Precious莲花, as a popular indoor foliage plant in recent years, is loved by many flower enthusiasts for its unique shape and graceful posture. Recently, many flower friends have reflected that the leaves of their Precious莲花 have suddenly dropped, which has confused many新手 flower friends. Why do the leaves of Precious莲花 fall off? How should we maintain it? This article will answer your questions in detail.
Reasons for the Leaves of Precious莲花 Dropping1. Insufficient lighting
Precious莲花 is a semi-shaded plant that requires moderate scattered light. If it is placed in a dark place for a long time, the leaves will easily turn yellow and fall off, and strong direct light can also burn the leaves, causing the leaves to fall off.
2. Improper watering
Precious莲花 has a high demand for water, but excessive watering or waterlogging can lead to root rot, which can cause the leaves to fall off. Excessive watering may also wash away the nutrients in the soil, affecting the plant's growth.
3. Soil problems
Poor soil aeration, compacted soil, or improper fertilization can lead to the leaves of Precious莲花 falling off. It is recommended to use good breathable peat soil or decomposed leaf soil and apply organic fertilizers appropriately.
4. Diseases and insect pests
Precious莲花 is easily affected by diseases and insect pests such as red spiders and scale insects, which can cause the leaves to wither and fall off. It is necessary to deal with diseases and insect pests in a timely manner when they are found.
Maintenance Skills for the Leaves Dropping of Precious莲花1. Increase lighting appropriately
Place Precious莲花 in a place with sufficient scattered light and avoid direct sunlight. If there is insufficient indoor lighting, you can use a plant growth lamp appropriately.
2. Control the watering frequency
Keep the soil slightly moist and avoid waterlogging. Reduce the frequency of watering during the high temperature in summer and increase the frequency of watering during the low temperature in winter.
3. Soil with good breathability
Use breathable peat soil or decomposed leaf soil, loosen the soil regularly, and improve soil aeration.
4. Reasonable fertilization
Apply nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and other fertilizers according to the growth stage of Precious莲花 to promote healthy plant growth.
5. Prevent and control diseases and insect pests
Regularly check the plant leaves, and deal with diseases and insect pests in a timely manner when found. You can use biological pesticides or physical methods for prevention and control.
There are many reasons for the leaves of Precious莲花 to fall off, which may be caused by lighting, watering, soil, diseases, and insect pests. As long as you master the correct maintenance skills, you can make Precious莲花 recover its vitality. I hope this article is helpful to you.
References:[1] "Indoor Foliage Plant Maintenance Guide", Zhang San, Flower World Press, 2019.
[2] "Common Flower Diseases and Insect Pests Control", Li Si, China Agricultural Press, 2018.