Money Tree Leaves Turning Yellow and Dropping: Causes and Solutions, Plus Propagation Methods
The money tree is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant. Its cultivation method is very simple, and it carries an auspicious meaning, so many people grow a pot of it on their balcony or in their living room. The ornamental value of the money tree lies mainly in its foliage, but due to improper care, problems such as yellowing leaves can appear. Next, the editor will analyze the causes of leaf yellowing and the correct ways to handle it.
Causes of Money Tree Leaves Turning Yellow and Dropping, and Solutions
1. Overwatering
If the money tree is watered too much, the potting soil becomes overly moist and water accumulates, which over time causes root rot, and the symptoms of root rot will cause the money tree's leaves to turn yellow.
Prevention and treatment measures
Simply control the amount of watering. First dig the money tree out of the pot, being careful not to damage the roots, and check whether the roots have rotted. If they have rotted, bury it in sandy soil without watering, and just spray water around it. Wait until the roots return to normal, then take it out.
2. Insufficient light
If during the growth process the environment receives no light and stays in a dark state, the leaves will grow leggy, the branches will become thin and shriveled, the leaves will become smaller, and its normal growth will be affected, which will cause the leaves to turn yellow.
Prevention and treatment measures
Let the plant gradually receive sunlight. You can first move half of the plant to a sunny place, then slowly move the whole plant to a bright spot, giving it the light it needs for growth so the leaves gradually return to green, but be careful not to expose it for too long or to direct strong light.
3. Unsuitable temperature
The money tree needs a warm environment for growth. If the temperature is too high, the leaves will be scorched and slowly turn yellow. If the temperature is too low and the potting soil is also moist, it will cause root rot, which in turn affects leaf growth and makes them turn yellow.
Prevention and treatment measures
When the temperature is too high, provide appropriate shade and do not expose it to light for too long, as this will raise the temperature, so after a period of exposure, move it to a cool place to lower the temperature. When the temperature is low, pay attention to cold protection; you can wrap the plant in plastic film to take good cold protection measures.
4. Damage from pests and diseases
If ventilation is not frequent and the environment is dim, the money tree's leaves will suffer piercing-sucking damage from scale insects. This affects the plant's growth, and once it spreads to the leaves, it will make them turn yellow.
Prevention and treatment measures
The method to treat the pest damage is: first, you can use transparent tape to stick the insects off, or use a damp cloth to wipe the insects off. The most direct method is to spray with chemicals: you can spray a 1000-fold solution of 20% buprofezin wettable powder to completely eliminate the source of the insects.
How to Collect Money Tree Seeds
1. Collection
When choosing seeds for sowing and propagation, select plants that grow well, have robust branches and leaves, and bear plump fruit as the mother trees for seed collection.
Wait until the fruit grows to reddish-brown or orange-yellow and the capsule has not yet split open, then immediately collect the seeds from the fruit.
2. Handling the fruit
After collecting the seed-bearing fruit you need, carry out simple processing. After collecting the fruit, remove the peel and the fruit stalk, then sun-dry it until it is dry. After the capsule splits open, use a small wooden stick to beat it so the seeds separate from the fruit.
Use screening to select better seeds; ideally the seeds are pure black and nearly round in shape.
How to Propagate the Money Tree
1. Preparation for sowing
Before sowing, choose soil with good drainage that is fertile and nutritious, and place it in a sheltered, sunny spot.
Before sowing, the seeds should be disinfected, and they should also first be soaked in warm water at 80°C, then mixed with wet sand to promote germination, and then sown mixed with wet sand. When the number of seeds that have split open reaches more than 30%, you can sow them in rows.
2. Sowing method
First, for sowing, choose loose, breathable soil with good water retention and drainage, and it should also have a certain level of fertility and be free of soil pests and pathogens.
After sowing the seeds, cover them with a 2 cm thick layer of loose, finely crumbled soil to prevent the seeds from being damaged by pests, then carry out one light watering. In the care afterward, ensure the soil stays moist and pay attention to ventilation and light, but do not expose it to direct strong light; provide appropriate shade.
Introduction to the Money Tree
1. Origin and distribution
Native to northern and central China. Also distributed in Japan and Korea. At present, the goldenrain tree bases in Jiajun Landscaping in Hunan, the goldenrain tree bases in Jiangsu, and the goldenrain tree bases in Zhejiang all carry out large-scale artificial cultivation.
2. Growth habits
The money tree is a sun-loving tree species that likes light and is slightly tolerant of partial shade; it is cold-tolerant (Huangshan goldenrain tree is less so); it is tolerant of drought and barren soil, and also tolerant of low moisture, saline-alkali land, and short-term waterlogging.
3. Ornamental value
The goldenrain tree grows especially fast and is used in large quantities in landscaping. It is an excellent tree species for street trees, afforestation plants, park landscaping, and residential community landscaping. Its greening effect is good, it shows results quickly, and its economic value is high.
The above is all of the content the editor has explained to you about the causes of money tree leaves turning yellow and the handling methods. We hope it is helpful to everyone. Although the money tree's cultivation method is not very difficult, you still need to master certain cultivation techniques. Yellowing leaves not only affect the plant's appearance but also affect your mood.