How to Save a Goldfish Plant with Falling Leaves
Today, the editor will introduce knowledge about how to save a goldfish plant with falling leaves, as well as the reasons and solutions for the plant's leaf drop. Next, the editor will provide an introduction.
It is common for goldfish plants to drop leaves, usually starting with the leaves turning yellow and drying out, and then falling off with a slight touch, leaving bare stems below, making it impossible to enjoy the flowers or even the foliage. The reasons for the leaf drop in goldfish plants are varied, and in winter, it is usually caused by temperature, humidity, and watering, with the specific cause depending on the actual care conditions and symptoms.
Goldfish Plant Leaf Drop
Goldfish Plant Leaf Drop: Low Temperature
Goldfish plants are not cold-resistant and should be kept in an environment above ten degrees Celsius (minimum temperature) in winter. If the minimum temperature drops below ten degrees for more than 24 hours, the lower leaves will turn yellow, dry out, and fall off. Therefore, preventing frost is the most important aspect of caring for a goldfish plant in winter. Without heating, it is important to pay attention to weather and indoor temperature changes and not to place the plant too close to doors or windows. If there is a cold front or the temperature drops below ten degrees at night, it is best to cover the pot with a thick plastic bag to keep it warm. Additionally, goldfish plants should be kept in a well-lit area in winter. Even if the temperature is above ten degrees, a dim and cold environment can still cause leaf drop.
Goldfish Plant Leaf Drop
Goldfish Plant Leaf Drop: Low Air Humidity
Goldfish plants thrive in a high humidity environment. If there is heating at home, and the plant is growing but mysteriously dropping leaves, it might be due to low air humidity. Symptoms of leaf drop caused by low air humidity include dull leaf color, yellowing, and wilting, followed by natural or touch-induced leaf drop. In winter, the air humidity for a goldfish plant should be kept above 60%. When not flowering, it is necessary to frequently spray the leaves and the surrounding area. During flowering, more spraying should be done around the plant and on the ground. If there is severe leaf and bud drop, a humidifier can be used to increase humidity.
Goldfish Plant Leaf Drop
Goldfish Plant Leaf Drop: Overwatering or Underwatering
Goldfish plants are not drought-tolerant but also fear waterlogging, which requires us to master watering properly, avoiding both drought and flooding. Generally, watering should be done when the potting soil is 60-70% dry, and each watering should be thorough. If watering is insufficient, the lower leaves of the goldfish plant will turn yellow, become distinctly yellow, and then dry and fall off. If watering is excessive, the lower leaves will not turn yellow, or they may develop brown spots and fall off. Leaf drop due to lack of water is often accompanied by slow growth of new leaves, while leaf drop due to excessive watering is often accompanied by new leaves that are not bright green. In most cases, leaf drop in goldfish plants is caused by overwatering, with cases of leaf yellowing due to drought being relatively rare.
Goldfish Plant Leaf Drop
The reasons for leaf drop in goldfish plants can vary between the north and south. In the north, with heating, the main concern is leaf drop due to low air humidity, while in the south, without heating, the main concern is leaf drop due to low temperatures or large temperature differences. In fact, as long as it is not due to root rot, other causes of leaf drop are relatively easy to improve. I once had a goldfish plant that dropped all its leaves except for a few at the top. The reason was that the temperature was too low and there was no way to increase it. After pruning in the spring, new buds quickly appeared, and the plant grew lush again.
The above information is an introduction to how to save a goldfish plant with falling leaves and the reasons and solutions for leaf drop. Everyone can use this as a reference and suggestion.