Cylinder cleaners are expensive to buy. One naturally wishes that the plant would remain healthy for many years and happily bloom with its bottle brush-like flowers. If then suddenly dried up leaves appear, the anger is great and the concern for the existence of this subtropical plant grows.

The bottle brush needs enough water, otherwise it will dry up

Often in combination with a lack of flowering

In many cases, dried up leaves appear in combination with a missing flower. The leaves dry up, the flowers wither prematurely or do not appear at all. The plant lacks vigor. This tragedy is not very attractive. But what is behind it?

Is the water supply correct?

The main reason why the leaves of the bottle brush can dry up is a lack of water in the root area. The leathery foliage requires plenty of water all year round. It is evergreen and must be able to absorb enough moisture through the roots even in winter.

Pay particular attention to the following aspects:

  • keep the soil well moist in summer
  • water regularly in winter so that the soil does not dry out completely
  • ensure drainage in the pot
  • Pour off excess water in the saucer
  • only use low-lime water

Look at the root system!

Do you water your cylinder brush regularly and yet the plant dries up? A pot with too many roots can be behind it. Remove the cylinder brush from the pot if it has been a long time since repotting. If the pot is heavily rooted and there is hardly any soil, it is difficult to store water. In this case, repot the plant and give it fresh soil!

Is the room air sufficiently humid?

Even if the water supply in the root area is correct, air that is too dry can damage the cylinder brush and cause it to dry out - at least on the leaves. Mist your plant with water every few days, set up an indoor fountain, or place bowls filled with water on the radiator.

tips

Dried leaves and flowers do not necessarily have to be cut off. As a rule, the cylinder brush cleans itself of its withered leaves and old flowers.

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Herbs