My mother gave me my first Crassula, promising that the tree would attract money to the house. In fact, it turned out that there was not enough money for the Maldives and a yacht, but the whole family loved the succulent pet. Of course, this flowerpot is unpretentious and is not afraid of lack of sun, moisture and nutrition. True, sometimes the fat woman gets sick, but it is almost always curable.
The tree doesn't grow
With proper care, the fat plant will grow in your home for 10, 20, and in some cases even 50 years. All this time it is growing in size, and only you can decide whether to trim its crown every year or allow it to spread out over the entire windowsill.
But what if you diligently water and fertilize the tree, but it looks like it’s made of plastic and remains at its old size? Here the problem is in the roots. Surely the pot chosen for the plant is shallow and not wide, so the money tree is poorly rooted.
Transplant your pet into a larger “bucket”. But when replanting, carefully examine the rhizome - sometimes it is shortened by rot, and sometimes by pests that have settled in the soil. In this case, cut off the rot, completely replace the soil, and kill the pests with an insecticide. And be careful: if you break the root during transplantation, this will have an even worse effect on the growth of the fat plant.
The money tree's stem is stretching out
Long curved branches of Crassula can form from poor nutrition. The thing is, like all succulents, Crassula does not like fertilizing with nitrogen. If you water it with nitrogen compounds, the branches will begin to stretch in different directions, and the leaves will not have time to form, and the crown will look poor and ugly.
If the branches are already stretched out, they can be pinched and/or trimmed. It is best to do this in the spring. Not only long apical shoots must be removed, but also excess small branches inside the crown.
But what if the stem is normal, plump, and the tree falls on its side, that is, it falls? The problem here is that the soil is too wet, which does not support the trunk. Don’t water it so thoroughly; excess moisture may cause rot in the pot! And for the fat woman, make a support. Over time, when the green pet gets stronger, you will remove it.
The leaves have become soft
There may be several reasons:
- excess moisture in the pot, due to which the plant has developed rotting (the most common problem);
- the temperature in the room is not suitable for the tree;
- The fat woman really lacks light.
Root rot is shown in this photo (as you can see, the roots have rotted completely, despite the fact that the upper part of the plant seems completely healthy):
Rot It is treated like this: the crassula should be urgently dug out of the pot and the roots should be washed carefully. Cut off everything rotten - roots, parts of the stem, leaves. It is better to sprinkle the cuts with crushed coal; it will prevent bacteria from entering the wound and aggravating the condition of the tree. Then plant the tree in fresh soil (take a new pot or disinfect the old one with at least boiling water). To be on the safe side, water the soil with carbendazim solution. In the first days, shade and do not water the fat plant.
The tree withers, turns yellow, and then dries
This is a “complaint” about the heat.
If you can, put the money tree on fresh air(open veranda, courtyard, unglazed balcony), but so that the sun does not fall directly on the leaves.
Some people plant Crassula in a flowerbed or vegetable garden. The plant likes it. Just get him back to his room in time. As soon as the temperature drops below 15 degrees on autumn nights, dig up the tree and plant it in the pot again.
Leaf fall
It can start for various reasons:
- this is a natural process (some fat plants spontaneously “go bald” every 2 years, and then grow new leaves);
- you overwater the tree and it begins to rot (I already wrote about rot above);
- you water Crassula cold water, and this is the reaction of the roots (it is correct to water the tree with settled water at room temperature or slightly warm);
- you haven’t watered the tree for a long time, and it has shed “ballast” that it cannot “feed” - in this case the leaves will first dry out and then fall off;
- the money tree suffers from direct hits sun rays- in this case the leaves will turn red before they fall.
Crassula withers and loses leaves
Thin, soft, wrinkled leaf blades are a sign illiterate watering. You either dried out the tree (or maybe the room is too hot, and the sun immediately steals almost all the water poured into the soil), or, on the contrary, you often overwater it and the roots grow in swampy soil.
Look at the situation. If the tree doesn’t have enough water, water it more often (if you constantly forget about this, buy an aquaglobe or other automatic watering system). If you overwater your Crassula, replant it by adding more drainage to the bottom of the pot.
By the way, about the transplant. If the tree withers immediately after being transferred to new pot, it is quite possible that the problem is roots damaged during this manipulation. Shade the tree and water it very carefully - perhaps it will still move away.
Leaves turn yellow and fall off
As with other problems, there can be several reasons for yellowing and loss of Crassula leaves.
- Watering with cold water. And if you overwater your green pet, you will get an additional “package” of problems: fungus, mold.
- Lack of light. Trees growing on a north-eastern or northern window fall into the risk zone. And if in summer the sun peeks at least a little into such a window, then in winter you definitely cannot do without additional lighting. True, I noticed: if there is always someone in the room in the evenings and the main lighting lamp is on (the flowerpot is not covered with a curtain), you can do without buying a phytolamp.
Spots on leaves
Black (dark brown) circles
If weak sunburns resemble red spots, while strong ones resemble just such circles.
Urgently remove the flowerpot from the sunny windowsill, or hang tulle (you can also stick film on the window). There is no need to hide the flowerpot in dense shade, but it should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Affected leaves will have to be cut off.
Brownish (brown), whitish spots
You're out of luck: this fungus.
If there are few spots yet, this means that the tree has recently become infected and you can still fight for it. Buy medicine (fungicide) and treat the fat plant strictly according to the instructions.
If the infection is total, the situation is bad - the money tree will have to be thrown away. And so that the disease does not go further, the pot in which the tree grew can also be disposed of - well, or at least sterilized (boiling water, a strong solution of potassium permanganate).
Pests attacked
Yellowish, reddish spots
Most likely, your Crassula was the victim of an attack scale insects- harmful insects sucking juice from leaves. This diagnosis will be confirmed if the leaves begin to turn yellow and fall off, or you see the insects themselves (round red “plaques”).
Your actions:
- Place the money tree away from other flowerpots. Carefully inspect all house flowers (including bouquets) for harmful “plaques” hiding on the inside of the leaves.
- We remove adult insects manual method. The pot with the tree should be placed in the sink (if the plant is small) or in the bathtub. With a small brush or cotton swab, soaked in an insecticide solution (or alcohol, kerosene, soap solution), discard each pest and wash it down the drain.
- Treat all leaves with soapy water. But this should only be done if the infection is minimal.
- If everything is bad (or you just don’t want to take risks), immediately spray the flowerpot with an insecticide solution. This substance is considered moderately hazardous, so all work should be carried out at open balcony so that relatives do not inhale. And you should protect yourself by covering your face with a scarf, your hands with gloves, and your eyes with glasses.
The treatment should be repeated a week later. And if necessary, then another 7 days after that.
"Cotton wool" in the leaf axils and/or at the base of the plant
White plaque is traces of vital activity mealybug, whitish winged insects.
Remove them mechanically (the same way as scale insects), and treat the plant with either a soap solution or an insecticide.
Yellowish spots + cobwebs
Coming to the leaves of your fat plant spider mite.
These insects are very small, black or red. The more web they lay, the worse it is, because pests hide their future offspring in the web.
Together with aphids, flowerpots are often attacked by gray rot(fungal disease).
If there are few cobwebs, the flowerpot can be sprayed with a soap solution. If there is a lot - acaricide (poison from ticks). Flower growers highly praise “Aktofit”, “Fitoverm”, “Aktellik”.
By the way, ticks are afraid of dry air. So if you make it a rule to frequently spray your house plants, these pests will never bother you.
More about proper care, thanks to which you can minimize the risks of all the diseases listed above, you can hear in this video:
Crassula (money tree, Crassula) is a very common indoor plant and 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. The peculiarity of the plant is its rather meager root system in the presence of 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 |
Soil
Most suitable soil for Crassula there is a special ready-made 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
money tree does not require annual replanting. 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
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, place Crassula 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 the 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 the 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 lighting. The same happens when 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 spider mite 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
Crassula loves sunlight, but it should be diffused, 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 at 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 burns, which are manifested by the appearance 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 cold, together with high humidity and excessive watering, is likely to cause fungal diseases, and high temperature with insufficient moisture will cause the plant to dry out or die 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 shade, dry out and fall off. A lack of nutrients also has consequences: the money tree will stop growing, and natural physiological processes, while 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. | |
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| Sooty fungus (niello) |
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| Treatment with Previkur, Skor, Fundazol (according to instructions). | |
| Root and stem rot |
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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 humidity combined with low temperatures 
Mold appears in a bowl when excessive watering when 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 with improper 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. |
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| A very small insect (no more than 1 mm) brown in color, loves dry air and high temperatures, striking succulent leaves, feeds on their juice, weaves a web that prevents the plant from functioning normally. The fat woman gets sick and may die. |
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| 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 respiration process. |
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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.
Money tree, Crassula, Crassula, which are now often found in any interiors - home and office, have gained popularity for their rare unpretentiousness, medicinal properties and beauty. However, often lovers of indoor flowers are forced to ask the question - why do the leaves of the money tree fall? What is the cause of this scourge, how to deal with it?
Loss of leaves in Crassula is the most common problem in its cultivation and maintenance. The most common reasons:
- the watering regime is disrupted;
- excess direct sunlight;
- overfeeding with mineral fertilizers;
- unsuitable water for irrigation;
- sharp fluctuations in daily temperature;
- diseases, pests;
- the natural aging process of the money tree.
Important! The leaves of the money tree also fall when it is preparing to put out a new branch instead of a leaf. In this case, there is nothing to worry about, as well as with the loss of lower leaves on the trunk.
Frequent or excessive watering, or a combination of both, is the most common reason. Crassula is a succulent in which nature itself provides for abstinence from abundant moisture supply to the roots. Excess water can cause root rot. Drying roots are less harmful to the money tree.
When overwatered, the fat plant simply sheds its leaves, as if getting rid of water ballast. And if it lacks moisture, the leaves begin to wither, lose their elasticity and fall off.
Excessive direct sunlight for the light-loving Crassula can also cause leaf fall. This is especially important in the summer, when the tree often goes to “rest” in the open air. This is due to the fact that the leaves of the money tree heat up, their tissues lose their elasticity and vitality.
A slightly less common cause of leaf drop is excess mineral fertilizers. An increased content of salts in the soil, which is a consequence of overfeeding, leads to a violation metabolic processes in the plant.
Unsuitable water for irrigation - that is, cold water straight from the tap - also harms the fat plant. Cold water is poorly absorbed by the root system, which is why it stagnates in the substrate. In unsettled tap water contains chlorine, which is poisonous to plants.
Sharp fluctuations in daily temperature become a source of stress for the plant, to which the money tree reacts by dropping its leaves.
Important! The money tree is equally harmed by both very low and very high temperatures.
Crassula is extremely resistant to diseases and pests, however, systematic violation of the rules of care weakens the plant and reduces its natural immunity.
With good care, a money tree can live for more than 20 years, but it ages just like all living things.
What to do to prevent leaves from falling
Strict adherence to the watering regime. In the summer, you need to water your indoor money tree flower daily, but in moderation. In the fall, watering is gradually reduced, reducing it to once a week by the beginning of winter.
This regime is maintained until the beginning of spring, when the plant resumes active growth. Then watering begins to gradually increase.
If the money tree is located near a south window, it needs shading on hot days. If you take it out into the open air in the summer, you need to choose a place so that after 11 o’clock it is in the shade.
To ensure that feeding of the fat plant does not turn out to be excessive, you need to carefully study the instructions for fertilizers and apply them in strict accordance with the instructions.
Water for watering the money tree should sit for at least a day and be at room temperature. The ideal water for irrigation is soft. It is better to boil tap water that is too hard.
To avoid sudden changes in daily temperature, you need to take a responsible approach to choosing a location. The fat woman does not like drafts, heat from heating devices. Situations often arise when one part of the pot is exposed to the cold from the window, and the other suffers from the heat of the radiators.
Important! If such situations cannot be avoided, it is necessary to provide protection from hot and cold air flows - lightweight screens made of thick paper, cardboard or foam.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to prevent the aging of the money tree. It is possible only at the first signs of its manifestation (falling leaves, cessation of flowering, softening of the trunk) to take measures to rejuvenate it.
Why do the leaves become limp and fall off?
In addition to the main reasons for the loss of leaves on the money tree described above, there are several more that are directly related to the characteristics of caring for the plant at different times of the year.
In summer, the money tree must be protected from the scorching sun, drying out of the soil and too dry air, drafts and overheating of the substrate in the pot. It should be watered daily, moderately, in the evening, removing excess moisture from the pan.
In the fall, it is important to bring the money tree indoors in time. Night cold temperatures below 10ºC can cause hypothermia of the root system, which can cause disease or stress.
In winter, you should not place a money tree near heating appliances. In the short days of late autumn and until mid-winter, the plant needs additional lighting. The optimal length of daylight for a money tree is 10-12 hours; based on this condition, additional lighting is provided for it.
Another winter problem is dry indoor air. Although the fat woman is indifferent to humidity, once a month she will benefit from a small warm shower.
Important! From mid-autumn until spring, the money tree is not fed. Fertilizing during this period can also cause leaf fall.
There are a number of other problems that lead to the leaves of the fat plant falling off, but they relate to the plant’s habitat.
Money tree is an energetically powerful plant. It is strongly connected with its owners, often falling ill with them. Therefore, it often happens that the tree begins to wither if one of the household becomes seriously ill.
If the money tree is kept under normal conditions and its care is carried out “according to the textbook”, experienced flower growers They advise owners to pay attention to their own health.
Often, exacerbations of chronic diseases of family members have negative impact on a plant: it grows poorly, the leaves wither and fall off. Here it is not the plant that needs to be treated, but people. With the recovery of the owners, the money tree quickly comes to its senses.
Also energy connection fat woman and family members is clearly expressed when conflict situations arise. If quarrels, scandals, and conflict situations often occur in the house, the money tree, like a tender young lady, begins to mope, expressing its protest by dropping leaves. And in this case, it is not the plant that needs help, but people. When home calm and peace are restored, the tree will also be restored.
Money tree leaves wither reasons
The situation when the leaves of the money tree become limp and wrinkled is not much less common than its fall. This can be caused by several reasons:
- Excessive watering. The most unpleasant thing is that when overwatering, the root system of the money tree suffers significantly: it begins to rot. Even worse, the leaves become limp only when the rotting process has already begun.
- Inappropriate pot. In a cramped pot, the root system does not have the opportunity to fully develop, which immediately affects the condition of the plant. It is also undesirable to have a container that is too large, since this creates a threat of excess moisture in the substrate.
- Violation of containment conditions. Limp and wrinkled leaves of a money tree are a sign that it suffers from either frequent drafts or lack of light. On the other hand, prolonged exposure of the fat plant to the bright sun in the hot summer also leads to wrinkling of the leaves.
Important! Often, when the leaves become lethargic, inexperienced indoor plant lovers wonder: how to feed the fat plant? There is only one answer: it does not need additional feeding; rather, on the contrary, it can cause even more harm to the plant.
Why do the leaves turn yellow?
Yellow leaves of the money tree are a signal that it does not have enough light. Crassula needs bright, diffused light, so it is recommended to place it near windows that face east, south or west.
If this is not possible, as well as in conditions of short daylight hours in winter time, the plant needs additional lighting. In addition, yellowing of the leaves is an almost constant companion to the most common problem with the money tree - leaf drop.
Signs associated with falling leaves
There is another opinion. If you look closely at the dry fallen leaves of the money tree, they will look like they are a little dusty gems. This similarity is recommended to be used as a very powerful talisman to attract money. Dry leaves are collected and placed in a special bag, which is kept in the wallet.
Before you accept any sign for yourself as the most likely, you still need to remember that this phenomenon - leaf fall - is just a way for the money tree to reproduce in natural conditions and grow - in the place of the fallen leaf, a bud soon appears, from which it develops new escape.
How to save a money tree
Whatever problem arises with the leaves of the money tree, the very first action should be to restore normal conditions for its maintenance and care.
Important! All problems that may arise when growing a money tree are primarily associated with violation of the rules for caring for it.
Most often, when normal conditions are restored, the fat woman completely returns to normal after one and a half to two weeks. But in severe cases, special measures are required to restore the plant to a healthy, beautiful appearance.
If the money tree has suffered from excess moisture, stop watering until the soil is completely dry, and then begin to water very moderately, gradually increasing it to normal. The norm for Crassula is watering once every one or two days in the summer, and once a week in winter.
In advanced cases, when the roots have begun to rot due to excess moisture, only replanting the money tree will help. In this case, you need to carefully shake off the old soil from the roots, let them dry a little and carefully inspect them.
All rotten and broken roots must be cut with a disinfected tool, and the sections should be sprinkled with crushed charcoal or cinnamon powder. If a money tree loses its leaves due to insufficient quantity moisture, the situation can be easily corrected by restoring the normal watering regime.
Important! It is unacceptable to “help” the plant by watering it beyond the norm.
If excess fertilizer is applied, the plant must be transplanted into fresh substrate. The best would be specialized soil for cacti and succulents. To subsequently avoid the threat of substrate salinity, as well as to prevent the appearance of rot, a small amount of crushed ground water is immediately added to it. charcoal. The drainage layer must be at least 2 centimeters thick.
To eliminate the consequences associated with exposure to direct sunlight, it is enough to move the plant to a shaded place. If this is not possible, during periods of particularly strong sun it should be shaded using any available means - from a newspaper to an ordinary umbrella.
sunburn on money tree leaf
In winter, the money tree pot should be kept away from heating appliances. You can also block it from the flow of hot air. It will be useful to lightly spray the fat plant with warm water once a week.
Money tree pests and how to deal with them
There are a lot of pests that can cause damage to the money tree. However, they are reluctant to deal with a healthy plant. But if the tree is not properly cared for, it can quickly become a victim of insects.
Most often, a weakened fat woman is attacked by:
- mealybugs, mealybugs and rootbugs;
- scale insects and false scale insects;
- spider mite and greenhouse mite;
- nematodes, thrips and aphids.
Mealybug, a sap-sucking insect, 3-5 mm in length, usually lives in the axils of leaves. It can also be recognized by its powdery white cocoon, in which the female lays eggs.
The usual way of fighting is manual removal insects using a jet warm water and subsequent rubbing of the plant with vodka infusion of garlic or calendula. You can also use chemical insecticides, Actellik or Fufanon. Treatment is carried out weekly for 5-6 weeks.
Important! When replanting a money tree, you need to carefully inspect its roots in order to detect the presence of a pest in time.
Most safe way fight - rinse the roots of the plant under a strong stream of warm water. Treatment with Fufanon (0.1%) or Actellik (0.2%) is also suitable. To do this, every 5-7 days the soil is thoroughly watered with an insecticide solution. The procedure is carried out at least five times.
Scale insects and false scale insects They are also classified as sap-sucking pests. It is not easy to recognize them, since the color of their shield often matches the color of the trunk or leaf.
The fight against scale insects is difficult, since their shield can withstand almost all chemicals.
Therefore, it is usually scraped off manually, and then the plant is treated with vodka tinctures of garlic, celandine, pine needles. A good effect is obtained by washing the affected areas with kerosene, as well as laundry soap, zoo shampoos, and strong dishwashing detergents (such as Ferry Platinum).
In cases where home remedies do not help, use insecticides that are safe for use indoors - Actellik, Fufanon, Arrivo, Karate. Treatment is carried out at least 6-7 times with an interval of 5-7 days.
Spider and greenhouse mites most often settle on young leaves and shoots, since their skin is thinner. The condition for their spread is increased dry air. Mites infect a plant very quickly, and in most cases “break” its decorative form.
If this pest is detected, you urgently need to increase the air humidity, spray well or pour cold water over the entire plant and its neighbors. Homemade, natural remedies that help get rid of ticks include infusions of yarrow or chamomile, garlic or onions, tobacco or potatoes. From chemical agents, preparations and means of combating scale insects are suitable.
If swelling on the roots is detected during transplantation of the money tree, the damaged roots are cut to the base. You can also use the medical antihelminthic drug Pirantel. Make a solution (250 grams per 10 liters of water) and water the affected plant generously twice with an interval of two weeks.
In advanced cases, it may be easier to re-cut the money tree.
Thrips, also related to sap-sucking pests, are also capable of transmitting viral diseases, so they are currently considered the most dangerous of the pests. Usually, their massive accumulations occur during the flowering period, when they penetrate the buds. After the money tree blooms, they move to its lower parts.
Home remedies in the fight against thrips are in most cases useless, so you have to turn to chemicals for help: Actellik, Fufanon, Tsimbum, Karate. You can use Fitoverm.
Aphid It usually ends up in cash along with street soil or from neighbors purchased second-hand. In places where aphids accumulate, the leaves and twigs of the fat plant usually wrinkle and bend, often dry out and fall off.
The best way to control aphids is to wash the plant with green soap or other strong detergents.
Money tree diseases and how to treat them
Most often, the money tree is affected by bacterial and fungal infections. Moreover, they usually appear in winter due to short daylight hours and low temperature air.
Fungal diseases, caused by the pathogens Biotytis cinema, Phytophtora and Fusariun (various rots) usually begin their spread from the root collar and quite short terms affect the entire plant. As a rule, these spots are brown-brown in color, at first single and small, then increasing in size and frequency of occurrence.
Important! If treatment is not started on time, it is better to prune the money tree radically, leaving a few healthy cuttings.
If the disease is noticed in time, the following measures are taken:
- reduction of watering;
- increased ventilation;
- removal of affected areas;
- disinfection of sections.
As a preventive measure, the money tree is usually watered with a weak solution of potassium permanganate two or three times a year.
Bacterial diseases Crassulas are practically indistinguishable in appearance from fungal ones. It is impossible to determine them at home, since this requires special equipment.
Bacterial diseases of Crassula
However, both bacterial and fungal diseases of the money tree can be treated with fungicides and available antibiotics (penicillin) by spraying them with aqueous solutions.
Final part
Successful growth and development of the money tree is not a difficult task, especially since this plant does not make any additional demands. Rather, on the contrary, it is prone to minimalism.
So that the question never arises - why the leaves fall, the fat plant needs only one thing - proper care and attentive attitude. Then the money tree will always have a beautiful appearance, and it will bring only joy to its owners.
Crassula diseases are basically the same as those of other succulents. They are usually caused by bacteria and lower fungi. They most often affect plants kept with a lack of light, high soil substrate, and low temperature.
Most often, the combination of these unfavorable factors for keeping crassulas is observed in winter, when, with short daylight hours in the rooms where succulents are kept, high humidity. The plant does not rest, it grows, and, as a result, pathogens of various diseases settle on it.
These are primarily wet or gray rot caused by the fungus Botrytis cinema and fusarium rot caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum. These mushrooms infect vascular system plants and penetrate deep into the roots through soft fabrics all organs. Diseased specimens have characteristic brown soft areas that gradually cover the entire plant, and eventually it dies.
Composition of succulents: faucaria tiger, crassula perforatum and cactus (lobivia)
To prevent the pathogen from spreading to healthy plants, you need to sharply reduce watering and increase ventilation. In affected specimens, it is necessary to cut off the diseased areas layer by layer down to living tissue. Before each subsequent cut, the instrument must be disinfected.
Other diseases of Crassula and all succulents in general are the well-known late blight (pathogens are oomycete fungi of the genus Phytophthora), which develop on the root collar of young plants (especially those grown from seeds - as a result - blackleg disease). For prevention, crops are periodically watered with a slightly pink solution of potassium permanganate.
Pathogens less studied bacterial rot. This is partly due to the complex procedure for identifying pathogenic bacteria, partly due to the rather expensive chemicals, used in diagnosis.
The external manifestation of bacterial lesions on plants is practically indistinguishable from those caused by fungal diseases. At the same time, fungicides are also used to combat bacterial infections, and the affected plants are treated in the manner described above. You can also use antibiotics (penicillin, gentamicin and others) by spraying diseased plants with their aqueous solutions.
If it is not maintained correctly, Crassula diseases may not appear at first, but the appearance of the “money tree” will begin to lose its attractiveness. So, with excess moisture in winter or lack of light in summer, the Crassula stem ( Latin name Crassula) can stretch out and become ugly. We must remember that the indoor flower we are considering needs some direct sunlight in the summer; it is best placed on the windowsill.
The money tree is watered very rarely in winter: 1 - 2 times a month, depending on the air temperature (optimal winter temperature is 12 ° C).
If the leaves of the fat plant fall off, this is again caused, in all likelihood, by errors in care. Take a closer look at the money tree. Dry brown or black spots on the leaves of the Crassula indicate insufficient watering. high temperature air. If the fat plant has pale leaves and they wither, there is excess moisture, especially in winter.
If, due to waterlogging, the stem of the crassula has turned black at the base and rotted, you have no choice but to cut off its top, root it and henceforth avoid excessive watering in winter.
Sudden loss of leaves in a fat plant can be caused by watering the plant with too cold water; in the future, water your money tree only with settled water at room temperature. In summer, the leaves of the Crassula fall into large quantities If the substrate is too dry, resume watering, the crown will gradually recover.
In general, the Crassula is a rather unpretentious plant that reproduces easily. New copy can be obtained even from one small leaf (see photo below).
Crassula growing from a fallen leaf
Crassula pests are quite numerous, but they rarely settle on a healthy plant, and moreover, they are easier to fight than viral, bacterial or fungal diseases. This is due to easier detection of insects in the early stages of damage and clearer recommendations for combating them.
In addition, a plant affected by a pest can almost always be saved, which cannot be said about plants affected by fungi, bacteria and viruses. In any case, the main preventive measure in pest control is regular and timely thorough inspection of plants. Let's look at the most common pests of succulents (and, in particular, fat plants) and measures to combat them.
Crassula oval
Mealybug.
A large group of insects of the genus Pseudococcus (for example, P. obscurus - seaside mealybug), Planococcus (P. citri - grape mealybug and others) are widespread polyphags that live on almost all ornamental plants V room conditions.
Female scale insects are broadly oval, pinkish or greenish, up to 4-5 mm in length and 2.8 mm in width. When mature, the female forms a white fluffy cocoon, where she lays up to 600 eggs. During a season, 3-4 generations can form. Settling in the axils of leaves and branches, insects suck it out and greatly weaken the plant.
Pests are destroyed manually, washed off with a stream of water, followed by treating the affected areas with an alcoholic infusion of garlic or calendula (3 parts of 70% alcohol for 1 part of garlic).
Chemical means of protection include spraying with a solution of actellik or fufanon (0.1-0.15%). In this case, the treatment is repeated several times with an interval of 5-7 days in order to destroy all new generations of larvae emerging from the eggs.
Root mealybug.
With abundant watering, the scale insects move into the lower layers of the soil, crawl out through the openings of the pots and, quickly spreading around, infect other plants.
An effective way is to wet the soil from the tray without shaking it out or pour it on top with a solution of actellik (0.2%) or fufanon (0.1-0.15%). This is done several times every 5-7 days to destroy all the larvae.
Scale insects and false scale insects.
Close relatives of scale insects belonging to the genera Saissetia (S. olea - olive scale insect, S. coffeae - hemispherical pseudoscale insect), Acutaspis (A.persea), Abgrallaspis (A. cyanophylli) and others. Females of all genera form grayish-white or yellowish scute scales on host plants, sometimes occurring in large colonies.
In case of severe infection, the listed pesticides and pyrethroid preparations are also used, of which the safest in room conditions are Arrivo, Tsimbum (0.15%) and Karate (0.05%). In this case, treatment should be repeated with an interval of 1-2 weeks. It is possible to use the biological preparation “Fitoverm”. These drugs are especially effective against wandering larvae.
Spider mites.
The collective name for plant mites of the Tetranychidae family. Selected species called flat red mite or spider, red spider mite, etc. Unlike those previously discussed, these are very small pests, but the damage they cause is most significant and unpleasant.
Females up to 0.3 mm long move quite quickly along the surface of the plant, reproducing year-round, especially in dry air. They also differ in that they often settle on fresh growth, where the cuticle is thinnest. In places where they are localized, the skin of the stems and leaves turns yellow and brown, then a rusty or brown crust forms, which not only spoils the appearance of the plant, but also disrupts its shape. At the same time, mites quickly spread from affected to healthy plants, causing them great harm.
If spider mites are detected, it is necessary to immediately increase the air humidity by spraying. Spray and stream cold water affected plants are also needed. It is good to use an infusion of yarrow, garlic, onions, tobacco, potatoes, chamomile. Among the biological means of control, one should name the predatory phytoseiulus mite - Phytoseiulus persimilis, which readily eats the flat beetle.
All disinfectant soap preparations are also used against ticks. household chemicals and pyrethroid drugs used to combat scale insects, as well as the new drug “Apollo”, which effectively destroys the pest.
Greenhouse flat beetle.
Flat beetle mite Brempalpus obovatus of the Tenuipalpidae family. Close to spider mites; the control measures are the same.
Nematodes.
As soon as the named pests of the Crassula are detected, safety measures must be taken immediately. First of all, cut off diseased roots, sometimes to the root collar, or take cuttings from the plant and re-root.
After this, it is imperative to disinfect tools that came into contact with the infected plant and soil, as well as pots. All infected parts of the plant and the soil in which they were located must be immediately destroyed.
Thrips.
In indoor culture, thrips appeared from open ground and greenhouse farms. Now these are the most dangerous plant pests. This includes representatives of the order Thysanoptera. These are Frankliniella occidentalis - western flower thrips, or Californian, Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis - greenhouse, or greenhouse thrips, Thrips physapus - flower thrips, etc.).
The adult insect is small, 1-2 mm long, dark brown or brown, elongated with fringed wings and a black head. Eggs are laid in plant tissue. The larva is light yellow, 1 mm long. Adult insects and larvae suck the juice from leaves and flowers, deforming and discoloring them.
Mass reproduction of thrips is observed during the flowering period, when it accumulates around flowers. When buds appear, it penetrates inside, damaging the flowers, and in the fall, when the temperature drops, thrips move to the lower parts of the plant.
In addition to direct harm, thrips carry pathogens of some dangerous viral diseases. Its mass reproduction is observed in hot, dry weather. The development of one generation occurs in 2-4 weeks. During the season, this pest produces up to 12-15 generations. The only good news is that at air temperatures above 35°C, the development of almost all thrips stops, and when the relative air humidity drops to 50%, mass death of larvae is observed, at least in well-studied species.
The following pesticides are most effective in the fight against thrips: Actellik, Fufanon (0.1-0.15%), as well as relatively new drugs - Evisect and Hotaquik. To combat thrips, you can also use pyrethroid drugs “Arrivo”, “Tsimbum” (0.15%) and “Karate” (0.05%). They have low toxicity but can sometimes cause allergic reactions. The most harmless drug in this regard, Fitoverm, is an extract of one of the soil fungi.
Facultative (non-permanent) pests of succulents, usually living in open ground and from there entering indoors. Another, more relevant option today, for aphids to enter the collection is from flower shops and imported potted plants.
This is a widespread group of insects of the genera Aphis and Myzodes. Indoors on succulents, the peach (greenhouse or tobacco) aphid (Myzodes ersicae), melon (cotton) aphid (Aphis gossypii) and spotted greenhouse aphid (Neomyzus circumflexus) are more common.
- the most well-known pests that damage soft tissues of plants. Damaged parts often wrinkle, bend, and dry out if severely damaged. Sometimes young parts of plants can be covered with a continuous coating of larvae and adult females. Adults are wingless or winged, up to 2 mm long, wingless larvae are about 0.5 mm long. Both are dark green, brown or black.
Eggs are elongated. They overwinter on young growth garden plants. In the spring, the founding larva emerges from the eggs. The larvae suck young leaves, moving onto the buds. The larvae develop within 12-15 days. Over the summer, aphids produce 10-15 generations. IN summer period Simultaneously with the wingless ones, winged female dispersers develop, which migrate, populating new territories and sometimes ending up indoors. In September-October, aphids lay eggs and die.
One of the pest control measures is mechanical washing with solutions of green soap (3-4%), laundry soap, “Bim”, “Ferry” and other detergents.
From biological methods struggle can be advised to use predatory insects, destroying aphids. However, the most effective chemical method with the use of pesticides used to control other indoor pests Crassulaceae.
Other pests of Crassula in indoor conditions are red cockroaches, gnawing young parts of plants - shoots, flowers, seedlings. The fight against cockroaches is carried out both with the help of widely used household preparations and with the help of the previously listed pesticides, including the well-proven Actellik.
Significant damage to succulents in the house and garden can be caused by snails, woodlice, and slugs. They must be collected and destroyed in time. Can be used as bait for these pests. raw potatoes, citrus peels, etc.
In the open ground, it is mainly herbivorous rodents that harm Crassulas, among them mice, voles, and rats should be mentioned. They gnaw and eat various parts of plants and can also feed on seeds. Methods to combat these pests are widely known.
Concluding the conversation about the diseases of the Crassula and its pests, it is necessary to emphasize once again that the most effective way avoid them - observe those optimal conditions agricultural techniques (temperature, light, humidity and soil fertility), under which the money tree feels good, looks healthy and does not get sick. It is also necessary to observe hygienic measures to prevent the spread of diseases and pests: disinfection of soil, tools, utensils, cleanliness of plants.
Permanent required preventive examination for timely detection of sick or pest-affected plants and prevention of infection of neighboring healthy specimens.
It is also useful to periodically treat plants with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or infusion of calendula, tobacco, yarrow, etc. If pathogens or pests are detected, the first step should be to apply mechanical method fight: rinsing with water and lubricating with alcohol tinctures (garlic, onions, celandine, pine needles), as well as hot baths for the root system. And only as a last resort can you use chemicals, remembering that most pesticides are toxic not only to pests, but also to humans, and some of them can cause allergic reactions.
Treatment with chemicals should be carried out only in a well-ventilated area, preferably outdoors, observing safety precautions.
When keeping Crassulas in the open air to known indoor diseases and pests are added such specific ones as rodents and other vertebrates - birds, lizards, moles, as well as slugs (mollusks) and insects characteristic of open ground. Therefore, you need to carefully monitor the plants in the garden and, if necessary, take timely measures to protect them. We hope that the topic of Crassula disease is fully covered in our article, but you can always ask additional questions in the comments.
When writing the article, materials from the book “Sedum, Juvenile and Other Crassulaceae”, authors V.V. Byalt, V.N. Gapon, I.M. Vasilyeva.
The flower can withstand poor lighting and lack of watering for a long time. For this reason, novice flower growers love this plant. Besides easy care it attracts appearance and the ability to attract wealth to the home. But even the hardy fat woman sometimes develops all sorts of diseases.
The lifespan of Crassula directly depends on growing conditions. If everything suits her, she will delight her owners for decades, without changing her color, but only increasing in size. There are specimens that live up to fifty years. However, owners often do not have the patience to care for it for more than 20-30 years. Moreover, the first flowering is observed only ten years after planting.
Sometimes a flower begins to have a problem with leaves falling off. The spectacle looks sad, so it is necessary to quickly figure out why the money tree is shedding its leaves in order to stop this process. There may be several reasons:
To stop leaf falling, it is worth identifying the cause and eliminating it.
For example, if there is an excess of fertilizers, the money tree should be transplanted to another soil. Special means help to cope with pests. In case of excessive lighting, the flower is covered with newspapers. If the watering mode is incorrect, it is adjusted in the right direction. The water should be at room temperature. An aging fat woman is rejuvenated by circumcision.
Typically, a plant experiences a similar disease if it is watered too often. Inexperienced gardeners believe that Crassula needs water immediately after the soil dries. However, in warm time it requires watering once a week, and in winter - only once a month.
If the leaves become soft, the flower can be revived. The young fat plant is taken out of the pot, the roots are carefully cleaned with a knife, placed in a glass of water, and only then replanted in new soil. Mature tree It is not recommended to remove it from the pot. It is enough to remove the wet substrate, replacing it with dry soil. Watering stops completely.
The problem is also observed in the presence of pests. In this case, special preparations and treating the foliage with a sponge and soap will help.
In its natural habitat, the fat woman is accustomed to receiving food as a result of a desperate struggle for survival, so she is fed quite rarely. In spring and summer, the procedure is carried out once a month, and in autumn and winter - once every two months. Beginning flower growers prefer to buy cactus solution in florist shops for this purpose, using it in accordance with the instructions. Moreover, in cold weather the solution is made twice as weak so as not to harm the plant.
Crassula requires the following nutrients:
Usually, a universal fertilizer is used to feed the plant, but calcium can also be added using a prepared composition from egg shells, or an infusion from it.
To do this, the shells are washed, dried, ground into a fine powder, and then added to the money tree pot. It is recommended to place such fertilizer at the bottom of the container for the fat plant when replanting for drainage. The shell layer will facilitate the flow of air to the root system and prevent waterlogging of the soil.
The infusion is prepared as follows: place ten shells in a liter jar, pour boiling water over them, and leave for two weeks in a place where light does not penetrate. The resulting liquid is used to water Crassula.
The soil in the pot should be moist before the procedure. The next day, the tree is sprayed with warm water.
White coating on the leaves of the Crassula
If harmful mealybugs are found on a money tree, they are immediately destroyed by wiping the surface of the fat plant with a soap solution. A sponge or brush is used for this. Insecticides also help in the fight against scale insects. But they should be used if the soap solution does not have the desired effect.
Money tree pests
Crassula has no specific pests. On it you can see insects common to all indoor plants:
It is quite difficult to remove spider mites. Its presence is indicated by yellow spots on the foliage of the flower. If the initial stage of the disease is missed, then cobwebs and the pests themselves appear between the leaves. They quickly adapt to insecticides, so it is advisable to alternate special preparations. The treatment should be combined with washing the plant with soapy water, infusion of garlic or tobacco. It is recommended to wipe all nearby surfaces with the solution to destroy insect eggs.
It is impossible to notice the scale insect at an early stage of its appearance. Crassula owners know about the damage when they see red, brown and yellow spots on the leaves. The pest is extremely dangerous, so the actions of flower growers must be prompt. It is necessary to smear the insects with kerosene, then manually remove them from the fat plant. Next, the wood is treated with a solution of soap or tobacco. Then it is washed with a swab soaked in clean water. Finally, the use of an insecticidal drug is required.
Mealybug causes flower growth to slow down, shoots to bend, and leaves to fall off. This pest is recognized by white deposits on the leaf axils. If the fight is not started on time, sooty fungi develop.
After treatment, the Crassula should be transplanted into another pot, or the existing container should be disinfected and the soil replaced. Care remains the same.
Thus, although the money tree is hardy and unpretentious, sometimes it is also susceptible to various diseases and pests. To prevent the plant from dying, you should start the fight against the ailments of the fat plant in time. If you monitor the condition of the flower and properly care for it, it can live for many decades.Video about how to properly care for a money tree and protect it from diseases and pests: