Growing and caring for it is easy even for beginner gardeners. But sometimes it requires more attention. Often flower growers complain about a white coating that has appeared on the trunk or leaves. What can cause this and how to get rid of the problem?

Crassula tree - herbaceous plant that grows like a tree. This is a succulent plant. In its succulent trunk and leaves, a supply of moisture is accumulated, which is necessary for the life of the plant. Leaves are round and coin-like. This is what caused one of the names of the plant. The color of the leaves is dark green, sometimes with a reddish tinge. Under natural conditions blooms inconspicuous creamy flowers. At home, it practically does not bloom.

Money tree - unpretentious indoor plant.

It reproduces easily and does not require special care. But some growing conditions must be observed. This is:

• Wide and shallow pot
• The presence of drainage.
• Loose soil.
• Abundant but not frequent watering.

Drain height for young plant should be at least 2 cm. They buy soil for growing succulents or cook it themselves, combining soddy soil, humus and leafy soil, a little clay to retain moisture, charcoal. Such soil does not compress in a pot, squeezing the roots and preventing moisture from passing into the pan.

Watering Money Tree needed abundantly, but rarely. Succulents store moisture for long time. Too frequent watering can lead to root rot. If you follow these simple conditions, then there should not be any special problems with the money tree. But still, you should not leave it unattended. Owners often complain about white bloom covering parts of the plant.

White plaque on the money tree - what does it mean?

Some flower growers, upon closer examination, notice a white-pink coating in the region of the root collar. Often this is preceded by a change in leaf and stem turgor. They become flaccid and flat, the trunk may lean. Over time, the plaque spreads to other parts of the plant. Silver dots appear on the leaves.

This usually happens when heavy watering is combined with dense, heavy soil or lack of drainage. The plant is affected by Fusarium rot. At the same time, the roots rot, which can lead to the death of the plant.

White plaque can form on the trunk, between the leaves or stems of the money tree.

It may be the result of the activity of the spider mite. In addition to white-yellow spots on the leaves, you can see a white cobweb. In the axils of the leaves, a white coating may form, similar in consistency to cotton wool. This is a sign that a mealybug has settled on the plant.

Determine the cause of occurrence white plaque sometimes it's difficult. Especially if the trunk and leaves have not yet lost their strength. You can determine the cause by smell. If the plant is affected by Fusarium rot, the plaque has a musty smell.

To make it easier to identify the cause, knead the plaque with your fingers.

If the smell of mold is heard during this operation, the plant is treated with fungicides. It can be Fundazol, Fungicide. In this case, the money tree needs to be urgently transplanted into a new dish.

Carefully remove the plant from the old pot. Remove all the old land. Examine the roots. If some of them are rotten, cut off the damaged parts to the living area with a sterile sharp knife. Completely change the soil, replacing it with a substrate for succulents. In order for the plant to take root faster and easily endure the transplantation and removal of part of the roots, the roots are soaked in the root formation stimulator Kornevin. In order for the money tree to recover as soon as possible, they are watered with Epin's solution.

If the smell of mold is not detected, look for traces of the presence of pests:

• When affected by a spider mite, the plant is treated with insecticides. It can be Fitoverm, Fufanon, Aktara, Intavir. Should be processed outdoors or non-residential premises. A week later, the treatment is repeated.
• In an apartment, you can treat a mealybug or spider mite with an infusion of tobacco or garlic, a solution laundry soap. Use a soft paint brush, which will not damage the fabric, but will help remove pests and accumulations of cotton-like substance. Before this, parts of the plants damaged by the mealybug are removed. They examine other plants on which it can also live. If this is not done, the pest may again settle on the money tree.

Sometimes there can be several reasons for a raid. If pests have settled on a plant affected by Fusarium rot, one or more species, in addition to the above measures, must be treated with a very weak solution of potassium permanganate during transplantation.

More information on how to properly care for a money tree can be found in the video:

Madagascar, African and South American countries are famous for their outlandish flora. Here, in the natural environment, many varieties of trees and shrubs grow, which, thanks to human efforts, appear in countries with a harsh climate, for example, the money tree. In the article, we will consider how to care for a money tree at home.

The leaves of the money tree are collected in a rosette. They are characterized by a rounded shape that resembles a coin. Great gift for my sister's birthday. Inside the leaves is the pulp, which is covered with a dense skin. Thanks to external structure leaves, various associations arise regarding the money tree. Therefore, among the people it is called a fat woman, a tree of luck or a fat woman.

Secrets and rules of care

The money tree is unpretentious in care and even a beginner can grow at home beautiful plant. But for good growth the flower must be provided with optimal conditions. To do this, it is recommended to adhere to several simple rules care.

• The soil. For the plant to take root, you need the right soil. In their natural environment, succulents grow in light, well-drained soil. It is not difficult to make such soil. Combine two parts of peat with two parts leaf ground and three parts of sand, mix. Fill the pot with the resulting mixture.
• Pot. It is recommended to plant a money tree in a shallow clay or plastic pot. Before filling the substrate, make a drainage 2 cm thick at the bottom of the pot.
• Lighting. The money tree does well in the shade and slightly darkened places. In conditions of excessive lighting, when the rays of the sun fall on the fat woman, the leaves turn red, dry out and fall off.
• Temperature . 20-25 degrees is the best temperature regime for growing succulents. Even at 4 degrees Celsius, the money tree feels good. More low temperature fraught with death.

These are far from all the points regarding the care of the money tree. Below we will talk about watering, top dressing and transplanting. I will also pay attention to the intricacies of the formation of a beautiful crown.

How to properly water a fat woman

In the case of a money tree, abundant but moderate watering is appropriate. Before carrying out the procedure, be sure that the soil in the pot is dry. The flower is more afraid of excessive moisture than dried soil.

Excessive watering is fraught with decay of the root system, which leads to death. When watering, try not to get water on the leaves. During the spring-summer season, provide enough water. And remember that the ground should be damp, but not wet.

With the onset of cold weather, the soil is allowed to dry 5 centimeters deep. In winter, the plant is at rest and does not need a lot of water, since enough moisture is concentrated in the leaves.

The well-being of a flower also depends on the water used. Settled water is better for watering a money tree. room temperature. Melt water is also allowed for use, since it contains few impurities. Experienced flower growers are advised to periodically spray the foliage and wipe with a damp cloth.

How to transplant a money tree at home

Spring is ideal for the money tree transplant procedure. Since the fat woman is a slow-growing plant, it is recommended to transplant once every 24 months.

The conditions of detention also affect the time indicator. If the flower is in optimal conditions, does not experience a shortage of light, moisture and nutrients, it is growing rapidly. Then the money tree is transplanted once a year.

1. At the bottom of the pot, make a drainage 2 cm thick. Pour the substrate into the container so that it fills the flowerpot by a quarter. If desired, put a few coins on the bottom of the pot to activate positive energy fat women.
2. Carefully remove the money tree from the old container, grabbing the trunk. Shake the earth lightly and lower into new pot filling up the soil. Don't trample the soil. Better wait until it settles and fill it up.
3. After the procedure, water the plant. Further care comes down to regular loosening of the soil. This will provide the root system with access to oxygen.

Video tips

Transplanted exotics are recommended to be kept on the balcony. Just put the pot, unlike pelargonium, in a place protected from the rays of the sun.

How to plant a money tree so that there is money in the house

The money tree looks attractive. Thanks to the green fleshy foliage covering a powerful stem, the fat woman easily decorates any window sill. But in order for the flower to “work” and attract money to the house, it is recommended to follow several rules when planting and choosing a place.

• Do not immediately plant a sprout bought in a store in the ground. Give him the opportunity to get used to the new environment. If it's summer outside, wrap the roots with a damp cloth. If indoors normal humidity and temperature, put the sprout on the windowsill.
• The pot plays a big role in this matter. The money tree has a feature. It is allowed to plant it repeatedly in one flowerpot. After soil renewal, container processing antiseptic and trimming the root system, the fat woman is returned to old flowerpot. Therefore, it is recommended to choose high-quality and beautiful flowerpot, because the tree is destined to become a family talisman and amulet.
• At the bottom of the pot, make a layer of gravel, and put a few coins on top, coat of arms facing up. Use coins of the same denomination. To appease the plant, please it with drainage from river sand and moss.
• If the goal of planting a fat woman is material well-being, I advise you to strengthen the effect of coins with paper bills. Having received a sudden income, select three new bills, wrap them in a bag and put them under a flowerpot. Not a word about coins and banknotes.
• When the plant grows up, decorate. Chains, coins, golden ribbons are suitable for this purpose. Since the flower is an oasis of well-being, I advise you to treat it accordingly. Provide your green pet with love and respect.

Keep the flower pot on a south or east windowsill. For irrigation, use water infused with small coins for 10 days. Talk to the tree, pay attention and it will fill the house with love, luck and financial well-being.

How to shape the trunk and crown

To get a small tree from a fat woman with lush crown, it must be carefully monitored from the beginning of growth, forming the trunk and crown. To do this, it is recommended to remove the lateral processes until the tree reaches the required height.

Wait until the length of the trunk reaches 15 cm and the height is 30 cm. Then pinch the top. This will contribute to the growth of side shoots, which will lead to an increase in the crown.

It is important that only one shoot grows in the flowerpot. As a result, the plant will have a hard and thick trunk. Even if you got an adult money tree with a woody trunk, still take care of the splendor of the crown and the height of the fat woman.

If you start the process early, there will be no stumps from twigs on the tree. Often, to give shape, you have to remove adult branches. Be sure to treat the cut points with ground cinnamon or crushed in a mortar activated carbon.

As for pinching, everything is simple here. After the appearance of several pairs of leaves on a branch, find a kidney between the last leaves and carefully remove it with tweezers. Several new buds will appear in this place. This is evidence that the branching process has begun.

Video instructions

If one kidney appears, repeat the procedure. And in order for the money tree to develop and branch symmetrically, periodically turn the pot so that all parts of the fat woman have access to sunlight.

What to fertilize

Fat woman - humble plant, which is more in need of nourishment at the initial stage of life. For this purpose, liquid or granular weakened fertilizers for cacti and other succulents are used.

The fertilizer concentration is determined by the soil. If the earth is saturated organic matter, half the dose indicated on the package is used. AT mineral soil the concentration is higher.

Mature plants feed during the period of peak growth, which lasts from early spring to mid-autumn. Fertilizers are applied in low concentration. They are added to the soil once a month.

During the autumn-winter season, starting in November, the fat woman is at rest. At this point, the money tree does not need additional nutrition.

Flowering money tree at home

For a fat woman, flowering - natural process. At the same time, succulents are rare flowering plants, and there's a reason for that. In the tropics, which are the natural habitat for the money tree, there is no short days. Therefore, the fat woman grows well and blooms in good lighting conditions throughout the year.

In our region, autumn and winter are characterized by short days, and the sunlight received in summer time not enough for flowering. But sometimes the money tree throws out flowers in apartment conditions.

Enchanting flowering and fat woman are different things. Very rarely flowers cover the crown. Usually there are several single inflorescences. If flowering is plentiful, a translucent haze of small and delicate flowers envelops the crown.

The flowers of the money tree are characterized by a light color - white, cream. Sometimes there are specimens in which white flowers have green or pink shade. There are also species with red and blue flowers, but this is rare.

If you provide a money tree minimal care, which boils down to proper watering, top dressing and timely transplantation, it will not work to achieve flowering. But experienced growers achieve results. What's the secret?

1. If you want to increase the likelihood of flowers, transplant a fat woman in early spring. This is due to the coincidence of transplantation with the beginning of a period of active growth.
2. If you take the plant out into the air in the summer, this will contribute to the result. Keep a pot with a money tree on your balcony or veranda.
3. After the onset of cold weather, keep the fat woman in a room where the temperature does not exceed 15 degrees.
4. Regardless of the time of year, provide the flower with access to bright, but scattered light. In winter, illuminate the tree with a fluorescent lamp.

Thanks to these little tricks, you will help your pet bloom. And remember, without effort and caring care you won’t be able to see the flowering of the money tree at home.

Types of money tree

In the natural environment, about three hundred varieties of the money tree grow, which differ in shape. Due to its unpretentiousness and spectacular appearance, this succulent has gained unheard of popularity in home floriculture. AT room conditions grown the following types fat women:

• purslane . A variety of fatty is often called ovoid or oval. Grows up to a meter high. With proper care, it throws out white or pink flowers.
• Spatulate. A feature of the species is a tetrahedral creeping stem with aerial roots. It needs regular watering regardless of the season.
• treelike . Most often found in home floriculture. In optimal conditions, it grows up to one and a half meters in height. After 10 years, it throws out pink or white flowers.
• Lycopsform fat girl . Branching subshrub with incredible decorative qualities, due to tiny pointed leaves, arranged according to the principle of tiles. Young plants have erect shoots that fall down over the years. Blooms inconspicuous pale yellow flowers.
• Fat Cooper . The herbaceous variety has thin shoots that form clumps. It blooms in summer, throwing out pink flowers that fill the room with a sweet aroma.

The money tree is undemanding in care, but without knowledge biological features specific type it is problematic to create conditions suitable for normal development.

Reproduction of the money tree

Let's talk about the reproduction of the money tree. There is nothing complicated in this process, and even a novice florist can put this African exotic in the house. Crassula is propagated, like an orchid, in several ways: leaves, seeds and cuttings. Let's consider each method in more detail.

Propagation by seeds

Getting a young money tree from seeds is a long and troublesome task. But the result is worth it.

1. First, prepare the soil. Mix one part of sand with two parts of leafy earth. Fill the bowls with the resulting substrate.
2. Place the seed material in the ground and cover with a film. Every morning, remove the polyethylene for fifteen minutes and spray the soil using a spray bottle.
3. After the first shoots appear, and this will happen after two weeks, remove the film, but continue spraying.
4. After strengthening, transplant the sprouts of the fat woman into shallow boxes. The main thing is that the distance between the seedlings should be at least a centimeter.

Transplant mature young plants into separate pots. At this point, each money tree will have several leaves.

Reproduction by cuttings

In order for the money tree to have a greater impact on the financial condition of the family, experienced flower growers recommend not buying, but stealing a cutting. Let's imagine that you didn't quite get in a legal way several cuttings. Be sure to dry them out for a few days. Further, everything is simple.

• Prepare a container with earth. Take care of drainage, which will protect the root system from rotting.
• To make the cuttings root better, make a small greenhouse. Cover each cutting disposable cup. It's enough.
• Remove glasses twice a day and ventilate young fat women.

Remove the glasses after rooting. When the roots completely braid the soil, as evidenced by their appearance from above, transplant the young trees into pots.

Reproduction by leaves

The leaves of the money tree are propagated more often than by cuttings. First, find a leaf of a fat woman, and then proceed according to the algorithm below.

1. Take some in a glass boiled water, add a little crushed charcoal and dip a leaf into the mixture. Place the container with the sheet in the shade.
2. Change the water every two days to prevent rotting. In the near future you will see roots resembling white threads.
3. Wait a little longer for the roots to get stronger. After that, transplant the leaf into the ground. Be very careful not to damage the roots. Otherwise, the risk of death of a fat woman will increase.

Video transplant experience

Now you know all the subtleties of the reproduction of the money tree. Use any of the above methods to increase the number of African exotics in your home green space.

Problems in breeding a money tree

There are many indoor plants that are undemanding to care for at home. They seem to be specially created by nature for beginner flower growers and easily endure their flaws. The list of such plants includes the fat woman. This unpretentious green pet, like spathiphyllum, does not cause much trouble to the owner.

But this does not mean that people involved in breeding unpretentious plant, do not face problems. Sometimes a healthy fat woman withers, sheds foliage, or dies altogether. Let's figure out why this happens.

Why do leaves fall

Falling leaves are the most common problem that overtakes the grower. I will consider the causes of this phenomenon and tell you how to act in a similar situation.

• Overwatering . Leads to wilting of leaves, which subsequently fall off. In this case, it is recommended to stop watering until the earth ball dries. After that, water the flower moderately and gradually bring the amount of water and the frequency of watering to the established norm - once a week.
• lack of moisture . Provides a similar effect. Only in this case, the foliage first turns yellow and curls, and then falls off. The solution to the problem comes down to the resumption of watering and periodic spraying with settled water.
• Excessive lighting . If the leaves fall due to excess light, move the pot with the money tree to a lighted place where the sun's rays do not fall. If this is not possible, create a shadow for the fat woman with paper.
• Heat . With the onset of cold weather, turn on heating system and use heaters. Hot air currents, together with low humidity, cause great damage. Move the flower to another place and spray regularly.
• Wrong feeding . Sometimes the owner's flaws during fertilization lead to thinning of the crown of the fat woman. The solution to the problem involves replacing the soil in the pot. It will not work in other ways to save the plant, since it is problematic to neutralize the excess salts in the soil.

Remember, even completely healthy flower may drop leaves. This phenomenon is observed during the breeding season, when the fat woman discards healthy leaves in order to obtain young shoots. Don't forget about aging. This is natural if an elderly flower sheds leaves.

Why does the trunk and leaves turn yellow

This unpleasant phenomenon, when the appearance of the money tree deteriorates significantly, has one reason - the lack of light. Helping a pet is easy. Move the pot to a different location. If this is not possible, it is recommended to think about installing an artificial light source. In the summer, keep the flower in the garden. A loggia is also suitable, but on condition that the rays of the sun do not fall on the leaves.

Why leaves turn black and wither

The appearance of rounded black spots on the surface of the leaves of the money tree is a sign of "sunstroke". The solution to the problem involves shading. If the spots are soft, the flower is affected by a fungal infection. In this case, remove the affected leaves, treat with the appropriate preparation.

It is not scary if you remove a lot of leaves during the rescue operation. This will make room for new buds, which will positively affect the density and splendor of the crown.

Why did the money tree leaves become thin, soft and wrinkled

The answer is simple - fusarium rot. This is the result of stagnant water, which leads to over watering. To prevent the spread of infection, treat the soil with a suspension of Fundazol and normalize watering. Later, transplant the plant, removing rotten roots.

Diseases and pests

Despite the unpretentiousness in care, the fat woman does not like the lack of attention. If the money tree is not provided with proper care, it will not lead to anything good, and diseases will not keep you waiting. What to say about pests.

1. In conditions poor lighting the stem of the plant takes on an ugly shape. Further inaction leads to death. Therefore, keep the pot on the windowsill, especially if dark room.
2. If the leaves change color or fall off, this indicates the presence of a fungal disease in the money tree. A similar effect is provided by the use cold water when watering.
3. The presence of rot at the base of the stem is a herald of root rot. To save the plant, act decisively. It is recommended to cut off the top and grow a new tree.
4. The fat woman rarely comes into view of pests. If necessary, use specific pest control products. The mealybug is usually the source of the problem. Treatment with alcohol or insecticide will help to cope with it.

The money tree, or fat woman, is considered very. At home, it easily tolerates both a long time without water and a lack of lighting.

That is why it enjoys such great popularity among novice flower growers - caring for it does not cause much trouble, but it looks wonderful and even, according to legend, favors financial wealth in family. Besides .

But sometimes it happens that the leaves of the money tree start to fall off, the plant wilts and may even die. Why does this happen and how to avoid the sudden death of this wonderful houseplant?

Reasons why a money tree can shed its leaves

Falling leaves of this plant is the most common problem.

The reasons for this may be the following:

1. Wrong watering regimen. Crassula belongs to succulents, the kind of plants that can accumulate, retain moisture in their leaves and wait out dry times for a long time. If you water it too often, the fat woman begins to shed completely healthy leaves, hurt and fade

This problem is most often observed in overly caring and not very experienced owners, who, at the slightest drying of the land in which the plant is located, immediately run after the watering can.

But too long breaks in watering the money tree should not be allowed either.

If the soil is too dry, this, just like with excessive moisture, will cause the leaves of the plant to begin to lose elasticity, turn yellow, dry and fall off.

That is why you need to be careful competent watering regime, which is especially important in winter, when this plant is resting. In the summer, the fat woman is watered every day, with small portions of water at room temperature, and in the autumn winter period- one watering per week will be enough.

At the same time, you should always carefully monitor that water does not stagnate in the pan - this is fraught with rotting of the roots, from which the leaves will certainly suffer. Find out more from our article.

If the roots have already begun to rot, do not panic. The plant can still be saved by simply transplanting it into new soil, while freeing it from the old earth and cutting off rotten roots.

To avoid similar problems in the future, you should take care of good drainage, at least 2 cm thick. Expanded clay is ideal for these purposes.

2. Direct sunlight falling on the money tree can cause the leaves to get too hot, start be covered brown spots and fall off.

Plants located on the southern windows, as well as those that are taken out by the owners on Fresh air after a long stay indoors.

The same danger threatens plants that are placed next to heat sources - near batteries or heaters.

3. Excess mineral fertilizers. Oversaturation of the fat woman with mineral salts contained in the soil or in top dressing can lead to shedding of leaves.

In this case, transplanting the plant into fresh soil will help, and protect it from excess salts and acidification of the soil. charcoal added to the soil will help.

To prevent this problem in the future, you need to carefully read the instructions from fertilizer manufacturers and strictly observe the frequency and dosage of top dressings.

4. Ice water from the tap. For watering the money tree, it is recommended to use settled water, the temperature of which is not higher and not lower than room temperature.

If the leaves have already begun to fall off, you can water them. warm water making sure it doesn't go into the pot.

5. Sudden changes in temperature. Staying in a draft, heat, transferring a plant from a cold place to a warm place - all this can negatively affect the health of the money tree.

If it stood on a cold frosty windowsill and its roots are frozen - the money tree can no longer be saved. You can only cut the cuttings and grow a new plant from them.

Abnormal, unusual conditions are also a common reason for dropping leaves of a fat woman. external environment. She sheds her healthy leaves for the sake of young shoots.

6. Illness. It can be both, and all kinds of pests.

It is often not possible to determine the true cause, therefore, experienced flower growers recommend periodically treating the plant with fitoverm and antifungal agents.

7. Natural aging. Even with proper care, the leaves of the fat woman, sooner or later, will begin to fall off. This is the first sign of her aging.

There is no way to help her here, and the only thing that can be done is to rejuvenate the plant by cutting it.

How to help the money tree

Excessive watering leads to leaf fall money tree. The main sign of the emerging fall of the leaves is their wilting.

If you carefully observe the plant, this fate can be avoided by taking certain measures.

First of all, you should stop watering the plant until until the earthen ball is thoroughly dry. After that, you need to resume watering, but at first reduce the frequency of watering and the amount of water, making sure that the pan remains dry.

If the problem is drying out of the soil- you just need to water more often, not forgetting the above rules.

In winter, the fat woman should be placed in a cool room. The frequency of watering during this period can be reduced to 1 time in 1-2 weeks.

In the event that the money tree is located on the windowsill, under which the battery is located, you should put the pot on a thick piece of styrofoam to avoid overheating the plant with hot air currents.

The money tree is not very demanding on the composition of the soil.

For its normal life, it is best to use a mixture that contains peat, leaf and sod land, as well as coarse sand in a ratio of 0.5:1:1.

The root system of this plant is a surface type, so you should use wide but not very deep pots.

There was a strong belief that The fat woman is sensitive to the family microclimate, financial condition and mental attitude of the person who raised her.

Contrary to this opinion flower lovers say that there are few such unpretentious houseplants as Fatty.

She is puts up with many mistakes of inept flower growers, cheerfully green with its bright elastic leaves. However, when growing a money tree (fat woman), sometimes one has to meet problems and diseases.

Diseases with photos and home care

In this article, we will consider the main diseases, diseases of the Crassula flower (money tree) and their treatment. We will answer the questions: why does the fat woman get sick and how to cure a houseplant money tree?

slow growth

Why does the fat woman (money tree) not grow (stand in one place) or grow poorly and what should I do?

Since the money tree (fat woman, crassula) - it is a semi-desert plant, for good growth he needs natural habitat conditions:

• bright, but not excessive lighting;
• sufficient drainage;
• watering during the growth period;
• drying of the soil and coolness during a period of relative dormancy.

When these conditions are met don't have to complain about slow growth money tree.

Give it an attractive appearance regular pinching of shoots, which stimulates growth points, helps to quickly grow the crown.

ATTENTION! In order for the Fat Woman to grow quickly, it is necessary to find optimal mode lighting, the so-called golden mean". The money tree needs bright light but direct contact with the plant is unacceptable sun rays.

The leaves are falling

Money tree sheds leaves: why?

Since the Crassula (money tree) reproduces with the help of leaves, their shedding - this indicates a disease of the leaves or is it alarm signal that the plant has fallen into adverse 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 shed and lose leaves?

Causes(why the leaves fall) of such an unpleasant phenomenon or disease can be:

• excessively abundant watering and insufficient lighting, especially during the winter dormancy;
• prolonged repeated drying of the earthen coma;
• watering with cold water from the tap;
• too much frequent feeding fertilizers.

What to do, how to care at home and how to save if the leaves fall off the fat woman?

After analyzing the reasons, you need to try follow the watering schedule in accordance with the season, water with warm settled water, minimize the use of fertilizers.

ATTENTION! In winter, watering Crassula is reduced to 1-2 times a month, the lower the air temperature, the less often it is. It is also desirable 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 Tolstyanka (money tree), accustomed to storing water for future use in desert conditions, they do not tolerate excessive soil moisture at all. The roots begin to rot, and behind them the trunk of the plant. If, after drying the soil, the plant did not come into its proper form, then everything is very serious - it urgently needs to be transplanted.

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 the soil from the roots and carefully examine them. If everything is not so bad, and only the roots have rotted, they are cut to healthy areas, powdered with wood ash and planted in a new substrate.

A rotten trunk is almost impossible to reanimate.

Crassula stem cuttings take root very easily, and the new plants you grow from them will help you work out the mistakes.

In the photo below root system(roots) Crassula (money tree):

Leaves turn yellow

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

Most probable cause yellowing of leaves in a fat woman - lack of light.

What to do if the leaves of the money tree turn yellow?

If the windows of the room face north or northeast and the toastka turns yellow, you should think about artificial lighting.

During the warm season, the most the best place for a fat girl garden or loggia protected from direct sunlight.

soft wilted leaves

Money tree wither and leaves fall! Let's see why this happens.

Why does the fat woman wrinkle the leaves, become soft and thin, lethargic, and what to do if the money tree wilts?
The loss of leaf elasticity in a fat woman signals a problem with watering.

The plant either suffers from drought, or the roots suffocate from waterlogging.

What if the money tree has soft leaves?

It is necessary to check whether the drainage of the substrate is sufficient, to adjust watering.

Another reason could be excessive solar insolation, especially if the plant has recently been transplanted. The roots damaged during transplantation cannot cope with the need of the money tree for watering, 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 Crassula appear as a result of sunburn.

Shading the plant from direct sunlight will solve this problem, but the affected leaves will eventually fall off.

Black and brown soft spots on the leaves they say that the fat woman stricken with a fungal infection.

Leaves with signs of the disease must be removed, the plant treated with a drug to combat fungal infections, if necessary, the treatment can be repeated several times. No need to be afraid of removing a large number of leaves, this creates new points of growth, the crown of the plant will be thicker and more magnificent.

ATTENTION! It is worth reviewing 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.

The 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 of the fat woman is too bright sunlight. The Fat Woman does not tolerate direct sunlight, although her African origin, it would seem, suggests otherwise. Red tint may appear on leaves after "change of residence", transferring the plant from a shaded window sill to a brightly lit one.

This problem is solved very simply - it is enough to 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, it means that the change of location has led to sunburn, and the money tree needs to be fed with complex fertilizer, sprayed with a biostimulant. You can apply Epin, universal " living water» for affected plants.

CAREFULLY! Applying Epin, do not overdose, the account goes literally on drops, this drug is so active. For the treatment of an adult plant, 1-2 drops dissolved in a glass of water are enough.

With reddening of the underside of the leaves you need to pay attention to the irrigation regime, perhaps the plant simply does not have enough moisture, the earthen lump has dried up.

Pest control and photo

Pests do not really like to settle on Tolstyanka, but from time to time she suffers from their invasion.

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

Sometimes in the axils of money tree leaves you can see a white coating, similar to cotton balls.
This is a signal that the plant has settled mealybug. In order to get rid of it, you need:

• 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;
• treat with an infusion of garlic, or tobacco, a decoction of cyclamen tubers. Such treatments are carried out 3-4 times a month.

The scarlet affects not only the Crassula, but also many other plants, for example: Hoya, Poinsettia succulent, Cereus cactus.

If the worm is not fought, it will feed on the juice of young shoots, which will weaken the plant, slowing down its growth, loss of leaves, appearance on the Tolstyanka colonies of sooty mushrooms. The white coating on the plant must be rubbed between the fingers in order to distinguish the defeat of the mealybug from the defeat of the fungus.

A moldy smell is indicative of a fungal infection.

Much harder to get rid of spider mite. Its presence can be seen by small yellowish spots on the leaves and cobweb threads.

The reason for the appearance of this pest- warm and dry air, so by spraying the plants regularly, you can avoid the appearance of a tick on a 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 the mite.

In this case, only insecticide treatment. They need to process not only plants, but also the surface on which they stand, as well as flower pots for the destruction of clutches of spider mite eggs.

Shchitovka can be seen only at a late stage of the lesion, when on the bases of the petioles of the money tree and reverse side leaves along the veins red-brown plaques (spots) appeared, that is, the pest can be seen with the naked eye.

The following measures are being taken urgently:

• 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;
• treat the plant with a systemic insecticide.

With severe damage to the shield, when all the leaves are covered with sweet sticky secretions, it is very difficult to deal with it.

REFERENCE. Soap solution for spraying being prepared in next proportion- 10 g of potash, green or laundry soap per half liter of water. Before soap treatment the soil in the pot must be covered with a film.

What to do: the money tree falls from gravity?

This problem is only possible if the pot with Crassula was not rotated 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 an adult plant is transplanted into a slightly larger pot, 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 transfer method, that is, carefully remove the plant along with the earthen clod, place it in a larger pot, and carefully fill the gaps between the earth and the walls of the pot with the substrate.

The shape of a young plant can still be adjusted, turning it around its axis. The plant reaches for the window glass, the only source of light, the main trunk curves.

Timely attention to the shape of the money tree will allow you to get a slender plant with uniform growth and a neat crown.

By creating Fatty optimal conditions for development, you can be sure that problems and diseases will not interfere with growing a beautiful strong plant, signaling to its owners about the well-being of the house in which it lives.

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Why the leaves of the money tree fall - we are looking for and eliminating the reasons!

Very often, housewives do not know why the leaves of the money tree fall and begin to think about how to save the fading plant. The right way to determine why the leaves wrinkle, become soft and fall off, the trunk wilts and bends - this is to find the true cause of the troubles that appear. What measures to take and what to do in such cases, you will find out if you read the article in full so as not to miss all the smallest details and subtleties ...

What to do when the leaves of the money tree fall?

The most common misfortune encountered by the owners of the fat woman is the fall of green leaves. Why do the leaves of the money tree fall and what to do in such cases, how to find the cause and help the plant? Consider possible reasons onset of illness:

What to do if the money tree wilts? First of all, adjust the watering. With abundant watering, let the soil dry completely, and then resume moistening the earth, according to the season and the needs of the plant. When the soil dries out, first pour it abundantly so that the entire earthen ball is saturated, then irrigate in accordance with the schedule and condition of the crassula.

In winter, move the succulent to a cool place, and limit watering to 1 time in 7-14 days, and if your plant lives above the radiator in the apartment, increase the space between the pot and the radiator with foam. Very often, the plant sheds a leaf so that a branch appears in this place. If the case is isolated - do not rush to raise a panic.

Why does the trunk wither on the money tree and what do the sluggish leaves of the fat woman say?

The succulent is accustomed to an arid climate, the crassula stores water for the period of drought in the trunk and leaves. Abundant watering inevitably leads to the fact that the trunk of the money tree begins to rot, the leaves turn yellow, and the roots also rot. To reanimate the money tree, it is urgent to stop watering and completely dry the soil. If the procedure did not return the succulent to its original appearance, the tree will have to be transplanted.

When transplanting from the root system, the plants wash off the ground and remove all rotten parts, the cut points must be processed charcoal. If you can’t save a money tree from decay, try growing a succulent from cuttings. When the trunk of the money tree rotted, the plant will not be able to survive.

the trunk of the money tree wilts - in the photo

If the leaves of the money tree become soft, lethargic, wrinkled, this indicates a familiar to us wrong mode glaze. It is necessary to adjust watering depending on the time of year and temperature.

Another reason may be a recent plant transplant - the roots have not yet adapted, have not grown stronger and do not absorb moisture well from the new soil. Excess sun exposure can also cause wrinkled foliage.

The leaves of the money tree turn yellow and red

The money tree may turn yellow from lack of light, to correct the situation, change the place of residence of the succulent and put it on the sunny side. In spring and summer perfect place for Crassula will become glazed balcony where direct sunlight does not penetrate. If it is not possible to provide the tree with sufficient sunlight, consider artificial lighting. It is important to strike a balance, and bright lighting is bad and lack of light will lead to problems in growing.

the leaves of the money tree turn yellow - in the photo

The reddened leaves of the money tree, on the contrary, indicate an overabundance of bright sunlight. When receiving a sunburn, the leaves also wither and turn red. To change the situation, move the plant or shade the window. It’s a good idea to feed the money tree with growth stimulants, for these purposes you can use the preparations Immunocytofit, Kornevin, Potassium Humate for indoor flowers or take any other stimulant. All these drugs will help your plant not only survive the stress after transplantation, improper watering etc., but also help to restore strength and improve the condition. Please note that when using, strictly follow the instructions, since an excess amount may not bring benefits, but harm, in other words, aggravate the situation and ruin the flower.

When the leaves turn red from the underside - pay attention to watering, the plant signals a lack of moisture in the soil. It is worth noting, do not confuse the purple color of the leaves of the money tree with red, purple(or its shades) is a feature of some varieties, or rather, the normal state of the plant, so there is no need to look for a problem where it does not exist.

What does the silver coating on the money tree say?

The money tree is not the most popular plant for pests, however, "even for an old woman, there is a hole." White dots on the leaves of the money tree indicate the presence, for the destruction of which it is necessary:

1. wipe the leaves and trunk of the plant with a solution of laundry soap;
2. wash off the mixture with warm water;
3. spray the fat woman with a tincture of several cloves of garlic.

white coating on a fat woman - in the photo silver plaque on the money tree - in the photo

It is recommended to repeat a similar procedure up to four times a month until the silver plaque on the money tree disappears completely. It is recommended to use finished products for the destruction of the mealybug - Aktara, Calypso, Tantrek, Fitoverm - these funds will help out in severely neglected cases.

Some signs associated with the money tree

In no case can you buy a money tree - you need to grow it yourself, taking a leaf from the owners who have a good income.

It is best to ask for a process and grow a fat girl out of it. Do not forget to mentally thank and wish well-being to the owners of the "mother" tree.

Dust on succulent leaves can cut off income to the house, so dust the leaves more often.

To increase family income, coins or banknotes are tied to the leaves of the money tree, and several coins are buried in the ground when planting.

If the money tree has fallen, the signs say the following:

• together with the pot and did not break - to growing prosperity;
• the pot broke - wait for the envious;
• the money tree fell and broke - alas, well-being will leave the house.

When the money tree does not hold the trunk, this indicates material difficulties.

The money tree has blossomed (which is very rare at home) - the most best omen, promising the growth of well-being and prosperity to the family.

Now you know why the leaves of the money tree fall and what to do when they wither, and you are also aware of what the bent trunk of the plant says. The fat woman not only decorates the room, purifies the air and creates comfort, as they say, even contributes to financial well-being owner.

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