What to do if there are large white spots on the leaves of the fortune tree

1. Proper ventilation

Cause: Poor ventilation leads to poor air circulation, which inhibits the respiration of the money tree and causes white spots to appear on its leaves.

Solution: Move the money tree to a well-ventilated place. If it is indoors, open the windows in time to avoid poor air circulation. In winter, since the plant is not cold-resistant, opening the window may cause it to freeze. To keep warm, you can put it in a plastic bag, poke a few holes in the bag, and place it in the sun.

2. Provide shade

Cause: The light is too strong or lasts too long, causing the leaves of the money tree to be burned and white spots to appear.

Solution: As a medium-day plant, the money tree is not suitable for strong light or long-term exposure to light. Generally, it should not exceed 10 hours a day, and it should be exposed under diffuse light. This can prevent the leaves from being burned and also prevent the loss of a large amount of water due to transpiration caused by high temperature.

3. Water less

Cause: Too much watering or unclean water can cause the plant to become sick or the roots to rot, leading to the appearance of white spots.

Solution: Strictly control the amount of water when watering. If there is too much water, it needs to be drained in time. In addition, the tap water cannot be used immediately. It needs to be left to stand for two days until the temperature is suitable and the chlorine dissipates before watering. If the plant has root rot, it should be pruned in time to avoid disease.

4. Disease prevention and treatment

Cause: Common leaf spot disease can also cause white spots on money trees.

Solution: For leaf spot disease, you need to first cut off the diseased leaves and burn them to prevent the spread of the disease. At the same time, you can spray with maneb solution to prevent the recurrence of the disease.