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Chlorosis is a yellowing of the foliage and may be caused by a number of things, e.g.
Soils with a pH of more than 6.5 can prevent the uptake of iron or manganese.
Applying an ericaceous fertiliser containing the lacking nutrients may help.
Re-potting containerised plants in the correct type compost can sometimes help.
Camellias often look pale or 'chlorotic' early on in the year before the soil warms up.
Older leaves will yellow and fall naturally throughout the year.
Excessive yellowing may be due to water-logging at the roots this has an affect on the plant's root function of taking up nutrients.
Lifting, improving the drainage and replanting may help.
If this occurs with containerised plants, prune out rotten roots and repot in fresh compost.
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