Why does the money tree turn yellow leaves in summer
This article brings you the reasons why the money tree turns yellow leaves in summer and the detailed reasons and solutions for the yellowing of leaves in summer, as well as related content about green plants. The specific content is as follows:
Every summer, many flower enthusiasts leave messages to report issues with their money trees turning yellow leaves, and some even mentioned that after spending several hundred dollars on large money tree seedlings, the leaves turned yellow after a few days and eventually dropped off, leading to the death of the plant. If your money tree at home is also experiencing yellowing leaves, don't worry. Today, I'll analyze the reasons for yellowing leaves in summer and the solutions. Let's take a look~
1. Poor ventilation
In summer, the weather is hot, and the temperature is high, making bacteria particularly active. If the money tree is placed in a place with poor ventilation, a large number of bacteria can reproduce on the leaves, easily causing the leaves to turn yellow due to bacterial infection.
Solution
The money tree has a large shape, and many flower enthusiasts like to place its pot in a corner of the room. The corner of the room has poor ventilation. It is recommended to place it in a shady balcony, near a window, or near the door, which is more ventilated. If it's not convenient to move the pot, you should often open the windows to ventilate and maintain good ventilation in the room.
2. Excessive or insufficient lighting
The leaves of the money tree have an important function: photosynthesis. The leaves absorb carbon dioxide from the air and sunlight, then convert light energy into biological energy and release oxygen. If the lighting is too weak, the leaves cannot perform photosynthesis normally and will turn yellow over time. At the same time, the leaves of the money tree are also delicate, and the sun's UV rays are particularly strong in summer. If the leaves are directly exposed to strong sunlight, they can be sunburned and develop yellow sunburn spots on the leaves. In severe cases, the branches can even be sun-dried, severely affecting the plant's appearance.
Why does the money tree always turn yellow leaves in summer
Solution
In summer, the money tree is afraid of both strong sunlight exposure and being kept in a dark environment for too long. Only with moderate lighting, not too strong or too weak, can healthy and dense branches and leaves be grown. Placing the money tree in a bright room or a shady balcony in summer, avoiding direct strong sunlight, and giving it more soft scattered light can solve this problem.
3. Soil remaining too wet for a long time
Most of the yellowing leaves in potted money trees at home are caused by improper watering. Although the money tree prefers a warm and humid environment, its roots are particularly afraid of waterlogging. Don't be fooled by the sturdy and upright trunk of the money tree; its roots are actually few and thin. Once excessive watering causes too much water accumulation in the pot, the roots can easily rot. After the money tree's roots rot, it cannot absorb water and nutrients normally, causing the leaves to turn yellow.
Solution
In summer, there is no need to water the money tree too frequently. Only when the potting soil is completely dry should watering be done. Generally speaking, the temperature in summer is relatively high, and water evaporates quickly. In a place with suitable lighting and good ventilation, the soil in the pot will be dry in about 7 to 10 days. If the conditions at home, such as ventilation, are poor, it may take longer, about 10 to 15 days to dry completely.