What to Do When Money Tree Leaves Wilt? Teach You the Correct Remedies
1. Causes
The common causes of its leaves wilting are listed below, and you can match them to your own situation.
1. Normal metabolism
If only a few old leaves are wilting, there is no need to worry, because this is caused by normal metabolism. Just as some trees shed their leaves in autumn, a few old leaves of the money tree will also wilt normally.
2. Sunburn from strong light
If it is exposed to strong light for too long, its leaves will also wilt. This cause mostly appears in summer, the season of intense sunlight.
3. Root damage
If its roots are damaged, its leaves will also wilt. This may be because the roots were damaged when repotting or loosening the soil, or because too much watering caused water to accumulate in the growing medium and soak the roots.
4. Overwatering
Overwatering causes water to accumulate in the growing medium, which rots its roots and makes the leaves wilt.
5. Too dry
When there is not enough moisture in the environment, its leaves will also wilt.
6. Too much fertilizer
When too much fertilizer is applied, its leaves will also wilt.
7. Pests and diseases
Some pests or pathogens can cause the plant to become diseased, leading to wilting leaves.
2. Measures
We have provided corresponding measures for each cause.
1. If it is caused by metabolism, simply cut off the wilted leaves.
2. If it is caused by sunburn from strong light, cut off the wilted leaves and move it to a place with slightly weaker sunlight.
3. If it is caused by root damage, adjust the growing medium conditions to nurse the roots.
4. If it is caused by overwatering, reduce the frequency of watering, and it is best to remove some of the wet soil and replace it with some dry soil.
5. If it is caused by the surroundings being too dry, spray some water around it to raise the humidity.
6. If it is caused by too much fertilizer, flush out the excess fertilizer with water. At this time, be careful not to block the drainage holes, and let the fertilizer water flow out from the bottom of the pot.
7. If it is caused by pests and diseases, spray the corresponding insecticide and fungicide.