What should I do if the dragon boat flower loses its leaves?

1. Improper watering

Ipomoea batatas likes a humid environment. If there is a lack of water, it will easily affect the development of the plant and cause the leaves to fall off. At this time, you need to water immediately, but don't water too much. If you water too much, water will accumulate in the soil, inhibiting the respiration of the roots and causing them to lose leaves. At this time, it is necessary to drain excess water, loosen the soil appropriately, maintain good ventilation, and accelerate water evaporation.

2. Insufficient light

The Ipomoea aquatica grows best in an environment with sufficient light. If the environment is dark, the plant will not be able to receive light for a long time and the leaves will fall off. Usually the plant should be placed in a sunny place, but it needs appropriate shade in summer noon to prevent the plant from being exposed to the sun. You can bask in the sun all day in winter because the light is softer at this time and it also helps to raise the temperature.

3. Unsuitable soil

Ipomoea aquatica grows best in acidic sandy loam with good drainage. If the soil is alkaline or sticky, it is often not conducive to the respiration of the roots. At this time, the soil needs to be replaced. Generally, 1 part of garden soil is mixed with 1 part of river sand and 1 part of organic fertilizer. Just mix them thoroughly. You can also use pond mud, river sand and coconut bran, with the ratio of the three being 2:1:1.

4. Excess fertilizer

If too much fertilizer is applied to the Ipomoea aquatica, the fertilizer will damage the root system, causing the leaves to fall off. In this case, you need to rinse the potting soil with clean water to wash away the fertilizer in the soil. When applying fertilizer, it is necessary to fully dilute it and reduce the concentration of the fertilizer. Fertilize once every 30-40 days during the growing season, and stop fertilizing in winter.