What to do when Aeonium arboreum 'Sunburst' drops its leaves? Teaching you the correct way to handle it

When Aeonium arboreum 'Sunburst' drops its leaves, it is generally caused by insufficient light, overwatering, or low temperatures and unsuitable soil. You can rescue it by giving it more light, stopping watering and improving ventilation. In winter, when temperatures are low, you should also keep it warm, otherwise the leaves will get frostbitten and fall off.

1. Supplement light

Aeonium arboreum 'Sunburst' has a very high demand for light, and as the light changes, the leaf color keeps changing too. So keeping it in a dark place for a long time will cause it to grow leggy, with dull leaves or leaf drop. At this point you should give it more light; apart from shading it in summer, let it receive enough light in the other seasons.

2. Control watering

When Aeonium arboreum 'Sunburst' drops its leaves, it may be because of overwatering. At this point you should stop watering, drain the excess water from the pot, and place the pot in a ventilated spot to speed up evaporation. If the roots have rotted, you need to take it out of the pot, cut off the rotten roots, change the soil and replant it.

3. Keep warm in winter

Aeonium arboreum 'Sunburst' likes a warm climate and is not tolerant of severe cold. If the temperature is too low in winter, its leaves will get frostbitten and then fall off, seriously affecting the plant's growth. So in winter, you should keep Aeonium arboreum 'Sunburst' in a warm environment of 15-25°C.

4. Replace the potting soil

When Aeonium arboreum 'Sunburst' drops its leaves, it may also be a soil problem. Although Aeonium arboreum 'Sunburst' does not have high soil requirements, it still needs soil with good air permeability and drainage to grow well. If the leaf drop is caused by the soil, you should replace it with sandy soil that drains well and is airy.