In winter, the leaves of kalancho flowers are soft, what is the reason?

What's the deal with the soft leaves of longevity flowers? Many flower lovers will encounter this problem in the process of raising longevity flowers. For plants, leaves are like organs in the human body, responsible for absorbing things that are valuable from the outside world, and then digesting and synthesizing various nutrients needed for their own growth.

Lush foliage often indicates that the plant is healthy, so soft leaves of longevity flowers are an undesirable manifestation and need to be addressed in time. During the winter flowering period, the leaves of longevity flowers are soft, which is generally caused by the following three reasons.

The first thing that comes to mind when we are short of water and the leaves of longevity flowers are soft should be the lack of water, and we should check the wetness of the potting soil and the timing of watering. If it is a lack of water, the leaves of the longevity flower become thinner while soft, the leaf color becomes lighter, the luster almost disappears, the more the old leaves below the degree of water deficiency is more serious, and even the old leaves will appear yellow, the yellow is relatively light, no spots.

At this time, water in time, except for the old leaves that are yellowed and the mesophyll is damaged by too much drought, the other leaves will return to normal within 24 to 48 hours. The slight softness of the leaves due to lack of water does not have much effect on the longevity flowers, and it will not cause the buds to dry up. Prolonged drought can cause capillary roots to die, flower buds to dry up and fall off, or flower buds to develop poorly.

Excessive nutrient consumptionLongevity flower leaves are also soft may also be caused by excessive nutrient consumption, generally longevity flowers are most likely to occur in the full flowering period or when all the buds are about to bloom and fail, there is no lack of water, the leaves are a little soft, not yellow and not spots, it looks unenergetic, which is a manifestation of excessive nutrient consumptionIf the longevity flower is still in full bloom, there are many flower buds that have not opened, you can thin a little potassium dihydrogen phosphate, this time watering may shorten the flowering period, but not to plant nutrients consume too much and produce any problems, but also conducive to secondary flowering. If the longevity flower is nearing the end of flowering, cut off the residual flowers and prune them well after the flowers are gone, so that they can recover as soon as possible.

Rotten rootsThere is also a situation that the leaves of longevity flowers are soft, and the roots are rotten, and the water and nutrients cannot be delivered to the leaves normally, resulting in the leaves becoming soft due to lack of water and nutrients. It is easier to judge the rotten roots, check the potting soil to see if it is relatively wet, look at the leaves, whether there are spots or rotten and yellowed parts, and look at the buds, whether they are black or dry and rotten. In short, the longevity flower with rotten roots looks very abnormal, and there are some obvious characteristics.

When encountering rotten roots of longevity flowers, whether they are blooming or not, they should be depotted as soon as possible to check the root system and replant after sterilization. If it is during the flowering period, cut off all the flower buds to preserve the mother plant.

Our most common longevity flower leaf softness is root rot and excessive nutrient consumption, root rot is mainly caused by excessive watering or wrong watering method. Excessive nutrient consumption is mainly caused by insufficient fertilization and insufficient nutrient storage before flowering. If your longevity flowers are budding, the buds are relatively small, pay attention to fertilization.

It should be that the temperature is too low in winter, and the longevity flowers are frozen, so try to put the longevity flowers in the bedroom or a place with a relatively high temperature in winter to prevent it from being frostbitten.

This should be due to the particularly dry climate in winter, and the lack of water causes the leaves to be soft, so it needs to be watered frequently to replenish water so that the leaves will not be soft.

It is very likely that the temperature is too low and the rhizomes of the plant are frostbitten. The pot should be placed indoors immediately. After a period of time, nitrogen and potassium fertilizers are supplemented to promote the growth of plants.

Prolonged lack of water will also cause the leaves of the kalancho to wilt and soften. Timely hydration is required. Pests and diseases can also cause leaves to wilt and soften.

What causes the leaves of longevity flowers to be soft in winter?

If it grows normally, the main reason for the soft leaves is that we lack water. Winter is the season when the longevity flowers are going to bloom, and its demand for water and fertilizer is very large, if the potting soil is dry and you don't water it, the end result is that the leaves appear soft. Be sure to be well hydrated in winter.

Longevity flower its root system is not very developed, you lack of water for a long time after the leaf will appear soft, this must be done, if the potting soil is almost dry when it is directly watered through the line, because we raise longevity flowers generally use more loose and breathable soil. After his pot is almost dry, it will be very light when we go to check the pot, and the weight can be clearly removed, and it can be watered according to the weight of the pot. Lack of water causes its leaves to become soft.

Severe water shortage, the bottom of the leaves will gradually turn yellow and dry out directly.

**。There is also a situation where he has rotten roots. If your longevity flower is not short of water and fertilizer, the potting soil is still wet, and its leaves are soft, which proves that the root system under him has rotted, if this situation continues for a long time, you can quickly change the pot for him, repair the rotten roots, and plant it with new soil.

If the leaves are slightly soft. You can properly keep the ventilation, so that its potting soil has a rapid drying process, because the ventilation effect in the indoor winter is very poor, and it may not dry for a long time after watering, resulting in soil siltation and rotten roots, which is also the most likely situation in the winter of family longevity flowers.

**。Now is the winter to raise longevity flowers, as long as you do a good job of keeping as good ventilation as possible, more sun, potting soil do not lack water, and apply fertilizer to her regularly. Longevity flowers can grow very well, the leaves are not soft, and there will be no rotten leaves.

Of course, if your indoor ventilation effect is not good, you can use a solution of mancozeb mixed with water once a month to spray the leaves. It can effectively prevent the occurrence of leaf rot.

The soft leaves of longevity flowers are related to light, moisture, fertilization, pests and diseases, etc.

1. The light is strong

The leaves of the longevity flowers are soft, which may be caused by strong sunlight. Due to the strong sunlight that hits the leaves directly, the cells in the leaves are damaged, unable to carry out normal life activities, and the growth of the leaves will also be affected.

2. Insufficient light

Soft leaves of longevity flowers can also be caused by insufficient light. Because the plant is in a dark environment for a long time, the leaves cannot carry out normal photosynthesis, the formation of chloroplasts is not complete, and the rate of chlorophyll synthesis will also be reduced.

3. Overwatering

The leaves of the longevity flower are soft, which may also be caused by overwatering. Since the ability of the plant root system to absorb water is fixed, when watering too much, it cannot be completely absorbed, resulting in water accumulation at the bottom of the soil, and root rot occurs, at this time the bottom soil can be dug out and dried in the sun.

4. Improper fertilization

Improper fertilization may also be one of the reasons for the softness of the leaves of longevity flowers. Due to improper fertilization operation, fertilizer splashes on the leaves of the plant, and the organic matter reacts after contact with oxygen, accompanied by the release of a large amount of heat, resulting in leaf burns, at this time, it needs to be watered with a large amount of water, dilute the fertilizer concentration, or repotting.

5. Pests and diseases

Pests and diseases may also cause the leaves of longevity flowers to be soft and wilting, it is recommended that in the process of replacing the soil, spray a certain Jingdan cavity agent into the soil, after replanting, it is also necessary to regularly spray the agent to prevent the breeding of pests and diseases, it is best to ensure the ventilation of the environment during maintenance, and the appropriate amount of top dressing, careful maintenance.

The reasons for the softness of the leaves of longevity flowers are:

Reason 1: Root rot.

Longevity flowers have soft leaves, which can be rotten roots. Basically, kalancho flowers should be re-cut every 2 years, and if they are not re-cut for a long time, the roots of kalancho will rot. Of course, it is also possible that improper watering and other operations during the maintenance process have caused root rot.

Once the roots rot, the leaves will lose their luster and will become soft.

Reason 2: Dormancy.

Longevity flowers in the midsummer season, because of the hot and high temperature weather, the plant will be in a dormant state, but the plant will not completely stop growing, this time it is best to maintain in a cool place, do not continue to be exposed, once exposed to the sun for a long time, the leaves of longevity flowers will be soft because of strong light and water loss.

Reason 3: lack of water.

Because the longevity flower should be planted in a well-drained soil and flower pots, most of the potted soil is very permeable, which will cause water loss, so the plant will lack water, which will make the leaves of the longevity flower softer.

Longevity flower leaves are soft and controlled

If we find the cause of the soft leaves of the longevity flower, we can find a way to prevent it.

According to the reason, we must first meet the need for light, except for proper shade in the summer, we must give sufficient light at other times to ensure that the growing environment needs sunlight.

In the dormant period of longevity flowers, it is necessary to reduce light, as long as 2 hours of light a day, and the rest of the time can be placed in a warm and cool place, and it will be better to have bright scattered light.

In addition, watering should be carried out alternately between dry and wet, not too much or too little, and pay attention to waterlogging prevention under the condition of ensuring sufficient water.

The leaves are soft to find the right cause, so that it can be well solved.

Causes: The cause of root rot may be improper watering, improper fertilization, excessive aging of the plant, etc., which can cause the rot of the entire root.

Solution: If the water management is not appropriate, it is necessary to adjust the water management to ensure that the potting soil is slightly moist during the growing period, and cannot be too dry or too wetIf the fertilization is improper, the impact of these fertilizers can be reduced by changing the soil and washingIf the plant is old, re-cutting.

Reason: Too much sunlight is also a major cause of leaf softness, if the leaves are exposed to strong direct sunlight at noon.

Solution: Pay attention to the softness of the leaves caused by light, especially in the middle of summer, and be sure to carry out moderate shading treatment to avoid direct sunlight on the leaves.

Reason: Longevity flowers are in a dormant period and are in a state of stagnant growth.

1. Pay attention to shading.

Reason: Although longevity flowers need sufficient light, in the summer high temperature, strong light for a long time will cause damage to the leaves. Transpiration causes the leaves to lose a lot of water, and in the case of insufficient water supply, it becomes soft and dry.

Solution: Move the longevity flowers to a semi-shaded place, or carry out proper shading to avoid strong light.

2. Proper watering.

Reason: Although longevity flowers have a certain degree of auspicious tolerance and drought, long-term non-watering of old drains will also make the leaves lack water, which will lead to soft and dry up.

Solution: The plants should be watered once every two to three days, but the amount of water should not be too large, and the potting soil should be kept slightly moist. However, in summer, the water evaporates quickly, so you can water it once a day, on the contrary, in winter, you should reduce watering to avoid frostbite to the roots.

3. Prune branches and leaves.

Reason: Due to the lush foliage, some leaves do not receive enough light, and at the same time, they do not receive nutrients, not only the leaves will be soft and dry, but the branches will also become fragile.

Solution: Prune the branches and leaves every once in a while, and cut off dead branches, overlapping branches, and cross branches. At the same time, if the plant cannot receive light on all sides, you can rotate it regularly to turn the shady side to the sunny side.

4. Prevention and treatment of pests and diseases.

Causes: Pests and diseases can cause stunted growth and development of plants, especially root diseases and pests are most likely to cause leaf drying.

Solution: If the leaves are blighted, so much is caused by leaf blight, you can spray it with 65% zinc wettable powder 600 times. The insect pests are mainly scale insects and aphids, which can be sprayed with 1000 times of 40% dimethoate EC.