What to Do When Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' Drops Its Leaves? Here Comes the Latest Solution

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' is one of the few dark-colored succulent varieties. Its leaves are black, not as brightly colored as most succulents, but precisely because it is unique, quite a few people grow it. However, quite a few people find that after bringing Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' home, it starts dropping leaves. What is going on here? Below, Qinnong Web will explain what to do when Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' drops its leaves.

The reasons for Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' dropping leaves vary depending on when it occurs. Qinnong Web has summarized four possible reasons that can cause Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' to drop leaves here. Let's take a closer look below.

1. Improper acclimatization after repotting

This is a relatively normal phenomenon, shown as the lower leaves continuously falling off while new leaves keep growing at the top. This may be because the succulent has not yet fully recovered from repotting, or it may be caused by normal metabolism.

2. Cracked leaves

Sometimes we find that as a succulent grows, a leaf suddenly splits open from the middle. How could this suddenly happen without any human damage? In fact, this is also a relatively normal situation, generally occurring only in varieties with thicker leaves, because too much water is stored in the leaves and is not released or used by the plant in time, so the plant itself disperses the water by splitting open. At this point, do not cut off the cracked leaf; place the plant in a well-ventilated environment and it will gradually recover.

3. Overwatering

If the young leaves of Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' drop and there are no extra wounds on the leaves, it is generally caused by overwatering. If the dropped leaves start from the bottom, then reducing watering will usually relieve it, but if they start dropping from the leaf core, root rot may have occurred. At this point, take the plant out of its pot, remove the rotten parts, and replant it.

4. Exposure to strong sunlight

If the leaves become very dry and are accompanied by leaf drop, then it is generally the result of exposure to strong sunlight. Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' is in its dormant period in summer. At this time, pay attention to ventilation and shade, otherwise the above-mentioned leaf drop will occur.

The above is Qinnong Web's introduction to Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' dropping leaves. In the process of growing plants, we inevitably encounter various problems. At such times, pay attention to analyzing the causes according to the plant's condition. Even if we ultimately fail, it does not matter; this is also a process of accumulating experience. Keep it up, everyone!