What to do when the leaves of the potted发财树 (Fortune Tree) turn yellow and fall off
A bit of knowledge to share with you on how to deal with the yellowing and falling leaves of the potted发财树 (Fortune Tree) and quick solutions to the yellowing leaf problems of Fortune Tree plants. Let's proceed with the introduction.
Do the leaves of the Fortune Tree fall off when touched? Don't overlook these "2 points", solve it easily, and grow wildly
The Fortune Tree is a plant that is quite suitable for cultivation in a home environment. Kept indoors, its leaves are lush and green, grow very large, and it has a thick main trunk at the bottom, making it extremely beautiful. Its name is also nice, with the word 'fortune' in it, so many people keep a pot at home. However, during the process of caring for the Fortune Tree, there can be issues with the leaves turning yellow and wilting, and they fall off when touched. What is the reason for this?
The first reason is severe dehydration. Because the Fortune Tree has a thick main trunk, everyone knows it is very drought-resistant, so it is not watered frequently. If not watered for a long time, its roots will inevitably become dry. Since you can't see the dried roots, the problem only manifests in the leaves, which become wilted, droop, and turn yellow. In severe cases of dehydration, the leaves will fall off in showers when touched. This is due to severe dehydration and root damage. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the watering method when caring for the Fortune Tree. Generally, when the potting soil is completely dry, water it thoroughly, and don't let it go without watering for a long time or water it too frequently, as this will prevent dry and rotting roots.
The second point is due to root suffocation or root rot. Whether bought from the market or cultivated at home, it is usually planted in garden soil, which is prone to compaction and even root rot when watered excessively. This can lead to a lack of nutrient and water supply to the plant, causing the entire plant to wilt and the leaves to turn yellow and fall off when touched. If you notice this situation and there is no dehydration, you should quickly remove the soil, repot, and repair the rotten roots to ensure the plant does not have issues.
The Fortune Tree is very easy to care for. When cultivating it at home, it needs well-draining soil. If the plant is large enough and prone to toppling over with loose soil, you can add some river sand to the soil, as river sand is heavier and can prevent the plant from toppling. Place it in a location with plenty of sunlight and provide shade during the summer. When watering, make sure the potting soil is completely dry before watering thoroughly, and choose a fertilizer high in nitrogen content without lacking other elements. This way, if you keep a pot of Fortune Tree at home with good ventilation, it will not have issues and will only grow bigger and faster. Of course, it is a flower from the south, so if you are in the north, you should supplement it with iron sulfate once a month to prevent new leaves from turning yellow.
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