Why Has My Lavatera Got Yellow Leaves. 05032021 The fourth reason for yellow leaves is because of a virus disease such as apple mosaic virus as you can see in this leaf. However some nutrient deficiencies nitrogen start at the bottom first then spread but youll notice the yellowing becoming rapid.
If you put too much water into the container it prevents the plant from absorbing water and nutrients in the soil. Knock the spider mites off the plant with a. Like 1 if the yellowing is at the most mature leaves is not plentiful and is at a slow rate youre alright.
One of the first jobs to do in the garden in early and mid spring when it should be warm enough to spend extended periods of time working in the garden is Lavatera pruning ideally when the danger of hard frost has past.
The genus contains approximately 25 species consisting of. Ten to twenty percent or more leaf drop is possible but unless a tree is heavily defoliated for several years in a row this normal adjustment to heat and dry weather doesnt affect the health of the tree. Bone on the surface every couple of weeks during the growing season. It flowers profusely from June-September and will always benefit from a regular feed I suggest a sprinkling of Fish Blood.