What to Do When Fuchsia Leaves Dry and Fall Off
Fuchsia is loved for its bell-shaped flowers and hanging characteristics, but the issue of drying and falling leaves often troubleshoots plant enthusiasts. This article systematically analyzes key maintenance points from four core dimensions: water management, nutrient supply, soil improvement, and light control, to help you quickly rescue ailing plants.
Core Countermeasures for Fuchsia Leaf Maintenance
Scientific Watering to Control Humidity
Dehydration is the primary cause of leaf scorching: 1. Use the "fingertip test": Insert your finger 2cm into the soil, and water thoroughly when dry. 2. Maintain a watering frequency of 3-5 days/week in spring and autumn, and increase to 1-2 days/week in summer. 3. Use a misting spray bottle to maintain 50%-60% environmental humidity. 4. Loosen the soil twice a month to prevent compaction, using bamboo sticks to assist with aeration.
Precise Fertilization to Strengthen Nutrition
Solutions for nutritional imbalance: • During the growing season (March-September), apply a phosphorus-potassium compound fertilizer (N-P-K=10-20-20) every 10 days. • Increase the application of monopotassium phosphate solution (1:1000 ratio) during the budding stage. • Stop fertilizing during the winter dormancy period. • Recommended organic fertilizers: decomposed soybean cake water, bone meal, and earthworm manure.
Soil Improvement System Engineering
Acidic substrate maintenance plan: ✓ Test the soil pH value (using test paper) monthly, maintaining the optimal range of 5.5-6.5. ✓ Water with a ferrous sulfate solution (0.5%) every 20 days. ✓ Optimize the substrate ratio: peat soil + perlite + decomposed leaf soil (6:2:2). ✓ Add pine needle soil to adjust acidity when changing pots every spring.
Advanced Light Management Strategies
• Receive full sunlight in spring and autumn (6-8 hours/day). • Set up a shade net to filter 50% of strong light in summer. • Winter lighting plan: Use LED plant lights to supplement light for 4 hours daily (30cm away from the plant). • Rotate the pot 180° regularly to ensure even light exposure.
By systematically adjusting the maintenance methods and using temperature and humidity monitoring devices, new buds can be seen in about 2-3 weeks. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log, recording watering/fertilizing/pruning times, to gradually form a personalized maintenance plan.