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Question by wwwamyparke
June 20, 2006
what is wrong with the plant if it does not produce many seeds and the leaves are pale and yellow?


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Answer from NGA
June 20, 2006
Without knowing what plant and more details on its care, it's difficult to say. However, yellowing can be caused by many things, including lack of nitrogen, insufficient light, water-logged soil (plant roots need oxygen to thrive), dry soil, or iron deficiency. If the older bottom leaves are yellow, but new growth is green, it's usually a lack of nitrogen. If new leaves are yellow, with green veins, it's usually a lack of iron. (Lack of nitrogen is a more common problem than lack of iron.) Soil should be kept moderately moist (but not wet). Finally, transplant shock can contribute to yellowing. If new growth shows up as green, that might be the problem. Try to isolate each of these possibilities one at a time to determine the problem.

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