A white coating on the fat plant may indicate that the plant is infected with a mealybug, or the appearance of a fungus. In the second case, one of the symptoms is the appearance of a mold smell.

Reference. The plaque can be localized in the axils of the leaves, resembling small pieces of cotton wool, on the trunk, between the leaves or on them themselves.

Improper watering

Upon careful examination the grower may notice a white coating in the area of the root collar. This, as a rule, is preceded by the appearance of lethargy of the leaves, their flattening, and the trunk begins to lean towards the ground.

This happens due to unacceptable money tree abundant watering combined with dense, heavy soil and lack of drainage.

Mealybug or mildew

The mealybug is a small insect, only a few millimeters in size., sucking plant juice. When a pest attacks a plant, first small white lumps appear along the edges of the leaves, then sticky spots form, and white fluff appears on the trunk and in the axils of the leaves.

Symptoms of the appearance of mealybugs, in addition to white deposits, are slow growth of Crassula, falling leaves and curvature of shoots.

Powdery mildew- These are microscopic fungi that quickly cover the leaves of a plant. The lesion visually looks like a white coating. The disease is dangerous due to the speed of its development. If action is not taken quickly, the plant will die.

A favorable environment for the development of the disease is increased level humidity in the room and sudden changes in temperature. Excessive feeding can also cause powdery mildew. nitrogen fertilizers and calcium deficiency.

How to get rid of the problem and what treatment to choose?

What to do if the plant is covered with plaque white?

If watering was incorrect

When a plant has suffered from an incorrectly chosen watering regime, it must be urgently transplanted into a new container.

The procedure is carried out according to the following scheme:

The plant is carefully removed from the old pot.
The old soil is carefully removed so as not to disturb the roots.
The roots are carefully examined.
If the root system is partially rotten, the damaged areas are removed with a sharp sterile knife.
The soil is completely replaced with a new substrate for succulents.

Important! To make it easier for Crassula to recover after partial removal of the roots, you can irrigate with the introduction of the drug Epin.

If there are mealybugs

You can defeat the pest on Crassula using soapy water. To prepare a safe solution, it is recommended to use either laundry soap or baby soap; it contains the least amount of additives and practically no perfume composition.

This must be done carefully, because infected leaves are weakened and can easily fall off. The substrate must be covered with cellophane during spraying. To achieve results, the procedure must be carried out within ten days. The fat woman will accept this method with gratitude, as it is absolutely harmless and effective.

To prevent the appearance of mealybugs, you can use infusions of garlic or tobacco, or a decoction of cyclamen tubers. It is recommended to carry out such treatments 3-4 times a month. If the infection is severe enough and the plant has been under the control of the pest for a long time, rescue will require the use of chemicals, such as:

Fitoverm;
Aktara;
Spark "Double Effect".

Important! Both the plant and the soil need to be treated with chemicals.

If you constantly carry out preventive examination for timely detection of plant infection, then use chemicals for treatment can be avoided. It is better to prevent diseases using environmentally friendly methods - treating the money tree with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, tinctures of calendula or yarrow.

Only competent care is the key to the healthy development of the plant.

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

Description of the plant

Crassula ovoid (crassula) comes from South Africa and is accustomed to rather harsh living conditions: dry air, drought and poor soils. Like most plants in this area, Crassula is a succulent 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 Crassula in nature can reach 1.5 m. A feature of the plant is a rather sparse root system with an impressive trunk. Therefore, for Crassula they choose a wide but shallow bowl. This is necessary in order to avoid stagnation of water and rotting of the roots. Crassula blooms, but this event is extremely rare, it occurs only when good care, in comfortable conditions. However, the flowers are not hers strong point, they are small, white, collected in inflorescences.

Photo gallery: appearance of Crassula

The ideal bowl for a money tree is wide and shallow Crassula 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 to store water

Video: description of Crassula

Optimal conditions for keeping Crassula

Crassula is very popular among gardeners. For its shiny oval-shaped leaves, Crassula received the name “money tree”. According to the teachings of Feng Shui, this plant senses the mood of the owner, and is also capable of attracting financial well-being into the house and predicting material expenses or income. Believing it or not is a personal matter for everyone. However, flower growers are trying to create as much as possible for Crassula. comfortable conditions for growth and chic appearance.

Table: conditions for growing Crassula

Period	Lighting	Temperature	Watering	Fertilizer
Summer	A bright place, allow direct sunlight only before 11 a.m. and after 4 p.m.	20–27°C	Once a week after the top layer of soil has dried out	Once every two weeks, fertilizer for succulents, water with the 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 of the soil	Once every two weeks with fertilizer for succulents in the proportion specified in the instructions for the drug

The soil

Most suitable soil there is a special one for the Crassula ready substrate for succulents. It is very loose and light, designed for delicate roots. Such soil easily allows water and air to pass through. But you can prepare the soil yourself. To do this, you will need equal parts of leaf soil, turf soil and coarse sand. For quick removal excess moisture in the pot there must be a drainage layer of at least 4 cm.

Transfer

The money tree does not need to be replanted annually. Moreover, it is better to avoid it unless absolutely necessary. Since the root system of the fat plant is poor, it will suffer damage to its delicate roots painfully. Replanting is done as the plant grows, changing the bowl to a wider one. If the Crassula is too large, then remove the top layer of soil and replace it with fresh substrate.

Reproduction

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

Seeds purchased in a store can be planted in a succulent substrate mixed in equal parts with river sand. They do not need to be buried or sprinkled. Simply shake the container so that the seeds are mixed with the soil, moisten by spraying, cover with film or non-woven material and put in a warm place. After 1.5–2 weeks, shoots will appear. Grown plants must be picked into separate cups.

With leaves and shoots everything is much simpler. Crassula often sheds its leaves on its own. After some time, you can notice that the leaf has successfully taken root. Subsequently, a new plant will emerge from it. The shoot must be planted in a ready-made moistened substrate without waiting for roots to form. Watering should be careful, without waterlogging the soil.

Photo gallery: methods of propagation of Crassula

Propagation by leaves is a method that Crassula itself uses, because the leaves easily take root in the soil The most popular and quick way Crassula propagation - cuttings of an adult tree After the appearance of the second true leaves, the Crassula shoots must be planted in separate cups Shoots of young shoots of Crassula appear 2 weeks after sowing

Air humidity

Dry air is the common habitat for the fat woman, so it tolerates heating in winter without problems. And in the summer, many people put it on the balcony or open veranda. You just need to make sure that the plant is not exposed to heavy rain. In order to wash off 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.

Crassula does not need to be sprayed. This will only harm the plant, which already stores enough moisture. Otherwise, the Crassula will begin to hurt and shed its leaves.

Possible problems when growing Crassula

If you do not follow the rules for caring for your money tree, you may encounter various troubles.

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

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

Green bumps

Small growths on the plant appear as a result of overwatering. It is necessary to adjust the plant's moisture. In addition, it’s worth taking a closer look - maybe the scale insect has chosen the Crassula.

Red or purple color

The leaves acquire an uncharacteristic color if they are 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 overabundance of fertilizers.

Purple leaves of Crassula are a sign of oversaturation of the plant with fertilizers

Leaves wither and turn yellow

The leaves become lethargic and turn yellow due to insufficient watering and poor lighting. This is easy to fix. However, the problem could be much more serious - perhaps the plant is affected by root rot.

Crassula leaves dry out 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 fat plant become lethargic, lose color, and then fall off. It is worth noting that a 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, since cold water will also cause Crassula to shed its leaves.

Money tree leaves can fall off due to both under-watering and over-watering.

Brown or brown spots

Dry spots of brown or Brown- a consequence of lack of moisture. When the earthen coma is overdried, 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 can also cause spotting.

Root or stem rotting

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

Root rot can be caused by overwatering or low temperature

Stunted growth (or grows upward)

The Crassula begins to grow upward and stretches out in poor light. The same thing happens with abundant watering in winter. You need to move the plant to a brighter place. To prevent the crassula from becoming one-sided, it must be rotated periodically. Pinching new shoots will help form a beautiful, even crown and make the trunk stronger and thicker. Stunted growth indicates the pot is too large.

Soft and thin leaves

Soft, thin leaves signal overwatering. 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 condition of the leaves. Attacks by spider mites and scale insects also make the leaves weak.

Thin leaves of the fat plant 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 spots when humidity is very high. If the plant is provided with proper conditions, the small specks will soon disappear.

White dots on Crassula leaves are absolutely normal; the plant thus reacts to increased humidity

Leaf burn

Fat woman loves sunlight, but it should be scattered, especially during the midday hours. Direct exposure to rays can cause a leaf burn - then it will wrinkle, become covered with dark spots, and dry out.

Small leaves

Crassula leaves become smaller due to lack of light and nutrients. It is necessary to adjust the watering and fertilizing regime, and the plant will respond beautiful crown from elastic large leaves.

Mistakes in caring for Crassula

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

Over- or under-watering

Most amateur gardeners rarely pay attention to the origin of a particular plant, but at the same time try to create comfortable conditions for it. Crassula belongs to succulents - plants that are accustomed to storing moisture for a long period, so you only need to water Crassula 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 of the roots and stems, fungal diseases, falling leaves, impaired growth and development, up to complete death.

Insufficient watering and excessive drying of the earthen clod are also dangerous for the fat plant: the leaves will begin to turn yellow and fall off, and the roots will dry out. Having noticed all these signs, it is necessary to urgently adjust watering, carrying it out when the top layer of soil has completely dried out. The money tree should be watered exclusively with settled water. room temperature, avoiding overcooling of the root system.

Incorrect lighting

Crassula loves well-lit areas and does not tolerate shading. With a lack of light, the money tree will stretch, the trunk will become thin and will not be able to support the heavy crown. Direct sunlight at lunchtime is dangerous for the fat plant: its leaves can get burned, which is manifested by the appearance of brown spots. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., it is recommended to shade the window with a curtain. In summer, Crassula senses you perfectly open veranda, in winter on a southern windowsill.

Uncomfortable temperature

It should be noted that the fat woman tolerates both high and low temperature. The fact is that the cold, along with high humidity and excessive watering are likely to cause fungal diseases, and high temperatures with insufficient moisture- drying out of the plant or death of its individual parts. It is better to keep the money tree at a comfortable temperature - 15°C in winter and 25°C in summer. A deviation of 2–3 o C in one direction or another is allowed.

Unsuitable soil

Crassula still belongs to relatively unpretentious plants. If the soil in which it has to develop is dense and heavy, the Crassula will stop growing or die altogether. The substrate should be light and airy and not interfere with moisture absorption and air circulation. It happens that when watering, the water does not go deep into the bowl. This means it's time to change the top layer of soil, otherwise the leaves of the money tree will begin to turn yellow, dry out and fall off. You should not overuse loosening, since the roots of the money tree are superficial, thin, and easy to injure.

Fertilizer

Sometimes improper use of fertilizers can lead to damage to plants. The leaves of the Crassula will begin to wrinkle and acquire purple tint, dry out 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

Crassula diseases

The fat woman rarely gets sick. This usually occurs due to improper watering or excessive lighting.

Table: why Crassula gets sick

Disease	Cause	Prevention	Treatment
	High humidity, excessive watering.	Humidity control, adjusted irrigation regime.	Change of soil. Remove the plant from the bowl, clean the roots from the soil, rinse, and place in a new substrate.
	High humidity. Excess nitrogen fertilizers.	Feeding mainly with potassium-phosphorus fertilizers. Humidity control.	It is urgent to destroy the affected leaves and change the top layer of soil in the flower pot. Spraying with fungicidal preparations Topaz, Fundazol, Previkur (according to instructions). Half a head of chopped garlic is poured into 1 liter of water and left overnight, then filtered. The plant is sprayed with the tincture. 2.5 g of potassium permanganate per 10 liters of water. Spray 4 times with an interval of 3 days.
Sooty fungus (niello)	Poor ventilation in the room. High humidity. Presence of pests.	Regular ventilation of the room. Humidity control. Inspection of plants for the presence of pests (scale insects, mealybugs).	Heavily damaged parts of the plant should be destroyed, the rest should be washed with a sponge and soap solution (20 ml liquid soap per 3 liters of water). Treat with Aktara (according to instructions). Dry the fat plant thoroughly so that water does not accumulate in the axils of the leaves.
	High humidity in the room, stagnation of water in the bowl. Excess fertilizer. Pests: scale insects, mealybugs, spider mite.	Humidity control. Well-established watering and fertilizing regime. Inspect the plant for pests.	Destroy damaged parts of the plant. Treat the fat plant with Teldor. Transplant the plant into a clean bowl with new substrate.
	High humidity. Excess moisture.	Humidity control. Moderate watering.	Treatment with Previkur, Skor, Fundazol (according to instructions).
Root and stem rot	Stagnation of water in the bowl. Abundant watering. Heavy ground.	Humidity control. Moderate watering.	Remove the plant from the bowl, shake off the soil, and wash the roots. Using a sharp knife, cut off the rotten roots and powder with crushed activated carbon. Leave the fat plant 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 plant cannot be saved.

Photo gallery: common money tree diseases

Crassula anthracnose is characterized by the presence of brown spots Powdery mildew loves moisture combined with low temperatures Mold in the bowl appears due to excessive watering, when the water does not have time to go into the soil. Sooty fungus indicates the presence of a scale insect pest on the plant. Rotting of the Crassula stem is an irreversible process; the plant cannot be saved Crassula roots can begin to rot if there is excess moisture. Gray rot appears on weakened plants when not proper care

Table: how to save the fat plant from pests

Pest	Description	Struggle
	Reaches a length of 5 mm, the body is covered with a waxy coating - a scute, and feeds on plant sap. The female lives for several months and lays eggs.	Prepare soap solution(20 ml of liquid soap per 3 liters of water). Soak a sponge in a soapy solution and carefully remove all pests from the plant. Treat the fat plant with the insecticidal preparation Aktara (according to the instructions).
	A very small insect (no more than 1 mm) brown in color, loves dry air and high temperature, amazes succulent leaves, feeds on their juice, weaves a web that prevents the plant from functioning normally. The fat woman gets sick and may die.	Destroy all yellow leaves. Give the plant a warm shower. Dry the fatty and process insecticide Actellik (according to the instructions) and the plant and window sills.
	An insect up to 7 mm long with an oval body covered with a white coating like flour. It feeds on plant sap. The waste product is white mucus, which clogs the stomata on the leaves and interferes with the breathing process.	Treat the fat plant and window sills with a solution of Actellik, Aktara or Phosfamide (according to the instructions). Replant in a clean bowl with fresh soil.

Photo gallery: dangerous pests of Crassula

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 waxy shell Spider mites are almost invisible on the plant until the problem becomes widespread.

Crassula is an unpretentious plant, but still requires due 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.

Why does the fat plant get sick and how to cure a houseplant money tree?

Why does the crassula (money tree) not grow (stands in one place) or grows poorly and what to do? Since the money tree (crassula, crassula) is a semi-desert plant, for good growth it requires natural habitat conditions: bright, but not excessive lighting; adequate drainage; watering during the growth period; drying of the soil and coolness during a period of relative dormancy. 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 growth points and helps to quickly grow the crown.

ATTENTION! In order for the Crassula to grow quickly, you need to find optimal mode lighting, the so-called “golden mean”. The money tree needs bright light, but the plant should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Leaves fall off:

Money tree sheds leaves: why? Since Crassula (money tree) reproduces with the help of leaves, if they fall off, does this indicate a leaf disease or is it alarm signal that the plant has fallen into unfavourable conditions and urgently wants to leave offspring. Why does the crassula flower (money tree) lose its leaves (crassula sheds) or why does the crassula lose its leaves? The reasons (why leaves fall) of such an unpleasant phenomenon or disease can be: excessive abundant watering and insufficient lighting, especially during the winter dormancy period; prolonged repeated drying out of the earthen coma; watering cold water from the tap; too frequent fertilizing. What to do, how to care for it at home and how to save it if the leaves of the fat plant fall off? Having analyzed the reasons, you need to try to follow the watering regime in accordance with the season, water with warm, settled water, and 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 frequent it is. It is advisable to reduce the temperature in the room to 15⁰, because at this time the weather in the homeland of the money tree is cold and dry.

Rotten trunk:

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

Succulents, which include Crassula (money tree), which are accustomed to storing water for future use in desert conditions, do not tolerate excessive soil moisture. The roots begin to rot, followed by the trunk of the plant. If, after drying the soil, the plant does not return 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 (crassula) dies? Before transplanting, you need to wash off the soil from the roots and carefully inspect them. If everything is not so bad, and only the roots are rotten, they are cut off to healthy areas, dusted with wood ash and planted in a new substrate. It is almost impossible to revive a rotten trunk. Stem cuttings Crassulas take root very easily, and the new plants that you grow from them will help you work on the mistakes.

Leaves turn yellow:

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

The most likely cause of yellowing of the leaves of the Crassula is a 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 toast is turning yellow, you should think about artificial lighting. IN warm time year most best place for the fat woman there will be a garden or loggia with protection from direct rays of the sun. Soft limp leaves Money tree withers and leaves fall off! Let's look at why this happens.

Why do the leaves of the money tree wrinkle, become soft and thin, and become lethargic, and what should you do if the money tree withers?

Loss of leaf elasticity in the Crassula indicates a problem with watering. The plant is either suffering from drought, or the roots are suffocating from waterlogging. What to do if the money tree has soft leaves? It is necessary to check whether the substrate drainage is sufficient and adjust the watering. Another reason may be excessive solar insolation, especially if the plant has recently been transplanted. Roots damaged during transplantation cannot cope with the money tree's need for watering, and the leaves wither and wrinkle. Black spots appeared on the leaves.

Why do the leaves of the money tree turn black?

Dry, round black spots on Crassula leaves 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 Crassula is affected by a fungal infection. Leaves with signs of disease should be removed, the plant should be treated with a drug to combat fungal infections, and if necessary, the treatment can be repeated several times. No need to be afraid of deletion large quantity leaves, this creates new growth points, the crown of the plant will be thicker and more luxuriant.

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

Leaves turn red:

Why and why do the leaves of the money tree turn red or are they already turning red?

The main reason for the redness of the leaves of the fat plant is too bright sunlight. The Crassula does not tolerate direct sunlight, although its African origin would seem to indicate the opposite. A red tint may appear on the leaves after a “change of residence”, moving the plant from a shaded windowsill to a brightly lit one. This problem can be solved very simply - just slightly shade the window 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 and sprayed with a biostimulant. You can use Epin, the universal “ living water» for affected plants.

CAREFULLY! When using Epin, you should not overdose, the count is literally drops, this drug is so active. To treat an adult plant, 1-2 drops dissolved in a glass of water are enough. If 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, or the earthen ball has dried out. Pest control and photos Pests don’t really like to settle on Crassula, but from time to time it suffers from their invasion.

Why does a white coating appear on the Crassula (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 coating, 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 warm water from the shower; wash the fat plant with a small brush with a thick foam of laundry soap, then rinse the plant clean water; treat with infusion of garlic or tobacco, decoction of cyclamen tubers. Such treatments are carried out 3-4 times a month. The scale insect affects not only Crassula, but also many other plants, for example: Hoya, Poinsettia succulent, Cereus cactus. If the mealybug is not dealt with, it will feed on the sap of young shoots, which will lead to weakening of the plant, slower growth, loss of leaves, and the appearance of a colony of sooty fungi on the Crassula. White plaque on the plant, you need to rub it between your fingers in order to distinguish mealybug damage from fungal damage. A musty smell indicates a fungal infection. It is much more difficult to get rid of spider mites. Its presence can be noticed by small yellowish spots on the leaves and threads of cobwebs. 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 mites on the fat plant. In the early stages of damage, you can treat the money tree with garlic or tobacco infusion, or soap suds. Such measures are not always effective; most often, neighboring plants are also affected by the mite. In this case, only insecticide treatment will help. They need to treat not only the plants, but also the surface on which they stand, as well as flower pots to destroy clutches of spider mite eggs. Scale insects can be noticed only at a late stage of the lesion, when on the bases of the petioles of the money tree and back side red-brown plaques (spots) have appeared along the leaf veins, 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 fatty mushroom is wiped with tobacco or soap solution, washed with warm water; treat the plant with a systemic insecticide. With a severe scale infestation, when all the leaves are covered with sweet sticky secretions, it is very difficult to cope with it.

REFERENCE. The soap solution for spraying is prepared in the following proportion - 10 g of potassium, green or laundry soap per half liter of water. Before soap treatment, the soil in the pot must be covered with film. What to do: the money tree falls from gravity? This problem is only possible if the pot with Crassula was not turned in relation to the light, its crown became one-sided, and the tree lost stability. How to strengthen the trunk of a crassula? To solve the problem, an adult plant is transplanted into a pot several times. bigger size, slightly reducing the load on one side by pinching. It is advisable to replant in the spring, but if the situation does not tolerate delay, you can use the transshipment method, that is, carefully remove the plant along with a lump of earth, place it in a larger pot, and carefully fill the gaps between the soil and the walls of the pot with substrate. The shape of a young plant can still be adjusted by rotating it around its axis. The plant reaches for the window glass, the only source of light, the main trunk is bent. 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 Crassula 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.

In an apartment or your own home, the money tree is known for its amazing decorative features and ease of care. But it happens that the leaves of the money tree begin to fall, they become unpresentable in appearance and color. In this case, it is necessary to urgently take appropriate measures.

Why do money tree leaves fall and what can you do about it?

The main reason for this phenomenon is waterlogging of the soil. Because of this, the leaves on the plants begin to wither and quickly lose their attractive appearance. They become pale in color and soon fall off. If you do not start treating the plant on time, then saving it later is almost impossible. Another important mistake a gardener makes is poor irrigation of foliage on dry days. If the earthen lump dries out, then the money tree does not have enough water, it begins to accumulate it, accordingly, it is difficult for a full tree to do this, and it frees itself. And liberation means only one thing - the rapid shedding of leaves.

Also, leaves fall due to poor lighting, so choose the right location for the money tree. Do not forget that the plant should be watered with warm, settled water, otherwise the plant will begin to lose its foliage. It turns red when the plant is exposed to direct sunlight.

Minimal lighting causes the shoots of the plant to stretch out and lose its decorative effect. As a result, the foliage falls off. You can save your plant, the main thing is to start treating it in time. First of all, you should adjust the lighting and watering. In order for the foliage not to fall, but to look lush and beautiful, you need to rotate the money tree around its axis from time to time, so that all parts of the plant will receive a sufficient amount of light and heat.

Why do spots appear on the leaves?

Often, many gardeners do not have enough experience, and they do not understand why the leaves turn brown or even turn black. Often the cause of this phenomenon is an infection. All damaged leaves are removed, and the plant is sprayed with agents that destroy pathogenic microflora. Dry, round black spots appear on the foliage due to sunburn. But don’t worry too much, since the situation can be corrected; all you need to do is cover the money tree from the sun. Although after a while the leaves with these burns still fall off, this stimulates additional growth points of the plant, and it becomes much more luxuriant.

The occurrence of a fungal infection can be prevented by frequent ventilation of the room and mulching the soil in the pot.

Why do money tree leaves turn red?

The reason is clear - sunlight has a negative effect on the flower. All money trees are of tropical origin, but they still do not tolerate contact with direct sunlight. A red tint on the leaves may appear due to the fact that you moved the flower from one place to another. In this case, you need to water the soil with a solution of Epin diluted in one glass of water.

The most dangerous enemies of the money tree are mealybugs, spider mites and scale insects. Let's look at them Negative influence in turn:

1. Shield. Yellow or brown spots. Pests are removed manual method and then treat the money tree with a soap solution. If there are a lot of pests, then the plant is sprayed with “Fitoverm” or “Fufanon”.

2. Spider mite. The leaves are connected by a thin web, and small yellow spots appear on them. First of all, the above-ground part of the plant is showered; if necessary, the plant is sprayed chemicals.

3. Mealybug. A white cotton-like coating appears on the leaves. The pests are collected with your own hands, after which the money tree is treated with a solution of laundry soap.

What to do if the money tree has grown?

Due to its great heaviness, the leaves of the plant often begin to fall off. There is also the problem of one-sided growth (occurs due to one-sided lighting). The problem can be solved by changing the plant's pot, and it should be wide, made of ceramic or clay. It is important to transplant on time; this is often done in spring time of the year. The plant is moved along with the soil. The soil must be neutral. In some homes, with proper and regular care, the money tree grows. Signs associated with this plant claim that what more leaves on a flower, the more material resources you will have.

How to help the money tree regain its blooming appearance?

In summer, the plant is watered every day with small portions of settled water. In winter and autumn, it is enough to water the tree once a week. It is necessary to ensure that moisture does not collect in the tray, otherwise the root system will begin to deteriorate and the leaves will begin to fall off. With proper care, the plant will delight you for many years. Now you know why the leaves of the money tree fall and how to help it.

Belongs to the Tolstyankov family and is considered an unpretentious houseplant to care for. However, sometimes problems arise from improper care. How can you tell if Fatty is sick? What signs can be used to determine her illness? We will look at the answers to these questions in our article. After all, the sooner you start “treatment”, the higher the likelihood of saving your rash.

Caring for Crassula.

Crassula is unpretentious in care.

Caring for the Crassula will not cause you any particular difficulties, but some points are still worth taking into account.

The money tree loves bright, indirect light., under no circumstances should direct sunlight be allowed to fall on the leaves of the plant. A southeast window would be an ideal place to place it. You will please your Crassula if you ventilate the room in which it is located from time to time - Crassula does not tolerate stagnant air. That is why Crassula can be placed on the balcony in the summer. It tolerates dry hot air painfully, so when choosing a place for your growler, make sure that it is not located next to a hot radiator.

Watering Crassula It is not necessary often - 1-2 times a week in the summer, and 1 time every 2 weeks in the winter. Be sure to ensure that the earthen ball in the pot dries out, otherwise the plant will begin to rot and die. Drought is better for Crassula than overflow .

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

Important! Before applying fertilizing, the plant must be watered. Fertilizer is always applied to moist soil.

Transplant Crassula doesn’t like it, so this should be done only as needed, when the pot becomes small for the root system. It is better to do the transplant using the transshipment method. The soil for replanting Crassula is suitable as standard for cacti and succulents with the addition of sand and perlite in a ratio of 2:1:1. When transplanting Crassula, do not forget to use drainage.

Crassula diseases and their diagnosis.

As a result of improper care, Crassula may develop ailments, which should be immediately addressed in order to promptly eliminate them.

Why do Crassula's leaves turn pale and fall off?

The fat woman has dropped its leaves.

Answer the question why Crassula loses leaves is not difficult. There are several possible options. Typically this happens either from underfilling, or from overmoistening, also possible yours the plant is stressed and thus reacts to it. With the first two cases, everything is clear: if you water your pet too rarely, then it’s a matter of drought, but if you have If the soil is constantly wet and does not dry out, then you have flooded the plant.

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

But what causes a plant to experience stress is not entirely clear. The most likely reason is watering with cold water. Do not forget that Crassula is still a tropical plant and a cold shower is not at all for it.

The solution to the problem is to water the Crassula with settled water at room temperature, or preferably warm.

The stem of the Crassula is stretching out.

The fat woman is suffering from insufficient lighting.

The stem of Crassula is stretched in response to a lack of light, the plant tries with all its might to reach the light source, so it stretches upward. Most likely, you didn't choose very well good place for your pet.

Solution to the problem - you should move the Money Tree to a more illuminated windowsill(make sure that direct sunlight does not fall on it) or organize additional lighting for the plant.

The fat woman can remain small if she does not have enough nutrients to grow.

Sometimes the lack of visible signs of growth is associated with the plant's dormant period, e.g. winter time years in a cool room. However, there are also other reasons - lack of lighting or nutrients, as well as poor watering.

If your Crassula stands far from daylight, this is most likely the reason for the lack of growth.

The solution to the problem is very 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 have you been fertilizing the soil?

The solution to the problem is to water the plant and then feed it(use dosage 2 times less than indicated on the package).

The leaves of Crassula have lost their elasticity. Why do Crassula leaves wither?

The fat woman is withering.

Crassula withers also for various reasons. Firstly, it can be simple tightness in the pot when the roots have already taken up maximum space in the container, in this case The problem can be solved by transplanting into a larger pot.

Secondly, the reason that the Money Tree is withering may be improperly adjusted watering. When bay, the roots of the plant crack and begin to rot, and the trunk begins to rot along with them, causing the leaves to wither and wrinkle. Unfortunately, simply reducing watering will not solve the problem.. It is necessary to remove the plant from the pot and inspect its root system. If the earthen ball around the roots is wet and the roots are rotten, then they will have to be removed. You need to use new soil for Crassula, and in future do not water it so much. Unfortunately, Crassula's transplant is not a guarantee that she will survive. If, after time, she does not get better, we advise you to break off the cutting and root it. Don't worry, Succulents are very easy to propagate.

The roots of the Crassula rot - the trunk softens and the leaves wrinkle.

The roots of the Crassula have darkened and rotted.

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

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

Important! Under no circumstances should you plant an already treated plant in the same soil and pot, otherwise your efforts will go down the drain. The container in which the Crassula was sitting, and even more so the soil, are contaminated. Ideal option will wash the pot using laundry soap. Pour boiling water over the washed pot. And use new soil.

Crassula has black spots. What is this?

Blackening of Crassula leaves.

In case of blackening of Crassula leaves There are 2 options that need to be distinguished. It might be trivial sunburn and completely unconventional infection, which will destroy your plant in a matter of days or weeks. How to distinguish a burn from an infection? Carefully inspect the affected areas. A burn is always a local phenomenon, and will appear only in the place where directly the sun's rays hit. Solve the problem by simply changing the location of your plant.

If you find rabble in hard to reach places, where the sun couldn’t hit in principle, but you’re dealing with bacterial infection.

Bacterial or fungal infection of Crassula? How to tell the difference?

Why does Crassula get sick and how to prevent it? Plants with weak immunity are most often susceptible to such infections. winter period time, since the ideal environment for the development of infection is dampness 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 present with similar symptoms - brown spots appear on Crassula, which grow and capture more and more new areas of the plant. And for enough short term the plant dies completely. Our behavior should be as follows - first of all, it is necessary to apply treatment for a fungal infection, and if it is ineffective, proceed to treatment for a bacterial infection.

Fungal infection of Crasula and how to treat it?

Leaf fungus infection.

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

rinse the roots under warm water
remove old and rotten roots
soak the plant in potassium permanganate solution up to 20 minutes.
disinfect the pot by washing it with a soapy solution using laundry soap, and dousing it with hot water.
prepare new soil and transplant the Crassula there.

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

Bacterial infection of Crasula and how to treat it?

Bacterial rot on Crassula manifests itself brown spots, similar to a fungal infection.

A bacterial infection is more difficult to treat than a fungal infection using potent drugs. Treatment bacterial rot carried out fungicides (10g of medicine per 10l of water). In addition, it is necessary to carry out local treatment with antibiotics, in particular penicillin. The most effective treatment- injection, however, Crassula can also be treated using leaf treatment.

Crassula's leaves have turned red.

The redness of the leaves in Crassula is associated with active sun.

If your Crassula leaves have turned red, then we can definitely talk about her stay in the active sun. The consequences of direct sunlight on the Crassula can be even more tragic, in the form of brown sunburn. The problem can be solved by shading your plant from the sun's rays.

Important! There is no need to pick off reddened leaves!

A white (silver) coating appeared on the leaves of Crassula.

The coating on the leaves of Crassula can be white or silver.

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

White dots on Crassula leaves.

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, which settled on your plant - mealybug.

Insect pests Crassula.

The Money Tree is not believed to be susceptible 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.

Mealybugs often settle in the axils of leaves and roots.

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

Important! Very convenient to use when processing cotton swab by soaking it in the solution.

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

Spider mite.

Spider mites are very afraid high humidity. You can fight it using the folk method:

Give your plant a warm shower.
prepare a soap solution using laundry soap.
foam the solution and apply the foam to the leaves and trunk.
wash off the foam
Place the plant under a hood or plastic bag to maintain high humidity.
It is better to repeat the procedure again after a week.