What to do if the leaves of the money tree wilt

1. Reasons

The following are the common reasons why its leaves wilt. You can find the reason according to your own situation.

1. Normal metabolism

If there are only a few old leaves wilting, don't worry, it is due to normal metabolism. Just like some trees shed their leaves in autumn, the few old leaves of the money tree will also wilt normally.

2. Sunburn

If it is exposed to strong light for too long, the leaves will wilt. This reason often occurs in the summer when the sun is strong.

3. Root injury

If its roots are damaged, the leaves will also wilt. This may be because the roots were damaged when repotting or loosening the soil, or it may be because of excessive watering, causing water to accumulate in the substrate and damage the roots.

4. Overwatering

Excessive watering will cause water to accumulate in the substrate, which will cause its roots to rot and the leaves to wilt.

5. Too dry

When there is not enough water in the environment, its leaves will wilt.

6. Too much fertilizer

Applying too much fertilizer can also cause the leaves to wilt.

7. Pests and diseases

Some pests or pathogens can cause the plant to become sick, causing its leaves to wilt.

II. Measures

We provide countermeasures based on the causes.

1. If it is caused by metabolism, just cut off the wilted leaves.

2. If it is caused by sunburn due to strong sunlight, you need to cut off the wilted leaves and move it to a place with weaker sunlight.

3. If it is caused by root injury, you can adjust the substrate conditions to nourish the roots.

4. If it is caused by excessive watering, you can reduce the frequency of watering. It is best to remove some wet soil and replace it with some dry soil.

5. If it is caused by the surrounding area being too dry, you can spray some water around it to increase the humidity.

6. If it is caused by excessive application of fertilizer, the excess fertilizer can be flushed out with water. At this time, be careful not to block the drainage holes, and let the fertilizer and water flow out from the bottom of the flower pot.

7. If it is caused by pests and diseases, you can spray the corresponding insecticides and fungicides.