Plant Deficiency Flashcards
1
Q
Calcium
A
New leaves misshapen or stunted. Existing leaves remain green
2
Q
Iron
A
Young leaves are yellow and white with green veins. Mature leaves are normal
3
Q
Nitrogen
A
Upper leaves are light green where lower leaves are yellow. Bottom or older leaves are yellow and shrivelled
4
Q
Potassium
A
Yellowing at the tips and edges usually in younger leaves. Dead or yellow patches develop on leaves
5
Q
Carbon dioxide
A
White desposits on leaves. Stunted growth, and plant die back
6
Q
Phosphate
A
Leaves are darker than normal and loss of leaves
7
Q
Manganese
A
Yellow spots and or elongated holes between veins
8
Q
Magnesium
A
Lower leaves turn yellow from outside going in, veins remain green
9
Q
Affects new growth
A
Calcium
Iron
10
Q
Affects old growth
A
Nitrogen Potassium Manganese Magnesium Carbon dioxide Phosphate
