Money Tree Leaf Rolling
The high temperature and humidity environment in summer poses a severe challenge for the maintenance of green plants. The curling of Money Tree leaves and the yellowing of Gardenia leaves are typical maintenance problems. This article systematically analyzes how to restore vitality to green plants through three steps: symptom identification, cause analysis, and solution.
Money Tree Leaf Rolling Rescue Plan
Root Health Management
When leaves show wrinkled curling, immediately check the soil moisture in the pot. Insert a bamboo skewer 3cm deep into the soil; if the skewer is moist, stop watering. If the base of the trunk becomes soft and black, remove the plant from the pot and prune the roots,消毒 the cutting tool with 75% alcohol, cut off the decayed tissue, soak in a fungicide solution for 1 hour, dry, and then replant in new soil with 40% perlite.
Environmental Intelligent Control
Maintain 60%-70% air humidity, use ceramic stone water trays to assist in increasing humidity. Set up double-layer sunshades to filter strong midday sunlight, and water the leaves with a mist sprayer in the early morning and late evening, avoiding high-temperature periods to prevent burning.
Gardenia Yellow Leaf Prevention Strategy
Scientific Water Supply
Use the 'Knuckle Test': when the second knuckle of the index finger inserted into the potting soil is dry, water the plant. In high-temperature weather, use the pot-in-pot method to care for the plant, filling the outer container with ceramic stones to form an insulating layer, effectively reducing the soil temperature by 3-5°C. Adjust the soil pH to 5.5-6.5 with a citric acid solution (1g in 2L water) weekly.
Accurate Nutrient Supplementation
For the prevention and treatment of yellowing disease, iron and magnesium elements need to be supplied together. Mix chelated iron (EDTA-Fe) and magnesium sulfate in a 1:2 ratio, dilute 2000 times, and apply once every half month. Adding 0.1% detergent as an additive to the foliar spray can enhance absorption.
Disease System Control
Establish a three-level early warning system: for mild yellowing (＜30%), remove the diseased leaves and improve ventilation; for moderate symptoms (30-60%), apply root irrigation treatment; for severe yellowing, soak the entire plant in a fungicide for 2 hours before repotting. Use Bacillus subtilis for biological control every quarter.
By establishing a maintenance loop of 'observe-diagnose-intervene' and using temperature and humidity intelligent monitoring equipment, the Money Tree and Gardenia can maintain their best condition in summer. The key is to grasp the early warning signals from the plants and take targeted measures in the initial stage of the problem.