The money tree, Pachira australis…the leaves are falling off, and you still expect it to protect your home and your business?

The fiddle-leaf fig lacks light and its leaves are falling down

1. Lighting

When we are caring for the fiddle-leaf fig, we must give it at least 4 hours of natural light every day. If there is a lack of light, the leaves of the plant will be very small, and in severe cases they will turn black and fall off.

If you keep it indoors all the time, it is best to use lights to supplement its light so that the fiddle-leaf fig can grow healthily.

2. Watering

Starting from late autumn, be careful not to water too much. Only water when the soil in the pot feels dry or has cracks. Do not water if it feels damp. Watering after the soil is dry will avoid root rot and death.

3. Ventilation

Be sure to pay attention to ventilation. If the ventilation is poor, although the soil surface is dry, it is still easy for water to accumulate at the bottom of the pot. It is best to put a layer of expanded clay at the bottom of the pot.

If you water the money tree too much, the roots will rot and there is no way to save it.

1. Watering

Most of the large money trees we buy home are re-cultivated by merchants after the original roots are cut off. This kind of root system is not as thick as the original root and has poor water absorption capacity. If too much water is poured during maintenance, the roots will easily rot.

Therefore, we must not water too frequently in normal times, and should maintain the principle of watering when the soil is dry. If you cannot control it well, you can insert a bamboo stick in the soil. If the bamboo stick is wet when you pull it out, don't rush to water. Wait until it is a little drier before watering.

2. Ventilation

For this kind of large plant, ventilation must be ensured. If water accumulates in the soil and the potted plant is in a well-ventilated environment, the moisture can quickly dissipate with the circulation of air, thus avoiding root rot.

Schefflera doesn't see the light, and its leaves keep falling off

1. Lighting

It is best to place potted plants in a place with sufficient diffuse light. If the plants are kept in a dark environment for a long time, not only will they grow poorly, but they will also easily lose leaves.

2. Watering

When watering, the soil should not be too wet or too dry. You can water it when the surface of the soil in the pot turns white. Maintain a high moisture level during the growing period and reduce watering in winter.

3. Ventilation

A good ventilation environment can prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests. For example, the leaves of Huahua's Schefflera turned black and sticky some time ago. After a major pruning and providing it with a good ventilation environment, it sprouted a lot of new branches in just one week!

Too much water for Monstera, the leaves turn yellow and the edges burn

1. Lighting

Monstera does not require much light, just avoid strong sunlight. In winter, you can put the plant in full sunlight, which is more beneficial to its growth.

2. Watering

When it comes to watering, we must pay attention to waiting until the soil surface is dry before watering, and water thoroughly when watering. If water accumulates in the soil, the leaves of Monstera will easily turn yellow.

If the leaves of the plant turn yellow due to excessive watering, we should stop watering immediately, cut off the yellow leaves, place the potted plant in a well-lit and ventilated location, and do not water it unless the soil is dry.

The weeping angel lacks light, and the plant is slender and has small cotyledons.

1. Lighting

When growing the Weeping Angelica, if the light is too strong, the leaves will easily wilt and the edges will burn. If the light is weak, the plant will be tall, the stems will be thin and weak, and the leaves will become thin and yellow.

We can usually place potted plants in a place with sufficient diffuse light. The light is weak in winter, so a south-facing balcony with full sunlight is best.

2. Watering

The weeping angel likes a humid growing environment. During daily maintenance, it cannot lack water. Once the soil surface is dry, it must be watered thoroughly immediately. The weather is getting cooler. If the indoor temperature is below 15℃, be sure to reduce the number of watering times.