There are many different symptoms, that can show where there has been a nutrient deficiency in a plant. Because all plants respond differently, to a lack of nutrients, it is not always easy to determine whether it is a deficiency, or something else that is causing the changes to the plant. Where you see abnormal leaf coloring, where the leaf has turned a pale yellow, or changed to a paler color, than normal and the veins of the leaf are green, then this can be a sign of nutrient deficiency.

If the leaves are smaller than normal, or any part of the plant is showing signs of stunted growth, then this is a sure sign of a nutrient deficiency.

There are other signs, such as brown blotches on the leaves, but this can also be leaf scorch, so you need to consider the conditions that the plant is growing in, to help analyze blotchy leaves.

If the leaves are showing tones of blue, or purple, that can be another sign to look out for.

To assist the plant, you should apply a soluble fertilizer, as this will have the fastest effect on it’s recovery.

You will need to check the pH of the soil, to see that it is correct and take the appropriate action to remedy the situation, if it is out of balance.

The nutrients might be present in the soil, but without the correct pH balance, the plant won’t be able to make proper use of them.

Testing can be done with a simple and inexpensive test kit, that you can buy from garden stores.

Make sure that the plants you are growing, are compatible with the soil that you are growing them in and adjust the type of soil accordingly, if you don’t want to replace them with plants that will flourish in those conditions.

A little trial and error may be necessary at first, but you will soon learn to recognize the symptoms and to apply the correct remedies.

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