Succulent dropping leaves at home? The problem actually lies here

Many plant lovers always run into the situation of succulents dropping leaves while caring for them. So, exactly what causes succulents to drop leaves?

Normal metabolism

Succulent plants also have normal metabolism. During their growth process, dropping leaves because of metabolism is a normal phenomenon. In the process of metabolism, the succulent's leaves will eventually turn into a dry leaf that is both crisp and hard.

Lack of light

Many succulents, such as Sedum rubrotinctum (jelly bean plant), have leaves that are not very firm to begin with, and if they lack light, their leaves will drop. You only need to strengthen the light for them. But there is one more thing to note: suddenly strengthening the light may cause the leaves at its base to drop.

Overwatering

Many beginners always do not know how much water to give when caring for succulents. Either they water too much at once, or they water too frequently, which easily leads to root rot and thus the situation of dropping leaves.

Sensitivity leaf drop

Sensitivity leaf drop only appears under particularly hot or particularly cold conditions. When the weather is too cold, the succulent itself will form a line of defense to resist the cold, but dropping leaves can still happen.

Leaf stalk rot

Normally, pay attention to observing the place where the succulent's leaf stalk connects to the stem, and see whether there is any blackening or scabbing. If this situation appears, pay attention to see whether it has developed black rot. Black rot of the leaf stalk will cause succulent leaves to drop.

Pests and diseases

When pests and diseases appear on succulent leaves, the situation of dropping leaves will occur, so normally you should prevent the various pests and diseases that it may develop.