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Do you know why the money plant at your home changes colour every now and then, and most of us ignore the changing shades of green, but do you know this is the plant’s way to reflect its real condition! Here’s more about it…
Because plants prioritize nitrogen for growth, this is. Plant physiology research has long established that leaf color is directly tied to chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the pigment for photosynthesis. It’s also the reason we associate green with plants. When a plant experiences stress such from light, water or nutrients, the chlorophyll production is affected. This shows up visually as a change in leaf color. Botanists studying houseplant health note that these color shifts are essentially a warning system. They often appear before more serious damage sets in. This causes leaves to lose their green color and appear washed out. On the side too much direct sunlight can also cause yellowing or even bleached white patches. Excessive light actually breaks down chlorophyll faster than the plant can replace it. The fix in both cases is usually location-based. Money Plants generally do best in indirect light. They don’t do well in shade or harsh direct sun. If your Money Plant’s leaves start looking unusually dark, dull or even slightly bluish-green research on plant nutrient deficiencies points to a possible lack of certain minerals. These include nitrogen and magnesium. Both play a role in chlorophyll production. Interestingly severe nitrogen deficiency often causes the effect. It leads to pale yellowing leaves first. They pull it away from aging leaves. A simple diluted liquid fertilizer, applied every weeks during growing season has been shown in houseplant care studies to correct many of these color imbalances fairly quickly. Brown edges or spots point to water stress