Deficiencies

Iron deficiency

Identify Iron deficiency: symptoms, possible causes, prevention, and practical actions for 27 affected plants. Interveinal chlorosis (yellowing between…

Affected plantsDeficiencies

Iron deficiency is relevant across 27 plant profiles on Wild-Wuchs. In the data it is most often linked with Aronia, Watercress, common sage, Serviceberry, Bilberry. Typical signs include: Interveinal chlorosis (yellowing between leaf veins) For gardeners, early diagnosis, suitable growing conditions, and gentle action matter most: Grow in suitable soil (slightly acidic to neutral)

Plants

27

Category

Fruit, Fruit shrub/tree, Herbs, Ornamentals, Vegetables

Risk

low, medium

Synonyms

Eisenmangel, Eisenmangel chlorose, Iron Chlorosis, Iron Deficiency (Chlorosis), Iron chlorosis, Iron deficiency (Chlorosis), Iron deficiency (chlorosis), Iron-chlorosis

Overview

Symptoms

  • Interveinal chlorosis (yellowing between leaf veins)
  • often in overly calcareous soil
  • usually caused by a soil pH that is too high

Damage

  • Yellowing of leaves, especially younger ones, while the veins remain green. Caused by iron deficiency in the soil or poor availability.
  • Iron is important for chlorophyll formation and enzyme activity. Deficiency often occurs on alkaline or poorly aerated soils.

Causes

  • High soil pH (alkaline)
  • Waterlogging
  • High soil pH (iron becomes insoluble)

Prevention

  • Grow in suitable soil (slightly acidic to neutral)
  • Avoid soils with high pH
  • Cultivation on suitable

Organic control

  • Foliar sprays with iron chelates
  • Anpassung des pH-Wertes des Bodens
  • Bodenverbesserung mit saurem Kompost oder Torf

Affected plants

AroniaWatercresscommon sageServiceberryBilberryRaspberrybuck's-horn plantainSambucusRibesJostaberryChickpeaCherry plumKiwiLavandulaAlmondMulberryMintMirabelle plumWild StrawberryAsian pearPeachQuinceRosmarinus tomentosusSea BuckthornSour cherrySorbus domesticatable grape

Similar topics

Magnesium deficiencyNitrogen deficiencyPotassium deficiencyGeneral Nutrient DeficiencyIron ChlorosisPhosphorus deficiency

FAQ

How do I recognize Iron deficiency?

Interveinal chlorosis (yellowing between leaf veins)

What causes Iron deficiency?

High soil pH (alkaline)

How can I prevent Iron deficiency?

Grow in suitable soil (slightly acidic to neutral)

What helps against Iron deficiency?

Foliar sprays with iron chelates

Which plants are affected?

Aronia, Watercress, common sage, Serviceberry, Bilberry, Raspberry, buck's-horn plantain, Sambucus, Ribes, Jostaberry, Chickpea, Cherry plum

When does Iron deficiency usually appear?

Timing depends on plant, weather, and growing conditions; check regularly during stress periods.