As a popular indoor potted plant, the unique form and greenery of the fortune tree add a lot of vitality to the home environment. However, many people may experience the problem of dry and falling leaves when caring for the Fortune Tree. Let's explore the possible causes of this problem and how to solve it.
Reason 1: Improper water management
1. Lack of water: Fortune trees need plenty of water to maintain healthy growth. If it is not watered for a long time, or if it is not watered enough, the plant will run out of water, causing the leaves to dry up and fall off. At this point, the soil may be too dry to meet the moisture needed for the growth of the Fortune Tree.
2. Overwatering: Contrary to insufficient water, overwatering can also cause the leaves of the fortune tree to dry up and fall off. Too much water will make the soil too wet, affecting the respiration and absorption capacity of plant roots, and water will accumulate in the roots, which in turn will lead to the death of plant roots due to lack of oxygen.
Reason 2: Light and temperature issues
1. Lack of light: Fortune trees need plenty of sunlight to grow properly. If the plant is in the shade for a long time, it will cause the plant to lack light and be unable to carry out normal photosynthesis, which in turn will cause the leaves to dry up and fall.
2. The temperature is too high or too low: the fortune tree likes a warm environment, but too high a temperature will make the plant in a high temperature and high humidity environment, which is not conducive to its growth, easy to cause various diseases and insect pests, and then cause the leaves to dry up and fall;
Reason 3: Pests and diseases and nutritional problems
1. Pest and disease infestation: Fortune trees can be attacked by various pests and diseases that can damage the leaves of the plant, causing the leaves to dry up and fall off.
2. Malnutrition: Fortune trees need adequate nutrition to maintain healthy growth. If there are not enough nutrients in the soil, or if the plants are not fertilized in a timely manner, it can lead to malnutrition of the plants, which in turn can lead to dry up and fall leaves.
Resolution
- Watering properly: Keeping the soil moist is key, but avoid overwatering and causing water to stand. Adjust the frequency and amount of watering according to the growth of the tree and seasonal changes.
- Provide adequate light: Place the Fortune Tree indoors in a sunny place to ensure that it can receive enough light for photosynthesis.
- Control the temperature: Maintain a suitable growth temperature to avoid too high or too low temperature to cause damage to the fortune tree.
- Pest control: Regularly inspect the leaves and branches of the Fortune Tree, and take timely measures to prevent and control pests and diseases once they are found.
- Proper fertilization to supplement nutrition: Regularly fertilize the fortune tree to ensure that it receives the necessary nutritional support.