Learn these tricks in autumn and your money tree and Clivia will no longer have yellow leaves and rotten roots!

Are the leaves of the money tree turning yellow, withering and falling off frequently?

The money tree is loved by many flower lovers because of its auspicious meaning. However, it loses its leaves in autumn, which is a headache for flower lovers. Pay attention to these points to ensure that your money tree has lush branches and leaves!

1. Watering

Excessive watering is one of the reasons why the money tree loses leaves.

The money tree is a cold-sensitive plant. As autumn arrives and the weather turns cooler, you must control the dryness and wetness of the soil. If the soil in the pot is not dry, there is no need to water it too much. Once you water it too much, water will accumulate in the pot and the roots will not be able to absorb nutrients. The new leaves will turn yellow, and over time, the old leaves will wither.

This problem can be avoided by using the correct watering method.

Pay attention to the frequency of watering. The money tree maintained indoors should be watered 1-2 times a month. Insert your finger into the soil. If the soil feels dry, you can water it. If it is moist, you don’t need to water it. At the same time, pay attention to loosening the soil to ensure that the soil is well ventilated.

2 Root rot

If the leaves of the money tree turn yellow and wither, another possibility is that the roots have rotted.

Excessive watering or soil compaction and blockage leading to poor air circulation can cause the roots of the money tree to rot.

If the roots become soft and black, remove the plant from the pot and cut off the rotten roots. Soak the remaining roots in potassium permanganate solution for disinfection. After drying, put the plant back into the pot.

3. Fertilization

Improper fertilization can also cause the leaves of the money tree to turn yellow and fall off.

The nutrients absorbed by the money tree are quantitative. If too much fertilizer is applied, after the plant absorbs sufficient nutrients, the remaining fertilizer will burn the roots and stems of the money tree, causing the leaves to turn yellow.

Only normal fertilization can make the money tree grow healthily.

The fertilization cycle is controlled at about 20 days. The more fertilizer you apply, it does not mean that the healthier the money tree will grow. When yellow leaves appear, you should reduce the frequency of fertilization and replace the soil. Small money trees can use peat soil or leaf mold, and large money trees are generally made with a mixture of garden soil and leaf mold. This is because leaf mold is not easy to support large money trees, and it is less likely to fall after being mixed with garden soil.

4. Lighting

The money tree is a sun-loving plant. If it lacks light and ventilation, the leaves will turn yellow and wither.

Place the money tree in a place with sufficient light and ensure air circulation, but be careful not to expose it to the sun for a long time. On a sunny noon, expose it to sunlight for 1-2 hours, and then slowly extend the time, the money tree will grow extraordinarily lush.

5 Temperature

The best growth temperature for the money tree is 20-30℃. Temperatures that are too high or too low are not conducive to its growth.

If the surrounding temperature is too high, the water evaporates and the leaves will dry and turn yellow; if the temperature is too low, it may even cause the money tree to die.

If the temperature is too high in summer, you can move the money tree to a shaded place and sprinkle water to cool it down. In winter, you must take protective measures to increase the surrounding temperature to prevent the money tree from freezing and dying.

6. Pests and diseases

Pests and diseases are a major reason why the leaves of the money tree turn yellow and wither.

The money tree is easily attacked by fungi and bacteria, which can cause leaf spot disease. In addition, there are pests such as red spider mites and scale insects that "covet" the health of the money tree.

For different diseases and insect pests, we must choose the corresponding pesticides, spray them in time, and prescribe the right medicine. Spray once every 5 to 7 days, and the disease will basically be cured after 3 to 4 sprayings.

What should I do if my Clivia has rotten leaves, heart and roots?

Clivia, as its name suggests, is elegant and graceful, and flower growers also like to grow it. However, due to its habits and characteristics, it is very easy for it to have problems such as leaf rot, root rot, and heart rot during its growth process, which is also very troublesome. Huahua will teach you a few tricks to make your Clivia no longer "pretentious".

1 Rotten leaves

Clivia has fleshy roots and has very poor water absorption capacity. If it is watered too much or wet by rain, the leaves will easily rot, so you must pay attention when watering.

Pour water on the soil along the four walls of the flowerpot. Be sure not to water on the leaves, let alone the center of the leaves. Water according to the principle of semi-dry and semi-wet. Do not wait for the soil to dry out before watering, and do not water it completely. It is best to add some liquid fertilizer to the water, which is more conducive to the growth of Clivia.

If Clivia has rotten leaves, cut off the rotten leaves immediately, place them in a well-lit and ventilated place, sprinkle a layer of wood ash on the rotten wounds, let them dry slightly, allow the ash particles to completely attach to the mucus on the wounds, and then replant them in the pot. It should be noted that during the planting process, all the roots should be buried in the sand, and the root neck and wound area should be completely exposed.

2 Rotten Heart

When the weather is hot and humid and ventilation is poor, the heart of the Clivia will rot.

If the rot is in the center, you can move the Clivia to a cool place to allow the soil in the pot to dry out. Clean the knife edge first, then cut off the rotten part. Do not spray water on the leaves within 1-2 months to ensure that the leaf surface is clean.

If multiple leaves and stems are rotten at the base, take the plant out of the pot, clean the soil around the roots, and cut off the rotten parts completely.

Use a cotton ball soaked in 75% alcohol to disinfect the area around the wound, or apply charcoal powder to the wound to reduce inflammation;

Then place it in a cool place to dry, and then repot it with plain soil. Keep the soil in the pot slightly moist, but not too wet, to prevent the roots of the Clivia from rotting.

3. Root rot

1. Cut off the rotten roots of Clivia and soak the remaining roots in potassium permanganate solution for 2-3 hours;

2 Place it in a well-ventilated place indoors to dry, and apply plant ash or cigarette ash on the wound;

3. Plant the Clivia in coarse river sand. Be careful not to plant it too deep in the soil.

4 Place it in a cool place for cultivation. After watering, it does not need to be watered again within a week until the surface of the soil turns white.

Autumn is here. Remember these tips Huahua told you. No matter how "sentimental" the Clivia is, it will grow luxuriantly, and the money tree will also grow healthily, bringing good luck to everyone!