Widespread in indoor floriculture oval or ovoid (Crassula ovata), the common people call the money tree. With this extremely unpretentious flower many legends and beliefs are connected. It is believed that the state of this plant depends on material well-being owner. But if suddenly leaves begin to fall off from Crassula, do not panic and tie the pot with a red ribbon or bury coins in it. The reasons for the falling foliage are much more prosaic.

Why does the money tree lose foliage

Crassula is usually not difficult to maintain, but sometimes it loses leaves due to mistakes in care.

At good care the money tree blooms very beautifully

Video: why the fat woman is losing leaves

Wrong watering regime

In the wild, fat women grow in arid regions, so the plant accumulates and stores moisture in the leaves for a rainy day. In no case should you pour succulents, as this leads to decay of the root system... The flower is immediately removed from the pot, all decayed parts of the roots are removed and transplanted into a fresh substrate.

With excessive watering, Crassula's roots rot, and then the leaves fall

Moisturize the money tree in the spring summer time it is necessary not more often than 1 time in 5-7 days, and in the autumn-winter period it is enough 1 time in 3-4 weeks.

The opposite situation, when Crassula is watered too little, leads to drying out of the earthy coma, wrinkling and foliage falling off. This means that a rainy day has come and the entire supply of moisture has already been exhausted. You need to place the pot with the plant in a container of water for 30–40 minutes and let the earth be saturated with liquid.

If the money tree is not watered for a very long time, then the branches lose their elasticity and sag, then they begin to fall off

After watering, excess water must be drained from the sump.

Video: watering the fat woman correctly

Scorching sunshine

Crassula needs good lighting, but at the same time it absolutely does not tolerate bright sunlight falling directly on its crown. It is best to place this crop on eastern or southeastern window sills. The southern windows will have to be shaded in the summer, otherwise the plant will suffer from overheating and discard the foliage. There will not be enough light on the northern windows; artificial lighting will be required.

When direct sunlight hits the leaves, they first change color, and then fly around

You can not keep Crassula next to working heating devices, this is destructive for the plant.

An excess of mineral fertilizers

Growing in natural conditions on poor dry lands, the bastard is extremely sensitive to excess content nutrients and trace elements in the soil. Severe salinity of the substrate in the pot, caused by illiterate and unbalanced fertilization, leads to the shedding of leaves.

From an excess of fertilizers and increased soil salinity, the classula gets sick

The flower needs to be transplanted into new soil from:

• peat - 1 part;
• humus - part 2;
• fertile garden land- 2 parts;
• coarse sand - 2 parts.

Soil mixture for money tree you can cook with your own hands

It is useful to add pieces to the substrate charcoal... For feeding, you should use only mineral complexes intended for succulents and cacti, strictly observing the recommended dosages.

Photo gallery: soil and fertilizers for the money tree

Agricola for cacti and succulents is a necessary fertilizer for the active growth of all types of cacti and succulents Agricola soil maintains a constant looseness and activity of the soil thanks to the presence of high peat, which provides air to the roots and at the same time retains moisture Fertilizer BioMaster - multicomponent mixture for cacti Soil Biomaster Cactus is a professional set of components for growing different types cacti, kalanchoe, cochemia, acanthocalicium and other succulent plants The ready-to-use Hera soil is suitable for growing cacti and other succulents. Liquid fertilizer Cacti and succulents JOY is an effective concentrated fertilizer with trace elements Organo-mineral fertilizer for cacti and succulents contains a full range of substances necessary for complete and balanced plant nutrition Turbo health resort for succulents and cacti - specialized fertilizer provides nutritious nutrition and stimulates the root system Morris Green soil for cacti and succulents has a prolonged effect, that is, it gives the plants the whole complex of nutrients gradually as needed Nov-Agro Cactus is a slightly acidic nutrient soil, completely ready for use for growing plants of the succulent family Fertilizer Rokon, specially developed for feeding cacti and succulents, ensures their balanced growth and profuse flowering Complex mineral fertilizer Garden of Miracles contains the necessary composition of macro- and microelements in a form accessible to plants Auriki's gardens - a completely ready-made nutritious soil for cacti, succulents, aizovy Fasco soil for cacti consists of high-moor peat, expanded clay drainage, sand, dolomite flour, complex mineral fertilizers with trace elements Complex fertilizer Bona Forte contains macronutrients in the right proportion, as well as trace elements and vitamins necessary for health and a presentable appearance The queen of flowers for cacti is a high-quality natural nutrient soil for special purposes based on peat, completely ready for use. Soil Flower Paradise with a full range of essential nutrients creates the illusion of a natural habitat for succulent plants even in an ordinary pot Agricola fertilizer contains a large number of microelements, several macronutrients, as well as energies (biologically active substances - humates)

Video: feeding for crassula

Using cold water for irrigation

Watering cold water from the tap is a shock to southern culture. Temperature difference between ground and underground parts leads to disruption of metabolic processes and leaf fall. It is necessary to water the money tree with extremely well-settled water at room temperature for 2-3 days.

You only need to water the money tree with settled water at room temperature.

It is best to use rain or melted snow water for watering indoor flowers.

Sharp temperature jumps

A stressful situation that has led to the shedding of foliage can be a sharp change in the ambient temperature or being in a strong draft.

Crassula does not tolerate sudden temperature changes

Do not transfer Crassula from a cool balcony directly to a hot room.

In one very harsh winter, my cacti died, as their roots froze. Then they stood on a cold concrete window sill and I did not immediately understand what exactly happened to them. Now in the winter under everything flower pots I put in the circles of thick foam.

The roots of the money tree can freeze on a cold windowsill

Incorrect planting container

The roots of the money tree are located superficially, so it should be planted in not very high, but wide pots.

The money tree is uncomfortable in too large a pot

V landing capacity it is imperative to organize good drainage (at least 2-3 cm).

Video: Crassula transplant

Lack of a dormant period

V winter time the money tree needs rest, for this he needs to ensure the temperature in the room is not higher than +15 ° C... During the growing season, an increase of more than + 25 ... + 27 ° C is undesirable.

An old tree is rejuvenated by pruning

Video: taking care of the money tree correctly

By providing the money tree with conditions of detention as close as possible to natural conditions, it will be possible to avoid unwanted foliage.

The money tree, bastard, crassula, which is often found now in any interiors - home and office, gained popularity for its rare unpretentiousness, medicinal properties and beauty. However, lovers of indoor flowers are often forced to ask the question - why do the leaves of the money tree fall? What is the cause of this misfortune, how to cope with it?

Loss of leaves in the bastard is the most common problem in its cultivation and maintenance. The most common reasons are:

• the irrigation regime is broken;
• excess of direct sunlight;
• overfeeding with mineral fertilizers;
• unsuitable water for irrigation;
• sharp fluctuations in daily temperature;
• diseases, pests;
• the natural aging process of the money tree.

Important! The leaves of the money tree fall and when it is preparing to release a new twig instead of a leaf. In this case, there is nothing to worry about, as well as the loss of the lower leaves on the trunk.

Frequent or excessive watering, a combination of both, is the most common cause. The fat woman is a succulent, in which nature itself provides for refraining from an abundant supply of moisture to the roots. Excess water can cause root rot. Drying of the roots is less detrimental to the money tree.

With excessive watering, the fat woman simply sheds the leaves, as if getting rid of water ballast. And if it does not have enough moisture, the leaves begin to wither, lose their elasticity and fall off.

An excess of direct sunlight for the light-loving bastard can also cause leaves to fall. This is especially important in the summer, when the tree often goes to "rest" on open air... This is due to the fact that the leaves of the money tree are heated, their tissues lose their elasticity and vitality.

A slightly rarer cause of leaf fall is an excess of mineral fertilizers. The increased content of salts in the soil, which is a consequence of overfeeding, leads to disruption of metabolic processes in the plant.

Unsuitable water for irrigation - that is, cold, immediately from the tap, also harms the fat woman. Cold water poorly absorbed by the root system, which is why it stagnates in the substrate. In unstable tap water contains chlorine, for plants it is poison.

Sharp fluctuations in daily temperature become a source of stress for the plant, to which the money tree reacts by shedding its leaves.

Important! The money tree is equally damaged by both very low and too high temperatures.

The fat woman is extremely resistant to diseases and pests, however, a systematic violation of the rules of care weakens the plant, reduces its natural immunity.

With good care, a money tree can live for more than 20 years, but it ages just like all living things.

What to do to keep the leaves from falling

Strict adherence to the irrigation regime. Water in the summer indoor flower the money tree is needed daily, but in moderation. In the fall, watering is gradually reduced, reducing it to once a week by the beginning of winter.

This regime is maintained until the beginning of spring, when the plant resumes active growth. Then the watering begins to increase gradually.

If the money tree is located at the south window, it needs shading on hot days. If it is taken out into the open air for the summer, it is necessary to choose a place so that after 11 o'clock it is in the shade.

So that the feeding of the fat woman does not turn out to be excessive, you need to carefully study the instructions for fertilizers and apply them in strict accordance with the instructions.

Water for watering the money tree must be allowed to stand for at least a day and be at room temperature. The ideal water for irrigation is soft. Too tough tap water better to boil.

So that there is no sharp changes daily temperature, you need to take a responsible approach to the choice of the place. The fat woman does not like drafts, the fever from heating appliances... Situations often arise when one part of the pot is exposed to cold from the window, and the other suffers from the heat of the batteries.

Important! If such situations cannot be avoided, it is necessary to provide protection against streams of hot and cold air - light screens made of thick paper, cardboard or foam.

Unfortunately, it is impossible to prevent the aging of the money tree. It is possible only at the first signs of its manifestation (leaf fall, cessation of flowering, softening of the trunk) to take measures to rejuvenate it.

Why are there sluggish leaves and fall

In addition to the above-described main reasons for leaf fall, the money tree has several more, directly related to the peculiarities of plant care at different times of the year.

In summer, the money tree must be protected from the scorching sun, drying out of the soil and too dry air, drafts and overheating of the substrate in the pot. It should be watered daily, in moderation, in evening time removing excess moisture from the pallet.

In the fall, it is important to bring the money tree into the room on time. Nighttime cold snaps below 10 ° C can cause hypothermia of the root system, which can cause illness or stress.

In winter, you cannot put a money tree next to heating appliances. V short days the end of autumn and until the middle of winter, the plant needs additional lighting. The optimal duration of daylight hours for a money tree is 10-12 hours, based on this condition, additional lighting is arranged for it.

Dry indoor air is another winter problem. Although the fat woman is indifferent to moisture, once a month she will benefit from a small warm shower.

Important! From mid-autumn to spring, the money tree is not fed. Top dressing during this period can also provoke leaves to fall.

There are a number of problems that lead to the fact that the leaves of the bastard fall, but they relate to the habitat of the plant.

The money tree is an energetically strong plant. It is strongly associated with its owners, often getting sick with them. Therefore, it quite often happens that the tree begins to wither if someone from the family becomes seriously ill.

If at the same time the money tree is kept in normal conditions and care for it is carried out "according to the textbook", experienced florists are advised to draw the attention of the owners to their own health.

Often, exacerbations of chronic diseases of family members have negative impact on a plant: it grows poorly, the leaves wither, fall off. Here it is not a plant that needs to be treated, but people. With the recovery of the owners, the money tree quickly comes to life.

Also, the energy connection of the fat woman and family members is clearly expressed in the event of conflict situations. If quarrels, scandals often occur in the house, conflict situations, the money tree, like a gentle young lady, begins to mope, expressing its protest by dropping leaves. And in this case, help is needed not by the plant, but by the people. When home tranquility and peace are restored, the tree will also be restored.

Money tree wither leaves cause

The situation when the leaves of the money tree become lethargic and wrinkled is not much less common than its leaf fall. This can be due to several reasons:

1. Excessive watering. The most unpleasant thing is that when over-watering, it suffers greatly root system money tree: it starts to rot. Even worse, the leaves become lethargic only when the decay process has already begun.
2. Unsuitable pot. In a cramped pot, the root system does not have the ability to fully develop, which immediately affects the state of the plant. Too large capacity is also undesirable, since this poses a threat of an excess of moisture in the substrate.
3. Containment breach. The sluggish and wrinkled leaves of the money tree are a sign that it suffers either from frequent drafts or from a lack of light. On the other hand, prolonged exposure to the bright sun in the hot summer season also leads to wrinkling of the leaves.

Important! Often, with lethargy leaves, inexperienced indoor plant lovers ask themselves: how to feed the fat woman? The only answer is: it does not need additional feeding; rather, on the contrary, the plant can be harmed even more.

Why do the leaves turn yellow

The yellow leaves of the money tree are a signal that it lacks light. The fat woman needs a bright diffused light, so it is recommended to place it near windows that face east, south or west.

If this is not possible, as well as in conditions of short daylight hours in winter, the plant needs additional lighting. In addition, yellowing of the leaves is an almost constant companion of the frequent problem with a money tree - their fall.

Signs associated with leaf fall

There is also another opinion. If you look closely at the dry fallen leaves of the money tree, they will look like a little dusty precious stones. This similarity is recommended to be used as a very powerful talisman for attracting money. Dry leaves are collected and folded into a special bag that is kept in a wallet.

Before accepting any sign for yourself as the most probable, you still need to remember that this phenomenon - leaf fall - is just a way of reproduction of a money tree in natural conditions and its growth - in place of a fallen leaf, a bud soon appears, from which it develops new escape.

How to save a money tree

Whatever problem may arise with the leaves of the money tree, the very first action should be the restoration of normal conditions for its maintenance and care.

Important! All the problems that can arise when growing a money tree are primarily related to the violation of the rules for caring for it.

Most often, when normal conditions are restored, the fat woman completely returns to normal after one and a half to two weeks. But in severe cases, special measures are required to return the plant to a healthy, beautiful appearance.

If the money tree has suffered from excess moisture, watering is stopped until the soil is completely dry, and then they begin to water very moderately, gradually increasing it to normal. The norm for a fat woman is considered to be watering once every one or two days in the summer, and once a week in winter.

In advanced cases, when the roots began to rot from excess moisture, only a money tree transplant will help. At the same time, the old soil must be gently shaken off from the roots, allowed to dry out a little and carefully examine them.

All rotten and broken roots must be cut off with a disinfected tool, sprinkled with crushed charcoal or cinnamon powder. If the money tree sheds its leaves due to insufficient moisture, the situation can be easily corrected by restoring the normal watering regime.

Important! It is unacceptable to "help" the plant by watering it in excess of the norm.

In case of excessive fertilization, the plant must be transplanted into a fresh substrate. The best will be a specialized soil for cacti and succulents. So that subsequently there is no threat of salinity of the substrate, as well as to prevent the appearance of rot, a small amount of crushed charcoal is immediately added to it. The drainage layer must be at least 2 centimeters thick.

To eliminate the consequences associated with exposure to direct sunlight, it is enough to transfer the plant to a shaded place. If this is not possible, during hours of especially strong sun it must be shaded using any available means - from a newspaper to an ordinary umbrella.

sunburn on the leaf of the money tree

In winter, a pot with a money tree should be kept away from heating appliances. You can also block it from the hot air flow. It will be useful to lightly spray the fat woman with warm water once a week.

Money tree pests and how to deal with them

There are a lot of pests that can damage the money tree. However, they are reluctant to deal with a healthy plant. But if the care of the tree was wrong, it can quickly become a victim of insects.

Most often, a weakened fat woman is attacked:

• mealy and root worms;
• shields and false shields;
• spider mite and greenhouse mite;
• nematodes, thrips and aphids.

Mealybug, sap-sucking insect, 3-5 mm in length, usually settles in leaf axils. It can also be recognized by the powdery white cocoon in which the female lays eggs.

The usual method of control is manual removal of insects with a jet warm water and the subsequent rubdown of the plant with a vodka infusion of garlic or calendula. You can also use chemical insecticides, Actellic or Fufanon. Processing is carried out weekly for 5-6 weeks.

Important! When transplanting a money tree, you need to carefully examine its roots in order to identify the presence of a pest in time.

The safest way to fight is to rinse the roots of the plant under a strong stream of warm water. Treatment with Fufanon (0.1%) or Actellik (0.2%) is also suitable. To do this, every 5-7 days, the earth is well spilled with an insecticide solution. The procedure is carried out at least five times.

Shields and false shields also belong to sap-sucking pests. It is not easy to recognize them, as the color of their shield often matches the color of the trunk or leaf.
The fight against scale insects is difficult, since their shield can withstand almost all chemicals.

Therefore, it is usually scraped off by hand, and then the plant is treated with vodka tinctures of garlic, celandine, pine needles... A good effect is obtained by washing the affected areas with kerosene, as well as laundry soap, zoo shampoos, strong dishwashing detergents (such as Ferry Platinum).

In cases where home remedies do not help, insecticides that are safe for use in enclosed spaces are used - Actellik, Fufanon, Arrivo, Karate. Processing is carried out at least 6-7 times with an interval of 5-7 days.

Spider mites and greenhouse mites most often settle on young leaves and shoots, since their skin is thinner. The condition for their distribution is the increased dryness of the air. Ticks infect the plant very quickly, while in most cases they "break" its decorative form.

If this pest is found, it is urgently necessary to increase the humidity of the air, spray it well or pour cold water on the entire plant and its neighbors. From home, natural remedies, infusions of yarrow or chamomile, garlic or onions, tobacco or potatoes help to get rid of ticks. From chemicals preparations and means of combating the scabbard are suitable.

If during a money tree transplant, bulges are found on the roots, the damaged roots are cut to the base. You can also use the medicinal antihelminthic drug Pirantel. A solution is made (250 grams per 10 liters of water) and the affected plant is watered abundantly twice with a break of two weeks.

In advanced cases, it is easier to re-cross the money tree.

Thrips, also related to sap-sucking pests, can also carry viral diseases, so they are currently considered the most dangerous of pests. Usually, their massive accumulations occur during the flowering period, when they penetrate the buds. After the flowering of the money tree, they move to its lower parts.

Home remedies in the fight against thrips are in most cases useless, so you have to seek help from chemicals: Actellik, Fufanon, Tsimbum, Karate. You can use Fitoverm.

Aphid money usually gets along with street soil or from neighbors purchased from hands. In places where aphids accumulate, the leaves and twigs of the bastard usually wrinkle and bend, often dry up and fall off.

The best way to deal with aphids is to wash the plant with green soap or other strong detergents.

Money tree diseases and how to treat them

Most often, the money tree is affected by bacterial and fungal infections. Moreover, they usually appear in winter due to the short daylight hours and low air temperatures.

Fungal diseases caused by the pathogens Biotytis cinema, Phytophtora and Fusariun (various rot) usually begin to spread from the root collar and in a fairly short time affect the entire plant. As a rule, these are brownish-brown spots, at first single and small, then increasing in size and frequency of manifestation.

Important! If treatment is not started on time, it is better to cut the money tree radically, leaving a few healthy cuttings.

If the disease is noticed on time, the following measures are taken:

• reduction in watering;
• increased ventilation;
• removal of affected areas;
• disinfection of sections.

As a preventive measure, the money tree is usually watered with a weak solution of potassium permanganate two or three times a year.

Bacterial diseases fat women in appearance are practically indistinguishable from fungal. It is impossible to determine them at home, since this requires special equipment.

fatty bacterial diseases

However, both bacterial and fungal diseases of the money tree can be treated with fungicides and available antibiotics (penicillin) by spraying them with aqueous solutions.

Final part

The prosperous growth and development of the money tree does not belong to difficult tasks, especially since this plant does not make more than requirements. Rather, on the contrary, it is prone to minimalism.

So that the question never arises - why the leaves fall, the fat woman needs only one thing - proper care and attentive attitude. Then the money tree will always have a beautiful appearance, and it will bring only joy to its owners.

Amateur flower growers call this plant "money tree" and claim that it brings prosperity and happiness to the family. Fat woman (otherwise -) is home plant genus of succulents with a dense and strong trunk with coin-shaped leaves dotted on it. The plant is unpretentious and does not require special care. But why does the fat woman shed its leaves and how to avoid mistakes in growing it?

The money tree reproduces well by planting young shoots in the substrate. For transplanting, you can use universal soil, but it is better to take one that is intended for growing.

The mixture consists of leafy earth, turf and sand, in a ratio of 3: 1: 1, so you can prepare it at home. Experienced growers often add a small amount of humus to it.

But the most important thing for the correct maintenance of the fat woman is drainage and watering. In summer, the plant is watered once a week, in winter, the frequency of watering is reduced to 1-2 times a month. Since Africa is considered the birthplace of the money tree, the plant does not like too frequent and abundant, but it also does not tolerate too dry soil.

The root system of the bastard is weak, and therefore it is necessary to plant an adult plant in a heavy and deep flower pot.

Over time, the trunk and lush crown trees become too heavy for lightweight plastic pots. The fat woman is installed in places where scattered sunlight hits, preferably from the east or south-east side, or in places where light is indirectly hit.

The optimum temperature for good and healthy growth in summer is up to 25 C, in winter - up to 18-20 C. Some growers leave for the winter on loggias and balconies, where the air temperature does not drop below 100 C.

The plant is very fond of Fresh air, and therefore the room where it is located should be regularly ventilated. It is not necessary to spray the leaves, you just need to wipe them from time to time with a damp sponge to remove dust.

Falling leaves

The first signal that a plant is sick is a change in the color of the leaves, their wilting, and then their complete shedding. Loss of leaves occurs in the following cases:

• The flower is in a room with insufficient lighting for growth.
• Excessive watering of the substrate with cold water.
• Drying out.
• Tree feeding big amount fertilizers.

At the very first signs that the fat woman begins to vigorously shed the leaves, it is necessary to analyze the watering and care regime. Then temporarily stop feeding the tree, and water it only with settled and warm water.

If the plant gets sick during the winter period of time, determine a place for it in the room where the air temperature does not exceed 15 C, and reduce watering to 1 time per month.

The leaf becomes lethargic and becomes covered with black spots.

One of the unpretentious indoor plants that can do for several days without watering and good lighting, - a money tree or, as it is popularly called, a fat woman.

That is why it is so popular among beginners in floriculture, and if you also remember the legend that says that the fat woman improves the financial situation in the family, then it is simply irreplaceable for family comfort and well-being. Among other things, the money tree has a number of useful and medicinal properties. From a small shoot, this representative of indoor plants with proper care can grow into a real tree, bringing good luck and financial stability, as the representatives of Feng Shui say.

But there are situations when the fat woman begins to die, her foliage turns yellow and falls off.

Despite the fact that the money tree is an unpretentious plant and even a beginner can take care of it, problems can still arise. Very often, not only amateurs wonder why the leaves of the money tree fall. That's right: there is enough light, there is watering, what else?

• Lighting

It so happens that the place in the house is simply incorrectly selected. The fat woman is very fond of light, but simply cannot stand its excess. Better fit east or southeast side. The south side will become less favorable.

In the case when there is nowhere else to put a tree, except for the southern windows, in the summer you need to come up with a window shading system or the tree will simply die. But it is strictly forbidden to put a plant on the northern windows. There is not just little light there, but absolutely not enough. You will have to illuminate with a lamp, but not always, and it helps.

• Watering

The fat woman is designed for dry regions, so it has a desire to survive. And what we call foliage serves as a storage place for moisture.

Therefore, the fat woman does not require systematic abundant watering. That is why foliage withers on a money tree - this is an excess of moisture.

It is understandable why the fat woman sheds leaves. Watering the tree is necessary when the soil in the pot has become dry. The process should take place slowly until the water is absorbed, and you need to constantly monitor that a puddle does not form in the pan. If water has accumulated and has not been absorbed within a few hours, it should be drained. In summer, the situation with watering is a little different, in the hottest weeks you should water no more than 1-2 times a week. In winter, once a month is enough.

• Dormant period

The fat woman, like many other representatives of indoor plants, needs a rest period. To do this, it should be placed in a cool place with little to no watering between September and February (March). In summer, the tree needs warmth and good watering.

There are three more to remember important rules in caring for such a beautiful and unpretentious plant:

1. 1 The transplant is carried out strictly in the spring.
2. 2 Reproduction should be done in spring and summer.
3. 3 Top dressing is applied during the period of active growth.

Additional terms

There is no information in any sources about systematic spraying of the plant, but the whole point is that he does not need it. The maximum that it requires is daily wiping of the foliage.

It is better to twist the tree from time to time, allowing all sides of the plant to enjoy the sun's rays. This will give it a more beautiful crown shape.

Occasionally, once every few years, the fat woman needs to be transplanted. Its roots should completely cover the inside of the pot. During transplantation, do not forget that it is better to take a pot 4-5 cm larger than the previous one. If the pot is too large, then the plant will begin to give its strength to the roots and grow more slowly.

Don't forget about drainage. For a money tree, it is simply necessary. As a primer, it is better to purchase it in a store. special mixtures for a cactus. Or you can buy a universal soil, you just need to add 13 parts of sand to it.

Why does the money tree shed foliage?

So, the reasons for this phenomenon are:

• Irregular irrigation system.

Fat woman is a culture that tends to retain moisture in its foliage, and during excess watering her healthy foliage can fade, hurt and fall off. Most often, this problem can be seen in caring flower growers who do not wait until the soil in the pot becomes completely dry.

But it is not worth leaving the plant to dry out for a long time. The money tree still withers due to the long stay of the plant without watering. Its foliage will lose strength, elasticity, become lethargic, turn yellow and dry. Therefore, the most important rule for all flower growers is to establish an irrigation system both in summer and winter.

In the case when, due to heavy watering, the root system began to rot, it is too early to panic. You can try to transplant the plant. During transplantation, be sure to clear the roots of the soil and cut off old rotten areas. Do not forget about drainage, excellent option expanded clay will become, which fits on the bottom of the pot with a thickness of 2.5-3 cm.

• The wrong place.

Direct Sun rays can lead to "burns" on the fat woman. The foliage will become stained and fall off. Windows on the south side of the house will become dangerous for the plant, the east or southeast side will be ideal.

Gardeners differ on finding heating systems next to the plant. Some argue that this will not bring harm, others, on the contrary, say that the tree will die. Therefore, this issue remains open to this day, and it is up to each gardener to decide at his own discretion.

• Excess fertilizer.

The leaves of the money tree also fall due to an excess of mineral fertilizers and salts in the soil. In this case, only transplanting into a new soil will help save the plant, and you can remove salt and excess minerals with the help of charcoal added during transplantation.

What can I do to avoid this problem? The instructions for each fertilizer should be strictly followed.

• Water temperature.

It is necessary to water the fat woman only with settled water at room temperature. When watered with cold water, it will immediately begin shedding foliage.

• Temperature drops.

Transferring a plant from room to room, being in a draft, intense heat - all this negatively affects the state of the foliage. If the money tree has stood in the cold for a long time, and its roots are frozen, then it will no longer be possible to save it. All that can be done is to cut off the frozen areas of the root and grow a new plant from a healthy cuttings.

Why does the fat woman fall off the leaves? There are situations when a plant sheds foliage during abnormal habitat conditions. But after that, it does not die, but releases new, healthy shoots. A fallen leaf, it is better to remove the shoot immediately, so that in case of an undetected disease, it does not infect the nearby flowers.

• Diseases.

It is impossible to accurately identify the disease of the fat woman, as well as to determine its pathogen. That is why many experienced flower growers recommend sprinkling the plant with phytoverm and antifungal drugs once a month as a preventive measure. O possible diseases we will talk about the money tree a little later.

• Aging of a plant.

It also happens that a fat woman sheds foliage not because of the mistake of her grower, but during aging, and it is impossible to help him. All a gardener can do is rejuvenate the plant by pruning it.

To complicate the growth of the money tree, and soon even lead to death, there are two reasons:

• diseases;
• pests.

Plant diseases

As mentioned earlier, disease can be caused by improper care behind the plant, namely abundant watering and the wrong location. The roots will start to rot, and the leaves will lose their attractiveness, become lethargic, and complete yellowing may occur. This is why the money tree drops its leaves. The first signal of an excess of moisture will be leaves that have lost their elasticity. In this case, you need to immediately stop watering, if this does not help, then transplant.

Fungal infections rarely attack the money tree, but if this happens, white, brown or brown spots will appear on the foliage. In this case, the tree can be saved by processing with special fungal preparations. A prerequisite is to carefully read the instructions on the package.

If black circles are found on the foliage, then this is a sign of strong exposure to sunlight. Therefore, the plant must be immediately removed to another place.

There is also an opinion that the money tree can wither at the moment of illness or mental shock of its grower. But believe it or not, everyone's business.

Pest control

1. 1 The shield is one of the most dangerous pests due to the problem with its location and recognition in the early stages. Most often, flower growers already notice spots on the foliage of a flower, and if you look closely, you can recognize the scale insects themselves at the base.

There are several methods of dealing with them:

It will be difficult to deal with this pest due to its adaptability to different types funds. Therefore, the correct solution would be to alternate several drugs.

Also, the plant needs to be treated with infusion of tobacco and garlic and washed soapy water... It would be better to process the pot itself, as well as the surface next to it, to destroy previously laid eggs.

1. 3 Mealybug is also dangerous for the plant, because it feeds on sap from leaves and young shoots. As a result, the tree gradually slows down its growth, begins to wither, the leaves lose their elasticity. The plant dries up from the inside. The first sign will be wool-like deposits on the base of the leaves.

If the money tree has been attacked by any pest, it must immediately be transplanted into a new, clean, disinfected pot. Take as a basis new soil... V further care does not change and continues in the same mode.

The money tree is an unpretentious houseplant that brings happiness to the house, family and financial well-being.

There may be many reasons why the leaves of the money tree fall off, but they do not differ from the usual, known experienced gardener... Krassulla has nothing to do with Feng Shui or the state of finances in the house, despite the abundance of beliefs associated with the presence of a plant in the house. From time to time, a fashion for certain indoor flowers appears, which eventually passes, and then returns again. But they began to grow this plant because of its exoticism and unpretentiousness, and in order to make it more attractive in the eyes of people far from growing flowers, they remembered all common legends.

Adult and serious botanists describing a plant that naturally grows in South Africa and in Madagascar, they quite authoritatively talk about the fact that it brings financial prosperity and monetary well-being to the house, talk about how it should be placed in Feng Shui. Any unusual plant is surrounded by legends, but the falling leaves of the fat woman makes some people despondent and speculate about what kind of trouble they face. They believe that if the money tree drops its leaves, it portends trouble and financial loss. But the plant has its own, common to any flower, problems associated with inappropriate conditions and poor-quality care.

Monkey tree, krasulla or bastard

The name krasulla, used by botanists, has nothing to do with beauty, and comes from the Latin root meaning thick in translation.

Today, about 350 plant species are known, which is commonly referred to as a money tree, and the variety of growth forms often does not allow believing that this is one and the same plant. If all the fat women growing in Africa and Australia brought money and financial well-being, there would be many wild animals among the millionaires that live next to them. Among professional florists, the most known species krasulla are diverse and unique:

1. Tree-like. Grows up to 1.5 m in height. It has gray-green leaves with reddish edging, blooms rarely and not very luxuriantly modest, white-pink flowers.
2. Krasulla Schmidt, with sharper than usual leaves, gray-green, reddish underneath. Flowers of a bright shade of red, in Europe it is grown for the sake of flowering, as annual plant... In domestic floriculture it lives like a perennial.
3. Rocky, with leaves growing in pairs and growing together at the base. It is a creeping plant that can be grown as an ampelous variety.
4. Tetrahedral - a herbaceous plant with thin stems, grows rapidly, looks like a herbaceous cap with small pink flowers.
5. It is puffy and does not at all look like crassulla. It has long, pointed leaves with babies growing at the edges. This is a ground cover plant that reproduces literally before our eyes. His flowers are very small and inconspicuous.

This plant undoubtedly has medicinal properties that are widely used in folk medicine... But, not knowing why the fat woman's leaves are falling, you do not need to bury a coin in a pot and tie a red ribbon on it, as advised in some non-professional botanical studies. Diseases of a tree growing on real soil have the same basis as diseases of any other plant, and possible causes must be considered consistently so that it grows normally. But as for the advice to talk to him and take care of the money tree properly, there is no arguing.

Any plant responds to care, reacts to love relationship, accepts melodic sounds and a benevolent tone well.

The main causes of leaf fall

Without hesitation, you can name about 10 reasons why any houseplant sheds leaves, withers, withers, refuses to grow. Like any living organism, an indoor flower, the genetic memory of which is laid down for living in the wild, requires the recreation of familiar living conditions. Man depends on temperature, drinking, eating, sleeping, light and dark, reproduction. And the plant requires food, watering, lighting, temperature, dormancy, or activity. And if they are not provided, it begins to react with external, obvious signs. For dropping leaves, a fat woman has the following reasons:

• lack of lighting;
• direct sunlight:
• excess watering;
• heavy soil;
• too large a pot;
• overfeeding with fertilizers;
• frequent transplants;
• lack of moisture;
• watering with cold water;
• drafts;
• inappropriate temperature regime;
• top dressing in dry soil, with concomitant root burn;
• wrong transplant;
• pests and diseases.

It is sometimes quite difficult to figure out why the fat woman sheds leaves, and often 2 plants standing nearby and located in the same conditions behave differently. A true florist treats each of his pet like a child, looking for an individual approach. It should not be forgotten that the crown must be formed in the plant. And for this you need to know which leaves and which side to pinch, so that the tree does not grow one-sided, and how often to turn it on the windowsill so that the crown is uniform.

Among the obvious reasons that sometimes cannot be noticed, there may be direct sunlight, when the crown is isolated from them, on the base of the crassulla near the soil. In order to find out this reason, you need to spend the day and sleep near him. Therefore, the first thing it is recommended to do is to move the fat woman from where it usually stands.

Lighting and location

Feng Shui strongly requires that the fat woman stand on the southeast side. This is understandable from the point of view of botany, because the plant loves good light, but does not tolerate direct sunlight. If there is absolutely nowhere to put it according to the rules, it is permissible to place a pot with a flower on the south side, but shade it for a while, until the sun's rays fall, or put it next to the windowsill. In summer, krasulla can be taken out to a shaded balcony, but in winter it can be placed in the south. The formation of the crown of a plant is directly dependent on sunlight, so it is recommended to rotate it from time to time so that it grows evenly. A layer of dust can interfere with the growth and normal state of the leaves, so usually the leaves of the money tree are wiped with a damp, clean cloth.

Spraying the plant from a spray bottle is not worth it. It rarely rains in his homeland. In addition, spraying contributes to the creation of a thick dust layer. Better about once a month in the spring and summer seasons to rinse it under a weak, not cold shower. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that water does not fall on the soil during washing. The lyre-like crassulla easily tolerates shading, and the tree-like one grows calmly on the western and eastern windows, but the rocky and tetrahedral ones are extremely negative about the lack of light. Unlike orchids, the dollar tree perfectly accepts permutations, if they do not violate its life requirements and do not deprive the necessary conditions.

Krasulla loves fresh air, like many others. houseplants, but negatively perceives drafts. This may be one of the reasons why the tree begins to lose leaves.

Temperature, watering and feeding

Diseases of the money tree, forcing it to drop its leaves in protest, may be associated with defects in watering, feeding and improper temperature conditions. In winter, she does not need heat, especially from appliances and heating means. If there is a closed balcony or veranda on which + 10-15 ° C, the money tree will calmly overwinter there. Very often his death is associated with the delusion that he needs warmth. But in summer, leaf shedding can be associated with heat, increased dryness of the air, stuffiness, lack of ventilation. Golden mean temperature regime in the fat woman, it is associated with seasonal requirements, different in a state of rest and activity.

The composition of the soil is roughly similar to that used to grow cacti. Humus, brick chips, ash, turf, a little leafy soil - in the right proportion, the plant will be quite satisfactory. If you plant a tree in a large pot, because there is no other, you can pour in half and add as it grows. In a large pot, the root system begins to grow in the crassula, which inevitably leads to a decrease in the growth of leaves, their yellowing, decrease in size and fall off. It is better to transplant it about once a year, using a vessel for this purpose a little bigger size than the previous one, while you need to shake off the soil from the roots, take a cardinally new one, provide drainage and cut off rotten roots.

Watering is carried out only when the soil in the pot has dried up a couple of centimeters. Before adding water to the plant, try the soil with your finger to the touch. The leaves of the bastard are capable of storing moisture, and a certain break in adding water will not harm it. But an excess can lead to the fact that the leaves will fall off altogether, and instead of a beautiful tree, brownish stems and rotten roots will remain. It does not tolerate cold tap water very well. If there is no other way out, the water must be defended for several days, and the plant should be watered only when room temperature moisture.

Fertilizers that give pets, as food and medicine, can give both beneficial and negative effects. Any plant reacts painfully to an excess of feeding, and the money tree also does not like it when it is brought into dry soil.

Diseases of the fat woman, including pests, can lead to leaf fall, and like any house pet, she gratefully responds to care and affection. Do not force her to bloom, she does not particularly beautiful flowers, and it is better to give the crassula the opportunity to choose the flowering period on its own.

Unpretentious, but requiring attention

Florists refer the money tree to unpretentious plants that do not require special care. But for inexperienced amateurs, it often does not take root, which leads to excuses for their financial situation. The poorest and the poorest have suitable conditions a money tree can grow to gigantic proportions, and at the same time without coins in a pot and a red ribbon on the crown.

It all depends on how much they take care of him, how carefully they observe, whether they create the necessary conditions for existence. The plant can even react to the wrong neighborhood on the windowsill, not to perceive another exotic, from which harmful fumes come.

For successful cultivation you need to understand the language in which his pet speaks with a person. An exorbitantly long stem asks for light, rotten roots signal an excess of moisture, falling leaves are also an eloquent sign. It is necessary to look at what happens to them, from what part of them the plant loses, what accompanying signs are manifested in this case.