What to Do When Money Tree Leaves Turn Yellow? Causes and Solutions
The money tree (Pachira aquatica) is a plant with fairly high ornamental value. The money tree is very easy to grow, and its name also carries very good symbolism. Therefore it is welcomed by many people, especially at the front desks of all kinds of companies, where a money tree is almost always present. However, when we grow a money tree, poor management and other reasons can cause its leaves to turn yellow, seriously reducing its ornamental value. So what should be done when money tree leaves turn yellow? Let's take a look together below!
1. Light control
The money tree has a fairly high demand for light; it originally comes from a high-temperature, moderately humid environment. Although the money tree should have its light appropriately reduced after sprouting, it cannot be kept in a completely shaded environment either. If it is placed indoors for a long time, then insufficient light will naturally cause the money tree's leaves to turn yellow. But the season must also be taken into account: in summer, direct sunlight is not allowed, otherwise the leaves are easily scorched.
2. Reduce watering
The money tree has a moderate demand for water, and it should not be watered too much; if watered too much, the money tree easily suffers root rot, affecting normal growth. So when watering, we should control the amount of water according to the actual condition of the soil. Usually, keeping the soil moist is enough; if the temperature is relatively high, then water about twice a day. In environments such as autumn and winter, watering twice a week is enough.
3. Reasonable fertilization
Although the money tree should be fertilized appropriately during cultivation, this should also be determined according to its growth stage. When the money tree is growing new buds and new leaves, its demand for nutrients is relatively high, and a liquid fertilizer should be applied about once every two days. Then apply an organic fertilizer once every 3-4 weeks, but be sure to control the amount well. If too much fertilizer is applied, the heat generated by the fertilizer will burn the roots, affecting the money tree's nutrient absorption and causing the leaves to turn yellow. The ratio of fertilizers such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium should also be reasonably controlled to ensure the money tree's normal growth.
4. Change the soil regularly
First of all, when choosing soil, we need to choose soil that is thick, soft and rich in fertility. Garden soil, river sand and the like can be the main components, but the amount of river sand must be controlled and must not be too much, otherwise it will affect the money tree's growth. Then, during cultivation, we should change the soil regularly, because if one kind of soil is used for a long time, the soil pH will gradually become alkaline, while the money tree is suitable for growing in slightly acidic soil, so everyone must pay a lot of attention to this.
5. Proper ventilation
Money trees are generally kept indoors and in relatively enclosed environments, and if they stay in such an environment for a long time, it will have a great impact on the money tree's growth. If the leaf tips are found to gradually turn yellow, then a major reason is low air quality and poor air circulation. So when cultivating them, we also need to do a good job of ventilation, and can even move them outdoors, then spray water appropriately to raise the air humidity and slow down the yellowing.
The above is a brief introduction to what to do when money tree leaves turn yellow. Of course, pests and diseases are also major causes of yellowing leaves, so everyone still needs to do a good job of management to increase the money tree's commercial value. That is all for today's introduction; this article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and supporting.