Measures to deal with the causes of succulent plant leaf shedding With people's pursuit of indoor plant aesthetics, succulent plants are popular because of their unique shape and low-maintenance characteristics. Many succulent plant lovers have encountered a problem: succulent plant leaves gradually shed, which not only affects the beauty of the plant, but may also indicate a decline in plant health. This article will discuss the causes of succulent plant leaf shedding and provide corresponding countermeasures. Reasons for leaf shedding of succulent plants 1. Improper water management Succulent plants have relatively low demand for water. Too much or too little water may cause leaves to shed. Too much watering will cause the roots to lack oxygen and cause root decay., which in turn affects the normal growth of the leaves; if too little watering will cause the leaves to gradually wither and fall off due to lack of water.
2. Succulent plants with insufficient light need enough sunshine to carry out photosynthesis and maintain the vitality of their leaves. If they are in a dark environment for a long time, the leaves will gradually fall off due to lack of light.
3. Uncomfortable temperature and succulent plants have strong adaptability to temperature, but too high or too low temperature will cause leaves to fall off. High temperature will cause leaf moisture to evaporate too quickly, causing leaves to wither; low temperature will cause leaves to freeze and affect growth.
4. Diseases and insect pests invade succulent plants and leaf loss may also be the result of diseases and insect pests, such as leaf spot disease, scale insects, etc. These diseases and insect pests will destroy the normal growth of leaves and cause leaf loss.
5. Plant aging As succulent plants grow, the leaves will gradually age and fall off. This is the natural law of plant growth and a normal phenomenon. Response measures 1. Optimize water management and reasonable watering is the key to preventing succulent plant leaves from falling off. According to the growth stage and climatic conditions of the plant, water in a timely and appropriate manner. When watering, try to use spray cans or drip irrigation to avoid water splashing on the leaves.
2. Provide sufficient light and place succulent plants in sunny places, such as window sills, balconies, etc. If conditions are limited, artificial light filling equipment can be used.
3. Control the temperature to keep the indoor temperature appropriate to avoid the impact of high and low temperatures on succulent plants. When high temperatures in summer, the indoor temperature can be appropriately reduced, such as using air conditioners, fans, etc.
4. Prevent pests and diseases Regularly inspect succulent plants, deal with pests and diseases found in a timely manner, and use pesticides, fungicides, etc. to prevent and control them.
5. Replacement of aging leaves For aging leaves, they can be cut off to promote the growth of new leaves.
There are many reasons for succulent plant leaf shedding, but as long as the correct maintenance methods are mastered, this problem can be effectively prevented and solved. I hope this article can provide a useful reference for succulent plant lovers.