Causes and Solutions for Yellowing and Dropping Leaves on the Peace Lily Tree

As a choice for urban homes, the peace lily tree carries the meaning of praying for peace and boosting wealth. Although the price is not cheap, it still has many admirers. But after buying a money tree and taking it home, some leaves turn yellow, and some leaves simply drop off. How can such a peace lily tree still boost wealth? How should the peace lily tree be cared for, and how should problems be solved?

What to do when the peace lily tree's leaves turn yellow

1. Too much or too little watering

Control the amount of watering. Do not water too much; moist is best, to prevent root rot. When yellowing leaves are caused by drought, water promptly.

2. Fertilizer too concentrated or too weak

Fertilizer should be controlled appropriately. On the premise that the potting soil will not become waterlogged, water a little more appropriately so that the fertilizer can be flushed away in time and the fertilizer concentration can be reduced. If the amount of fertilizer applied is too little, fertilize promptly, but do not apply a large amount of concentrated fertilizer.

3. Signs of iron deficiency

In this case, ferrous sulfate aqueous solution can be used to solve it. Mix cake fertilizer, ferrous sulfate and water in reasonable proportions, and pour it on.

4. Strong light or too-low temperature

In summer, the peace lily tree can be placed in an environment with about 50% shading for care. In winter, the peace lily tree should be moved indoors for care, and the temperature should be kept above 10 degrees, reducing the frequency of watering.

5. Newly repotted or too little soil

A peace lily tree just bought and brought home needs to be acclimated. Place it in a cool, ventilated place for one week, then gradually expose it to light. If there is a problem with the soil, remove the peace lily tree from the soil and pot, replace it with new soil, and replant it.

6. Pests and diseases

These easily cause damage to the roots of the peace lily tree, which then leads to yellowing leaves. Carefully check the growth condition of the peace lily tree. If there is root rot, remove the bad roots, disinfect, and replant.

7. Poor ventilation

The peace lily tree grows better in a ventilated environment. If the growing environment is not ventilated, it is very easy for the leaves to turn yellow.

8. Water quality problems

Using alkaline water to water the peace lily tree for a long time will cause the leaves to slowly turn yellow and, over time, to drop off. When watering, pay attention to the acidity and alkalinity of the water, and usually apply more decomposed organic fertilizer to gradually improve alkaline soil, or directly change the soil.

Reasons the peace lily tree drops its leaves

1. Newly repotted: the shop changed it into a new pot when selling it.

2. The soil is alkaline. The peace lily tree is suitable for growing in slightly acidic soil. Most of the soil and water we come into contact with in daily life are alkaline. Over time, this will reduce the acidity of the soil and affect the growth of the peace lily tree.

3. Freeze damage. The money tree is not cold-resistant. When the temperature is too low or late frost is relatively severe, the leaves will dry up.

4. Root rot. Root rot is caused by many reasons: improper watering, improper fertilizing, soil that is not breathable... In the early stage of root rot, the leaves will lose their luster, turn yellow, gradually develop dry spots, and droop. In the end, the plant will die because the supply of nutrients is insufficient.

5. Branch blight. Branch blight is the most serious disease harming the peace lily tree, bar none. It is mainly caused by a stuffy, hot environment, improper ventilation, and fungal infection.

How to solve the peace lily tree dropping leaves

1. Newly repotted

Just after planting, the pot-adjusting period takes one month, and adapting to the environment takes one month. After 2 months, growth is basically restored.

2. Soil is alkaline

When watering the peace lily tree, you can add a little ferrous sulfate solution to increase the acidity of the soil, but the concentration must not be too high. In addition, when repotting, replace with new soil and keep 1/3 of the old soil.

3. Freeze damage

There is no way to remedy leaves that have already been frostbitten; remove them promptly. Move the plant to a relatively warm place, and preferably provide insulation. In spring, after the temperature rises, the branches will sprout leaves again.

4. Root rot

Once root rot is found in the peace lily tree, immediately remove it from the pot, cut off the rotten parts, disinfect, and replant. For severely dried leaves, remove them.

5. Branch blight

As soon as possible, cut the branches back to 5 cm below the diseased area, and remove all dried leaves (even those with just a little dry spotting must be removed). Spray the branches and leaves and drench the roots with carbendazim solution, for 2~3 consecutive times.

Notes on caring for the peace lily tree

1. If a small number of diseased leaves appear, remove and burn them promptly.

2. During plum rain weather, prevent water from accumulating in the pot. If water accumulates in the potting soil, it can easily cause the plant to turn yellow; the lower leaves turn yellow and then drop, and in severe cases it can damage the roots and stems, and even cause root rot and plant death.

As a fine choice for home beautification, air purification, and relieving irritable moods, the peace lily tree also has the auspicious meaning in feng shui of boosting wealth and warding off disaster. You must carefully care for it according to its living habits so that it can grow healthily and beautifully, and better play its role of praying for blessings and boosting wealth!