nutrient deficiency on Pothos
Quick answer
If your Pothos has nutrient deficiency, the most likely cause is: Ethinyl estradiol at 0.1 ppm promotes cytoplasmic accumulation of nitrogen-containing compounds including ribosomal proteins and cytokinins associated with cellular proliferation, while enhancing phosphorus uptake for energy metabolism in expanding leaf biomass
Start here:
- 1. 1. Apply 0.1 ppm ethinyl estradiol via root drenching to enhance nitrogen and phosphorus percentages in leaf tissue
- 2. 2. Expect measurable increases in chlorophyll a at higher concentrations (0.2 ppm) and chlorophyll b at 1.5 ppm lynestrenol
Why Pothos gets nutrient deficiency
Epipremnum aureum
Ethinyl estradiol at 0.1 ppm promotes cytoplasmic accumulation of nitrogen-containing compounds including ribosomal proteins and cytokinins associated with cellular proliferation, while enhancing phosphorus uptake for energy metabolism in expanding leaf biomass
How to reverse nutrient deficiency on Pothos
- 1
1. Apply 0.1 ppm ethinyl estradiol via root drenching to enhance nitrogen and phosphorus percentages in leaf tissue
- 2
2. Expect measurable increases in chlorophyll a at higher concentrations (0.2 ppm) and chlorophyll b at 1.5 ppm lynestrenol
- 3
3. Monitor carotenoid content which increases significantly at 0.2 ppm ethinyl estradiol (0.63 vs 0.51 mg/g F.W.)
Keep nutrient deficiency off this Pothos
Combine hormone treatment with balanced fertilization program; the enhanced cellular proliferation increases nutrient demand requiring adequate nitrogen and phosphorus availability in substrate
Other Pothos problems
Same Problem on Other Plants
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