Causes and Solutions for Yellowing and Softening Leaves on the Money Tree

The money tree (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is a succulent plant that many people quite like, but many friends will find that its leaves turn yellow and soft during cultivation. What causes this? How should we deal with it? Let's take a look together.

1. Lower the temperature

The money tree likes to grow in a warm and dry climate, but if the growing environment temperature is too high, its leaves will turn yellow. What we need to do at this time is spray water to cool it down, preferably keeping the growing environment temperature between 20-32 degrees, or we can move the pot and soil to a shaded place, and the plant's leaves will return to normal before long.

2. Reduce watering

The money tree has a relatively high demand for water during growth, and even in the hot summer season water must be strictly controlled. If watered too frequently, it can easily cause root rot, which leads to yellowing and withering leaves. At this time, watering should be stopped promptly, and normally watering should follow the principle of not watering until dry, and watering thoroughly when you do. When root rot is found, take the plant out of the pot promptly, trim away the rotted roots cleanly, place it in a shaded place to dry, and after strict disinfection, repot and transplant it.

3. Increase light

The money tree is a typical sun-loving plant. If it does not see light for a long time or gets too little light, it will be unable to carry out photosynthesis and its leaves will turn yellow and wither. At this time, promptly remove the yellow leaves on top, then provide artificial supplementary light to increase the light duration, and keep the air circulating in the growing environment. In an environment with sufficient light, it will recover quickly.

4. Reduce fertilizing

Although the money tree likes fertilizer, in normal times fertilizing should mainly use thin liquid fertilizer, and never apply heavy fertilizer, otherwise fertilizer burn can easily occur and cause the branches and leaves to turn yellow and wither. At this time, reduce or stop fertilizing. Each time you fertilize, dilute the fertilizer with water before applying it. When the temperature drops below 15 degrees, stop applying any fertilizer.

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