Why are my lily pads from turning yellow?

I got the lily pads from my mom and few days later started to change yellow.

Why are my lily pads from turning yellow?
The leaves on a water lily will turn yellow and brown and eventually die off and get mushy, as part of the normal life cycle. But you should always see one or two new leaves for every leaf that dies off naturally.





Another possibility is that the plant is suffering a form of root rot. How deep is the top of the pot below the water surface? Water depth is very important. Lilies need at least 10-18%26quot; of water over the top of their roots (or the top of the pot). If you pull out the plant and feel the roots, they should be firm like a potato, not mushy. If the roots are firm and the water level is correct, I would look at any products you are putting in the pond.





Last I would look at nourishment, maybe you are under or over fertilizing the plant. Lilies are very heavy feeders and do best with monthly fertilizing (with an aquatic plant fertilizer tablet). It could also be a combination of factors such as parasites, rot and water quality. Water lilies do not like high pH, (over 9.0 makes some varieties go dormant).
Reply:This question raises even more questions (are your plants potted, how old are they, how many leaves did they have, how long has it been since you got them, etc...), so I%26#039;m simply going to give you a link, and encourage you to contact me again, if it%26#039;s not enough information.





http://www.bonniesplants.com/lilies_hard...





Happy Water Gardening!



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