Why are the leaves of the fortune tree turning white?

1. Infection

Reason: The leaves of the money tree turn white, which may be infected with a disease, namely powdery mildew. This is a fungal infection disease. When the disease first occurs, small white spots will appear on the leaves, and later a white mold layer will form, making it look like the leaves have turned white.

Measures: Remove diseased leaves in time and then spray fungicides, such as carbendazim, thiophanate-methyl, etc.

2. Infection with pests

Reason: It is also possible that the plant is infected by insect pests, such as cotton scale, because the pests themselves are white and they gather on the leaves, making the leaves appear to be turning white.

Measures: Pick the infested leaves and destroy them in a centralized manner, then spray pesticides such as chlorpyrifos and omethoate.

3. Manganese

Reason: Manganese is an element that can maintain normal plant growth. If it is deficient or excessive, it will cause the leaves to turn white.

Measures: First determine whether there is a manganese deficiency or an excess of manganese, and then make adjustments.

4. Direct light

Reason: If the money tree kept indoors is suddenly exposed to direct sunlight, its leaves will turn white.

Measures: Take good shade measures and expose to soft diffuse light.