Money Tree Leaves Problems

The money tree, or Pachira Aquatica, is a well-liked indoor plant. They are frequently offered for sale as multiple plants braided together in a single pot. On a stem, there are five or six leaves. People purchase indoor plants because of their lovely leaves, which brings a touch of nature within. I'll discuss some of the most typical Money Tree leaf issues in this piece, along with solutions.

Issues with Money Tree Leaves

Watering Problems

Money tree watering problems can take many different forms. The leaves could start to turn brown or yellow. The leaves can start to droop. Are the leaves on Money Trees drying out? Or perhaps the leaves on your money tree are falling. All of these could be symptoms of over or underwatering.

I'll talk about overwatering first. All of the symptoms mentioned above can be caused by an overwatered money tree. However, it's doubtful that the leaves will dry out before you notice any yellowing or drooping, if that makes sense. How can you determine if your money tree has received too much water? You can test the soil's moisture by inserting your finger into it. Do your pot's drainage holes allow extra water to drain away? To inspect the soil and roots, you can also carefully pull your plant out of its container. This is how you can actually determine how much harm an overwatered plant has caused. You'll need to root prune, repot, and cross your fingers if the roots have started to rot, which is indicated by black, mushy roots. On saving an overwatered plant, I have an entire post.

All of the leaf difficulties I listed before can easily be seen as an underwater Money Tree. How useful, huh? I'll work harder to assist. You should examine your soil's wetness, same as described above. If you want to be more accurate, use a soil moisture meter in addition to your finger. It ought to be a part of your normal watering schedule. Before watering, check the moisture in the soil; this will help you avoid overwatering and will also give you a better understanding of how quickly your plant is drying up, helping you avoid underwatering.

Nutrient Problems

Your Money Tree leaves may also have problems due to fertilizing issues. Yellowing or even malformed leaves are some outward indications that your Money Tree may be experiencing fertilization problems. Below is an illustration of a malformed Money Tree leaf; notice how the leaf's tip doesn't look well at the top of the image. Issues might arise from both over- and under-fertilizing.

Different ratios of the macronutrients nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium are present in the majority of plant fertilizers. Whereas nitrogen primarily encourages leaf growth, potassium is for general health while phosphorus encourages root growth and budding/fruiting. If you're having problems with your leaves, you can be either nitrogen-deficient or nitrogen-rich. You may need varied fertilizer ratios to resolve your problem, depending on its severity and the nature of your problem. They produce balanced fertilizers, low nitrogen fertilizers, and fertilizers with high nitrogen content.

It is challenging to determine whether you have been fertilizing too much or too little. Depending on if you have been strictly according to the fertilizer recommendations, you may proceed. Instructions for dilution, dose, and fertilization frequency should be quite detailed. But testing your soil is the only reliable way to find out. For that, these soil rapitests are useful. They are reasonably priced and provide you with a clear explanation of your soil's nutrient levels.

Pest Problems

Your Money Tree leaves could have some challenges due to pest concerns. Pest damage will manifest as leaf discoloration, which normally yellows but is more splotchy. Pests typically eat plant material, so you might see little patches of yellow spots. You might also notice leaves drooping or even tiny holes in foliage if pests are nibbling on your money tree. The presence of actual bugs or minute webs indicates the presence of pests.

Your indoor Money Tree may be attacked by a variety of pests. Pests including aphids, spider mites, scale, and mealybugs are the most prevalent. Look for mealybugs, scale, and aphids under your leaves. Spider mites frequently gather around the petiole, leaf tip, and underside of the leaves where they spin tiny webs.

Move your plant away from other plants as quickly as you can if you see or suspect that you have bugs. Pests are proficient plant-hoppers. Next, try your best to get rid of any pests that you can see. You can try spraying your plant with a hose outside or in the shower to get rid of aphids and spider mites. Just be careful not to wet the soil so thoroughly that you wind up overwatering it. Scale and mealybug removal requires more human labor, and most individuals use alcohol and a cotton swab to accomplish this. The next step is to apply a pest control method to your plant. Both non-organic remedies like insecticidal soap and organic ones like neem oil are effective. The trick is to follow the directions, which could seem excessive, but because of the lifespan of these kinds of pests, it's crucial to treat your plant for weeks.

What Takes Place After You Fix the Issue

Money trees are wonderful because they are tough, sturdy plants. This page will assist you in resolving any Money Tree leaf issues you may be having. Your money tree will eventually recover and become lovely and bushy. And don't be afraid to cut away the problematic sections if your money tree is beginning to appear a little scraggly as a result of the issues. I have a detailed instruction manual from the last time I pruned my Money Tree severely.