What to do if the fortune tree loses its leaves

1. Excessive flooding or drought

If the soil in the pot is too wet for a long time, it will cause root rot, which will prevent nutrients from being fully absorbed and cause leaves to fall off. In this case, you should reduce the frequency of watering, loosen the soil more often and keep it ventilated to allow the moisture to dissipate, and the problem will be relieved after a while.

If you don't water it thoroughly, it will remain in a state of drought for a long time, and the roots will not be able to absorb water and nutrients normally, causing the leaves to age and fall off. At this time, you should water it in time, but control the amount of watering, and allow it to gradually recover before switching to normal watering.

2. Long-term lack of fertilizer or excessive fertilizer use

If you haven't added fertilizer or changed the soil for a long time, the nutrients in the soil will be consumed, causing it to lack nutrients and lead to weak branches and leaves. At this time, we just need to change the pot, replace it with new loose and fertile soil, and add a certain amount of thin compound fertilizer and decomposed liquid fertilizer.

If you accidentally apply too much fertilizer, you should water the plant plenty of times to allow the excess fertilizer to flow out with the water, or change the pot immediately, rinse the soil using the same method, and then replant the plant in the pot.

3. Hot and high temperatures or excessive shade

If the money tree is kept in a place with high temperature or no light for a long time, its leaves will fall off. At this time, it should be moved in time and cultivated in a place with sufficient light and moderate temperature. At the same time, the environment needs to be well ventilated.

4. Pests and diseases

Other important reasons for leaf shedding include diseases and pests. Leaf spot diseases caused by infection with pathogens can cause leaves to become diseased. In severe cases, the entire leaf will fall off. Therefore, when abnormal yellow spots are found on the leaves, spray pesticides for treatment in time.