If a plant suddenly drops its leaves, many gardening enthusiasts quickly become concerned. If your plant only loses a leaf every now and then, this worry is usually unfounded. It's the same with the lucky tree.
Why is my lucky tree losing leaves and how can I save it?
If a lucky tree suddenly loses leaves, this could be due to a location that is too dark or cold, waterlogging or, in the case of lucky chestnuts, due to frequent changes of location. To save it, place it in a bright, warm place or eliminate waterlogging by repotting.
It looks different if your lucky tree suddenly loses a lot of leaves at once. He is not particularly sensitive, but in the long run he definitely reacts to care mistakes. Above all, the Australian bottle tree (as the lucky tree is also called) needs a lot of light.
A location that is too dark leaves its mark over time. First the leaves change color, then they fall off. The lucky tree reacts in the same way to a location that is too cool or waterlogged.
Do you have a lucky tree or a lucky chestnut?
Even though it sounds like a lucky chestnut is a lucky tree, they are two completely different plants. While the lucky tree (lat. Brachychiton rupestris) belongs to the sterculia family and comes from Australia, the lucky chestnut (lat. Pachira aquatica) is a member of the mallow family and is native to Central America. The lucky tree is relatively easy to care for, in contrast to the lucky chestnut.
The lucky chestnut reacts very sensitively if it is moved often. Frequent change of location can lead to leaf loss. Even if your lucky chestnut is too dark and/or too cold, the leaves will quickly fall.
Reasons for leaf loss on the lucky tree and lucky chestnut:
- Location too dark or too cold
- changing location too frequently (lucky chestnut)
- Waterlogging
Can I still save my lucky tree?
To save your lucky tree, it's best to react as soon as the leaves change color. Place the plant in the brightest place in your apartment, or on the balcony in summer. It should be warm there though.
You react differently if waterlogging is the reason for the loss of leaves. In this case, repot your plant as quickly as possible. Remove all rotten and mushy root parts, then place your lucky tree in fresh soil and only water it a little for the time being.
Tip
The most important thing to do if your lucky tree loses a lot of leaves in a very short time is to move it to a warm and very bright place.
