How to water a money tree correctly? Save it when the leaves turn yellow and drop

Today the money tree has quickly opened up the indoor market and become a “frequent guest” in homes and offices, but some flower lovers report that they do not know how to water a money tree properly, and yellow leaves appear with just a little carelessness, so what is the correct method of watering a money tree? How do you save it when the leaves turn yellow and drop?

I. What is the correct method of watering a money tree?

1. When to water a money tree

Generally there is no fixed time for watering a money tree, but some flower lovers have found after controlled experiments that watering at around 10 a.m. on a sunny day is the most suitable; watering at this time is absorbed better by the money tree, and the leaves grow more luxuriant and green.

2. How much to water a money tree

When watering a money tree, remember that it is better to water less than to overwater. This is because, by comparison, the money tree is more drought-tolerant, but it is especially sensitive to water accumulating at the roots. If too much water is given and ventilation is also poor, the roots of the money tree will rot because of the accumulated water.

The specific amount of water depends on the size of the pot and the plant; usually, when a little water overflows from the bottom of the pot, it means the plant has been watered thoroughly, and after that you can water again at an interval of about 10 days.

3. How to water a money tree

The roots of a money tree are suited to being watered by pouring, and the leaves are suited to being sprayed; ordinary flower-watering tools are fine, and when watering, there is no need to water the stem part of the money tree.

II. How do you save a money tree whose leaves turn yellow and drop?

1. Give the soil a “clearing”

Yellowing and dropping leaves on a money tree very likely mean there is a problem at the roots, such as waterlogged and rotted roots, dried-out roots, or compacted soil, so you can try giving the soil a clearing, turning the soil over, and in serious cases repotting the soil; after the soil permeability is improved, the yellowing and leaf drop can be improved to a certain extent.

2. Supplement nutrients in a targeted way

Generally, yellowing and dropping leaves on a money tree very likely mean a nitrogen deficiency, so you can apply some urea or a nitrogen-containing compound fertilizer. But be careful not to overdo it; too much fertilizer will not only fail to save the yellowing and leaf drop, but may also cause new problems such as thick, fleshy new leaves and blackened old leaves.

3. Move the money tree to a different spot

If the money tree is placed in a rather dark, damp, unventilated place, then it is recommended to move it to a spot with better air circulation and more ample sunlight, and the yellowing and leaf drop can also be somewhat improved.

In addition, it is currently winter, with low temperatures, which is a high-incidence period for leaf drop and yellowing in money trees; money trees outdoors should be moved indoors as much as possible, and if the indoor temperature is also low, you should also strengthen warmth and cold protection measures!