What happens when the leaves of the wealth tree turn yellow in winter
The editor explains why the leaves of the wealth tree turn yellow in winter and the experience of green plant maintenance in terms of the watering method for raising the wealth tree. Here is a detailed introduction.
The wealth tree is a good feng shui tree. It is very popular to have indoor potted wealth trees, and they have strong ornamental value. The leaves are evergreen, the plant shape is graceful, and they also have the beautiful meaning of attracting wealth and bringing in a wide range of wealth. You can easily see the wealth tree in any situation. Friends who have kept a wealth tree at home may have encountered this situation: as soon as winter comes, the leaves turn yellow. Does this mean the leaves are diseased? Actually, it's not necessarily the case. You need to correctly identify the cause of the yellowing leaves in order to treat the symptoms.
Due to the change of seasons, after entering autumn and winter, the temperature gradually drops, and the wealth tree will also experience some replacement between old and new growth. For example, some leaves that have grown for a long time may turn yellow, but not many, which is a normal phenomenon. It's like in the north, when autumn comes, the leaves outside turn yellow and the leaves fall off. So, what are the abnormal phenomena?
Due to the low temperature after winter, if the wealth tree was previously kept outdoors and not moved indoors in time, it is prone to frostbite. The frostbitten wealth tree will have yellow leaves, and some roots may also be frostbitten, leading to rot.
So, how to solve this problem?
It is certainly necessary to move it indoors promptly to ensure a good temperature. After frostbite occurs, check the roots. If the roots are frostbitten, cut off the frostbitten roots, disinfect with carbendazim or potassium permanganate, and then repot. Also, cut off the yellow leaves to reduce nutrient consumption, and it will gradually recover and grow.
There is also another type of yellowing caused by insufficient light. If there is too little light, the leaves cannot synthesize chlorophyll, and the leaves will turn yellow. Although the wealth tree does not have high light requirements, it is recommended to place it in a bright and diffused light area, avoiding direct sunlight. The solution, of course, is to move it to a bright and diffused light area, and over time, the issue of yellowing leaves will be alleviated.
If the new leaves that have just grown are yellow, it may be due to a lack of nutrients. When nutrients are insufficient, the branches and leaves do not receive enough nutrients and will show a malnourished state, causing the new leaves to turn yellow. In addition, the growth rate of the wealth tree is very fast, and it is also fond of fertilizer. When fertilizing, you must fertilize frequently with a thin layer of fertilizer, especially during the peak growing season of the wealth tree.
Solution
Although the growth rate of the wealth tree in winter is not as fast as in spring and summer, it still needs nutrients. You can use Green Leaf Treasure, applying once a month. You can also use diluted beer solution to spray on the leaves, which can supplement nutrients externally, and the leaves will no longer turn yellow.
The last one is that the roots rot and are unable to transmit nutrients and water to the branches and leaves, causing the leaves to turn yellow. The rotting of the wealth tree's roots is mostly caused by improper watering, as the wealth tree is relatively drought-resistant and fears waterlogging. If too much water is poured and the soil has poor drainage, causing waterlogging and bacterial growth, it can easily lead to root rot in the wealth tree.
The solution is to first simply check the roots. If the yellowing of the leaves is indeed caused by root rot, it is necessary to remove the wealth tree from the pot, prune the roots, soak them in a potassium permanganate solution for disinfection, and then repot. If there are many yellow leaves, you can cut off all the leaves, place them in a bright and diffused light area, and in about half a month, new leaves will gradually grow.
The above is a specific introduction to the reasons why the leaves of the wealth tree turn yellow in winter and the method of raising and watering the wealth tree, hoping to bring some knowledge of flowers to green plant enthusiasts.