fertilization. If the errors are corrected quickly, there is a good chance that the cycad will recover.
tips and tricks
Cut off yellow fronds when they are completely dry. They don't regenerate.