- White dots: Care mistakes or pests?
- Why do money trees get white dots?
- Simply wash off white spots
- This is how you avoid white dots on the money tree
Some plant lovers are alarmed when small white spots suddenly appear on the leaves of the money tree. This abnormality is usually harmless and can be avoided with proper care. A pest infestation is rarely responsible, but it must be treated immediately.
White dots on the money tree leaves are no reason to panic
White dots: Care mistakes or pests?
White spots on the money tree are almost always an indication that the plant has stored too much water in its leaves. It “sweats” this water out, leaving little white spots behind, which can be easily washed off. They don't damage the plant.
However, if there are small white webs on the leaves in addition to the white spots, caution is advised. In this case, it could be mealybugs or mealybugs. These must be fought immediately.
The white spots are not powdery mildew. Powdery mildew appears as a white or gray coating with no individual dots.
Why do money trees get white dots?
Like all succulents, the leaves of the penny tree store a lot of water. If the moisture in the substrate is too high, the leaves can no longer fully absorb the water and release it through the upper side of the leaves - they "sweat" it out.
The escaping moisture leaves white stains consisting of lime or salts.
Simply wash off white spots
You can easily wipe off the white spots on the leaves with a soft cloth. The plant does not suffer any damage.
If the dots cannot be rubbed off and the leaves are also sticky, there may be a mealybug infestation. You must combat these pests immediately, otherwise the money tree will lose all its leaves and ultimately die.
This is how you avoid white dots on the money tree
Most money trees are watered too much. Water your money tree sparingly, even in summer. The root ball should never dry out completely, but it should never be too damp.
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Some money tree species basically have white spots on the leaves. There are also varieties whose leaves turn red when exposed to a lot of sunlight. In these cases, it is normal leaf discoloration.