What to Do When Aglaia Leaves Turn Black and Fall Off? Causes and Solutions
Aglaia (Aglaia odorata), a subtropical plant, is mainly distributed in Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and other places in China. Aglaia is an evergreen plant with lush branches and leaves, and it blooms multiple times throughout the year. Its flowers are fragrant and. So when we grow Aglaia, we sometimes encounter its leaves turning black or even falling off, which is a headache for gardening friends. Don't worry, I'll take you today to solve some of the problems encountered when growing Aglaia.
To solve the problem of Aglaia leaves turning black and falling off, we first need to know the causes of the blackening. Only by finding the root cause can we find the corresponding solution. The blackening of Aglaia leaves mainly comes from its environment, humidity, watering, fertilizing, and sunlight exposure. Below is a detailed introduction to the problems and solutions.
1. Causes of blackening
There are many factors that cause Aglaia leaves and branches to turn black, such as: watering, fertilizing, air humidity, environment, etc. Insufficient sunlight, or exposure to strong sun, excessive and unreasonable watering, and too-low ambient temperatures can all cause its growing leaves to turn black and fall off.
2. Solutions
1. Sunlight
We should normally give Aglaia plenty of sunlight. In winter, it can be moved outdoors to a sunny place, but in summer, avoid exposure to strong sun and pay attention to shading.
2. Environment
Growing Aglaia requires an adaptation period to the environment, just like us humans adapting to a new environment. Especially for Aglaia bought from the market, at first do not repot it or water it; let it adapt to this environment before carrying out corresponding watering and fertilizing.
3. Humidity
It is recommended to place Aglaia in a dry and warm environment without direct sunlight, keeping the temperature between 20-35 degrees Celsius; its floral fragrance will become stronger as the temperature rises.
4. Water amount
Aglaia must not be overwatered. When watering, water the original soil ball thoroughly. If the flower came from a greenhouse, you can spray water in the early stage to maintain moisture. If the potting soil is too wet, you can take the potting soil together with the Aglaia out of the pot. It is recommended not to water too frequently; if the soil is not very dry, there is no need to water, and when watering is needed, water thoroughly.
5. Reasonable fertilizing
Aglaia blooms many times a year. After each bloom, you must ensure it has sufficient nutrients. At this time, fertilize promptly. From June each year, when it enters the peak flowering season, until mid-October, fertilize once every 10-15 days. Artificial fertilizers are all acceptable.
The above are the causes and solutions for Aglaia leaves turning black and falling off. Pay attention to certain details and fully grasp the plant's growth patterns, so that you can give reasonable judgments and solutions based on the related problems the plant shows.