Ornamental Foliar Nutritional Deficiency ID Guide

Sulfur deficient arboricola

Nitrogen deficient palm

Deficient rain tree

OVERALL PALE COLOR

Cause and Notes: • Often caused by a lack of sulfur

• Plants low on nitrogen tend to get pale and quit growing • Plants low on sulfur often get pale and keep growing • High light or heat levels can also contribute

Examples: • Weak color in an otherwise healthy looking plant is often seen in roses, scheffleras and pieris

How to Correct: • Spray with magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) will often correct this • Adding Harrell’s ProSoluble 20-10-20 can be helpful

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