What to do when pennywort leaves dry up? 4 tricks to make the leaves green and burst with growth

Pennywort (Hydrocotyle vulgaris) has green leaves and high ornamental value, but during care it can encounter leaf drying, which affects its appearance. The main causes include improper watering, climate changes, harsh environments, lack of nutrients and so on. Below we introduce the causes of pennywort leaf drying and the solutions!

Causes of pennywort leaf drying and solutions:

(1). Improper watering

Improper watering can cause pennywort leaves to dry up. If watering does not soak through, the soil is wet on top and dry below, so the roots cannot absorb water, and the lack of water causes the leaves to dry up. Watering too much causes the roots to have difficulty breathing, and in severe cases leads to root rot, which is bad for growth and also easily causes the leaves to dry up.

Solution: Water thoroughly. Generally when watering, you can check whether water seeps out of the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. If water seeps out, it means the water has soaked through. Stop watering immediately after it soaks through, otherwise too much watering will cause water to accumulate in the potting soil.

(2). Harsh environment

If pennywort leaves are not cleaned for a long time, a layer of dust will form on the leaves, which easily absorbs harmful substances. In a harsh environment, this affects the leaves' photosynthesis, making it not smooth, and the leaves easily dry up.

(3). Climate changes

Different seasons may cause the plant to become unadapted, so generally in late autumn, when climate changes are more obvious, it needs to be moved indoors in time for care, otherwise low temperatures can easily cause frost damage to the plant, and damaged leaves easily dry up.

Solution: According to the different seasons, carry out care measures in time. At low temperatures, take measures to keep warm; at high temperatures, do a good job of shading and cooling; when the weather is dry, spray water frequently to maintain a certain air humidity and also clean the leaves. Let the plant carry out photosynthesis better, which helps the plant absorb nutrients, helps the plant grow better, and improves and prevents the problem of leaf drying.

(4). Lack of nutrients

Pennywort is simple to manage. Generally, when planting and repotting, ensure the soil is fertile and fertilize appropriately, which can keep up with the plant's normal needs. If nutrients are lacking for a long time, it easily causes the leaves to dry up.

Solution: Use mainly fertile acidic soil, such as river soil, garden soil, etc. Add an appropriate amount of livestock manure to the bottom of the pot, and just supplement with urea during the growth stage.