FAQ About Plant Care

Nutrient deficiencies in plants can manifest in various ways, and different nutrient deficiencies produce different symptoms. Here are some common signs of nutrient deficiencies in plants:

Nitrogen (N) deficiency:

• Yellowing (chlorosis) of older leaves, starting from the tips and spreading inwards.
• Stunted growth and weak stems.
• Delayed maturity and reduced overall plant vigor.

Phosphorus (P) deficiency:

• Dark green or purplish coloration on leaves.
• Reduced leaf size.
• Poor root development and limited flowering or fruiting.

Potassium (K) deficiency:

• Yellowing or browning leaf margins and tips.
• Weakened stems and increased susceptibility to disease.
• Poor fruit quality and decreased yield.

Magnesium (Mg) deficiency:

• Interveinal chlorosis, where the leaf veins remain green but the areas between them turn yellow.
• Leaf curling and distortion.
• Red or purple discoloration on older leaves.

Iron (Fe) deficiency:

• Interveinal chlorosis of young leaves, typically starting from the tip and progressing towards the base.
• Reduced leaf size and delayed shoot growth.
• Leaf veins may remain green while the surrounding tissue turns yellow.

Manganese (Mn) deficiency:

• Interveinal chlorosis, similar to iron deficiency, but with more pronounced yellowing and browning between veins.
• Stunted growth and reduced flowering or fruiting.
• Necrotic spots or speckling on leaves.

Calcium (Ca) deficiency:

• New growth affected first, showing distorted, curled, or stunted leaves.
• Blossom-end rot in fruits (a black, leathery patch at the blossom end).
• Weak stems and increased susceptibility to diseases.

Zinc (Zn) deficiency:

• Reduced leaf size and distortion.
• Interveinal chlorosis, often with yellowing between veins.
• Delayed flowering and fruiting.