Why does the lucky chestnut lose its leaves?
If the lucky chestnut is losing a lot of leaves, it is always a cause for concern. Possible causes are:
- too dark location
- too cool location
- Drafts
- Waterlogging
- Pest infestation
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Often the cause also lies in the intertwined trunks of the lucky chestnut. If you have bought a plant in this way, you should disentangle it immediately and place the stems individually. Also repot the Pachira aquatica in fresh soil.
Slight leaf loss is harmless
A slight loss of leaves, especially in the lower area, is not a cause for concern. This is a natural process by which the characteristic trunks arise.
The right location for a lucky chestnut
Lucky chestnuts prefer a location that is as bright as possible. Make sure that the ambient temperature does not drop below 15 degrees. This is especially true if you tend the sapling outside in summer.
The lucky chestnut also does not get drafts and frequent changes of place. Protect them from drafts and always leave them in the same location if possible.
Watering of Pachira aquatica with tact
Probably the most common problem that leads to leaf loss is excessive moisture in the root ball. Waterlogging not only causes the plant to lose its leaves, it also ensures that the trunk becomes soft.
Water the lucky chestnuts only sparsely and only when the root ball is as good as dry. In winter, reduce the amount of water additionally.
Especially in winter, the lucky chestnut appreciates the occasional spraying of the leaves with lukewarm, lime-free water. This also prevents pests.
Tips
Brown spots on the leaves of the Pachira aquatica are often an indication of pests or viral diseases. Examine the plant closely to identify possible problems in time. If the infestation is very advanced, the lucky chestnut can usually no longer be saved.
