Brown leaves tarnish the otherwise flawless and lush green face of the parrot flower. Vision makes them appear sick and suggests that something is wrong with the care. What are the real reasons behind it?
Why is my Strelitzia getting brown leaves?
Brown leaves on a Strelitzia can occur due to natural aging, drafts, soil that is too wet or dry, overwintering that is too warm, over-fertilization or sudden strong sunlight. Wait until the leaves dry and then remove them with a jerk.
Normal signs of aging
Often a few brown leaves on the Strelitzia are a normal sign of aging. The foliage of this evergreen tropical plant renews itself over the years. Sometimes in spring, sometimes in winter. Individual leaves turn brown and dry up.
Other reasons: wrong location and incorrect care
But the following aspects can also lead to brown leaves on Strelitzia:
- Draft
- Too wet soil (possibly root rot)
- earth too dry
- wintering too warm
- Oversupply of fertilizer
- too sudden strong, direct sunlight (sunburn)
Tip
Don't cut off the brown leaves, but wait until the leaves are dry and then pull them out with a jerk!
