At first it was just a single sheet. Now there are already a dozen. The leaves are dry, hang limply and spoil the overall picture. What could be behind it and how do the leaves become attractive again?
Why does my cylinder brush have dry leaves?
Dry leaves on the cylinder cleaner can be caused by a lack of water, poor wintering, waterlogging or pest infestation. To solve the problem, keep the soil evenly moist, improve wintering conditions and avoid waterlogging.
The substrate is too dry
The most common reason why the leaves of a cylinder brush bush or tree dry up is a lack of water. Keep the soil evenly moist! The root ball should not dry out. This is particularly important in the summer months.
If the soil is very dry, it helps if you take the plant out of the pot and briefly immerse it in a warm water bath. Only use low-lime to lime-free water for the water bath and generally for watering!
It is also recommended to spray the cylinder cleaner regularly with water. That's good for him! He doesn't like dry (room) air. Spray the plant every few days and ventilate the room that will serve as a location!
Overwintering bothers him
In addition, dry leaves can be a sign of poor wintering. The sudden change in temperature and reduced light weaken the cylinder cleaner. In addition, it suffers if it is not watered enough in winter.
Waterlogging in the root area
Dry leaves can also occur if the cylinder cleaner is exposed to waterlogging. Always pour away water in the saucer and ensure good drainage in the pot! Root rot is often accompanied by drying leaves, which soon fall off.
Pest Infestation: Putting an End to Pests
More rarely, there are pests behind the dry leaves. As a rule, pests such as scale insects and aphids stay away from the callistemon as its leaves contain essential oils that deter the pests.
Yellow, dry and falling leaves – normal signs of aging
Dry leaves are normal to a small extent:
- evergreen plant
- gradually drops leaves
- preferred time for shedding old leaves: After overwintering
- Regular pruning and thinning prevents aging too quickly (many old shoots mean many dry and falling leaves)
Tip
In most cases, dry leaves do not mean the end of this plant. If the care is corrected, fresh leaves will soon sprout again.
