What is Chlorosis?

Many causes for it.

© Robert Dailey

Sep 22, 2006
If a plant’s leaves are green, it’s probably healthy. If the leaves begin to turn yellow, there’s a problem.

Chlorosis is a symptom that arises when leaves of a plant cannot produce enough chlorophyll. The leaves lose their typical green color and turn yellow, pale green, or yellowish-white.

Inability to make chlorophyll directly affects the plant's ability to produce carbohydrates. The plant could die unless it is treated.

Unfortunately, chlorosis is a symptom for many plant disorders and diseases, and an expert should be consulted when chlorosis is present.

Causes could be, but are not confined to, high pH in the soil, a nutrient deficiency, pesticidal damage, or herbicidal damage.


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