When it blooms, it looks appealing with its cyme flowers, which can be up to 30 cm in size, and the Japanese aralia also looks attractive as a large shrub. But when their leaves turn yellow and fall off, something is wrong, isn't it?
Aralia always loses leaves in autumn
Reasons behind it
Several aspects can underlie leaf shedding. Here are the most common reasons:
- Autumn time: leaf shedding is natural
- Root rot - too moist soil
- extreme nutrient deficiency
- illness
- pest infestation
- sudden change in temperature
- too much direct sunlight
- damaged roots
Countermeasures - Prevention is better than cure
First of all, the location for this macaw is crucial to ensure that it does not shed leaves. It should be planted in a partially shaded spot. She doesn't feel comfortable in the blazing sun. It is not uncommon for there to be sweltering heat in summer. This does not get this plant at all.
The next point is maintenance. This plant values a moist substrate. It has shallow roots and should therefore be watered when it is dry. But it must not come to standing water. Therefore, make sure to create good drainage in the soil when planting the Aralia.
It is also important that the Japanese aralia is fertilized once a month. If necessary, it is cut. You should thin out the shrub regularly to avoid balding. Twigs that are too old lose their leaves and become bare more and more.
What healthy leaves look like
A healthy Japanese Aralia sprout each spring and shed its leaves in the fall. During the spring and summer seasons, it displays leaves that are dark green in color. The color is lighter on the underside of the leaf.
The leaves are up to 100 cm long. They are doubly pinnate and arrange themselves in an alternate sequence around the branches. Their texture is thin and smooth. At the end, the individual leaflets are tapered and wedge-shaped at the base.
tips
When inspecting the shed leaves, be sure to dispose of them afterwards. Pets or small children could otherwise consume them and become poisoned.