Leaves Pale on the Edge

Leaves pale on the edge. Edges appear yellow in color.

This condition is called halo-ing. Halo-ing is most often caused by a cultural problem, but it may also be caused by shock or physical trauma. You may either view the full list of possible causes, or select from the list of additional symptoms in order to narrow down your search.

• List of possible causes.

Additional Symptoms

• Halo-ing (pale leaf edges) occurs mostly on the older, larger leaves.
• Leaves pale only on the tip. Chlorosis along the leaf edges is limited to the tips. Tips appear yellow in color.
• Leaves darken on the tip. Tips appear brown in color.
• Leaves have yellow spots on them.
• Leaves have white spots on them.
• Leaves turn purple on the underside of them. This symptom will be most noticeable during cooler weather.
• Leaves are deformed or twisted. This symptom appears predominantly on the younger, smaller leaves of the crown.
• Leaves are brittle or cracked.
• Leaves appear smaller than normal.
• Leaves are broken.
• Leaves drop.
• Flowers change color. Either red flowers are turning more purple, or purple flowers are turning more red.
• Flowers drop off.
• Not flowering.
• Stems appear shorter than normal.
• Crown deformed.
• Roots turn black.
• No other symptoms.

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