What to Do When the Leaves of the Money Tree Turn Yellow? Here's How to Handle It Correctly

Not many people are likely to know the name "Money Tree" (Pachira aquatica). It is a foliage plant named for its round, plump leaves. It looks very cute and adorable, but when growing it you may run into the problem of yellowing leaves. So today what Shuai Shuai is going to talk about is the problem of yellowing leaves on the Money Tree and how to solve it. Let's take a look!

I. Causes of Yellowing Leaves on the Money Tree

1. Unsuitable soil

If the potting soil is not changed for a long time when growing the Money Tree, the soil will become compacted. This leads to poor root growth, and if the roots cannot breathe properly for a long time they will lack oxygen, causing the roots to rot gradually.

2. Improper watering and fertilizing

Water and fertilizer are the source of life for plants. If watering is improper or concentrated fertilizer or diluted fertilizer is applied, the nutrient environment of the soil will change greatly, the roots of the Money Tree will absorb water unevenly, and the plant will not get a normal nutrient supply, so it will turn yellow and cannot grow normally.

3. Unsuitable environment

Because the air in the environment is too dry, yellow leaves will form. Also, if the environment is not ventilated, it will cause yellow leaves. Being kept indoors for a long time without ventilation will make the environment stuffy, and over time this will lower the oxygen concentration, causing the plant to lack oxygen and its leaves to turn yellow.

II. Solutions for Yellowing Leaves on the Money Tree

1. Cut off the rotten roots

Once rotten roots are found on the Money Tree, they must be cut off in time. You cannot let the rotten roots prevent the roots from absorbing nutrients normally and cause the leaves to lack nutrients and turn yellow. So we should regularly turn over the soil to check whether there are rotten roots, making sure that the absorption and supply of nutrients are not affected by rotten roots. In addition, the soil with rotten roots should be replaced, for example with peat soil, and after changing the soil, water it again. Wait until the Money Tree grows new roots and it will be fine.

2. Bright light

The Money Tree is a foliage plant, and its greatest value lies in its distinctive leaves. We know that plant leaves need to carry out photosynthesis. If it is placed indoors for a long time and cannot get enough light, it will turn yellow. If yellow leaves are found, they should be cut off immediately. In summer, appropriate shading measures should be taken to avoid excessive evaporation of water causing the leaves to turn yellow.

3. Ventilation and moisture retention

Whether plants or animals, being in a closed environment for a long time will cause a lack of oxygen, so the most intuitive sign in plants is yellowing leaves. Try to place the Money Tree outdoors in a place with light. Only a natural light environment is good for its growth and development. If it is placed in an air-conditioned room, it must be kept away from the air outlet, and a basin of water should be placed in the air-conditioned room.

4. Apply diluted fertilizer frequently

When fertilizing the Money Tree, people often use granular fertilizer, burying it directly into the soil and letting it release. In this way the amount is hard to control, and it is easy to apply too much or too little. If too much is applied, the part that dissolves and releases must be taken out, and it should not be left in the soil for a long time.

The above are the causes and solutions for yellowing leaves on the Money Tree. Did everyone learn something? Yellowing leaves on the Money Tree is also a common problem for plants. There are only a few key factors that cause it. As long as we take good care of it carefully, those situations will not occur. So we need to understand the characteristics of the leaves and the factors that cause yellowing, and that is enough. Finally, I hope everyone can grow a Money Tree with lush leaves!