What to do if the leaves of the money tree turn yellow

Causes and prevention of yellowing

Reason 1: Overwatering

If the money tree is watered too much, the soil in the pot will become too moist and water will accumulate. Over time, this will cause the roots of the money tree to rot. The root rot symptoms will cause the leaves of the money tree to turn yellow.

Prevention and control measures

Just control the amount of watering. First, dig the money tree out of the pot. Be careful not to damage the roots. Check whether the roots are rotten. If they are rotten, bury them in sandy soil. Do not water them. Just spray water around them and wait for the roots to return to normal before taking them out.

Reason 2: Insufficient light

If the plant is not cared for and is kept in a dark state during its growth process, the leaves will grow too long, the branches will become thin and shriveled, the leaves will become smaller, affecting its normal growth, and causing the leaves to turn yellow.

Prevention and control measures

Let the plant gradually see the sunlight. You can first move half of the plant to a sunny place, and then slowly move the whole plant to the light, giving it the light it needs for growth, so that the leaves will gradually return to green, but be careful not to expose it to sunlight for a long time or direct strong light.

Reason 3: Unsuitable temperature

The money tree needs a warm environment to grow. If the temperature is too high, the leaves will be burned and slowly turn yellow.

If the temperature is too low and the soil in the pot is damp, it will cause root rot, which will in turn affect the growth of the leaves and cause them to turn yellow.

Prevention and control measures

When the temperature is too high, provide appropriate shade and avoid long exposure to sunlight, which will cause the temperature to rise. So after a period of exposure, move it to a cool place to lower the temperature.

When the temperature is low, pay attention to cold protection. You can wrap the plants with plastic film to take cold protection measures.

Reason 4: Damage caused by pests and diseases

If the ventilation is not frequent and the light is dim, the leaves of the money tree will be damaged by scale insects.

It affects the growth of the plant and spreads to the leaves, causing them to turn yellow.

Prevention and control measures

The method to treat insect pests is: first, you can use transparent tape to stick the insects away, or you can use a wet cloth to wipe off the fireflies. The most direct way is to spray with medicine: you can spray 1000 times diluted 20% cypermethrin wettable powder to completely eliminate the source of insects.