Why do the leaves of the fortune tree curl? What should I do if the leaves of the fortune tree curl?

Many flower lovers will plant money trees at home. Money trees symbolize good luck, so it is better to keep them at home. Many flower lovers will find that the tender leaves of money trees are curling when planting them. In fact, this may be due to severe strong sunlight or frost damage in winter. Let's take a look at what to do in this situation!

Why do the leaves of the fortune tree curl?

The sun is scorching, the leaves are sunburned, and the edges are burnt and curled.

The money tree likes sunlight but is afraid of strong light. If the ambient light is too strong, it can easily burn its tender leaves, causing them to become scorched and curled.

Rescue method: Once discovered, the money tree should be moved to a location with soft sunlight and the leaves burned by the sun should be trimmed to reduce nutrient consumption and stimulate the germination of new branches.

What to do if the leaves of the fortune tree are curled

The fortune tree likes a sunny and diffused light environment. For daily maintenance of the fortune tree at home, it is recommended to place it in the north balcony or living room where the sun is soft. This can not only meet the light required for the daily growth of the fortune tree, but also prevent its leaves from being sunburned by strong light. In the summer, the sun is strong, and you can also block part of the sunlight by hanging a sunshade net, and carry out proper ventilation and cooling to help it survive the summer smoothly.

What to do if the fortune tree is frostbitten by low temperature

The fortune tree likes warmth, especially after entering winter. If the ambient temperature is below 10 degrees, the fortune tree will face the risk of freezing to death or frostbite. Especially the newly grown tender branches and leaves, the continuous low temperature will inevitably cause them to freeze and curl.

Rescue method: The money tree is frostbitten due to low temperature. First, it should be moved to a warm environment for maintenance in time, and then the degree of frostbite on its branches and leaves should be observed, and the frostbitten branches and leaves should be trimmed to prevent rot and lesions in the healthy parts of the plant. The wound should be disinfected and sterilized in time with fungicides such as carbendazim.

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Although the trunk of the fortune tree is thick, its root system is average. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid excessive watering that causes water accumulation. But at the same time, it is important to avoid long-term dryness. When the potting soil is dehydrated for a long time and the external environment is generally dry, the leaves will lose water seriously, leading to regional dehydration, curling of the leaves, and spots on the leaves.