What to Do When Peperomia obtusifolia Drops Its Leaves? Here Are the Causes and Solutions

1. Watering Problems

(1) Specific cause: This is the most likely situation. Generally speaking, plants do not like being soaked in water. This plant is the same. If too much water is given and the soil remains too wet for a long time, root rot is very likely. After that, the leaves may wither and then drop off.

(2) Solution: Observe the condition of the soil. If it is very wet, then this is the case. We need to adjust the amount of water. Normally, water by observing the state of the soil. Water again after seeing the surface dry, and water thoroughly when you do. However, this is not always the rule. When the temperature is below 15°C, we need to adjust our strategy. At this time, after the surface soil dries, wait one or two days before watering, because the demand is not high at this time.

2. Temperature Problems

(1) Specific cause: This aspect mainly applies to winter. The temperature in winter is already low, and if no cold-protection measures are taken and the temperature stays below 10°C for a long time, the plant is very likely to suffer cold damage. Then, the leaves are very likely to drop. Sometimes, when the plant is exposed to cold wind for a long time, the same situation can also occur.

(2) Solution: In winter, pay attention to maintaining the temperature. Generally speaking, it must not fall below 10°C. Next is ventilation; proper ventilation is fine, but do not let it be exposed to cold wind for a long time.

3. Soil Problems

(1) Specific cause: Sometimes, if we do not loosen the soil for a long time, some compaction will occur. At this point, the root system will dry up and may even die. Then, externally, this is very likely to show up as leaf drop.

(2) Solution: We need to loosen the soil regularly. Also, when choosing soil, pay attention to selecting soft, loose soil.