8 Common Indoor Plant Deficiencies

Indoor Plant
Sick monstera plant
  1. Nitrogen deficiency: This deficiency can be identified by yellowing of the leaves and stunted growth. To correct this deficiency, use a balanced fertilizer that contains nitrogen.
  2. Potassium deficiency: This deficiency can be identified by yellowing and browning of the leaves, as well as weak stems and small fruits or flowers. To correct this deficiency, use a fertilizer that contains potassium.
  3. Iron deficiency: This deficiency can be identified by yellowing of the leaves with green veins, as well as stunted growth. To correct this deficiency, use an iron supplement or add iron-rich compost to the soil.
  4. Magnesium deficiency: This deficiency can be identified by yellowing of the leaves, particularly between the veins. To correct this deficiency, use a fertilizer that contains magnesium or add Epsom salts to the soil.
  5. Phosphorus deficiency: This deficiency can be identified by purpling of the leaves, as well as stunted growth and small fruits or flowers. To correct this deficiency, use a fertilizer that contains phosphorus.
  6. Calcium deficiency: This deficiency can be identified by distorted or twisted leaves, as well as poor root growth and fruit or flower development. To correct this deficiency, use a fertilizer that contains calcium or add lime to the soil.
  7. Zinc deficiency: This deficiency can be identified by yellowing of the leaves, as well as stunted growth and small leaves. To correct this deficiency, use a fertilizer that contains zinc or add zinc-rich compost to the soil.
  8. Manganese deficiency: This deficiency can be identified by yellowing of the leaves, as well as stunted growth and small fruits or flowers. To correct this deficiency, use a fertilizer that contains manganese or add manganese-rich compost to the soil.

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