Reasons for brown branches of the monkey tree
If needles or entire branches of the monkey tree turn brown, various causes can be responsible:
- too humid location
- too much or too little nutrients
- too cool or too warm location
- Fungal diseases
- Frostbite
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- The araucaria or monkey tree needs good care
Most often, too much moisture is responsible for brown branches or needles of the araucaria. The roots rot due to waterlogging and can no longer absorb moisture. You must therefore never water a brown monkey tree.
Fungal diseases also occur with too much moisture. If the infestation is severe, the monkey tree can no longer be saved.
Protect the monkey tree from frost
Most varieties of the monkey tree are only partially hardy. Not only is the cold a problem for the conifer, but also the dryness in the root area when the ground is frozen over.
Protect a monkey tree growing outdoors in winter with a thick mulch cover that you lay around the trunk. It prevents the earth from freezing too much and ensures that sufficient moisture remains in the soil.
Cut off brown branches
Cut the brown branches of the Araucaria directly from the trunk. Do not leave any stumps. The appearance of the tree suffers greatly from this measure.
Transplant monkey tree
If the monkey tree is in too humid a location, you should consider transplanting it. This is best done in spring or early summer.
Find a favorable location where it receives enough light, including sun. Loosen the earth with sand and gravel so that the soil is well permeable and water cannot build up.
Tips
If the monkey tree in the bucket turns brown, you probably meant too well by watering. Let the root ball almost dry out so the tree can recover. Sometimes it also makes sense to repot it in new substrate.
