Why is the fortune tree losing its leaves? How to save it

1. Insufficient water

Reason: The money tree prefers a humid environment, but it is also afraid of waterlogging. If watering is too frequent or the amount of water is too much, causing water to accumulate in the soil, it may be waterlogged, and then the roots will rot, nutrients cannot be transmitted, and the leaves will fall off. However, if the plant is not watered thoroughly and its water needs are not met in time, its roots will lack water, causing the leaves to age and fall off.

Measures: If it is due to excessive water, remove the plant from the pot, cut off the rotten roots with scissors, place it in a ventilated place to dry, and then replant it in new flower soil with good drainage. If it is because of too little water, you must water it in time, but be careful to control the amount of water, and wait until the plant gradually recovers before watering normally.

2. Improper fertilization

Reason: When fertilizing the money tree, you must control the amount and concentration of fertilizer. If you apply too much fertilizer or the fertilizer is too concentrated, it may burn the roots and cause leaves to fall. If fertilizer is not applied in time to provide it with sufficient nutrients, the plant will cause leaves to fall off because the nutrients in the potting soil are exhausted and not replenished in time.

Measures: If it is due to excessive fertilization, you should promptly water the flower soil with plenty of water to dilute the excess fertilizer in the potting soil and allow it to flow out from the drainage holes at the bottom. Then move the plant to a ventilated place with scattered light to dry. If it is because of too little fertilizer, you need to give it topdressing in time. You can apply some thin compound fertilizer or decomposed liquid fertilizer to supplement it with nutrients.

3. Temperature discomfort

Reason: The money tree is suitable for growing in a relatively warm environment. If it is in a high or low temperature environment for a long time, it will cause the problem of leaf drop.

Measures: If it is summer, move it to a cool place as soon as possible for maintenance and cooling. If it is winter, it should be moved to a well-lit place indoors and the temperature should be kept at around 20 degrees.