Why do easy-care plants still end up dead?

Actually, plants are just like people - only with careful tending can they grow lush and green. Let's take a look at the "human-caused" death reasons for 8 super easy-care potted plants. With just a little care, you can rescue your beloved plants at the very first sign of trouble!

1、Money Tree- when "Malabar chestnut" was renamed "Money Tree," it immediately became the "household guardian tree" for many small homes.

Common cause of death:Temperature too low, water accumulating in the pot.

Symptoms：Leaves turn yellow and drop off.

Money Trees are prone to dying below 10°C. Avoid water accumulating in the pot, and reduce watering in winter. During the growing season, you can occasionally mist the leaves lightly.

Tips：Money Trees like sun and tolerate shade. They can be placed in a low-light spot indoors for 2-4 weeks in a row, then moved to a brighter spot.

2. Elephant Ear (Alocasia)- a likable name, but the water it drips is said to be toxic, so be careful.

Common cause of death1: Too much light, improper watering.

Symptoms：Drooping leaves, yellow leaves.

Elephant Ear likes shade - do not let direct sunlight hit it. Control watering in winter. Also, do not spray water on the leaves, as it will cause white spots to appear on them.

Common cause of death 2: Insufficient fertilizer and water.

Symptoms:Leaves become limp.

Elephant Ear likes moist, fertile soil. During the growing season, water and fertilize more frequently.

Tips:Winter is the dormancy period for Elephant Ear. If the leaves shrink and turn yellow, you can cut all the leaves off from the stem, stop watering, and place it in a corner. Throughout the entire winter, water only once a month.

3、Pothos- from the White House in the United States to ordinary homes, its lush green presence is everywhere.

Common cause of death 1: Improper watering.

Symptoms: Leaves turn yellow.

Pothos likes hot and humid environments. Keep the potting soil at a moist level - when you notice the soil surface turning pale, water thoroughly. Reduce watering in winter; just keep the soil from drying out completely.

Common cause of death 2: Unsuitable light.

Symptoms: Leaves turn yellow and wither.

Pothos does well in "partial shade" - avoid direct sunlight, but it also should not be placed in shade for long periods. When winter temperatures are lower, it can be kept in full sun.

Tips:In midsummer, you can spray water on the aerial roots and leaf surfaces several times a day. This both cleans the leaves and lowers leaf surface temperature, increasing the humidity of the micro-environment.

4、Asparagus Fern- very ordinary, yet always beloved by scholars, with its uniquely elegant and refined character.

Common cause of death 1:Improper placement.

Symptoms：Branches and leaves turn yellow and wither.

Asparagus Fern cannot be exposed to blazing sun, but it needs sunlight and air circulation. It is best kept away from stoves and televisions, and room temperature should not drop below 5°C.

Common cause of death 2: Overwatering.

Symptoms:Root and stem rot.

With Asparagus Fern, do not water unless the soil is dry; when dry, water thoroughly, but do not let water accumulate in the pot.

Tips:If the Asparagus Fern has withered due to improper placement, cut off the dead leaves and continue caring for it - it will still send out new shoots.

5、Aloe- can absorb harmful gases like formaldehyde, a must-have for a new home.

Common cause of death 1: Cold damage.

Symptoms: Leaves turn black.

Aloe is a tropical plant and is naturally afraid of cold. Below 0°C, the water inside the leaves will freeze. When the temperature gradually drops below 5°C, it should be moved indoors to a south-facing, wind-sheltered, sunny spot.

Common cause of death 2: Overwatering.

Symptoms:Root and stem rot.

Although it looks very full of water, the most important thing in caring for Aloe is not to give too much water. Normally, spray or sprinkle water on the leaves and keep them slightly moist. In winter, keep the soil dry.

Tips:For potted Aloe, it is best to use a clay pot - avoid porcelain and plastic pots.

6、Spider Plant- the popular "grassroots" orchid.

Common cause of death:Improper placement.

Symptoms:Leaf tips wither

Spider Plants should be placed in areas with short sun exposure or no direct sunlight, avoiding strong light. Avoid letting Spider Plants directly touch walls, iron racks, window frames, and other structures.

Tips:Promptly clean the dust off Spider Plant leaves to keep them fresh, and regularly cut off withered, dead leaves.

7、Rubber Plant- a plant that looks like it would live a long life, though of course it also depends on the owner's skill...

Common cause of death:Temperature too low.

Symptoms：Leaves turn black and drop off, roots rot.

Rubber Plants like sunlight and cannot tolerate cold. In winter, move them indoors to a sunny spot and keep room temperature above 10°C - the lowest temperature should not drop below 5°C. At the end of April to early May the following year, move them outdoors or onto a balcony for care.

Tips: During the high-temperature summer season, Rubber Plants grow faster - you can give them plenty of fertilizer and water.

8、Cactus (Ball Cactus)- if you can even kill this one, it really is a miracle.

Common cause of death 1: Pot too large.

Symptoms:Root rot.

The pot should not be too large - just big enough to hold the ball with a slight gap around it. If the pot is too large, after watering thoroughly the plant cannot absorb it all, air cannot circulate in the pot, and the roots are prone to rotting.

Common cause of death 2:Improper watering.

Symptoms:The ball itself rots.

In winter, water sparingly on sunny mornings. In summer, water thoroughly in the early morning and evening - watering at noon can easily cause sunburn on the ball.

Tips:For cacti with a depression at the top, be careful not to let water get into the depression, to avoid causing rot.

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