What should I do if the fortune tree withers?
The fortune tree (scientific name: Malabar chestnut) is very popular because of its auspicious meaning and easy maintenance. However, if there are signs of withering, the cause needs to be investigated promptly and remedial measures must be taken. The following are the hot topics on plant care on the Internet in the past 10 days and solutions to the withering of fortune trees.
1. Recent hot plant care topics
| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume (10,000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plant leaves turn yellow | 45.6 |
| 2 | Watering frequency misunderstanding | 38.2 |
| 3 | Insufficient indoor lighting | 32.7 |
| 4 | Fertilizer Selection Guide | 28.9 |
| 5 | Pest and disease control | 25.4 |
2. Common reasons why the fortune tree wilts
Based on recent hot discussions, the wilting of the fortune tree is mainly related to the following five types of issues:
| Reason | Proportion | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Improper watering | 42% | Leaf tip scorch/root rot |
| Lighting problem | 23% | Leaves are thin and drooping |
| Malnutrition | 18% | New leaves turn yellow and become smaller |
| pests and diseases | 12% | There are red spiders/white powder on the underside of leaves |
| Sudden temperature change | 5% | Sudden leaf fall |
3. Step-by-step rescue plan
Step 1: Diagnose the problem
•Check soil moisture: Insert your finger 2cm in. If it is dry, it means lack of water; if it is wet, it means it is too waterlogged.
•Observe the status of leaves: Withered leaf tips are mostly caused by sunburn, while overall wilting is often caused by lack of water.
•View root system: Remove the pot and check whether it is black and rotten.
Step 2: Targeted treatment
| Question type | Solution |
|---|---|
| over watering | Stop watering for 3-5 days, loosen the soil and ventilate it, and change the pot in severe cases. |
| water shortage drought | Soak the pot to replenish water and cut off dead branches |
| Insufficient light | Move to diffused light and rotate pot weekly |
| lack of fertility | Apply dilute nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer (1:1000) |
| Starscream | Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth and spray etoxazole |
Step 3: Follow-up maintenance points
•watering cycle: Once every 5-7 days in spring and autumn, once every 3 days in summer (finger test shall prevail)
•Lighting requirements: Diffuse light 4-6 hours a day, avoid exposure to the sun at noon
•Fertilization recommendations: Use slow-release fertilizer once a month during the growth period and stop fertilizer in winter.
•ambient humidity: Regular spray to maintain humidity above 50%
4. 3 cool things to know about preventing wilting
1.Beer wipe method: Wipe the leaves with beer diluted 10 times to enhance photosynthesis
2.Ceramic paving method: Spread ceramsite on the surface of the potting soil to reduce rapid evaporation of water
3.Repot regularly: Rotate 90 degrees every week to avoid uneven light exposure on one side
5. Handling special situations
If the plant has seriously withered, you can tryheavy cutting rescue method:
• Keep 15-20cm of the trunk and cut off all branches
• Seal the incision with wax or healing agent
• Control watering and wait for new shoots to sprout (usually 2-3 months)
Through the above methods, about 80% of the money trees can be restored to life. If it continues to worsen, it is recommended to check whether it is caused by invisible factors such as "poor permeability of cement flower pots" or "transportation damage to plants purchased online" that have been hotly discussed recently.
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