When the money tree is healthy, its leaves are usually green. If you find that the leaves continue to turn yellow, you need to check whether the old leaves are yellowing or whether the leaves at the bottom of the plant are turning yellow. If only a few old leaves turn yellow and wither, it is normal and belongs to the normal aging of leaves. But if it appears that a lot of leaves turn yellow, you need to check the reason.
Money Tree Lacks of nutrients
Lack of sufficient nutrients during growth causes some parts of the money tree to become stunted, causing the leaves to turn yellow. Also, if the soil is too dry and lacks water for a long time, it will also cause the leaves to turn yellow, but watering should not be too much at one time to avoid affecting the breathing of the roots. Generally, yellowing of money tree leaves is mostly caused by nutritional deficiencies.
Money Tree is Overwatering
Excess water is a common cause of yellowing of money tree leaves. Before watering a potted money tree, it is recommended to check whether the soil is completely dry.
Generally, when the bottom 3 to 5 centimeters of the soil is dry, you can water it thoroughly once. If you don’t know how often to water, touch the top soil before each watering and water again if it is extremely dry.
Soil Problem to Money Tree
If you find that the leaves of the money tree begin to turn yellow and droop, and the soil is still very moist, there is a risk of root rot. Take it out of the pot in time (turn the pot upside down and repot it) and check whether the roots are rotten.
Excessive water can lead to root rot, and can also cause large areas of leaves to turn yellow. The symptoms are that the leaves are lackluster and the soil is still relatively moist.
You can open up the soil and you can smell a bit of rot. The bottom of the rhizome will also become mushy and the color will become darker. If you find rotten roots, clean up all the surrounding soil and remove all the rotten roots. If only a small part of the wound is rotten, you can clean the rotted part, then pour the hymexin solution, dry the wound in time, move it to a place with better ventilation, and dry the soil as soon as possible.
Improper Money Tree Repotting
You don’t need to change the pot frequently to maintain the money tree. You have to wait until the roots have grown into the pot soil before changing the pot to a larger size. Especially in an environment with poor ventilation and light transmission, and lack of light, it grows very slowly, and it usually needs to be repotted every two or three years. If the money tree is maintained in a particularly good environment, with a lot of scattered light and a warm and humid environment, and it grows very fast and the root system has filled up with the potting soil, then it might also have yellow leaves, which means it is growing too crowded.
Insufficient light To the Money Tree
The money tree is a very shade-tolerant plant. If it is kept in an environment with insufficient light for a long time, it will not cause problems in two or three weeks. However, if it is kept in a place that lacks light for a long time, its leaves will continue to turn yellow. The condition will also deteriorate and new leaves will no longer grow. When this happens, move to a place with a little light in time, gradually increase the light, and slowly move to a place with more scattered light.
Pests Infection of your Money Tree
Pest infestations are another common cause of yellow leaves. Common houseplant pests like spider mites, mealybugs, and scale can damage your money tree. These insects feed by sucking the sap from plant parts, which can cause leaves to turn yellow.
New Money Tree Leaves Turn Yellow
The newly grown leaves of the money tree are generally light green, not yellow. If the newly grown leaves are yellow, it usually lacks nutrients, and may also lack iron and potassium. If the soil is relatively fertile, Or if you pay attention to supplementing fertilizer, it may be that the soil is too alkaline.
Fertilizing too Thickly
Money trees require very little fertilizer. Fertilizer is generally added every three or four weeks, and only during the growing season. If you don’t know how to fertilize it, it is usually enough to add slow-release fertilizer once a year or six months.
During the rapid growth season, for example, when the temperature is between 18 and 25 degrees, you can add fertilizer with a lower concentration every three or four weeks. Applying too much fertilizer will cause the leaves to turn yellow. At this time, the pot soil should be rinsed with water for about one minute.
Conclusion
In conclusion, yellowing of money tree leaves can be caused by a variety of factors. Check out your money tree, and look for the real reason, find relevant solutions.