What to Do When a Money Tree's Leaves Wilt? Causes and Solutions
The money tree, whose scientific name is Pachira aquatica, is a small tree in the Malvaceae family. Because of the meaning behind its name, the money tree is very popular in China, and as a potted plant it is now found almost everywhere across the country. However, when growing and caring for a money tree, its leaves often wilt. So what should you do when a money tree's leaves wilt? Today, the editor will give you a brief introduction. Let's take a look below!
1. Control watering
The money tree is fairly drought-tolerant, although it should be watered appropriately in daily care. But you must be careful to control the amount of water, because the money tree's root system is not deep, and if you water too much, the standing water can easily drown the roots, causing them to rot, which then leads to wilting leaves. Therefore, never water too much. After noticing wilted leaves, promptly check the condition of the money tree's roots. Cut off the rotted roots and then replant it. If the roots are not rotted, then be sure to loosen the soil appropriately and ensure good drainage.
2. Lower the temperature
The money tree is not suited to growing in a high-temperature environment. Its tolerance for high temperatures is also relatively poor; if it stays in a high-temperature environment for a long time, the money tree's water will evaporate too quickly, speeding up water loss from the leaves, and the leaves will wilt from lack of water. Therefore, during the hot summer season, be sure to provide shade and cooling, and avoid exposing the plant to direct sunlight. You can appropriately spray water on the money tree's leaves; spraying water lowers the temperature and, while replenishing moisture, also slows the rate of water evaporation.
3. Improve ventilation
Air that is too stuffy and poor air quality are among the main causes of wilting leaves on a money tree. Poor air circulation reduces the oxygen content in the air, affecting the leaves' respiration, and the air also contains many harmful gases, all of which are very unfavorable to the growth of the money tree's leaves. Therefore, we must ensure good air permeability and improve ventilation. We should also prune appropriately, cutting off overly long, overly dense, crossing and overlapping branches. This can also improve the air permeability of the branches in the inner canopy of the money tree.
4. Fertilize rationally
The money tree needs appropriate fertilization during its growth. However, the money tree's tolerance for fertilizer is relatively poor, so if you fertilize too much or the fertilizer concentration is too high, fertilizer burn easily occurs, causing the roots to be damaged. When the roots' absorption of nutrients and water is blocked, the leaves will wilt. If the wilting leaves are caused by over-fertilization, then promptly take out the entire money tree, check the condition of the roots, cut off the burned roots, and then replace the soil. If the roots are not rotted, then water appropriately to dilute the fertilizer.
The above is a brief introduction to what to do when a money tree's leaves wilt. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and we hope it can help you!