How to Revive a Money Tree with Yellowing Leaves
A brief knowledge sharing article on how to save a money tree with yellowing leaves and tips on补救 methods for yellow leaves in the context of flower cultivation. Please refer to the detailed introduction below.
As autumn and winter approach, the money tree starts to become restless, with yellow leaves, rotting roots... causing many flower enthusiasts to worry! However, every problem has a reason, and the issues with the money tree are mainly due to improper care. Therefore, what I'm discussing with you today is how to solve this problem!
I. Yellowing Leaves
For leafy plants like the money tree, yellowing leaves are very common. Factors such as lighting, watering, and fertilizing can all lead to yellowing leaves. However, different causes require different solutions, so it's essential to address the specific issue, or it could easily backfire!
1. Yellowing Leaves Due to Insufficient Watering
If the older leaves turn yellow and the edges become crispy, and they crumble when lightly pinched, this indicates that the money tree is short of water!
In this case, feel the potting soil and replenish water as needed. You can give it a thorough watering around 10 a.m. Although the money tree is drought-tolerant, it still needs some moisture in this dry season. You can spray water on the leaves every three days to prevent the new leaves from wilting!
2. Yellowing Leaves Due to Excessive Watering
If both new and old leaves turn yellow, feel soft, and keep falling off, this is due to overwatering!
If only yellowing leaves appear, we can adjust by controlling water intake and ensuring good ventilation, mainly to allow the water in the pot to evaporate quickly. But if leaves start falling off, it indicates root damage!
How to Save a Money Tree with Yellowing Leaves
If root rot occurs, you must immediately change the potting soil. After removing the money tree from the pot, cut off the rotten roots first, then soak it in a fungicide solution for half an hour. After drying, you can replant it!
The money tree will be quite fragile at this point, so do not rush to fertilize and water only when the soil is dry!
3. Yellowing Leaves Due to Lack of Fertilizer
If the leaves are light yellow, it indicates a lack of fertilizer. The main fertilizer for money trees is nitrogen-based. Of course, you can also compost some rice water and combine it with watering to pour into the potting soil, once every two weeks. Generally, you will see noticeable results after 3 to 4 applications!
4. Yellowing Leaves Due to Soil Compaction
If the leaves turn yellow, white, and the center becomes crispy, this is often due to soil compaction. Additionally, the leaves may become curled and wrinkled!
In this case, you should promptly loosen the soil and apply additional fertilizer. Decomposed rice water can be used, but if the situation is severe, you need to change the soil immediately! When repotting, you can lay a layer of dried sunflower seed shells or peanut shells at the bottom of the pot to enhance soil drainage and aeration!