Diseases that can occur in money trees
- Fungal diseases
- Root rot
- Impulse putrefaction
- mildew
Fungal diseases are caused by pests
If the leaves of the penny tree have round spots, a fungal disease can be the cause. It is triggered by the droppings of aphids.
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Remove all infected leaves and throw them in the trash. Fight pests on the plant.
As a precaution, you should then treat the money tree with a fungicide from a gardening specialist.
What to do with root rot or shoot rot?
If shoots or roots rot, it is always due to too much moisture in the root ball. If the shoots are already very soft, the plant can hardly be saved.
If the putrefaction is not so advanced, you can try to cut off the affected shoots and keep the money tree drier in the future.
If you suspect that the money tree is infected with root rot, take it out of the pot and look at the roots. If these are very soft and rotten, you will likely need to dispose of the penny tree. At best, you can try to repot the money tree in fresh substrate after you have cut off all the rotten roots.
Detect and treat powdery mildew
White or gray coating on the leaves is a sign of powdery mildew or downy mildew. Cut off the affected parts of the plant and dispose of them with household waste.
Use a fungicide to kill any remaining fungal spores. You will achieve good results with powdery mildew if you sprinkle the leaves with a solution of fresh milk and water. You have to repeat this process several times.
Tips
If your money tree spends the summer outdoors, there is a risk that aphids will feast on the leaves. Treat the plant as soon as possible. Before you overwinter the penny tree in the house, it must be absolutely free from pests of all kinds.
