What to do when a plant drops leaves due to water shortage on a large scale?
A small knowledge of experience, introducing you to the knowledge of green plants and flowers on how to deal with the large-scale leaf drop caused by water shortage. The following editor will answer your questions in detail.
Many friends have kept the Happy Tree, which is a beautiful and generous large potted green plant. The leaves are particularly green and dense. Many friends like to place them in the living room or office. However, many people find that this plant is very prone to leaf drop, and the leaves will fall off soon. If the leaves of the potted Happy Tree fall off on a large scale, don't throw it away in a hurry, let's see how I save it. The Happy Tree actually has several different names, including Green Treasure and骨折 Cooling Umbrella, which are its aliases. The Happy Tree symbolizes happiness and safety, so it is widely favored by flower friends.
Generally speaking, the potted Happy Tree will experience some leaf drop when it is first brought home or moved to the office because the plant has changed to a new environment and needs some time to adapt. This adaptation period is usually about 15 to 30 days. The bottom of the plant will have some old leaves turning yellow and falling off, which is all part of normal nutrient loss.
I. What to do when a plant drops leaves due to water shortage on a large scale?
But for some friends, their potted Happy Trees start to drop leaves on a large scale after being brought home for a period of time. The leaves drop off in large numbers when gently touched or shaken. What generally causes this situation?
The most common reason is that the potting soil has lost moisture, meaning that the watering was not thorough. Each time, only the surface of the potting soil is wet, or there are gaps in the soil, and the water flows away from the gaps when watering, so the plant's roots do not absorb water.
If you find that your Happy Tree has a large-scale leaf drop and the branches also become somewhat dried, don't rush to discard the Happy Tree. You can cut off all the tender branches and leaves at the top of the plant, retain some healthy leaves, then spray the soil with water, let the pot soak in water for about 20 minutes, and then take it out to drain the excess water. This method continues to supply water to the Happy Tree.
Cutting off the top branches and leaves is to prevent excessive water loss and help it recover quickly. After about half a month, these water-deficient Happy Trees can slowly recover their health.
II. Other Issues
There are also the following situations that can cause the Happy Tree to keep dropping leaves.
1. Lack of Light
If the leaves of the potted Happy Tree fall off on a large scale, don't throw it away in a hurry, let's see how I save it.
The Happy Tree cannot be kept in overly dark places. If it is kept in a place lacking light, or even with only occasional lighting, this environment will definitely cause the leaves to turn yellow and fall off, and may even cause the tender branches to grow excessively.
If the leaves of the potted Happy Tree fall off on a large scale, don't throw it away in a hurry, let's see how I save it.
Although the Happy Tree is relatively shade-tolerant, it still needs some scattered light to grow well. For potted Happy Trees kept in shady places, the light should be gradually increased and not exposed to direct sunlight all at once. Potted Happy Trees kept indoors can be moved to a place with appropriate scattered light for maintenance once a week and recover.
If the leaves of the potted Happy Tree fall off on a large scale, don't throw it away in a hurry, let's see how I save it.
Keeping the Happy Tree in a place with appropriate light, ensuring good ventilation, and a constantly humid environment, it can occasionally bloom fresh small flowers. The flowering period is usually at the end of spring and summer, with bell-shaped flowers and white petals. They are quite ornamental, but few people can make the Happy Tree bloom.
2. Overwatering
If the soil is too dry for a long time, it can cause the Happy Tree to drop leaves on a large scale. However, if the soil is too moist, with long-term waterlogging or积水 in the saucer, and not cleaned up in time, leading to the soil being constantly moist, it can easily cause root rot. Once the stem and roots rot, the leaves will keep falling off, and it is difficult to save the plant in this situation.
When caring for a potted Happy Tree, it is essential to keep the soil dry and watered thoroughly. Don't just water a little bit each time, and don't water too frequently. For large potted plants kept in a bright indoor environment, watering thoroughly every 20 to 30 days is sufficient.
3. Low Temperature
If the leaves of the potted Happy Tree fall off on a large scale, don't throw it away in a hurry, let's see how I save it.
The Happy Tree originally grew in the Hainan region of China and is a tropical ornamental leaf plant. Its original name is "Green Bean Tree." It likes a high temperature, high humidity, and plenty of sunlight environment, but now it has been cultivated by people as an indoor landscape plant.
The Happy Tree prefers a warm environment and is afraid of the cold. For example, if the temperature is below 7 degrees Celsius, buying a Happy Tree at this time can easily cause it to freeze. The top leaves of the plant will first show signs of frostbite, with some watermark-like patterns on the edges of the leaves. If you don't pay attention to keeping warm at this time, the leaves will fall off on a large scale. If it freezes overnight, the entire Happy Tree will be frozen and cannot be saved.
If only part of the Happy Tree's leaves are frostbitten, the frostbitten parts should be cut off promptly, and the environment should be kept warm to help it recover to a healthy state.
In summary:
Keeping a potted Happy Tree at home is best placed in a location with appropriate scattered light, ensuring good ventilation. The key is to control watering, keeping the soil dry and watered thoroughly, and not letting the soil be chronically dry or overly moist.
Also, pay attention to prevent diseases and pests. The Happy Tree may occasionally be infected with red spiders and scale insects. If found, it should be sprayed with insecticides promptly. Red spiders can be cleared by alternating sprays of Jinmanzhi or Damaining, while scale insects can be sprayed with Bizhi, once every 7 to 10 days, for two to three consecutive times, to clear the pest.
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