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I discovered how to revive brazilwood leaves once they have turned yellow.
What is brazil wood?
Also known as palo de agua, the brazilwood is one of the tropical plants most popular not only for their beauty, but for their multiple properties and attracting good luck. Considered a tropical plant, Brazilwood has the property of absorb moisture from the environment to clean the air, making it ideal for indoors and outdoors.
Why do brazilwood leaves turn yellow?
Being a tropical plant, the brazil step needs various care to preserve its appearance, like humidity. When the leaves turn yellowgenerally the plant is suffering from excess of water, either due to too frequent watering or lack of proper drainage. This can be confirmed by the leaves fallsince, if they are excessively soft, it means that there is excess watering or moisture in the soil.
It is worth mentioning that, if, on the contrary, the tips of the leaves are dry and brown, and the yellow edges, the plant needs the opposite: more watering and humidity or less exposure to the sun.
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Brazilwood is one of the most popular tropical plants.
What to do to recover the leaves of the brazilwood?
There are different options to recover the green color of the leaves of the brazilwood, however, the most common is:
- Reduce irrigation: One option is considerably reduce irrigationthat is, do it once a week to see the recovery of the plant.
- Change the substrate and drainage: Another solution is change the substrate and check the drainage of the plant, as this may be the cause of excess water.
- Change location: Another factor that can influence is the location of the plant, since if it is located in a place with direct sun, this may affect the coloration of the leaves, so it is better to place it in semi-shade.
- Fertilizer: Although a lack of fertilizer does not cause yellowing of the leaves, it is a crucial factor for the brazilwood to grow healthy. Therefore, it is recommended to provide a natural organic fertilizer in spring and summer.