- Why does the madagascar palm lose its leaves?
- Recognizing the growth phase of Madagascar palms
- When individual leaves change color or fall off
- Never leave fallen leaves
If the madagascar palm loses all its leaves, it is not a cause for concern. This is a natural process. The leaves will sprout again next year. If it sheds individual leaves, you should investigate the causes.
The Madagascar palm also sheds its leaves in the wild
Why does the madagascar palm lose its leaves?
At the end of the growth phase, the Madagascar palm sheds its leaves. This process is not a disease. Since leaf loss has a natural cause, you don't have to worry about your plant.
You can be sure that the leaves will sprout again at the beginning of the next growing season.
Recognizing the growth phase of Madagascar palms
Most indoor plants have their main growing season from spring to autumn and take a break from growing in winter. This is similar for many Madagascar palms. However, it also happens that the growth phases are shifted.
The growth phase is over when the Madagascar palm sheds its leaves. This can happen in summer or in the middle of winter. The new growth period begins with the new shoots of the leaves.
For the care of the Madagascar palm it is important to know about these processes. During the rest period, the plant may no longer be fertilized. It is then cast much less. Only give her sips of fresh water to keep the root ball just barely moistened.
When individual leaves change color or fall off
If individual leaves change color during the growth phase or if the plant sheds individual leaves, you should investigate the cause.
Sometimes leaves drop or discoloration occurs because the plant is kept too moist. Water less and don't leave water in the saucer or planter.
Another reason for leaf loss can be a pest infestation by scale insects. They suck the liquid out of the leaves and let them wither away. You should treat an infestation immediately so that the Madagascar palm does not die.
Never leave fallen leaves
Since Madagascar palms are poisonous, you should never leave fallen leaves lying around. There is a risk of poisoning, especially for small children and pets.
tips
Since Madagascar palms lose their leaves after the growth phase anyway, you can overwinter the succulent in the dark if necessary. The winter location just needs to be quite warm.