The guide to plant leaf care


You know what? Leaves are the food factory of plants. That's why it's so important to take care of them, clean them and pamper them. They are the key to having healthy plants at home.


As you probably know, a leaf is a plant organ that uses the sun to produce its own food. In general, the leaves are green and use chlorophyll to trap the sun's energy. So the leaf acts almost like a solar panel to attract the light with which they photosynthesize. That's why you should clean the leaves of your plants: if you don't remove the dust and dirt that normally settles on them, it blocks their surface, significantly reducing their ability to generate their own nutrients.


On the other hand, the leaves of the plants are the part of the plant that best tells us about the health of the vegetation we have at home. So if you notice changes in them, it's best to make sure you're taking care of them correctly. For example, are your leaves turning yellow? Maybe that means your plant is lacking chlorophyll. That may be because you're overwatering it and the soil isn't draining its food well. It's an easy problem to solve: check the substrate well and make it aerate, fertile and

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Allow the water to expand, moistening the entire soil. Although yellow leaves can also mean that they lack light, iron, or nitrogen, the reason for overwatering is usually the most common.


Another easy way to tell if your plants are getting sick is to see that their leaves are turning brown or even black, perhaps with some suspicious spots. This can be a sign of infection or even infestation. But it could also be that you've gone overboard with the fertilizer!

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The only way to improve the health of your plants is trial and error: so don't worry if you start to see symptoms of disease in your plants. With the right care, you'll be able to heal them to make them shine again.

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Why is cleaning your plant's leaves so important?


How to clean plant leaves

Believe it or not, dusting your plants is vitally important and has a direct impact on their development. The leaves are where photosynthesis takes place and are the organ through which plants breathe. Soil, dust and other impurities block the surface of the leaves, reducing the plant's ability to generate its own nutrients.


Why do plant leaves turn yellow? The

yellow color on plant leaves has a name: chlorosis. This occurs when the leaf lacks chlorophyll, which is the nutrient that the plant manufactures for food and which is responsible for the color of the plant. The problem is that if there is not enough chlorophyll, photosynthesis will not occur properly, so the leaf will dry out and fall. In addition, a leaf with chlorosis is more susceptible to pests. If the problem is not fixed, then the plant could die. Chlorosis can occur from a variety of causes, so you'll need to check your plant and find out which one applies.


Why are my plant's leaves brown?

Having plants is wonderful, very relaxing and does wonders for mental and emotional well-being... until you detect the first problem and don't know what may be causing it. It's those moments when we want plants to have a voice and be able to tell us what's bothering them or what's missing. But don't despair, plants have their way of expressing themselves and that is through the leaves. If you see that the leaves of your plants are brown, dry, and brittle, this can happen for several reasons. We will teach you how to make the diagnosis and how to fix it.


Why are my plant's leaves black?

One day you have your plants beautiful, healthy and radiant and another you start to notice strange things in them. Your plant is a living being, constantly growing and developing, and although it doesn't have a voice, it has other ways of communicating its needs and vicissitudes: leaves. By observing the coloration, size and development of the leaves of your plants, you will know what is wrong with them. If the leaves of your plant are black, you should know that there are several causes of this problem and the solution depends on them. Don't worry, you'll learn how to diagnose and cure black plant leaves.

About the author
Ame Rodríguez

Dedicated to creating an army of cacti, succulents, poodles and cats to help me conquer the world. In the little free time I have left, I play, write and dance.

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