The Indian flower cane (Canna) is a popular flowering plant for the garden and balcony. If the edges of the leaves or even entire leaves turn brown, this can have various causes. Find out here what the causes are and what you can do about them.
Why do canna leaves turn brown?
If the leaves of the canna turn brown, there are often two reasons. Either there is anutrient deficiency or the leaves are simply old and are subject to the natural aging process. A nutrient deficiency can have various causes.
What to do to save the canna with brown leaves?
To find out what's wrong with your plant, you need toexamine it carefully and act accordingly. Which leaves are affected? Are pests visible? Have you taken good care of the plant? Is the location suitable? If you can rule out these causes, the problem is probably age-related and you don't need to worry further. Old leaves turn brown before dying and falling off.
Which leaves turn brown on the canna?
Nutrient deficiencies can be seen on the leaves. If theyoung leavesof the canna change color, this indicates alack of trace elements such as copper, zinc and iron. If older leaves are affected, there is a deficiency of key nutrients. These include nitrogen, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. Ensure an adequate supply of nutrients with the right fertilizer.
Can environmental influences cause brown leaves on the canna?
Cannas love sun and warmth. If the summer istoo rainy and cold, the plant cannot absorb nutrients and develops deficiency symptoms. Silty, cold, s alty or calcareous soil also inhibits root growth and damages the plant. Pay particular attention to a drainage layer for cannas in the pot. If excess water cannot drain away, waterlogging quickly forms.
How to protect cannas from brown leaves?
Cannas are actually relatively easy to care for, but there are a few things you should keep in mind when caring for them. Basically, swamp plants love a protected, warm,sunny, moist and nutrient-rich location Cannas need regular fertilizer, especially during the growth and flowering phase, in order to receive sufficient nutrients. It is best to fertilize with a natural and organic fertilizer. Artificial fertilizers easily over-fertilize and s alt the soil. In addition, the soil must never dry out. In hot summers with severe drought, the plants need to be watered daily.
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How to propagate cannas and keep them he althy
Canna rhizomes need to be divided every few years. This causes the plant to rejuvenate and multiply. This way she stays he althy and resilient in the long term.
