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Plant Care
one year ago | gizem
What are some common signs of nutrient deficiencies in plants?
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.