plant ionic deficiencies

What does a Nitrogen deficiency look like?

• Tip and center veins become yellow.

• Yellow spots appear under the leaf.

• The stem turns yellow.

• The whole leaf turns yellow.

How do you fix a Nitrogen Deficiency?

• Add drainage, like pebbles or sand, to the soil.

• Add fertilizer to the soil and leaves.

• Move the plant into full sun.

• Add organic compost, like manure or coffee grounds, to the soil.

What does a Calcium deficiency look like?

• The entire leaf turns yellow.

• The leaves become misshapen.

• The leaves fall off easily.

• The leaves have yellow spots on them.

How do you fix a Calcium deficiency?

• Test the pH balance of the soil. For alkaline soil, use gypsum. For acidic soil, use lime.

• Add salt to the soil.

• Water the plant twice a day.

• Replant in a pot with better drainage.

How do you fix a Magnesium deficiency?

• Add compost rich in Magnesium, or Epsom salts, or lime to the soil.

• Add rock to the soil for drainage.

• Remove the affected leaves, then move the plant into the shade.

• Increase watering to twice a day.

Which promotes fast growth of leaves and stems?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Phosphorus

• Nitrogen

Which nutrient strengthens cell walls allowing the plant to develop a strong stem?

• Carbon

• Calcium

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

Which nutrient helps make fats?

• Magnesium

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

• Potassium

Which deficiency is shown?

• Magnesium

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

• Sulfur

Which deficiency?

• Iron

• Magnesium

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus