- Possible causes
- Sunny place is taboo
- Avoid dry root ball
- Check for pest infestation
- Time for the fall retreat
- No return to the original state
Curled leaves ruin the appearance of any plant. Even the profusely growing immortality herb shouldn't have any. But with him, curled leaves are not just an optical problem. If the fresh green is infused as a tea, it must be clear that the plant is healthy. What do the leaf changes mean as real?
Anomalies often show up first on the leaves
Possible causes
When the Jiaogulan plant's leaves curl up, you should reevaluate both its location and care. A close look at the leaves also rules out pest infestation. Here is an overview of the four most common causes:
- too sunny location
- dry root ball
- pests
- approaching autumn
Sunny place is taboo
Jiaogulan is a "jungle plant" in Asia that grows in the shade of even larger plants. In this country, too, it can only be placed in a semi-shady place, which can only be reached by the sun in the mornings and evenings.
In the house, west and east windows are well suited. They offer no direct sun but sufficient brightness. If there is only one place on the south window, move the plant a little further away. Because too much sun is the main cause of curled leaves on this plant.
Avoid dry root ball
When moisture evaporates from the leaves without the roots being able to absorb new water, the leaves curl up. This risk exists during long periods of drought and particularly affects plants grown in containers.
Did you water your plants too little? Make up for it quickly, but don't drown them in water!
Check for pest infestation
Check the leaves for other changes such. B. Stains. Take a closer look at the undersides of the leaves. For example, Jiaogulan can be infested with lice. Combating them should be tackled immediately.
Time for the fall retreat
While jiaogulan stays leafy indoors during light wintering, only the rhizome overwinters outside. In autumn, for example, rolled-up leaves can only mark the beginning of the forthcoming wilting phase.
tips
Cut off the healed shoots quickly so that you can dry the leaves for the winter tea.
No return to the original state
Leaves that have curled up will not recover, no matter what the cause. Therefore, react immediately when you notice the first egg-rolled specimens so that there are not more and more. You can cut off and discard leaves that have already rolled up.