What is the reason for the yellowing of the tip of the money tree leaves?
Today, the editor will elaborate on the reasons for the yellowing of the tip of the money tree leaves and the knowledge of green plant flowers about the treatment methods for yellowing leaves of the money tree, let's take a look together!
Many flower friends have reported that during the process of raising money trees, various yellowing phenomena often occur, and there are also many reasons for the yellowing of the money tree leaves, mainly related to the daily maintenance. Next, let's understand some common reasons for the yellowing of money tree leaves, hoping that everyone will pay more attention when maintaining money trees to ensure healthy growth of the plants.
1. Potting soil remains moist for a long time
We all know that money trees prefer a warm and humid environment and can only grow vigorously in a suitable temperature and humid air environment. Of course, although money trees like a humid environment, it doesn't mean they need a lot of watering, but rather maintaining the humidity of the surrounding air, which can be achieved by spraying water around the potted plant. If watered too frequently, causing the potting soil to remain moist and damp for a long time, the roots cannot breathe normally, and over time, root rot may occur. Without a source of nutrients, the plant will show yellowing leaves.
Solution
Watering money trees doesn't need to be too frequent; each watering should wait until the surface of the potting soil is dry. In summer, when temperatures are high and water evaporates quickly, you can spray the branches and leaves with water in the morning and evening to increase the ambient humidity. If root rot occurs due to excessive watering, promptly remove the plant from the pot, trim the rotting roots, and soak the roots in a 0.2% potassium permanganate solution for disinfection, then replant in sterilized potting soil.
2. The plant lacks nutrients
Many friends who keep money trees at home simply water them and rarely fertilize to supplement nutrients. Over time, the nutrients in the potting soil will be absorbed by the plant, not only causing the soil to become compacted but also severely affecting the plant's growth. Some may even start showing signs of weak and yellowing branches and leaves.
What is the reason for the yellowing of the tip of the money tree leaves?
Solution
If you want the money tree to grow lush and leafy, simply watering it is not enough. During the growing season, it is necessary to fertilize regularly to supplement nutrients to promote vigorous growth. When repotting the money tree, you can apply some decomposed organic fertilizer at the bottom of the pot, water with a dilute fertilizer solution every half month or so, or apply a small amount of compound fertilizer in the potting soil. Fertilizing the money tree also requires mastering the concentration of the fertilizer solution. If the fertilizer is too concentrated, it can burn the roots, causing a large number of yellowing leaves. It is best to water the plant thoroughly after each fertilization to dilute the fertilizer solution.
In northern regions, where the water quality is alkaline, iron deficiency yellowing often occurs during the process of raising money trees. You can water the plant with a dilute ferrous sulfate solution once a month to effectively prevent iron deficiency yellowing.
3. Sunburn on the leaf surface due to strong sunlight
Money trees are relatively shade-tolerant, but they also need to be exposed to some sunlight during the growing process to allow the plant to carry out photosynthesis fully and grow lush and leafy. However, after entering summer, you can no longer place the money tree in direct sunlight. Money trees exposed to strong sunlight may develop dry, yellowing leaves that fall off.