When a potted money tree's leaves turn yellow and drop heavily, it's usually due to these three reasons; after one cut, it turns lush green again

The money tree, also known as Zamioculcas zamiifolia, is a rare foliage plant with underground tubers. New shoots emerge from the tubers and eventually grow into large compound leaves. The leaves are glossy green and very attractive. It likes light but is also extremely tolerant of shade, making it very suitable for placing in living rooms, studies and other places.

Overall, the money tree is fairly easy to care for, but recently some flower enthusiasts have reported that its leaves are turning yellow and it is also dropping leaves. When this happens, you need to pay attention, because it is very likely caused by root rot.

Steps:

In the current weather, the soil dries out fairly quickly. After stopping watering, you can remove it from the pot the next day. Gently separate the money tree from the soil, then wash the tubers clean, and use sterilized scissors to cut off the rotten roots and yellow leaves.

After cleaning it up, you can soak it in a potassium permanganate solution for about 10 minutes to disinfect it, or you can directly apply some lime powder to the wounds. After handling, place it in a cool place to dry.

After it dries, repot the money tree. Do not reuse the previous potting soil; mix a new batch. You can use leaf mold and perlite mixed at a ratio of 5:1, then add some eggshell powder or animal manure, bone meal, etc., to increase the soil's nutrients. After planting, water thoroughly once and then do not water again. Spray some water on the leaves every day, keep the potting soil slightly moist, and place it in a cool place with some scattered light.

After about a month, the money tree will grow new roots, and then you can move it to a place with fairly sufficient light for normal care.

The main reasons that cause root rot in the money tree, making its leaves turn yellow and accompanied by leaf drop, are these 3:

1. Watering too frequently, which keeps the potting soil in a wet state for a long time, so the roots cannot breathe for a long time, leading to root rot.

So each time you water the money tree, do not water too frequently. Just water thoroughly once you see signs of the potting soil turning white. Usually, you can spray some water on the leaves to increase humidity.

2. Fertilizer that is too concentrated. The money tree likes fertilizer, but each time you fertilize, do not apply too much. You should apply thin fertilizer frequently, otherwise it is very easy to cause root burn and kill the plant.

3. Bacterial infection. The money tree needs to be repotted every year, otherwise too many pathogens will accumulate in the potting soil. Combined with the current high-temperature and high-humidity environment, it is very easy for it to be infected by pathogens, which rot the roots.

That is all for the care of the money tree. If flower enthusiasts have other additions, you can share them with everyone in the comment section below. If you want to learn more about flower-growing knowledge, you can follow Huajianke!