Money Tree Always Dropping Leaves? The Reason Is You Didn't Do This Step Right
Many friends have grown money trees, but they often find that the leaves fall off at the slightest shake. Why exactly is that? Why do some people's money trees grow so lush and green that they even flower and bear fruit, while your money tree's leaves gradually wither and even fall off? Only by finding the cause can you take measures to improve the leaf drop. No wonder your money tree keeps dropping leaves - it turns out you haven't been doing this. Now, Huacaole will take a look together with everyone.
No wonder your money tree keeps dropping leaves - it turns out you haven't been doing this
I. Why does the money tree drop leaves?
(1) Overwatering or drought
Overwatering: The money tree likes moisture, but it cannot sit in water for long periods. Soil that is too wet will cause root rot, and the leaves will drop because they cannot receive nutrients transported from the roots over time.
Drought: If you neglect watering, the money tree's roots will remain in a dry state, and since the roots cannot absorb water and nutrients, they naturally cannot transport them to the leaves either. Over time, the leaves fall off.
(2) Long-term lack of fertilizer or excessive fertilizer
Lack of fertilizer: Just like people, who must supplement various vitamins to grow strong - without adequate nutrition they become malnourished - the money tree is the same. If it lacks fertilizer for a long time, it cannot grow healthily, and leaf drop is a sign of insufficient nutrition in the tree.
Excessive fertilizer: If fertilizer is applied frequently in excess, the nutrients in the soil will become excessive. Too much nutrition is not a good thing either.
(3) Hot high temperatures or excessive shade
If the money tree is kept in a hot place or a place without light for a long time, it will also cause the leaves to fall off.
(4) Pests and diseases
The most important cause of leaf drop is pests and diseases. After it is infected with pathogens, leaf spot disease, anthracnose and leaf blight, etc., the pathogens will cause lesions on the leaves, and in severe cases the entire leaf will fall off.
II. Prevention and treatment methods for money tree leaf drop
(1) Overwatering or drought
Overwatering: You can repot it, replacing it with a ventilated and breathable pot, placing sand and gravel at the bottom of the pot to help with drainage for the money tree, then putting nutrient soil on top, and planting the sapling in.
Drought: First water the soil thoroughly, then water regularly every week. The principle of watering is to water less but more frequently.
(2) Long-term lack of fertilizer or excessive fertilizer
Lack of fertilizer: Apply more compound fertilizers such as nitrogen fertilizer and phosphorus fertilizer.
Excessive fertilizer: If you accidentally apply too much fertilizer, you should water heavily to dilute the concentration of fertilizer in the soil, or repot immediately. In the same way, rinse the root ball and then replant it in the pot.
(3) Hot high temperatures or excessive shade
At this point, it should be moved promptly and placed in a location with sufficient light and moderate temperature for growing, while also ensuring good ventilation in the environment.
(4) Pests and diseases
So when you find abnormal, irregular yellow or brown spots appearing on the leaves, spray medicine in time for treatment; if the leaves have large areas of spots, remove them promptly to avoid infecting other leaves.
Summary
Does your money tree keep dropping leaves? You must first figure out the root cause and then treat it accordingly. I hope your money tree grows strong and vigorous with lush branches and leaves.