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Jasmine is a whole genus of plants, the Jasminum, which is part of the Oleaceae family, which includes such well-known and different species as the olive tree, the ash tree or the lilac. Jasmine has its origin in tropical Asia, and it is a very numerous genus, with between 300 and 500 species, many of them highly appreciated by fans of gardening and plants thanks to their showy and beautiful flowers, some of them very fragrant.
However, as with all plants, caring for a jasmine to keep it in optimal condition always takes some effort and work. In this Green Ecologist article, we are going to focus on what to do when jasmine leaves turn yellow. If you are interested in discovering the Causes of Yellow Leaves in Jasmine and How to Cure It, join us.
Yellow leaves in jasmine for its natural cycle
It is not always necessary to be alarmed at some yellowish leaves in jasmine. The yellowish leaves on the plant indicate chlorosisIn other words, the plant does not have enough chlorophyll for all its leaves and some are just like this, yellowish, due to this lack. Here you can learn more about what is chlorosis in plants and how to eliminate it.
If it is only a few leaves of your jasmine that show this coloration and it is spring, it is very possible that nothing bad will happen with your plant. Simply, at this time the jasmine concentrates its energies in preparing new shoots and flowering, so the older leaves left unattended, it is part of their natural renewal process.
If this happens, simply monitor the evolution of your jasmine closely, and as long as there aren't many leaves affected by discoloration, you don't need to worry.
Yellow leaves due to excess moisture
Before a jasmine with yellow leaves and brown spots, we most likely have a problem with excess moisture. These plants need frequent watering, but if we overdo it with water we will drown the roots, preventing them from absorbing nutrients and causing this effect on the jasmine leaves.
If you are watering your jasmine plant too often, space out the frequency of watering. Typically, a potted jasmine will have enough water with one watering every three days in warm months and one watering weekly in cold months. Always water without flooding the substrate and check before doing so that the top layer of it is dry.
It can also happen that the soil or jasmine pot does not offer adequate drainage and, even if the watering frequency is correct, the substrate retains too much moisture. A bad drainage is an almost guaranteed source of jasmine diseases, so it is very important that you place it in an area of the garden where water does not accumulate, or that you prepare a light and slightly sandy substrate, in a pot with drainage holes. Coir is always a good option in these cases, as well as a river gravel bed.
In this other article you can learn more about brown spots on plants.
Yellow leaves due to lack of nutrients
The other one of the greats causes of yellow leaves in jasmine is the lack of nutrients, probably nitrogen. Flowering plants need a large amount of nutrients to flourish each year and if we do not provide these in the substrate or in the form of compost, they will not be able to develop well.
Be sure to properly fertilize your jasmine depending on your needs, providing nitrogen or some organic organic fertilizer such as worm castings, which is always a great option.
In addition, jasmine is an acidophilic plant, which needs slightly acidic soils. If the soil pH is not adequate, the roots will not be able to absorb the nutrients from the soil even if they are there. Adding some sulfur to the substrate is one way to acidify it.
How to cure a jasmine with yellow leaves
Here are some tips on how to cure a jasmine with yellow leaves:
- If you jasmine with yellow leaves and dry or soft and brown or dark is like this for overwatering or poor drainage, the first thing you should do is stop watering it immediately. If you have watered it excessively, it will be enough to space the waterings more, while if the problem is in the drainage, a transplant will be necessary. If it is in a pot, wait for the soil to dry out a bit and transplant it into a new container with a substrate with better properties. A mixture of peat moss, worm castings, and coconut coir tends to be very suitable, and adding vermiculite and perlite to it will help improve its water retention properties. If it is planted outdoors, also wait for it to dry out a bit and find a suitable area where the soil does not puddle when you water to transplant it there. Here you can learn more about How to transplant a plant.
- If the problem is in the lack of nutrients for jasmine, you just have to apply them. Know how to revive a jasmine plant Due to lack of nutrients, it is simple, simply replace the first two centimeters of substrate with a layer of worm humus, which will provide everything it needs. You can also use fertilizer rich in nitrogen, specific for these plants.
In this other post you can learn more about how to revive a plant depending on the problem it has.
How to prevent yellow jasmine leaves
Prevention, in this case, simply consists of checking that the jasmine needs described above are properly cared for.
A slightly acidic and well-drained soil, enriched with organic matter, and correctly spaced waterings, are the ideal formula for your jasmine to grow strong and beautiful. A) Yes, your jasmine will not have yellow leaves for nothing more than your natural cycle.
Now that you have known all this about yellowish leaves on jasmine, you can learn more about this problem with this other post on Why do yellow leaves appear on plants and solutions.
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