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Deficiency of Nitrogen

There is probably a deficiency of Nitrogen (mobile). Nitrogen-deficient plants typically exhibit a uniform loss of green color (chlorosis) beginning on older foliage and eventually encompassing the entire plant. The leaves may be thin and reduced in size. Eventually the entire plant becomes stunted and retains few leaves. Nitrogen deficiency is very common in containerized or recently transplanted plants, but is less common in well established plants.

Plant is a monocot or noncotyledonous (includes palms, Pandanus, draceanas, yuccas, cycads and others

  • Symptoms are most severe on the oldest leaves or throughout the entire plant
    • Entire plant exhibits a uniform loss of green color

Nitrogen Deficiency in Reed Palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii)

Nitrogen Deficiency in Reed Palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii)

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