What causes yellowing leaves on the money tree, and how should it be solved?

The money tree is a rather beautiful foliage plant. Because it stays green all year round, is easy to grow, and also carries good symbolism, it is loved by many people. But the money tree is also a tree that is relatively hard to keep alive. During care, because its growing conditions cannot be met, its leaves very easily turn yellow and drop off. So what causes yellow leaves on the money tree? Let's take a look.

1. Low-temperature cold damage

Although the money tree has a certain cold resistance, when it is kept in a low-temperature environment for a long time or exposed to cold wind, it is very prone to cold damage. Generally, when the temperature is below 5°C, cold damage occurs.

Solution: Therefore, before winter arrives, good protection against cold and freezing must be done. When the temperature is below 5°C, it can be moved indoors to a greenhouse for growing and carefully cared for so that it overwinters safely.

2. Too dry or too wet

The money tree fears both drought and waterlogging. When the potting soil is too dry or too wet, its leaves will turn yellow.

Solution: Before growing it, choose a loose, breathable, well-draining sandy soil for cultivation, so that after watering the roots will not suffocate. During drought, water promptly to keep the soil moist and create an environment suitable for its growth.

3. Improper watering

Many people mostly choose to use tap water when watering, but this is actually a wrong practice. Because tap water contains disinfecting substances such as chlorine, the tap water is alkaline. Using this kind of water to irrigate the money tree over the long term will cause its leaves to turn yellow.

Solution: When watering, you can choose well water or spring water, and use tap water as little as possible. If there is really no other way, you can leave the tap water in the sun for a day before using it, which causes less harm to the plant.

4. Insufficient light

If the money tree grows in an environment with insufficient light for a long time, its inner leaves are also very prone to turning yellow.

Solution: After the money tree grows into a mature plant, it needs sufficient light and a well-ventilated environment. If it is kept indoors, it should also be placed by a window that can receive sunlight, and the window should also be opened often for ventilation.

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