The money tree is one of those indoor plants that forgive small care mistakes, but become ailing in the event of serious deficiencies and shed their leaves and sometimes also the branches. When the penny tree loses its leaves, various causes are conceivable. How can I prevent the leaves from dropping?

If the money tree loses leaves, a change of location can help

Causes of falling leaves of the money tree

If the money tree loses leaves, there are several possible causes:

  • permanently moist soil
  • too dark location
  • too warm winter location
  • pest infestation

In most cases, it is a matter of care mistakes or a location that is too dark or too warm in winter. But pests can also cause problems for the money tree.

Do not keep money tree too moist

A money tree does not tolerate waterlogging! Never water the plant penetratingly and also not too frequently. It is sufficient if the root ball is moderately moist inside.

Falling leaves often indicate that the soil is simply too wet. Take the money tree out of the pot, shake off the old plant substrate and pot it in fresh soil.

To avoid waterlogging, you should create a drainage made of gravel in the bottom of the pot.

The right location for the money tree

The money tree likes it warm and bright in summer. Temperatures between 20 and 27 degrees are ideal in summer. Penny trees also tolerate direct sun very well. Only immediately after repotting should you place them in a more shady place.

Even in winter, the penny tree prefers a very bright environment. If the winter location is too dark, illuminate it with plant lamps. However, the temperatures must be significantly reduced during this time. The ideal ambient temperature during the winter time is around eleven degrees. If the plant is warmer, it sheds its leaves.

Pests that cause leaf shedding

Scale aphids, mealybugs and mealybugs occur occasionally, especially during the winter. You can recognize an infestation by these pests by the yellow, sticky deposits on the leaves. Money trees, which are already weakened because they are too damp or have been fertilized too much, are particularly at risk from pest infestation.

Fight lice on the money tree with plant sticks that are stuck into the ground. They emit substances through the earth that penetrate the leaves of the money tree and destroy the pests living on them. The remains of the pests and the sticky residue can be carefully rubbed off the leaves with a brush or cotton swab. If necessary, spray the plant with the shower head.

Since most plant sticks also act as fertilizer, you must not fertilize the money tree additionally.

tips

In summer, the money tree likes to go on a summer vacation. Place the pot in a sunny spot. But bring it back into the house in good time before it gets too cold outside, as the plant does not tolerate temperatures below five degrees.

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Vegetable garden