Nutrient Deficiency Diagnostic Guide

Nitrogen Deficiency

Symptoms:

• Pale leaves

• Slow growth

Fix:

Balanced fertilizer (NPK).

Magnesium Deficiency

Symptoms:

• Yellowing between veins

• Green veins remain

Fix:

Epsom salt diluted solution (magnesium sulfate).

Iron Deficiency

Symptoms:

• Yellow new growth

• Green veins

Common in alkaline soil.

Fix:

Chelated iron supplement.

Calcium Deficiency

Symptoms:

• Deformed new leaves

• Brown tips

Fix:

Calcium supplement + stable watering.

Overfertilization Signs

• Burnt root tips

• Leaf edge browning

• Salt crust on soil

Flush soil thoroughly.