Reasons for and solutions to leaf drop in potted osmanthus

1. Reduce the amount and frequency of watering

Cause: Overwatering causes water to accumulate in the potting soil, leading to root rot and leaf drop in osmanthus.

Solution: Reduce the amount and frequency of watering, strictly following the principle of watering when dry and withholding when wet.

2. Gradually increase the amount of watering

Cause: Underwatering dries out the soil, reducing the number of fine roots and absorbing roots, which leads to insufficient water uptake and causes leaf drop in osmanthus.

Solution: Place the osmanthus in a shady spot, then spray water more often and gradually increase the amount of watering until the leaves return to normal.

3. Spray water on the plant and the ground

Cause: The air is too dry, causing excessive water loss from the leaves, which leads to yellowing and dropping of the leaves.

Solution: Spray water more often on the plant and the ground to bring the surrounding humidity up to a certain level.