Thyme has extremely high ornamental value and is more suitable for indoor cultivation. However, the leaves often turn yellow during cultivation, which seriously affects the ornamental effect.

So what causes thyme leaves to turn yellow? How to solve it? Let’s take a look with the editor.

1. Light discomfort

Thyme has relatively high light requirements. Insufficient light will cause the thyme to grow leggy and cause the leaves to turn yellow. If the light is too strong, exposure to the sun will also cause the leaves of thyme to burn. , causing the leaves to turn yellow.

The suitable growth temperature for thyme is 20-25 degrees. This is a cold-tolerant and heat-intolerant plant.

Solution: When there is insufficient light, place it in a place with sufficient light in time, but it needs appropriate shade at noon, especially in the high temperature and strong light in summer.

If the leaves turn yellow due to excessive sunlight, you need to know how to keep them in a cool and ventilated place, water them properly, and accept scattered light exposure. They can be restored after a period of maintenance.

2. Improper watering

Thyme has fleshy leaves, so it has a certain drought resistance, but it cannot tolerate water accumulation. Excessive watering will cause its root system to breathe, which will take a long time. Once it grows, it will cause root respiration, resulting in a large number of fallen leaves and yellow leaves.

However, excessive watering can also cause yellow leaves. Yellowed leaves will also become significantly thinner, while non-yellowing leaves will also appear wilted and soft.

Solution: When we find that the leaves of thyme are withered and yellow, we need to put them in a cool and ventilated place to dry. When there is no water flowing out of the pot soil, put them back into the pot and replant them. If the situation is serious, The rotten roots need to be replanted. Watering too little or too little will cause yellow leaves, so water in time.

3. Improper fertilization

Thyme grows slowly.

You don’t need too much fertilizer. If the growth is vigorous in spring and autumn, you can apply concentrated fertilizer every half month. If the temperature is too high in summer, you need to stop fertilizing. Otherwise, excessive fertilization will easily lead to root rot and death of the plant.

However, you should not fertilize too thickly or too frequently. Once fertilization is applied too much or too frequently, thyme will easily develop yellow leaves.

Solution: Fertilizer must be properly controlled. It is recommended to dilute it before applying. It is best to apply it along the changing basin. Be careful not to drip the fertilizer on the leaves to avoid causing the leaves to turn yellow and rot. .

4. Pests and diseases

Pests and diseases can also cause the leaves of thyme to turn yellow. Therefore, during daily maintenance, it is necessary to maintain air circulation, clean up dead branches and leaves in time, and observe the environment around the plant to maintain Grow clean.

When there are relatively few insect pests, you can wipe the seeds clean with a soft brush, or spray them to remove insects. Remember to prevent and control them in time after discovery, otherwise it will be difficult to save them after a long time.

The above is an introduction to the yellowing of thyme leaves and solutions. I hope it can help you. If you want to know more related knowledge, please pay attention to us.