What to do if the leaves of desert rose turn yellow and fall off

1. Increase the temperature

Reason: Desert rose is a plant that does not like cold. If the temperature is relatively low in winter, the plant may be frozen, causing the leaves to turn yellow and fall off.

Solution: In the southern region, you can take good warming measures and place it outdoors for maintenance, but in the northern region, you must move it indoors in time and keep the temperature above 10 degrees. Frostbitten plants can gradually recover.

2. Exposure to sunlight

Reason: Desert rose is a sun-loving plant that requires plenty of sunlight during its growth. If it is placed in a dark and shaded environment for a long time without exposure to sunlight, its leaves will turn yellow and fall off.

Solution: If you find that the desert rose is turning yellow due to lack of light, move it to a sunny place in time and expose it to at least 4 hours of light every day.

3. Adjust water and fertilizer

Reason: This plant is not tolerant to water and humidity, but can tolerate barrenness. If too much watering and fertilization are applied during maintenance, it will cause root rot, affecting the normal transport function, and will also cause problems with the leaves in the long run.

Solution: Pull out the plant, check whether the roots are rotten, remove the rotten parts, and then adjust the application of water and fertilizer.

4. Prevention and control of pests and diseases

Reason: During the maintenance process, if the plant is infected with pests and diseases, the leaves will turn yellow and fall off.

Solution: Cut off the diseased branches and leaves of Desert Rose, increase ventilation, and spray pesticides in time.