Crassula (money tree, bastard) is a very common indoor plant and is very popular among flower growers. This is due to the fact that it is relatively unpretentious in care and is extremely rarely affected by various diseases and pests. Nevertheless, problems in growing Crassula still exist, and you need to know them in advance in order not to lose your precious plant.

Description of the plant

Crassula ovoid (bastard) comes from South Africa and got used to rather harsh living conditions: dry air, drought and poor soils. Like most plants in this area, Crassula belongs to succulents and has a powerful, thick stem and dark green fleshy leaves - everything that can accumulate moisture for a long period of absence of rain.

The height of the bastard in nature can reach 1.5 m. The peculiarity of the plant is rather scarce root system with an impressive trunk. Therefore, a wide, but shallow bowl is chosen for crassula. This is necessary in order to avoid stagnation of water and decay of the roots. The fat woman blooms, but this event is extremely rare, it occurs only when good care, in a comfortable environment. However, flowers are not hers strong point, they are small, white collected in inflorescences.

Photo gallery: appearance of Crassula

Ideal money tree bowl - wide and shallow The fat woman has a powerful trunk and a heavy crown. Crassula flowers are small, white, collected in inflorescences Crassula is a succulent, i.e. plant with special tissues for water storage

Video: description of Crassula

Optimal conditions for keeping Crassula

The fat woman is very popular among flower growers. Crassula got the name "money tree" for its shiny oval-shaped leaves. According to the teachings of feng shui, this plant senses the mood of the owner, and is also able to attract into the house financial well-being and predict material spending or income. Believe it or not - everyone's personal business. Nevertheless, flower growers are trying to create as much as possible for crassula comfortable conditions for growth and chic appearance.

Table: conditions for growing a fat woman

Period	Lighting	Temperature	Watering	Fertilizer
Summer	Bright place, allow direct sunlight only before 11 and after 16 hours	20-27 ° C	Once a week after the topsoil has dried	Once every two weeks, fertilizer for succulents, water with a solution according to the instructions
Autumn	The brightest place	18-25 ° C	Twice a month	Not required
Winter	The brightest place	12-15 ° C	Once a month	Not required
Spring	The brightest place, limit direct sunlight	20-25 ° C	2-3 times a month, depending on the drying out of the soil	Once every two weeks, fertilizer for succulents in the proportion indicated in the instructions for the preparation

The soil

The most suitable soil for the fat woman is a special ready-made substrate for succulents. It is very loose and light, and is intended for delicate roots. Such soil is easily water and air permeable. But the soil can be prepared independently. This will require in equal parts leafy, soddy soil and coarse sand. To quickly remove excess moisture, a drainage layer of at least 4 cm must be present in the pot.

Transfer

Money Tree does not need an annual transplant. Moreover, it is better to avoid it if there is no urgent need. Since the root system of the fat woman is meager, it will be painful to damage the delicate roots. The transplant is performed as the plant grows, changing the bowl to a wider one. If the crassula is too large, then remove upper layer soil and replace it with fresh substrate.

Reproduction

The bastard reproduces extremely easily by seeds, shoots and leaves. The last two methods are the most popular.

Store-bought seeds can be planted in succulent substrate mixed in equal parts with river sand. They do not need to be buried and sprinkled. It is enough just to shake the container so that the seeds mix with the soil, moisten by spraying, cover with foil or non-woven fabric and put in a warm place. Seedlings will appear in 1.5–2 weeks. Grown plants must be sorted into separate cups.

With leaves and shoots, everything is much easier. Often, Crassula sheds leaves by itself. After some time, you can see that the leaf has successfully rooted. Subsequently, a new plant will appear from it. The shoot must be planted in a ready-made, moist substrate, without waiting for the formation of roots. Watering should be accurate, without waterlogging the soil.

Photo gallery: ways to reproduce a fat woman

Reproduction by leaves is a method that Crassula itself uses, because the leaves easily take root in the soil Most popular and quick way breeding fatty - cuttings of an adult tree After the appearance of the second true leaves, the shoots of Crassula must be seated in separate cups Seedlings of young shoots of Crassula appear 2 weeks after sowing

Air humidity

Dry air for a fat woman is a common habitat, so she tolerates heating in winter without problems. And in the summer, many put it on the balcony or open veranda. You just need to make sure that the plant does not fall under heavy rain. In order to wash off the dust from the leaves, the Crassula is placed under a small shower, covering the soil from moisture. The procedure can be repeated no more than once a month.

The fat woman does not need to be sprayed. This will only harm the plant, which already stores a sufficient amount of moisture. Otherwise, Crassula will begin to hurt and shed the leaves.

Possible problems when growing a fat woman

If you do not follow the rules for caring for the money tree, then you can face various troubles.

Light bloom on leaf blades appears due to high humidity and cold air. These are excellent conditions for the development of powdery mildew or a mealybug attack.

A silvery coating on the leaves of Crassula indicates the presence of a fungal disease - powdery mildew

Green bumps

Small growths on the plant appear as a result of over-watering. It is necessary to adjust the hydration of the plant. In addition, it is worth taking a closer look - maybe the scabbard has chosen Crassula.

Red or purple color

The leaves acquire an uncharacteristic color if exposed to direct sunlight (the underside of the leaf is especially susceptible to it). Then the leaf blades turn red (or turn purple), lose their elasticity, and begin to crumble. Also, a change in color indicates an excess of fertilizer.

Crassula's purple leaves are a sign of plant oversaturation with fertilizers

Leaves wither and turn yellow

The leaves become lethargic and yellowish due to insufficient watering and poor lighting. This is easy to fix. However, the problem can be much more serious - it is possible that the plant is affected by root rot.

Crassula leaves dry due to lack of moisture or sunburn

The tree is losing its leaves

Excessive humidity very often leads to the fact that the leaves of the bastard become lethargic, lose color, and then fall off. It should be noted that the lack of water also leads to this result, so when watering it is important to feel the "golden mean". It is necessary to use warm, settled water, as cold water will also cause the crassula to shed its foliage.

In the money tree, leaves can fall off both due to insufficient and excessive watering

Brown or brown spots

Dry spots of brown or brown color are the result of a lack of moisture. With a dry earthen coma, the leaves dry out, and then the plant loses them. Another reason is spraying the plant. Crassula does not need this procedure. A bacterial or fungal infection that can cause the plant to rot is also the cause of the mottling.

Root or stem rot

The root rots due to excessive moisture in the soil in the pot. This can be found by removing the flower from the container. The rotting stem at the base becomes sticky, acquires bad smell... It is very difficult to save such plants.

Root rot can be caused by overflow or cold temperatures

Stopping growth (or growing up)

The fat woman begins to grow upward and stretches out in poor lighting. The same happens with abundant watering in winter. It is necessary to rearrange the plant to a lighter place. To prevent the crassula from becoming one-sided, it must be periodically turned. Pinching new shoots will help form a beautiful, even crown, make the trunk stronger and thicker. Stunted growth indicates too large a pot.

Soft and thin leaves

Soft, thin leaves signal overflow. It is necessary to immediately reduce it and carry out the next one only after the earthen lump in the pot dries out. Also, too much soil density can affect the state of the leaves. Spider mite and scale insect attacks also make the leaves weak.

Thin leaves of a fat woman indicate that the plant does not have enough air, water stagnates in the bowl due to too dense soil

White dots

Leaves become covered with white dots at very high humidity. If the plant is provided with proper conditions, then small specks will soon disappear.

White dots on the leaves of Crassula are absolutely normal, the plant thus reacts to an increase in humidity

Leaf burn

The fat woman loves sunlight, but he must be absent-minded, especially at noon hours. A direct hit of rays can cause a leaf burn - then it will wrinkle, become covered with dark spots, and dry out.

Small leaves

Crassula leaves shrink due to lack of light and nutrients... It is necessary to adjust the mode of watering and feeding, and the plant will respond with a beautiful crown of elastic large leaves.

Fat girl care mistakes

The most common mistake is incorrect watering. It is the excess or lack of moisture that entails a lot of problems.

Excessive or insufficient watering

Most amateur flower growers rarely pay attention to the origin of a particular plant, but at the same time they try to create comfortable conditions for it. The fat woman belongs to succulents - plants that are used to storing moisture for a long period, therefore, it is necessary to water Crassula only so that it once again accumulates moisture in the trunk and leaves. In summer this should be done once a week, in winter no more than once a month. Excessive watering threatens crassula with rotting roots and stems, fungal diseases, leaf fall, impaired growth and development, up to complete death.

Insufficient watering and excessive overdrying of the earthen coma for the fat woman is also dangerous: the leaves will begin to turn yellow and fall off, the roots dry out. Having noticed all these signs, it is necessary to urgently adjust the watering, carrying it out when the topsoil is completely dry. It is necessary to water the money tree exclusively with settled water at room temperature, preventing hypothermia of the root system.

Incorrectly selected lighting

Crassula loves well-lit areas and does not tolerate shading well. With a lack of light, the money tree will stretch, the trunk will become thin and will not be able to hold the heavy crown. Direct sunlight at lunchtime is dangerous for the fat woman: its leaves can get burns, which are manifested by the appearance of brown spots. It is recommended to shade the window with a curtain from 11 am to 4 pm. In the summer, Crassula feels great about you. open veranda, in the winter on the southern windowsill.

Uncomfortable temperature

It should be noted that the fat woman tolerates both high and low temperatures well. The fact is that cold, together with high humidity and excessive watering, will most likely cause fungal diseases, and high temperatures with insufficient moisture will cause the plant to dry out or die of its individual parts. The money tree is best kept in a comfortable temperature - 15 ° C in winter and 25 ° C in summer. A deviation of 2–3 ° C in one direction or another is allowed.

Unsuitable soil

The fat woman still refers to conditionally unpretentious plants... If the soil in which it is to develop is dense and heavy, Crassula will stop growing or even die. The substrate should be light and airy, not hindering moisture absorption and air circulation. It happens that when watering, the water does not go deep into the bowl. This means that it is time to change the topsoil, otherwise the leaves of the money tree will begin to turn yellow, dry and fall off. Loosening should not be abused, since the roots of the money tree are superficial, thin, and easily injured.

Fertilizer

Sometimes, improper use of fertilizers can damage plants. The leaves of the fat woman will begin to wrinkle, acquire purple tint, dry and fall off. A lack of nutrients also has consequences: the money tree will stop growing, natural physiological processes may be disrupted, and green pimples appear on the leaves.

Video: what to do to save the money tree

Diseases of the fat woman

The fat woman is rarely sick. This usually happens due to improper watering or excessive lighting.

Table: why Crassula is ill

Disease	Cause	Prophylaxis	Treatment
	High humidity, over-watering.	Moisture control, streamlined irrigation regime.	Change of soil. Remove the plant from the bowl, clean the roots from the ground, rinse, place in a new substrate.
	High humidity. Excess nitrogenous fertilizers.	Top dressing mainly with potassium-phosphorus fertilizers. Moisture control.	It is urgent to destroy the affected leaves and change the topsoil in the flower pot. Spraying with fungicidal preparations Topaz, Fundazol, Previkur (according to the instructions). Half a head of chopped garlic is poured into 1 liter of water and left overnight, then filtered. The plant is sprayed with tincture. 2.5 g of potassium permanganate per 10 liters of water. Sprinkle 4 times at intervals of 3 days.
Sooty fungus (rabble)	Poor ventilation in the room. High humidity. The presence of pests.	Regular ventilation of the room. Moisture control. Inspection of plants for the presence of pests (scale insects, mealybugs).	Severely damaged parts of the plant should be destroyed, the rest should be washed with a sponge and soapy water (20 ml liquid soap for 3 liters of water). Treat with Aktara (according to the instructions). Dry the bastard thoroughly so that water does not accumulate in the leaf axils.
	High humidity in the room, stagnant water in the bowl. Excess fertilizer. Pests: scale insects, mealybugs, spider mites.	Moisture control. Well-established irrigation and feeding regime. Inspection of the plant for the presence of pests.	Destroy damaged parts of the plant. Treat the fat woman with Teldor. Transplant the plant into a clean pot with a new substrate.
	High humidity. Excess moisture.	Moisture control. Moderate watering.	Treatment with drugs Previkur, Skor, Fundazol (according to the instructions).
Root and stem rot	Stagnant water in the bowl. Abundant watering. Heavy soil.		Remove the plant from the bowl, shake off the ground, rinse the roots. Cut off rotten roots with a sharp knife, dust with crushed activated carbon. Hold the fat woman for 2 hours without soil so that the roots dry out. Plant Crassula in a clean bowl with a new substrate, not forgetting about drainage. If the stem rots, the fat woman cannot be saved.

Photo Gallery: Common Money Tree Diseases

The anthracnose of the bastard is characterized by the presence of brown spots. Powdery mildew likes humidity combined with low temperatures Mold in a bowl appears with excessive watering, when the water does not have time to go into the soil A sooty fungus indicates the presence of a scale insect pest on the plant Crassula stem rotting is an irreversible process, the plant cannot be saved The roots of the bastard can begin to rot with excess moisture Gray rot appears on weakened plants with improper care

Table: how to save a fat woman from pests

Pest	Description	Wrestling
	Reaches a length of 5 mm, the body is covered with a wax coating - a shield, feeds on plant sap. The female lives for several months, lays eggs.	Prepare a soap solution (20 ml of liquid soap per 3 liters of water). Moisten a sponge with soapy water and carefully remove all pests from the plant. Treat the fat woman with Aktara's insecticidal preparation (according to the instructions).
	A very small insect (no more than 1 mm), brown in color, loves dry air and high temperatures, infects juicy leaves, feeds on their juice, weaves a web that prevents the plant from functioning as usual. The fat woman gets sick and may die.	Destroy all yellow leaves. Arrange a warm shower for the plant. Dry the bastard and treat both the plant and the window sills with the Actellik insecticidal agent (according to the instructions).
	Insect up to 7 mm long with an oval body, covered, like flour, with a white coating. It feeds on plant sap. Waste product - white mucus, which clogs the stomata on the leaves and interferes with the breathing process.	Treat the fat woman and window sills with a solution of Aktellik, Aktara or Phosphamide (according to the instructions). Transplant into a clean bowl with fresh soil.

Photo gallery: dangerous pests of the fat woman

Mealybug is very dangerous for indoor plants. The scale insect is difficult to destroy even with insecticides, since the pest is protected by a durable wax shell The spider mite is almost invisible on the plant until the problem becomes widespread.

The fat woman belongs to unpretentious plants, but still requires proper attention, care and proper care. By remembering a few simple nuances, you can avoid many mistakes in growing Crassula and admire a healthy plant with a lush crown for many years.

It belongs to the Tolstyankov family and is considered an unpretentious indoor plant to care for. However, sometimes problems arise from improper care. How to understand that the Fat woman is sick? What are the signs of this can be determined by her illness? We will consider the answers to these questions in our article. After all, the sooner you start "treatment", the higher the likelihood of saving your scent.

Caring for the Fat Woman.

The fat woman is unpretentious in care.

Caring for the Fat Woman will not give you any special difficulties, but some points should still be taken into account.

The money tree loves bright, diffused light., in no case should direct sunlight be allowed on the leaves of the plant. The southeast window will ideal place to place it. You will delight your Fat Woman if you air the room in which she is from time to time - Crassula does not tolerate stagnant air. That is why the Fat Woman can be displayed on the balcony in summer time of the year. It tolerates dry hot air painfully, so when choosing a place for your stretching, make sure that it is not located next to hot batteries.

Watering the Fat Woman not often needed - 1-2 times a week in the summer, and once every 2 weeks in the winter. It is imperative to make sure that the earthen lump in the pot dries out, otherwise the plant will begin to rot and die. A drought is better for a fat woman than overflow .

The fat woman also needs feeding. In the summer, it is necessary to feed Crassula 2 times a month, in the winter - to reduce the amount of feeding and its frequency to 1 time per month. Fertilizers for Fat Woman are suitable for succulents and cacti, only at a significantly reduced dosage.

Important! Before applying top dressing, the plant must be watered. Top dressing is always applied to wet soil.

Transplant Fatty does not like, therefore, this should be done only as needed, when the pot becomes small to the root system. The transplant is best done by the transshipment method. Soil for transplanting Fatty Woman is suitable standard for cacti and succulents with the addition of sand and perlite in a ratio of 2: 1: 1. When transplanting a Fat woman, do not forget to use drainage.

Diseases of the Fat Woman and their diagnosis.

As a result of improper care, the Fat woman may experience ailments, which should be immediately paid attention to for their prompt elimination.

Why does the fat woman turn pale and fall off the foliage?

The fat woman threw off the foliage.

Answer the question why the fat woman is losing leaves is not difficult... Several options are possible. Typically, this happens either from underfilling, or from waterlogging, it is also possible your the plant is stressed and thus reacts to it. With the first two cases, everything is clear: if you too rarely watered your pet, then it is a matter of drought, if you have constantly wet soil and it does not dry out, then you flooded the plant.

The solution to the problem is to adjust watering and reduce feeding.

But what the plant can experience stress from is not entirely clear. The most likely reason is watering with cold water... Do not forget that the Fat Woman is still a tropical plant and a cold shower is not at all for her.

The solution to the problem is to water the Fatty Woman with settled water at room temperature, and preferably warm.

The stalk is pulled out from the Fat Woman.

The fat woman pulls out from insufficient lighting.

The stalk of the Fat woman is stretched in response to a lack of light, the plant tries with all its might to reach the source of illumination, therefore it stretches upward. Most likely, you have chosen a not very good place for your pet.

The solution to the problem - you should move the Money tree to a lighter window sill(make sure that direct sunlight still does not fall on it) or arrange for an additional plant for the plant.

A fat woman can stay small if she does not have enough nutrients to grow.

Sometimes the absence of visible signs of growth is associated with the dormant period of the plant, for example, in winter time year in a cool room. However, there are also other reasons - lack of lighting or nutrients, as well as poor watering.

If your Fat Woman is standing far from daylight, the reason for the lack of growth is most likely this.

The solution to the problem is very the same as in the previous case - changing the location or additional lighting .

If the Money Tree stands in a well-lit place, but still does not grow, think about how often you water it, perhaps you forgot about it and the plant did not receive moisture for the second month. How long ago did you add top dressing to the soil?

The solution to the problem is to water the smelt and then add top dressing(use a dosage 2 times less than indicated on the package).

Fatty's leaves have lost their elasticity. Why do Fat Woman's leaves wither?

The fat woman withers.

Fatty girl withers also for various reasons. First, it can be simple tightness in the pot, when the roots have already occupied the maximum space in the container, in this case you can solve the problem by transplanting into a more spacious pot.

Secondly, the reason that the Money Tree withers can be improperly adjusted watering... When bay, the roots of the plant crack and begin to rot, along with them the trunk begins to rot, from this the leaves wither and wrinkle. Simply by reducing the watering of the problem, alas, it will not be possible to solve... It is necessary to get the plant out of the pot and examine its root system. If the earthy clod around the roots is wet and the roots are rotten, then they will have to be removed. You need to use new soil for the Fatty, and henceforth do not water so abundantly. Unfortunately, Crassula transplant is not a guarantee that she will survive... If over time she does not get better, we advise you to break off the cutting and root it. Do not worry, succulents reproduce very easily.

Roots rot at Fatty Woman - the trunk softens, and the leaves shrivel.

Fatty's roots darkened and rotted.

If, when replanting your withering plant, you see that Fatty's roots darkened and began to rot, but you need to take a number of resuscitation measures, otherwise the plant will die very quickly.

So, firstly, rinse the roots of the Fatty Woman under a stream of warm water. Second, remove the damaged areas of the roots. Thirdly, prepare a weak solution of potassium permanganate and place the Fatty Woman with the remaining roots in it for 15-20 minutes. This is necessary in order to disinfect healthy roots.

Important! In no case, do not plant an already treated plant in the old soil and pot, otherwise your efforts will go down the drain. The container in which the Fatty woman was sitting, and even more so the soil, is contaminated. The ideal option is to rinse the pot with laundry soap. Pour boiling water over the washed pot. And use new soil.

The fat woman has black spots. What is it?

Blackening of the leaves of the Tolstyanka.

In case of blackening of Crassula leaves 2 options are possible, which must be distinguished. It may be commonplace sunburn and completely uncommon infection that will destroy your plant in a matter of days or weeks. How to tell a burn from an infection? Examine the affected areas carefully. Burns are always local, and will appear only in the place where directly the sun's rays fell. Solve the problem by simply changing the location of your plant.

If you find rabble in hard-to-reach places where the sun could not get in, in principle, but you are dealing with bacterial infection.

Fatty's bacterial or fungal infection? How to tell?

Why is Fat Woman sick and how to prevent it? Plants with weak immunity are most often susceptible to such infections in winter, since the ideal environment for the development of infection is damp and cold. That is, with excessive watering, the earthen lump in the pot does not have time to dry out.

You must understand that distinguishing one type of infection from another at home is very problematic, however, we will try to determine our further actions.

Both fungal and bacterial infections show similar symptoms - brown spots appear on Crassula that grow and take over all new parts of the plant. And in a fairly short time, the plant dies completely. Our behavior should be as follows - first of all, it is necessary to apply treatment for a fungal infection, and in case of its ineffectiveness, start treating a bacterial infection.

Fatty Woman's Fungal Infection and How to Treat It?

Damage to the leaf fungus.

The transplant should be carried out according to the following rules:

1. rinse the roots under warm water
2. remove old and rotten roots
3. soak the plant in potassium permanganate solution up to 20 minutes.
4. disinfect the pot by washing it with soapy water using laundry soap, and sprinkling it with hot water.
5. to prepare new soil and transplant the Fatty woman there.

Sometimes, the plant is damaged more than half, and it is not possible to save it, in this case it is better to remove still healthy cuttings and root them. Crassula reproduces like other succulents.- by rooting cuttings or leaves.

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Fatty's bacterial infection and how to treat it?

Bacterial rot on Tolstyanka manifests itself as brown spots, like a fungal infection.

A bacterial infection is more difficult to treat than a fungal infection using potent drugs. Bacterial rot treatment is carried out fungicides (10 g of medicine per 10 liters of water)... In addition, it is necessary to carry out local antibiotic treatment, particularly penicillin. The most effective treatment - injection, however, it is possible to treat the Fatty Woman with the help of sheet processing.

Fatty's leaves turned red.

Reddening of the leaves in Tolstyanka is associated with the active sun.

If your Fat women blushed leaves, then we can definitely talk about her stay in the active sun. The consequences of direct sunlight falling on the Fatty Woman can be even more sad, in the form of brown sunburn. The problem is solved by shading your plant from the sun's rays.

Important! You do not need to pick off the reddened leaves!

A white (silvery) bloom has appeared on the leaves of the Fatty Woman.

Plaque on the leaves of the Tolstyanka can be white or silver.

If you find white or silvery bloom on the leaves of the Tolstyanka, inspect your plant carefully. If no additional symptoms are found, it is possible this is due to the stress experienced by your Fat Woman and thus she simply recovers... In this case, she does not need your intervention!

White dots on the leaves of the Tolstyanka.

If you find other symptoms on your plant, for example: powdery discharge in the axils of leaves or roots, then most likely we are talking about pests that settled on your plant - mealybug.

Pest insects Fatty.

The Money Tree is believed to be immune to insect pests. This is not entirely true. A plant with a weakened immune system can still suffer from various pests. And then you need to know how to save him.

Mealybug.

The mealybug settles more often in the axils of leaves and roots.

If you find such a guest on your Fat Woman, then rinse the plant under running water, unexpected guests are easily washed off. Then treat the leaves, as well as the sinuses and, if possible, the entire plant with alcohol or garlic solution.

Important! When processing, it is very convenient to use a cotton swab moistened with a solution.

You can also resort to already ready-made preparations for pest control - Fufanon or Aktellik.

Cobweb mite.

The cobweb mite is very afraid of high humidity. You can fight it with the folk method:

1. give your plant a warm shower.
2. Prepare a soapy solution using laundry soap.
3. Foam the solution and apply the foam to the leaves and trunk.
4. wash off the foam
5. place the plant under a hood or plastic bag to maintain moisture.
6. it is better to repeat the procedure again after a week.

Why is a fat woman sick and how to cure a money tree houseplant?

Why is the fat woman (money tree) not growing (standing in one place) or growing poorly and what to do? Since the money tree (bastard, crassula) is a semi-desert plant, for good growth it requires the conditions of its natural habitat: bright, but not excessive lighting; sufficient drainage; watering during the growth period; drying the soil and coolness during the period of relative rest. If these conditions are met, you will not have to complain about the slow growth of the money tree. Make it attractive appearance you can regularly pinch the shoots, which stimulates the growth points, helps to quickly grow the crown.

ATTENTION! In order for Tolstyanka to grow rapidly, it is necessary to find the optimal lighting mode, the so-called "golden mean". The money tree needs bright light, but direct sunlight should not be allowed on the plant.

Leaves are falling:

The money tree sheds its leaves: why? Since the Fatty (money tree) reproduces with the help of leaves, their shedding indicates a leaf disease or is it an alarming signal that the plant has fallen into unfavourable conditions and urgently wants to leave offspring. Why does the flower of the fat woman (money tree) fall off the leaves (the fat woman crumbles) or why does the fat woman drop and lose leaves? The reasons (why leaves fall) of such an unpleasant phenomenon or illness can be: excessive watering and insufficient lighting, especially during the period of winter dormancy; prolonged repeated drying of the earthen coma; watering with cold tap water; too frequent fertilizing. What to do, how to care at home and how to save if the fat woman's leaves fall? Having analyzed the reasons, you need to try to comply with the watering regime in accordance with the season, water with warm, settled water, and minimize the use of fertilizers. ATTENTION! In winter, the watering of the Tolstyanka is reduced to 1-2 times a month, the lower the air temperature, the less often it is. It is also advisable to reduce the temperature in the room to 15⁰, because at this time in the homeland of the money tree there is cold dry weather.

Rotted trunk:

Why does the money tree have a soft, thin trunk?

Succulents, which include the Fatty Woman (money tree), accustomed to storing water for future use in the desert, do not tolerate excessive soil moisture at all. Roots begin to rot, and behind them the trunk of the plant. If, after drying the soil, the plant has not returned to its proper form, then everything is very serious - it urgently needs to be replanted. How to save and what to do if the trunk rots, the roots rot and the money tree (fat woman) dies? Before transplanting, you need to wash off the soil from the roots and carefully examine them. If everything is not so bad, and only the roots are rotten, they are cut to healthy areas, powdered with wood ash and planted in a new substrate. It is almost impossible to reanimate a decayed barrel. Stem cuttings of the Fatty Woman take root very easily, and the new plants that you grow from them will help to correct the mistakes.

Leaves turn yellow:

Why do the leaves of the bastard (money tree) turn yellow?

The most likely reason for the yellowing of the leaves in the bastard is a lack of light. What if the leaves of the money tree turn yellow? If the windows of the room face north or northeast and the toast turns yellow, you should think about artificial lighting. In the warm season, the most the best place for a fat woman there will be a garden or a loggia with protection from direct rays of the sun. Soft, sluggish leaves The money tree withers and leaves fall! Let's consider why this is happening.

Why do the leaves of the fat woman wrinkle, become soft and thin, lethargic, and what to do if the money tree withers?

Loss of leaf elasticity in the fat woman signals a problem with watering. The plant is either tormented by drought, or the roots are suffocating from waterlogging. What if the money tree has soft leaves? It is necessary to check if the drainage of the substrate is sufficient, to adjust the watering. Excessive solar insolation especially if the plant has recently been transplanted. The roots damaged during transplantation do not cope with the need for watering the money tree, the leaves wither and wrinkle. Black spots appeared on the leaves.

Why do the leaves of the money tree turn black?

Dry rounded black spots on the leaves of the Fatty Girl appear as a result of sunburn. Shading the plant from direct sunlight will solve this problem, but the affected leaves will fall off over time. Black and brown soft spots on the leaves they say that Fatty Woman is affected by a fungal infection. Leaves with signs of the disease must be removed, the plant must be treated with a drug to combat fungal infections, if necessary, the treatment can be repeated several times. There is no need to be afraid of removing a large number of leaves, this creates new growth points, the crown of the plant will be thicker and more luxuriant.

ATTENTION! It is worth revising the conditions for keeping the money tree, since the fungus develops only in rooms with high humidity... Airing the room, mulching the surface layer of the earth can help to cope with this problem.

Leaves turn red:

Why and why do the leaves of the money tree turn red or have they already turned red?

The main reason for the reddening of the leaves in the fat woman is too bright sunlight. The Fat Woman does not tolerate direct sunlight, although her African origin, it would seem, suggests otherwise. A red tint may appear on the leaves after the "change of residence", the transfer of the plant from a shaded window sill to a brightly lit one. This problem can be solved very simply - just slightly shade the window with a light curtain, and the leaves will turn bright green again. If, in addition to redness, the leaves are also slightly wilted, then the change in location has led to sunburn, and the money tree needs feeding with complex fertilizer, spraying with a biostimulant. You can apply Epin, the universal " living water»For damaged plants.

CAREFULLY! Using Epin, an overdose should not be allowed, the count goes literally in drops, this drug is so active. For processing an adult plant, 1-2 drops dissolved in a glass of water are enough. When the underside of the leaves turns red, you need to pay attention to the watering regime, perhaps the plant simply does not have enough moisture, the earthen lump has dried up. Pest control and photos Pests are not very fond of settling on Tolstyanka, but from time to time she suffers from their invasion.

Why does the fat woman appear white bloom(white spots or dots on the leaves): what is it?

Sometimes in the axils of the leaves of the money tree, you can see a white bloom, similar to cotton balls. This is a signal that a mealybug has settled on the plant. In order to get rid of it, you need to: wash off the pest with warm water from the shower; wash the fat woman with a small brush with a thick foam of laundry soap, then rinse the plant with clean water; process with infusion of garlic, or tobacco, decoction of cyclamen tubers. Such treatments are carried out 3-4 times a month. The worm affects not only the Fat Woman, but also many other plants, for example: Hoya, Poinsettia succulent, Cereus cactus. If you do not fight the worm, it will feed on the juice of young shoots, which will lead to the weakening of the plant, slowing down its growth, loss of leaves, and the appearance of sooty mushrooms on the Tolstyanka colony. A white bloom on the plant must be rubbed between the fingers in order to distinguish a lesion. mealybug from defeat by a fungus. A moldy smell indicates a fungal infection. It is much more difficult to get rid of spider mites. Its presence can be seen by small yellowish spots on the leaves and spider webs. The reason for the appearance of this pest is warm and dry air, so by spraying the plants regularly, you can avoid the appearance of a mite on the fat woman. In the early stages of the lesion, you can treat the money tree with garlic or tobacco infusion, soap foam. Such measures are not always effective, most often neighboring plants are also affected by a mite. In this case, only insecticide treatment will help. They need to process not only plants, but also the surface on which they stand, as well as flower pots to destroy the clutches of spider mite eggs. The scabbard can be seen only at a late stage of the lesion, when red-brown plaques (spots) appeared on the bases of the petioles of the money tree and the back of the leaves along the veins, that is, the pest can be seen with the naked eye.

The following measures are urgently taken: scale insects are removed by scraping them from the surface of leaves and shoots; the fat woman is wiped with tobacco or soapy water, washed with warm water; the plant is treated with a systemic insecticide. With a strong lesion with a scutellum, when all the leaves are covered with sweet sticky secretions, it is very difficult to cope with it.

REFERENCE... A soapy solution for spraying is prepared in the following proportion - 10 g of potash, green or laundry soap for half a liter of water. Cover the potting soil with foil before soaping. What to do: the money tree falls from gravity? Such a problem is possible only if the pot with the Fatty Woman was not turned in relation to the light, its crown became one-sided, and the tree lost its stability. How to strengthen the trunk of a fat woman? To solve the problem adult plant transplanted into a pot several bigger size, slightly reducing the load on one side by pinching. It is advisable to transplant in the spring, but if the situation does not tolerate delay, you can use the transshipment method, that is, gently get the plant along with an earthen lump, place it in a larger pot, and carefully fill the gaps between the ground and the walls of the pot with substrate. The shape of a young plant can still be corrected by turning it around its axis. window glass, the only light source, the main trunk is curved. Timely attention to the shape of the money tree will allow you to get a slender plant with uniform growth and a neat crown. Having created the Fatty Woman optimal conditions for development, you can be sure that problems and diseases will not prevent you from growing a beautiful strong plant, signaling to its owners about the well-being of the house in which she lives.

Always the cause of the development of any disease is not proper care... It remains only to figure out which actions lead to this or that ailment.

reference! The most dangerous period for Crassula is winter. Since there is always a lack of lighting at this time, and temperature regime is not constant due to the weather outside the window and the operation of the heating system.

Crohn turns pale and falls off

Causes:

• regular waterlogging of the substrate;
• lack of moisture;
• watering with cool water;
• excess feeding;
• response to a stressful situation.

What to do if the plant is sick:

1. Give up fertilizers for about 30 days.
2. Reduce watering or make it regular and abundant.
3. Defend water in advance to moisten the soil.

The stem only grows upwards

Causes: Excessive watering in low light or low temperatures.

Treatment methods:

1. Reduce the frequency of soil moisture.
2. Adjust the temperature to 22-25 degrees Celsius.
3. Use artificial lighting sources.

Red pigmentation

Causes: the development of bacteria on the plant.

Treatment methods:

1. Cut off the affected foliage from the bastard.
2. Treat the healthy part with an antibacterial agent several times with a break of 10 days.

Delayed development

Causes:

• insufficient fertilization;
• irregular wetting of the substrate;
• bad light;
• rest period.

What to do if the flower is sick:

1. Establish a mode of watering and feeding.
2. Provide a light regime for 12 hours a day.

Rotting shoots

Causes:

• excessive soil moisture;
• waterlogged soil.

Treatment methods:

1. It is necessary to let the earthen whom stand in a dried state for at least a couple of days.
2. If drying the soil does not help, it will be possible to save the plant only by planting a young plant from a healthy shoot.

How else can you help a fat woman if she is rotten from excessive watering, we suggest learning from this useful video:

Yellow crown shade

Causes: insufficient lighting.

Treatment methods: organize the care regimen in such a way that the fat woman receives good diffused light for 12 hours a day.

Leaves become soft

Causes: chaotic watering mode.

Most often, the florist first long time does not moisturize the substrate, and then tries to correct the situation with abundant watering.

Treatment methods:

1. Drying the soil.
2. If this manipulation does not help, it is worth transplanting the plant into a new substrate. But to do this, clean the root system of soil and examine it for decay. Treat the rhizomes with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

We offer you to watch a useful video about why the fat woman has soft leaves and how to deal with it:

Black pigmentation

Causes:

• sunburn;
• fungal infection, the cause of which is insufficient ventilation of the room.

Treatment methods:

1. Avoid direct sunlight on the plant. To do this, place it in partial shade or shade it in hot hours.
2. Treat with Fundazole solution.
3. Reduce the amount of watering.
4. Ventilate the room in which the fat woman is located more often.

Small white dots

Causes: This pigmentation is a consequence of the evaporation of excess moisture. Moreover, this moisture enters the flower not only from the soil, but also from the air.

Treatment methods:

1. Review the watering regime.
2. Less humidification of the air around the plant.

The plant takes on a red tint

Causes:

• hitting the sun's rays on the surface of the sheet plates;
• poor air circulation;
• lack of nutrients.

Treatment methods:

1. Apply a fat woman.
2. Adjust the feeding regime, make them permanent.
3. Take care of the drainage layer in the flower container.

Silver patina

Causes: the result of the stress experienced.

This situation can be a response to a sharp change in temperature and light conditions, as well as the frequency of soil moistening and fertilization.

Treatment methods: such plaque is dead cells. Their plant seemed to be thrown onto the surface of the leaves. There is no need to fight the silvery plaque - it will go away on its own as soon as the money tree recovers from stress.

Foliage wrinkled

Causes: abundant watering of the flower after long period drought.

Treatment methods: such irregular watering with jumps can lead not only to diseases of the fat woman, but also to her death, and wrinkled signs are the first sign of illness. Therefore, it is important to properly water the Crassula so as not to create stressful situations.

Dried brown spots

Causes: lack of moisture.

Treatment methods: Water the plant with standing water at room temperature. At the same time, new moistening should be carried out only when the substrate dries out about 3-5 centimeters in depth.

The flower dries up

Causes:

• excess moisture in the soil;
• the root system filled all the space in the flowerpot.

Treatment methods:

1. Dry the ground and the entire rhizome.
2. If necessary, replace the pot with a larger one.

Crassula pests and how to deal with them

Spider mite

The pest is very small in size. However, despite its size, the mite is very noticeable on the plant. You can recognize the described pest by small grayish or reddish dots, which are constantly moving.

When a spider mite attacks, the cobweb is most pronounced, which most often envelops the leaf plates. When attacked by such an insect, often the entire green part of the fat woman acquires a yellowish or slightly brown tint.

If a grower noticed a spider mite on a money tree, he must:

1. Treat the plant with fungicides immediately.
2. Plus, you need to tighten the bag on the crassula - from the very top to the base of the pot. This vacuum will create a humid environment that will kill the spider mite.

From folk remedies you can use a soapy solution. True, this tool will have to be processed several times.

Mealybug

This pest is considered one of the most common insects for the fat woman. It's hard to find, since the worm is most often located on the root system and in the axils of the foliage. This insect survives thanks to the living tissues of the plant, from which it sucks out sap, which is the cause of death for the money tree.

Crassula does not fade immediately, but gradually. This is facilitated by a weakened immune system. In addition, the external data of the plant deteriorate. A white bloom similar to cotton wool appears on the entire surface of the leaves.

Treatment consists of several stages.:

1. The first is the mechanical removal of pests. This can easily be done with a good pressure of water.
2. Then the whole bastard is treated with alcohol or garlic solution. Of the ready-made preparations, Actellik and Fufanon help well.

Shield

The scutellum is recognized by the light brown bumps on the foliage surface. Sometimes these build-ups can take on a yellow tint.

You can easily deal with such a pest.:

1. You just need to collect it from the plant by hand.
2. Then spray the Crassula with soapy water or Fitoverm. This product is absolutely safe for people and pets, but merciless to insect pests. The main thing is to strictly follow the instructions for use.

Root worm

He often lives on the root system of the money tree. Therefore, it is very difficult to find it. Usually, flower growers notice the pest when changing the container and soil.

When a root worm is found, it is necessary:

1. Rinse all rhizomes running water, which will be heated to +50 degrees.
2. Then treat with insecticides several times, while maintaining an interval of about a week.

You will learn more about the pests of the fat woman in this useful video:

The fat woman, like any other plant, can be subject to disease and pest attacks. But if the florist constantly monitors the state of Crassula, he will easily notice negative deviations in the state of the money tree. Therefore, regular examination of the fat woman will be the key to her health and full development.

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 violated;
• 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 branch instead of a leaf. In this case, there is nothing to worry about, as well as with the loss 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.

At excessive watering the fat woman simply throws off the leaves, as if getting rid of water ballast. And if she 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 is often sent to "rest" in the 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. Unsteady tap water contains chlorine, which is poisonous to plants.

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 a 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.

To avoid sudden changes in daily temperature, you need to take a responsible approach to the choice of location. The fat woman does not like drafts, the heat 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 that are directly related to the peculiarities of caring for the plant 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 the evening, removing excess moisture from the pan.

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. In the short days of late autumn and until midwinter, the plant needs additional lighting. The optimal daylight hours for a money tree are 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 advise to draw the attention of the owners to their own health.

Often, exacerbations of chronic diseases of family members have a negative effect on the 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, the root system of the money tree suffers to a significant extent: it begins 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. Also, too large a capacity is 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 illumination. 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 most common problem with the 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 gems... 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 you accept for yourself some kind of omen as the most probable, you still need to remember that this phenomenon - leaf fall - is just a way of multiplying the money tree in natural conditions and its growth - in place of the fallen leaf, a bud soon appears, from which a new shoot develops.

How to save a money tree

Whatever problem occurs with the leaves of the money tree, the very first action should be restoration normal conditions 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 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 watering in the summer once every one or two days, and in winter - once a week.

In advanced cases, when the roots from excess moisture began to rot, only a money tree transplant will help. In this case, the old earth must be gently shaken off the roots, let them 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 being under direct sunbeams 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 way to fight is manual removal insects with a stream of warm water and then rubbing 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 help to get rid of ticks infusions of yarrow or chamomile, garlic or onions, tobacco or potatoes. 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 turn to chemicals for help: 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 combat 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 sufficient short time infect the entire plant. As a rule, these are brown-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 do 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 only bring joy to its owners.