The Medinilla magnifica is certainly a very beautiful sight when it is he althy and develops many flowers. Unfortunately, care is very difficult, so beginners in particular often have to struggle with falling or brown leaves. How can you prevent brown leaves of Medinille?
Why does my Medinilla magnifica have brown leaves?
Brown leaves on Medinilla magnifica can be caused by a root ball that is too wet, poor location or pest infestation. To prevent this, the plant should be placed in a warm place without drafts or direct sunlight and checked regularly for pests.
Causes of brown leaves of Medinilla magnifica
- Root ball too wet
- bad location
- Pest Infestation
The Medinille needs a warm location with around 26 degrees in summer and 16 degrees in winter. She doesn't like drafts at all. It also cannot tolerate direct sunlight during the summer and reacts to this with brown or falling leaves. You can cut off brown leaves.
Pest infestation by spider mites particularly often causes the Medinilla magnifica to turn brown leaves. Check the plant regularly for small webs in the leaf axils.
Spraying can increase the humidity and prevent severe pest infestation.
Tip
When spraying Medinilla magnifica to increase humidity, be careful never to get water directly on the flowers. Only the leaves are sprayed.
