Why do leaves fall from a money tree: first aid for the plant

20.01.2025 16:30

The fat woman, better known as the money tree, is a common inhabitant of Russian apartments.

Although it is considered to be easy to care for, it may still have problems from time to time.

Let's figure out why the crassula may start to shed its leaves.

Causes and help for fat woman

Let's start with the fact that the plant must grow in the right pot, otherwise it will start to shed leaves or put all its efforts into developing roots, not the crown.

When replanting, choose a pot 3-5 centimeters larger than the previous one.

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Secondly, both insufficient watering and excessive substrate moisture also cause leaves to fall off.

Between waterings, the soil lump should dry out by 90%: as a rule, 1 watering every 2 weeks is enough.

Thirdly, improper lighting also leads to this problem. As a result of exposure to direct sunlight, the leaves wrinkle and fall off, and if there is little light, they decrease in size.

If you notice any of these signs, it's time to change the location of the plant.

Author: Irina Tint Editor of Internet resources