We save eucharis - leaves turn yellow and die, what could be the reason

Recently, I noticed a problem with the eucharis flower - the leaves turn yellow and die, and somehow massively and sharply. Previously, he sometimes lost a couple of leaves, but no more. And now I'm just afraid that the bush will not disappear at all. Already half the foliage has fallen, even the fungicide treatment, which I bought just in case, has not changed anything. What else could be the problem and how to help the flower?

This flower is grown not only for the spectacular bloom. Eucharis is beautiful even after flowering, and all thanks to its chic, large and bright foliage. Therefore, it is doubly offensive and pitiful to watch how the eucharis disappears, the leaves turn yellow and die, its main decoration. And the point is not only that without them there will be nothing to admire or they will become ugly. The flower may completely disappear, because from the leaf plates, the problem often sinks deeper into the bulb in a very short time. And then there will be very few chances to save the plant. Why is it that the foliage begins to become covered with light spots and disappears? And what to do to stop yellowing and prevent the death of the Amazonian lily, as Eucharis is also called?

Eucharis: leaves turn yellow and die - the causes of the problem

A healthy bush has many elastic leaves, and the older it is, the more of them. The long petioles are strong enough to hold the leaf, albeit half bent. And he himself is painted in a dark green color, and there are no suspicious spots. Only longitudinal veins, which are no different from the main color, are clearly visible.

If, on your flower, the foliage began to brighten massively and quickly, become covered with yellow spots and wither, the reasons may be:

• changes or inappropriate conditions of detention;
• mistakes in flower care.

There is no reason to worry only in one case: if only the lower pair of leaves turn yellow. This is a natural process that occurs either in winter, at rest, or in old plants.

What conditions of detention can lead to yellowing of the leaves

Generally Amazon lily is considered to be a rather unpretentious plant. But she still has some nuances of growing and requirements. If you do not take into account the preferences of the flower, then he will express his displeasure, and above all, by changing the color of the foliage.

So, what affects the state of the foliage and the entire plant as a whole:

1. Low room temperature. Leads to loss of color, turgor, and generally to foliage fall. It is important not to allow it to fall below 18 ° C heat.
2. Dry air. From it, the tips or edges of the leaves often turn yellow. Therefore, it is advisable to maintain humidity by placing at least a container of water next to it.
3. Lack of lighting. From this, the leaves will not fall off, but they will definitely lose their rich color. The lighting for the flower should be good, but moderate, without direct rays.

Care errors that cause the foliage to turn yellow

You also need to be able to take care of eucharis. It is not difficult, because the main thing is to observe moderation and not "strangle" him with your care. After all, it is from an excess of attention that the flower suffers most often.

Leaves may turn yellow due to:

1. Too frequent watering and, as a result, excess moisture. Like all bulbous cultures, eucharis rots from this. What to do: urgently get the bush out of the ground and check the bulb. Remove all soft and rotten areas, process sections. Dry and transplant into fresh soil.
2. Hard water for irrigation. Rot does not develop from it, but spots on the plates appear and spoil their decorative effect. What to do: The water must be defended. Better yet, take a rain one.
3. Excess nutrients, but more importantly, too much fertilizer. What to do: The first feeding is best done with a weak solution. And it is necessary only on wet soil, not on dry soil. If the flower is overfed, then it is urgently necessary to completely change its soil.

Why do Eucharis leaves turn yellow