why are the leaves falling off my begonia?
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The most common reason begonia leaves rot is too frequent watering. Begonias are succulent plants with stems that are mostly water, which makes them very sensitive to moisture and fungus. ... Eventually, those leaves rot and then fall off.
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Another problem you may notice with your nandina domestica is leaf drop. This most often happens because the location of your plant is too cold or shaded, or too exposed to the wind. Move your plant to a sunnier, more sheltered position, and it should soon recover.
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More often, the cause of Boston fern losing leaves is something in the care the plant's receiving, and that can be changed overnight. Most often when leaves or leaflets yellow, dry up and drop, it's due to one of these common problems: ... Lack of watering – Boston ferns need water and plenty of it.
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Powdery mildew, a fungus that looks like a white powder that spreads until it covers the leaves of pumpkin plants, can cause the foliage to drop. This weakens the plant sometimes resulting in smaller, less flavorful fruit. ... Water the soil near the plant, but avoid getting water on the leaves.
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Leaf tips and edges turning brown: Low humidity and dry air is the most common fault here, although a pot bound plant can have the same affect on a plant. Leaves not forming slits or holes: This is usually due to lack of something which will be light, not enough water or not enough fertilizer.
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Light Change – A common reason for a rubber plant losing leaves is a change in the light. ... This lack of humidity can cause leaves falling off rubber tree plant. To correct this problem, mist the rubber tree plant daily or set the plant on a tray of pebbles filled with water to increase humidity.
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A: Citrus tend naturally to drop some leaves during blossoming and fruit formation, but the tree should not drop the majority of its leaves during this time. Some common causes of leaf drop include high heat and wind, nutrient deficiencies, overly dry or salty soils.
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Improper watering practices – Watering properly is important to prevent leaf drop. ... A number of fungal diseases may also contribute to lost leaves on a plum tree, and these include: Armillaria root and crown rot, Phytophthora, and Verticillium wilt. Foliar diseases, such as plum leaf spot, may be the culprit too.
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Hoya are very tough plants, even when they have been overwatered. Your plant may loose some leaves, but it will snap out of it when the soil dries. The leaves falling off does not mean the plant is dying though. It's just having a tantrum.
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Caterpillars and earwigs cause similar damage to slugs and snails. They eat small, rounded holes in the begonia's leaves. ... Whiteflies, spider mites, thrips, fungus gnats, shore flies and mealybugs all bother begonias. You can control these pests with insecticidal soap.
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I have a plum tree that produces lots of fruit, but just before they get ripe they fall off. Lack of pollination or brown rot could be the cause. Plum trees are very particular about their pollinators.
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Several factors can make desert rose develop yellow leaves that fall off the plant. First off, make sure your plant is getting enough water. ... Also be sure your desert rose is getting enough light. The plant can lose foliage when it's grown in too much shade, especially if it is overwatered and in shade.
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Improper watering can cause yellow leaves on a mandevilla. Too much or too little water can be reasons for yellow mandevilla leaves. Soil should remain moist, but not soggy. ... Waterlogged roots are a common reason for the mandevilla plant turning yellow, as is dried out soil.
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Both overwatering and underwatering can result in pepper plant leaf drop. ... Leaves naturally droop a little at this time, but they don't need water. Excess watering can cause the plants to get root rot. In that case, you are sure to see pepper leaves falling off the plants.
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Powdery mildew, a fungus that looks like a white powder that spreads until it covers the leaves of pumpkin plants, can cause the foliage to drop. This weakens the plant sometimes resulting in smaller, less flavorful fruit.
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One of the most common causes for yellowing leaves is too much moisture or overwatering. Generally, on over-watered plants, the bottom portions of geraniums have yellow leaves. They may also develop pale-looking water spots. If this is the case, you should immediately stop watering and allow the plants to dry out.
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Probably the most common cause of yellow dahlia foliage is rot and fungal diseases. Rotten tubers cannot support the growth of healthy foliage and blooms. Leaves fade and before long you see your dahlias turning yellow. ... Verticular wilt is a vascular disease which causes leaves to wilt and fade.