What is going on when the happiness tree drops leaves?
Today's introduction to why the happiness tree drops leaves and the reasons and solutions for the defoliation of the happiness tree, next, let me introduce you to it.
Many people choose to keep a happiness tree as a potted plant at home, as it symbolizes happiness and perfection, with leaves that become greener and brighter. It serves as a beautiful decoration and is easy to maintain. However, many people who keep happiness trees, especially in winter, often experience the phenomenon of leaves dropping. Let's look for reasons from these aspects.
First, the issue of watering
Many problems with potted plants that bloom are related to watering, especially how to care for flowers in winter? Poor indoor ventilation, with doors and windows closed. Some people say that the indoor temperature is relatively high, around 15 to 20 degrees, the higher the temperature, the drier the air. Therefore, it is also necessary to keep the potting soil moist regularly.
The trunk of the happiness tree is a woody plant with thick branches. It is relatively drought-resistant and does not require too much watering. If there is poor indoor ventilation, the water after watering does not evaporate quickly, and there is no place for drainage, the accumulated potting soil can cause root rot and leaf drop. Make sure to water thoroughly only when the potting soil is almost dry.
Some say that the leaves are wilted, but actually, slight leaf wilting does not cause a problem. As long as you water it, it can recover. However, it is important to add a rooting hormone when watering. Adding more菌灵 (a fungicide) can prevent root rot and also help it grow roots, ensuring that it does not rot in winter.
Second, ventilation conditions
What is going on when the happiness tree drops leaves?
The most important factor in keeping flowers indoors is ventilation. Many people may not pay attention to this. In fact, with good ventilation, it is very easy to care for flowers. If the ventilation is poor, the soil will not dry and wet alternately after watering, and it will evaporate slowly, leading to闷根 (suffocated roots) and accumulation, which can cause the happiness tree to drop leaves as well.
If the roots rot, the leaves will also turn black, dry at the tips, and turn yellow, which is also caused by poor ventilation. If the indoor ventilation is poor, you can use an electric fan to blow, for example, many people who keep succulents also have an electric fan on the balcony, blowing after watering to ensure proper ventilation and not overly wet potting soil.
Third, soil problems
Many people have difficulty keeping flowers indoors, and this is often related to the soil. Since most of the plants, including the happiness tree, we buy from the florist are grown in garden soil, this type of soil is very suitable in greenhouses. However, it is not suitable for keeping flowers at home. Over time, garden soil can become very hard and compact, making it difficult for water to penetrate and for roots to penetrate. This can easily lead to root rot and dry roots.