What should you do when a potted boxwood (Buxus) drops a large amount of leaves and has dry leaves? Let me teach you a few steps to help it recover quickly.

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When a potted boxwood (Buxus) drops a large amount of leaves, has dry leaves, and the leaves are even twisted. What should you do in this situation?

First, let me explain the cause: in most cases, this happens because there is a problem with the root system. Either overwatering has caused the roots to rot, or it has gone too long without watering. Either way, this symptom means the roots are failing, so hurry and repot it with fresh soil and check the root system.

Prune away most of the boxwood's branches, and cut off all the dried leaves as well. Shorten the branches you keep, rinse the potting soil off completely, and check whether the root system has any rot. Trim the root system, then plant it in fresh soil. Before planting, soak the roots in naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) or rooting powder. After planting, place it in a spot with scattered light, prop up a large plastic bag over it, and cover the whole plant with it. Poke a few holes in the plastic bag. Keep it as ventilated as possible, and once new leaves appear, gradually return to normal care. During this period, regularly open the plastic bag every one or two days to let it breathe and spray it with water.

The current situation is fairly serious. You can go ahead and try this method. If you keep leaving it like this without doing anything, it will cause the entire plant to die.

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