What to Do When Pachyphytum oviferum Leaves Turn Yellow and Drop? Causes and Solutions

Pachyphytum oviferum is a type of succulent plant with thick, small leaves and extremely high ornamental value, deeply loved and sought after by everyone. I believe everyone knows that most succulents are very easy to care for, but many flower enthusiasts also experience yellowing and leaf drop when growing Pachyphytum oviferum. Why is that?

What to Do When Pachyphytum oviferum Leaves Turn Yellow and Drop

Generally, it is due to high humidity and frequent watering. High humidity easily causes root rot, which leads to this condition. It does not matter if the soil is a bit dry. Succulent plants generally like light and are extremely drought-tolerant, so water sparingly.

How to Water Pachyphytum oviferum

1. Watering in different seasons: Autumn and spring are exactly when it grows best. At this time, we must give it sufficient water, but we must not water too much, otherwise it will easily cause problems in the pot. As long as it is dry, we can water it; if it is not dry, there is no need to water again. But when summer comes, pay attention, especially when the temperature is particularly high. At this time, we should no longer water it, because it is in a dormant state at this time, so if we water it then, its root system cannot absorb it, so watering must be stopped. In winter, when the temperature is relatively low, it will also enter a dormant state, so watering must also be cut off at this time, otherwise it will have the opposite effect. In other seasons, normal watering is fine.

2. Water according to weather changes. Generally when watering, we should water according to the weather conditions in the south and north. In the north, the climate is relatively dry, there are more sunny days and very little rain, so water evaporates relatively quickly, so we can water a little more often. But in the south, there are more rainy days, so the air humidity is very high and water evaporates relatively slowly, so we can water a little less.

3. The amount of watering differs with different flowerpot materials. In daily life, the materials of the flowerpots we use are different, and the amount of watering is also different. If the flowerpot you use is made of plastic or porcelain, then its water permeability will not be very good, and the frequency of watering must be reduced. But if you use a ceramic pot or clay pot, then we can appropriately increase the frequency of watering, because this kind of pot has relatively good breathability and water evaporates relatively quickly, so it is fine to water it a little more.

Care Tips for Pachyphytum oviferum

Potting soil: Repot once every 2 years, in spring. When repotting, remove the withered leaves at the base of the plant and overly long fibrous roots. During operation, never touch the fleshy leaves with your hands, otherwise fingerprints will be left or obvious touch marks will appear. Use a mixed soil of leaf mold or peat soil plus coarse sand for the potting soil.

Watering: Water once a month in early spring and autumn, stop watering in winter, and keep the potting soil dry. If the potting soil is too wet, the fleshy leaves are prone to leggy growth or rot easily.

Fertilizing: Fertilize once a month during the growing season, using diluted cake fertilizer water or special fertilizer for potted flowers. In winter, place it in a sunny place to overwinter. Old plants with woody stems are suitable for shaping into potted specimens for viewing.

Precautions for Growing Pachyphytum oviferum

Pachyphytum oviferum is not cold-tolerant. Pachyphytum oviferum is a tropical plant and is not cold-tolerant. When the winter temperature is below 10°C, take cold protection measures, and it can be kept in a closed environment in winter.

Pachyphytum oviferum does not like stuffy heat. Although Pachyphytum oviferum is a tropical plant, it does not like the stuffy heat of summer. There is a big difference between heat and stuffy heat. Heat can be comfortable, dry heat, while stuffy heat inevitably carries sticky humidity. Pachyphytum oviferum likes a dry environment. In summer, pay attention to ventilation to avoid pests and diseases caused by stuffy heat.

Through the above content, I believe everyone has a deeper understanding of how to grow Pachyphytum oviferum! Although Pachyphytum oviferum is a very easy succulent plant to grow, you still need to pay attention to your care techniques. In particular, succulents are drought-tolerant but not moisture-tolerant, and most problems are caused by overwatering!