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Symptoms of nutrient deficiencies in plants

This is a chart showing some common symptoms of nutrient deficiency and over fertilization. Always remember that you never want to over compensate for any deficiency because of the risk of over fertilization. Use caution when adjusting the strength of the nutrient solution. Deficiencies may also be attributed to a solution is too acidic or too alkaline so pay close attention to your pH. In order for all elements to be readily available to the plant the pH should stay in the range of 6.5.



Click Here for a list of elements along with their signs of deficiency and toxicity.

Symptoms Suspected Element N P K Mg Fe Cu Zn B Mo Mn Over

Fertilization Yellowing of Younger leaves Yellowing of Middle leaves Yellowing of Older leaves Yellowing Between veins Old leaves drop Leaf Curl Over Leaf Curl Under Leaf tips burn, Younger leaves Leaf tips burn, Older leaves Young leaves wrinkle and curl Dead areas in the leaves Leaf growth stunted Dark green/purplish leaves and stems Pale green leaf color Leaf Spotting Spindly Soft stems Hard/brittle stems Growing tips die Stunted root growth Wilting