Reasons why your rosemary is dying.

Rosemary is an aromatic herb that is grown for culinary purposes.

Why your Rosemary is dying

1.Watering

Both overwatering and underwatering can harm your rosemary plant. Make sure to check the soil’s moisture levels before watering. If the plant is overwatered then you will notice browning of the tips of the leaves. Overwatering harms the roots leading to root rot. This turns the branches brown. Avoid watering your plant for a few days.

If the plant is under watered then the branches become twiggy and they dry up. You can prune the dried-up branches and give your plant some liquid fertilizer to encourage foliage growth.

2. Soil conditions

Rosemary requires well-drained moderately fertile soil to grow well. Rosemary can tolerate all kinds of soil except for clay. When planted in clay soil the soil becomes waterlogged resulting in root rot. Also, clay soil becomes compact easily. It has to be amended with organic matter and coarse sand before planting. Rosemary prefers soil that is neutral to slightly acidic (6.0 to 7.0). Soil that is too acidic can stress the plant. Make sure to check the soil ph before planting rosemary.

3. Sunlight

Rosemary is a herb that needs 6 to 8 hours of sunlight to grow well. When rosemary is grown in shady areas, moisture remains in the soil which can lead to root rot. It is important that rosemary gets enough sunlight every day.

4. Nutrient deficiency

Another reason why your rosemary is dying is because of nutrient deficiency. If your plant is nitrogen deficient then the leaves will turn yellow. Feed your plant with liquid fertilizer to encourage foliage growth.

5. Temperature

Rosemary is not frost-hardy. Cold weather can damage the plant’s roots and kill it. It’s best to grow rosemary in containers and move it indoors during the winter season.

6. Pruning

Regular pruning improves air circulation and prevents fungal diseases. At the same time pruning the plant at the wrong time can damage it. Rosemary should not be pruned 6 to 8 weeks before frost. The best time to prune the plant is during late winter or early spring.

7. Powdery Mildew

Powdery mildew is a disease that occurs when there is no proper air circulation. This disease causes drooping, yellowing of leaves and malformed flowers. You can use a fungicide to treat this disease. Avoid watering the leaves and place your plant in a sunny location to prevent powdery mildew from affecting your plants. Here is how to treat powdery mildew in your plants.