Ornamental Foliar Nutritional Deficiency ID Guide

Magnesium deficient rose

Magnesium deficient mulberry

Magnesium deficient spath

YELLOW CHLOROSIS IN OLDER LEAVES

Cause and Notes: • Usually a lack of nitrogen, magnesium or sulfur • Can also be caused by drought stress or root disease

• Deficiency of N, Mg or S will generally appear as a less dramatic but still very noticeable yellow leaf symptom in the older leaves

Examples: • Affected plants may include abelia, arboricola, magnolia and many bedding plants

How to Correct: • In the case of N, Mg or S deficiency, apply that nutrient

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