- Brown spots on the leaves indicate viral diseases
- Prevent diseases of the money chestnut
- Disconnect and repot the lucky chestnut after purchase
- Watch out for pests
If the leaves of the lucky chestnut are discolored, you should take care of it right away. Discoloration is almost always a sign that the Pachira aquatica is lacking something or that it is really sick. This also applies to brown spots on the leaves of lucky chestnuts.
Brown spots can be an indication of disease infestation
Brown spots on the leaves indicate viral diseases
While brown or yellow leaves on the lucky chestnut indicate improper care or an unfavorable location, brown spots on the leaves are a sign of a viral disease.
Viruses and bacteria penetrate the plant through the too thin bark of the stems and spread there.
If the disease has spread widely, the lucky chestnut can no longer be saved. You can then just dispose of them. You should also not take cuttings from an affected Pachira aquatica to propagate.
Prevent diseases of the money chestnut
To prevent viral diseases, place the lucky chestnut in a favorable location where it
- bright
- warm
- draft protected
stands. The trunks and plants must not grow too densely so that air can circulate between the leaves. Avoid frequent changes of location.
Disconnect and repot the lucky chestnut after purchase
Braided lucky chestnuts should be unbraided and planted individually. The bark remains very thin at the pressure points and thus offers germs and bacteria a good opportunity to penetrate the plant.
It is best to pot newly purchased plants in fresh substrate right away. This avoids waterlogging and the Pachira aquatica is optimally supplied with nutrients.
Watch out for pests
If the leaves of the money tree are covered with a sticky film, check them for mealybugs. Brown spots, on the other hand, tend to indicate sucking pests.
Fight pests immediately before they spread and cause lasting damage to the money tree.
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If the money chestnut is kept too moist, it can be infested by fungus gnats. It is shown by many small fly-like pests crawling around on the substrate. An infestation, while not as harmful, is still very disruptive, so you should replace the top layer of soil.