What causes the leaves of a money tree to turn yellow?

The chibi-style money tree in the LocoRoco game

The first time I learned about the money tree was because of a PSP game called LocoRoco. The chibi-style money tree in the graphics fascinated me, so I started growing money trees. From knowing nothing about growing them to constantly accumulating experience, I also killed quite a few money trees along the way, and a large part of those deaths began with the money tree's leaves turning yellow. Yellowing leaves on a money tree are not a good sign; in many cases, once the leaves turn yellow it is very hard to save the plant. We can only start from the causes of yellowing leaves, prevent the yellowing from happening, and avoid the death of the money tree.

1. Overwatering causes money tree leaves to turn yellow

Anyone with growing experience knows that the money tree is a plant that does not like water, so do not water it casually. If you water too much, over time this will cause the leaves to turn yellow and too much water to accumulate in the inner stem, and eventually the plant will die. Two of my friends once bought two pots of money trees at the same time and placed them in their own homes. One friend was not careful and barely watered it after bringing it home, while the other friend carefully tended the plants every day. Two months later, the money tree that had barely been watered actually grew new shoots. This made me even more certain that the money tree is a plant that does not like water and is also a plant quite suitable for lazy people. If overwatering causes the money tree's leaves to turn yellow, stop watering immediately and loosen the soil frequently. In mild cases it can recover on its own, but in severe cases there is nothing that can be done.

Money tree leaves turning yellow

2. Nutritional factors cause money tree leaves to turn yellow

Not fertilizing for a long time or fertilizing frequently can both cause money tree leaves to turn yellow. When too much fertilizer is applied, new leaves thicken and the tips of old leaves turn yellow; at this point stop fertilizing immediately, and in severe cases replace the soil in the pot. If no fertilizer is applied and the soil is not changed for a long time, the leaves will become thin and yellow; at this point apply nitrogen fertilizer promptly, or replace the soil with new soil.

3. Temperature and light cause money tree leaves to turn yellow

In summer's high temperatures, the money tree's roots cannot breathe well and nutrients are very hard to absorb. At the same time, strong summer sunlight causes the leaf tips to begin turning yellow. In winter's low temperatures, the money tree's leaves cannot withstand the icy room temperature, and without long hours of sunlight the leaves will slowly turn yellow and lose their emerald green. These are all factors that cause money tree leaves to turn yellow, so in cold and hot seasons it is very important to adjust the temperature and the time spent in the sun in good time. The minimum winter temperature must not be lower than 16°C.

Yellowing money tree leaves gradually lead to death

4. Disease factors cause money tree leaves to turn yellow

Root rot and leaf blight are common diseases of the money tree, and both diseases cause money tree leaves to turn yellow. Remove the yellowed leaves promptly and spray an appropriate amount of fungicide to suppress this phenomenon. Note that the money tree is quite sensitive to chemicals, so the dosage must not be too high, otherwise it will cause death.

5. Controlling soil pH

The money tree is quite sensitive to soil pH, mainly because under different pH conditions some necessary nutrient elements are lacking. For example, alkaline soil lacks iron ions, and acidic soil lacks magnesium ions; in both cases the leaves gradually turn yellow, and over time this can also lead to the death of the money tree.

The money tree is quite demanding about its growing environment. Although many lazy people have successfully grown money trees, growing a money tree is after all a project that trains patience, and a period of good or bad condition does not tell you much. Those who truly grow money trees well are the careful ones. The yellowing of money tree leaves is a slow process, and as long as you observe carefully it can always be detected. Treating it promptly or changing the money tree's living conditions is the only way to prevent death.

What causes money tree leaves to turn yellow? What to do when money tree leaves turn yellow

Many families now keep money trees at home as a mascot for seeking wealth, but if they are not grown well, the money tree's leaves may very likely turn yellow. So what causes this to happen? Is there any way to solve it? Today, the editor will briefly introduce several causes of money tree leaves turning yellow and the solutions.

Causes of money tree leaves turning yellow and solutions

1.Due to wateringOur improper watering methods may cause the money tree's leaves to turn yellow. Because the money tree itself is a plant that likes a moist and warm environment, the soil should be kept moist. In that case, when we water we should water the soil thoroughly to prevent the phenomenon of the upper layer being moist and the lower layer being dry.

2.Due to lightThe money tree itself is a plant that likes sunlight, but that does not mean it needs strong direct light. When it cannot receive sunlight for a long time, the money tree's leaves may turn yellow. For this situation, we need to choose a sunny noon with plenty of sunlight and place the money tree outdoors or on a balcony at home to receive sunlight for one to two hours, slowly alleviating the symptoms.

3.Due to pests and diseasesLeaf spot disease is a very common disease of the money tree. When the money tree gets this disease, spots appear on the leaves and gradually spread, causing the leaves to turn yellow or wither. In addition, red spiders, or mites, are also things the money tree is quite prone to attracting. For these phenomena, we can spray a prepared garlic juice to disinfect and remove the pests.

4.Due to fertilizingThe money tree is a plant that needs regular fertilizing. The fertilizing cycle is generally about twenty days. If too much fertilizer is applied, or fertilizing is too frequent, the leaves will turn yellow. When this phenomenon occurs, we should reduce the number of fertilizer applications and change the soil frequently.

The above is a brief introduction to the causes of money tree leaves turning yellow and the solutions. I hope it can help friends whose money trees at home have these problems.

Causes of money tree leaves turning yellow; how to solve money tree leaves turning yellow

The money tree is a plant variety with extremely high ornamental value and has long received widespread attention. Next, let us take a look at what to do when money tree leaves turn yellow, and through learning about money tree knowledge apply it better to daily life.

Causes of money tree leaves turning yellow

1. Overwatering

Some plants do not need frequent watering, such as the money tree. If you water frequently, the potting soil becomes too wet, which causes a lack of oxygen in the soil, makes some fibrous roots rot, hinders normal respiration and the absorption of water and nutrients, and causes the leaves to turn yellow and fall off.

2. Drought and dehydration

Not watering a plant for a long time will inevitably cause the leaves to turn yellow. If watering is improper and the soil becomes wet on top and dry below, it will also affect nutrient absorption and easily cause the leaf color to become dull and lusterless and the leaves to wilt and droop. First the lower old leaves age, and gradually the plant withers and yellows from the bottom up and the leaves fall off. You can water a small amount or spray water, and water normally again once the plant returns to normal.

3. Excessive fertilizing

Excessive fertilizing causes the plant to have excess nutrients, with new leaves becoming thick and mostly uneven, and old leaves drying at the tips, turning scorched yellow and falling off. At this point you can stop fertilizing and increase the amount of watering so the fertilizer flows out from the bottom of the pot.

4. Hot high temperatures or excessive shade

Leaving the money tree in direct sunlight for a long time can also easily cause the tips and edges of young leaves to scorch, or the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. At this point it should be moved to a ventilated, shady place.

And leaving the money tree in a shady place or a place with insufficient light for a long time will also cause the money tree's leaves to turn yellow. The money tree has strong shade tolerance and can be placed indoors for 2-4 weeks before being moved to a sunny place, but it should not be kept in a place without sunlight for a long time.

5. Damage from pests and diseases

When a plant is attacked by fungi and other pathogens, it causes leaf spot disease. At this point local necrosis of the leaves appears, or yellow spots or patches appear, and in severe cases this causes the leaves to wither, yellow and fall off. At this point you should spray the plant with chemicals for prevention and control.

6. Temperature too low

Money tree leaves turning yellow is also related to temperature. The minimum temperature for growing it in winter is 16-18°C; below this temperature the leaves turn yellow and fall off, and below 10°C it easily dies. In winter the money tree can be watered less, and occasionally spraying water on the leaf surface is enough.

Money tree leaves turning yellow

First, water-yellow: caused by watering too frequently; its characteristic is that the old leaves show no obvious change while the young leaves turn yellow. In this case, water should be controlled immediately.

Second, drought-yellow: caused by lack of water and drought; its characteristic is that the old leaves turn yellow first from the bottom up. If the lack of water lasts a little longer, the whole plant's leaves will turn yellow, or it may even die. Water it promptly.

Third, fertilizer-yellow: caused by fertilizing too frequently or at too high a concentration; its characteristic is that the young leaves are thick, glossy, and uneven. Reduce fertilizing, cultivate the soil, and water.

Fourth, starvation-yellow: caused by insufficient fertilizer, too low a fertilizer concentration, and too long an interval between fertilizing; its characteristic is that the young leaves and tender stems turn yellow first. If this phenomenon is seen and fertilizer is not applied promptly, it can also cause the whole plant's leaves to turn yellow or even die. For flowers lacking fertilizer, by no means apply a large amount of concentrated fertilizer at once, to avoid burning the roots.

Fifth, iron-deficiency yellow leaves: for woody flowering plants in greenhouses, etc., because soil fertility conditions vary greatly, yellow leaves often appear. Its characteristic is that the young leaves are obviously affected while the old leaves are less so, the leaf flesh is yellow and the veins are green, forming a typical network. It can be solved by applying a ferrous sulfate water solution. The method is: mix 7 parts cake fertilizer, 5 parts ferrous sulfate, and 200 parts water into a diluted solution and water with it.

Causes of money tree leaves turning yellow and solutions

1. Improper watering: the money tree likes a warm and moist climate environment, and the potting soil is best kept moist, but when grown indoors the potting soil is generally not watered until dry, and when watered it should be watered thoroughly. Because if you do not water thoroughly and only make the top wet and the bottom dry, it will affect nutrient absorption, causing the leaf color to become dull and lusterless and gradually wither and yellow from the bottom up and fall off. In this situation, water a small amount and spray water often, so that it gradually recovers and then return to normal watering.

2. Unsuitable light: the money tree likes light, but cannot tolerate strong direct light, and semi-shade or scattered light is best. Only in winter does it need better light conditions to grow well. From late April, you can choose a clear, warm noon, move the pot outdoors or to a balcony, expose it to direct sunlight for 1-2 hours, and gradually extend the time; this will produce very good growing results. Being in a shady place or a rather dark place for a long time will cause the leaves to turn yellow and fall off, and in severe cases it may also develop

3. Pest and disease control: leaf spot disease is a common ailment of the money tree. The symptom is that first a few spots appear, then the spots gradually expand and extend over the entire leaf, and the leaf falls off. Garlic juice can be sprayed to disinfect. As for pests, the main ones are red spiders and scale insects. Red spiders are small, with a body length of less than 1 mm, and can be effectively controlled with mite killers such as mancozeb, kelthane, and dicofol. Scale insects vary in size depending on the species, and their colors also differ greatly, but they share one common feature: they are round or oval, generally do not move, and cling tightly to the plant's stems or leaf stalks, etc., sucking sap. When there are few, they can be wiped clean with a cloth strip, because scale insects die as soon as they leave the plant; when there are many, you can spray a 0.2% solution of essential balm or laundry detergent for control.

4. Too much fertilizer: generally, during the money tree's suitable growing temperature period, it should be fertilized regularly to ensure lush growth of the plant. Usually apply a light fertilizer once about every 20 days, and when repotting add well-rotted base fertilizer. But if too much fertilizer is applied, or the fertilizer applied is not rotted, it will cause the money tree's roots to burn, and the leaves will turn yellow and fall off.

5. Dust on the leaf surface: if the dust on the leaf surface is too thick, it not only affects the appearance but also affects the plant's respiration and photosynthesis, thus causing the leaves to turn yellow. The dust should be wiped clean promptly.

6. Incorrect soil-changing operation: when changing the soil, incorrect operation can also cause the money tree's leaves to turn yellow. When changing the soil for the money tree, try to damage the roots as little as possible. The added medium should be sterile, breathable, fertile, and slightly acidic, and the potting soil should be packed firm without leaving gaps. If there are gaps, no matter how much water is given to the plant, a lack of water will still occur, causing the leaves to turn yellow.

7. Low ambient temperature: the money tree likes a warm and moist environment. Its suitable growing temperature is 20-30°C. When the temperature is below 18°C the money tree stops growing, and it can also adapt to temperatures as low as 10°C, but the temperature must not be lower than 5°C, otherwise cold damage will occur; in mild cases the leaves turn yellow and scatter, and in severe cases the plant dies.

8. Hot high temperatures: for the money tree, which likes a warm and moist environment, if it is placed in high temperatures and exposed to the sun, the plant's transpiration becomes excessive and the roots cannot supply enough water and nutrients, which very easily causes the leaf tips to scorch or the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. It needs to be moved promptly to a well-ventilated, shady place.

9. Too dense and unventilated: if the money tree's branches and leaves grow too lushly and are not pruned for a long time, the inner branches and leaves get insufficient light, which very easily causes the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. Pruning should be strengthened promptly to make it ventilated and let light through.

10. Soil and water tending to alkaline: most areas in the north have relatively high salt and alkali content in the soil and water, and are not very suitable for planting the acid-loving money tree. Because the soil lacks iron elements that it can absorb, the money tree's leaves gradually turn yellow. Therefore when planting, pay attention to choosing acidic soil, and during the growing period often water with alum fertilizer water.

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