One of the most common problems with this plant is wilting of its leaf tips. The causes can be many and varied. Let’s analyze them in detail.
- Water imbalance: overdoing it with irrigation or giving it little water can lead to the same problem. Therefore, make sure to always give it the right amount of water, also depending on the different seasons of the year, and always check that the soil is well drained.
- Water that is too hard, that is, rich in extra minerals and other elements that have not been filtered. Generally, tap water is defined as hard because it is full of limescale. Using this type of water to water plants can over-acidify the soil or provide the plant with nutrients that it doesn’t actually need. If your tap water is too hard, try using distilled or rainwater from time to time.
- Direct sun exposure – The phalanx needs a lot of light especially for the vigorous growth of its beautiful leaves. However, it cannot withstand direct sunlight: the soil, in fact, dries out too quickly and is therefore deprived of the moisture it needs.
- Diseases: Leaf blight affects plants when the environment is too warm and/or humid. In this case, brown spots appear on the leaves that then gradually turn black. Dry, spotted leaves should be removed immediately, otherwise they will infect healthy ones.
Phalanx, yellow leaves
Now let’s see what the reasons may be why the leaves of the Phalangium begin to turn yellow.
- Attack by parasites, especially aphids, spider mites, spider mites, mealybugs, which usually settle on the undersides of leaves and fungi that can cause leaf and root rots. If pests are present, wash the leaves with horticulture soap, such as a mild potassium soap, and then rinse all the leaves thoroughly. Then place the plant in a well-ventilated area for the leaves to dry.
- Excess minerals or fertilizers. If you doubt that any of these are the cause, renew the soil at least once a year
- Very low light: As a result, the leaves do not receive the chlorophyll necessary for the classic green color.
- Nutritional deficiency – change the soil regularly and keep it fertilized
- Root rot: avoid overwatering and wait for the soil to dry out to half a centimetre deep before proceeding to the next watering
phalanx, hydroculture
It is a plant that can also be easily grown using the hydroponic system . Let’s see how to do it. From a healthy, well-developed mother plant, delicately cut new seedlings with sterilized, well-sharpened scissors. The cut should be made close to the leaves. In the meantime, get yourself some small glass containers with not very wide mouths. Fill them halfway to three-quarters full with water. At this point, place each freshly cut seedling in each jar. Attention: only the base of the seedling should remain submerged in water; A large part of the foliage, on the other hand, must remain outside, in an upright position and with the leaves facing upwards.
Place the jars in a very bright environment but away from direct sunlight. Change the water every 5 days (even sooner if it becomes cloudy) using room temperature water.
In one, maximum two weeks, the roots will have formed. If desired, it is possible to help the plant with the right nutrients: once a month, administer half a teaspoon of fertilizer diluted in 3.5 liters of water. If the leaves begin to turn yellow or dry out, discontinue treatment immediately.
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