What causes Ixora to drop its leaves
Ixora is an ornamental flowering plant with relatively high ornamental value, and its planting area in our country is very large. As a potted plant, Ixora is also welcomed by many people, but when cultivating Ixora, many problems often arise, affecting the ornamental value of Ixora. Among them, leaf drop is a common one, so what exactly is going on when Ixora drops its leaves? Today, the editor will give you a brief introduction, let's take a look!
1. Improper watering
Ixora relatively likes to grow in a humid environment. If there is a lack of water during the growth of Ixora, then it is very unfavorable to the growth of Ixora. This causes poor growth and development of Ixora, thereby causing the phenomenon of leaf drop. If there is a lack of water, water it in time, but also pay attention to controlling the amount of watering. If there is too much water, then the soil will become waterlogged, affecting the respiration of the roots, and it will likewise cause leaf drop. So when the soil becomes waterlogged, pay attention to draining in time, do a good job of loosening the soil, and maintain a good ventilation environment.
2. Insufficient light
The growth of Ixora also has a relatively large demand for light. It needs an environment with sufficient light. If the growth environment of Ixora is dark and weakly lit, then Ixora will show leaf drop due to long-term lack of light. So when we cultivate Ixora, we should pay attention to placing Ixora in a sunny place for cultivation. However, in environments with strong light such as summer, we still need to do a good job of shading to avoid the plant being exposed to strong light, which causes the leaves to be scorched. In winter, do a good job of supplemental lighting to ensure healthy growth of the plant.
3. Unsuitable soil
Soil is also very important for the growth of Ixora. Ixora likes to grow in slightly acidic sandy loam with good drainage and irrigation capacity and strong permeability. If the soil is too alkaline and sticky, then it is very unfavorable to the root growth of Ixora. So if leaf drop in Ixora is caused by soil reasons, then replace it with new soil in time. The new soil can be mixed and prepared with garden soil, river sand and organic fertilizer. Such soil is very favorable for the growth of Ixora, and can also effectively increase the flowering amount of Ixora.
4. Excessive fertilizing
When cultivating Ixora, fertilizing work is also essential. But if Ixora is fertilized too much, then the fertilizer produces too much heat, which will cause great harm to the roots. Root growth is hindered, which will also cause Ixora to show the phenomenon of leaf drop. Therefore, the amount of fertilizer must be controlled well, and too much fertilizer must not be applied. If too much fertilizer is applied, then rinse the potting soil in time to wash away the fertilizer. When fertilizing, fully dilute the fertilizer to reduce the fertilizer concentration. During the growth period, fertilizing once a month is enough, and after entering winter, fertilization can be stopped.
The above is a brief introduction to what is going on when Ixora drops its leaves. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!