Growing and caring for it is easy even for novice gardeners. But sometimes it requires increased attention. Often gardeners complain about a white coating that appears on the trunk or leaves. What could cause this and how to get rid of the problem?
Crassula tree - herbaceous plant, which grows in the form of a tree. This plant is a succulent. Its succulent trunk and leaves accumulate a supply of moisture necessary for the life of the plant. The leaves are round and coin-shaped. This is the reason for one of the names of the plant. The color of the leaves is dark green, sometimes with a reddish tint. IN natural conditions blooms with inconspicuous cream flowers. At home it practically does not bloom.
The money tree is an unpretentious indoor plant.
It reproduces easily and does not require special care. But some growing conditions must be observed. This:
The drainage height for a young plant should be at least 2 cm. Buy soil for growing succulents or prepare it yourself, combining turf soil, humus and leaf soil, a little clay to retain moisture, and charcoal. Such soil is not compressed in the pot, squeezing the roots and preventing moisture from passing into the pan.
The money tree needs to be watered abundantly, but rarely. Succulents store moisture for a long time. Watering too frequently can cause root rot. If you follow these simple conditions, then there should not be any special problems with the money tree. But still, you shouldn’t ignore it. Owners often complain about a white coating covering parts of the plant.
Some gardeners, upon careful examination, notice a white-pink coating in the area of the root collar. This is often preceded by a change in the turgor of the leaves and stem. They become sluggish and flat, the trunk may bend. Over time, the plaque spreads to other parts of the plant. Silvery dots appear on the leaves.
This usually occurs when heavy watering is combined with dense, heavy soil or lack of drainage. The plant is affected by fusarium rot. At the same time, the roots rot, which can lead to the death of the plant.
A white coating may form on the trunk, between leaves or stems money tree.
It may be a consequence of the activity of spider mites. In addition to white-yellow spots on the leaves, you can notice a white cobweb. A white coating may form in the axils of the leaves, with a consistency similar to cotton wool. This is a sign that a mealybug has settled on the plant.
Determine the cause of the appearance white plaque sometimes it can be difficult. Especially if the trunk and leaves have not yet lost their strength. You can determine the cause by smell. If a plant is affected by Fusarium rot, the plaque has a moldy smell.
To make it easier to identify the cause, knead the plaque with your fingers.
If during this operation the smell of mold is heard, treat the plant with fungicides. These can be Fundazol, Fungicide. In this case, the money tree needs to be urgently transplanted into a new container.
Carefully remove the plant from the old pot. They remove everything old land. Inspect the roots. If some of them are rotten, cut off the damaged parts to the living area with a sterile sharp knife. Completely change the soil, replacing it with a substrate for succulents. In order for the plant to take root faster and easily tolerate replanting and removal of part of the roots, soak the roots in the root formation stimulator Kornevin. To help the money tree recover as quickly as possible, water it with Epin’s solution.
If the smell of mold is not detected, look for traces of the presence of pests:
Sometimes there can be several reasons for plaque. If pests, one or more species, have settled on a plant affected by Fusarium rot, in addition to the above measures, it is necessary to treat the roots of the plant with a very weak solution of potassium permanganate during replanting.
More information on how to properly care for a money tree can be found in the video:
Many gardeners are engaged in growing money trees at home. Caring for the plant is not difficult, and besides, it will attract financial well-being, according to Feng Shui. But it happens that with proper care indoor flower begins to turn black and fade. Why the money tree sheds its leaves is the topic of our article.
You will certainly be able to restore a wilted and limp Crassula or Crassula (another name for the plant). But to do this, you need to correctly determine what caused this problem to appear.
In fact, there are plenty of reasons. The leaves of the money tree turn yellow and fall off due to mistakes made in the care of flower growers. Sometimes it’s all about diseases or pest invasions.
You need to revive the fat plant after you clearly determine why it suddenly began to fade. To do this, you need to take a closer look at the most common causes of yellowing and falling leaves of Crassula.
Why the leaves of the Crassula wither and fall off is difficult to determine immediately. Very often, the main cause is improper substrate moisture. Some gardeners believe that it is not worth irrigating the soil composition of Crassula too often, since arid Africa is considered its homeland, and the plant itself is a succulent.
At the same time, if you neglect it at all or do it very rarely, the leaves of the flower will begin to dry out and fly down. But it is not recommended to overfill the pot: in this case, the water does not have time to be absorbed by the roots, and even the presence of drainage will not always help remove excess liquid in a timely manner.
Such errors in care lead to active rotting of the root system and wilting of the plant.
To prevent the death of this green specimen, irrigate the soil in the pot according to a certain pattern. It is recommended to water it after the soil layer has noticeably dried out in the flowerpot. In this case, moistening should take place slowly and gradually: in this way, the water will be absorbed into the water, and a puddle will not appear on the pan.
When the leaves of a fat plant fall off, you urgently need to reconsider the conditions that you have provided for your flower. Soft foliage may turn yellow and wilt if the indoor microclimate is not the most favorable. Lighting is of great importance for this plant.
You should not place it on a south window and generally leave it in direct sunlight, especially in hot weather. summer days. In this case, burns cannot be avoided. If you want to grow your money tree exclusively in the southern part of the house, try to shade it in the summer. But the northern side of the house is not the most the best choice, since you will have to add additional light to the plant.
Crassula may become limp and begin to shed leaves if the room has been suddenly changed temperature regime. For example, you moved a plant from warm room to the balcony or, conversely, there are drafts in the room, etc. All this will not have the most favorable effect on the health of the home flower.
If he stood on a frosty windowsill, shriveled up and simply began to disappear, it is unlikely to be resuscitated. In this case, take cuttings from the stem and start rooting them so that the money tree does not completely disappear from your flower collection.
When the leaves on the trunk of a plant break off and fall off due to sudden temperature changes, do not rush to throw it away: the wave may replace the lost shoots with young shoots. In any case, it is necessary to try to bring the flower back to life. But in the future, try to avoid such temperature failures.
When the bottom sheets dry out and fall off, this sometimes indicates natural aging. No matter how competently the flower is cared for, sooner or later the green specimen still throws off the old foliage to replace it with young shoots. In this case, you need to remove the dead parts of the plant and wait for its further growth.
Video about how to grow a money tree, care features.
Treatment of a money tree should begin with adjusting watering. Let the earthen clod dry, and then resume irrigating the substrate, but try to follow the basic recommendations so as not to harm the flower again. In winter, remember to reduce the frequency of watering. Another key moment: Keep the plant away from heaters and radiators to prevent the leaves from drying out prematurely.
It is worth immediately noting that the money tree is a rather unpretentious plant, and perhaps one of the most resistant to possible diseases. Most diseases of this crop occur as a result of plant damage by pests or improper care.
The fat woman gets sick quite rarely and most often due to a violation of the watering regime or improper lighting. The main indicator that a money tree is unhealthy is the falling leaves.
Wilting leaves - lack of watering
Frequent waterlogging of the soil leads to the fact that the leaves begin to wither, become pale and subsequently fall off. If you do not pay attention to this problem, the stem of the plant will begin to rot.
The next omission that leads to leaf falling is insufficient watering, especially in hot and dry times. With a lack of watering and a strong drying out of the earthen coma, especially over a long period of time, the leaves of the fat plant dry out and then fall off. Also, insufficient watering leads to the appearance of dry brown spots on the leaves.
Excessive lighting
The plant may also shed its leaves if it is watered. cold water From the tap, like all indoor plants, it is best to water the crassula with warm, settled water.
Crassula leaves can also fall due to direct contact with the bottom sun rays, in this case, the leaves lose their elasticity, turn red and subsequently fall off.
Stretching the stem
Incorrect lighting, or rather its lack, leads to the fact that the plant’s stems begin to stretch, and over time the plant begins to look very unsightly. In this case, you should move it to another place, but remember that direct sunlight harms the money tree.
The same problem can be caused by too much watering. winter time, especially if the plant lacks light. In general, the plant needs to be rotated from time to time so that it grows well and looks lush and beautiful.
Bacterial spots on leaves
If you notice soft leaves brown spots, this indicates that your plant may have been affected by a bacterial or fungal infection. In this case, carefully inspect your money tree, and all leaves on which signs of the disease are found should be removed. The plant should be sprayed three times with a complex preparation to combat fungal and bacterial infections. The interval between spraying should be from 7 to 10 days.
The most common pests of this plant are mealybugs, spider mites and scale insects.
Stem affected by scale insects
This pest is easy to notice; yellowish or brown spots-tubercles appear on the surface of the leaves. It is not difficult to fight scale insects; to do this, you should inspect the plant and remove any detected insects. After this, the plant should be treated with a strong soap solution or pest control preparations such as Fitoverm, Fufanon, etc.
If you notice small yellow spots on the leaves and a very thin web between the stem and leaves or just between the stems, then your plant has been visited by such an unpleasant pest as a spider mite.
Mealybug on Crassula
It is quite difficult to combat this pest; the easiest way is to take a complex preparation from a specialized store and spray the plant several times as indicated in the instructions.
Home remedies to combat spider mites include spraying and wiping money tree leaves with garlic or tobacco infusion, as well as soap.
Crassula (money tree, Crassula) is a very common indoor plant and very popular among gardeners. This is due to the fact that it is relatively unpretentious in care and is extremely rarely affected. various diseases and pests. However, problems in growing Crassula still exist, and you need to know them in advance so as not to lose your precious plant.
Crassula ovoid (crassula) comes from South Africa and got used to rather harsh living conditions: dry air, drought and poor soils. Like most plants in this area, Crassula is a succulent and has a powerful, thick stem and dark green fleshy leaves - everything that can accumulate moisture for a long period of absence of rain.
The height of the Crassula in nature can reach 1.5 m. A feature of the plant is a rather sparse root system with an impressive trunk. Therefore, for Crassula they choose a wide but shallow bowl. This is necessary in order to avoid stagnation of water and rotting of the roots. Crassula blooms, but this event is extremely rare, it occurs only when good care, in comfortable conditions. However, flowers are not her strong point, they are small, white, collected in inflorescences.
The ideal bowl for a money tree is wide and shallow 
Crassula has a powerful trunk and a heavy crown 
Crassula flowers are small, white, collected in inflorescences 
Crassula is a succulent, i.e. plant with special tissues to store water
Crassula is very popular among gardeners. For its shiny oval-shaped leaves, Crassula received the name “money tree”. According to the teachings of Feng Shui, this plant senses the mood of the owner, and is also able to attract financial well-being into the house and predict material expenses or income. Believing it or not is a personal matter for everyone. However, flower growers are trying to create as much as possible for Crassula. comfortable conditions for growth and chic appearance.
| Period | Lighting | Temperature | Watering | Fertilizer |
| Summer | A bright place, allow direct sunlight only before 11 a.m. and after 4 p.m. | 20–27°C | Once a week after the top layer of soil has dried out | Once every two weeks, fertilizer for succulents, water with the solution according to the instructions |
| Autumn | The brightest place | 18–25°C | Twice a month | Not required |
| Winter | The brightest place | 12–15°C | Once a month | Not required |
| Spring | The brightest place, limit direct sunlight | 20–25°C | 2–3 times a month, depending on the drying of the soil | Once every two weeks with fertilizer for succulents in the proportion specified in the instructions for the drug |
Most suitable soil for Crassula there is a special ready-made substrate for succulents. It is very loose and light, designed for delicate roots. Such soil easily allows water and air to pass through. But you can prepare the soil yourself. To do this, you will need equal parts of leaf soil, turf soil and coarse sand. To quickly remove excess moisture, the pot must have a drainage layer of at least 4 cm.
The money tree does not need to be replanted annually. Moreover, it is better to avoid it unless absolutely necessary. Since the root system of the fat plant is sparse, damage to the delicate roots will be painful for it. Replanting is done as the plant grows, changing the bowl to a wider one. If the crassula is too large, then remove it upper layer soil and replace it with fresh substrate.
Crassula propagates extremely easily by seeds, shoots and leaves. The last two methods are the most popular.
Store-bought seeds can be planted in succulent substrate mixed in equal parts with river sand. They do not need to be buried or sprinkled. Simply shake the container so that the seeds are mixed with the soil, moisten by spraying, cover with film or non-woven material and place in a warm place. After 1.5–2 weeks, shoots will appear. Grown plants must be picked into separate cups.
With leaves and shoots everything is much simpler. Crassula often sheds its leaves on its own. After some time, you can notice that the leaf has successfully taken root. Subsequently, a new plant will emerge from it. The shoot must be planted in a ready-made moistened substrate without waiting for roots to form. Watering should be careful, without waterlogging the soil.
Propagation by leaves is a method that Crassula itself uses, because the leaves easily take root in the soil 
The most popular and quick way Crassula propagation - cuttings of an adult tree 
After the appearance of the second true leaves, the Crassula shoots must be planted in separate cups 
Shoots of young shoots of Crassula appear 2 weeks after sowing
Dry air is the common habitat for the fat woman, so it tolerates heating in winter without problems. And in the summer, many people put it on the balcony or open veranda. You just need to make sure that the plant is not exposed to heavy rain. In order to wash off dust from the leaves, place Crassula under a small shower, covering the soil from moisture. The procedure can be repeated no more than once a month.
Crassula does not need to be sprayed. This will only harm the plant, which already stores enough moisture. Otherwise, the Crassula will begin to hurt and shed its leaves.
If you do not follow the rules for caring for your money tree, you may encounter various troubles.
A light coating on the leaf blades appears due to high humidity and cold air. These are excellent conditions for the development of powdery mildew or mealybug attack.
A silvery coating on Crassula leaves indicates the presence of a fungal disease - powdery mildew.
Small growths on the plant appear as a result of overwatering. It is necessary to adjust the plant's moisture. In addition, it’s worth taking a closer look - maybe the scale insect has chosen the Crassula.
The leaves acquire an uncharacteristic color if they are exposed to direct sunlight (the underside of the leaf is especially susceptible to it). Then the leaf blades turn red (or turn purple), lose their elasticity, and begin to crumble. Also, a change in color indicates an overabundance of fertilizers.
Purple leaves of Crassula are a sign of oversaturation of the plant with fertilizers
The leaves become lethargic and turn yellow due to insufficient watering and poor lighting. This is easy to fix. However, the problem could be much more serious - perhaps the plant is affected by root rot.
Crassula leaves dry out due to lack of moisture or sunburn
Excessive humidity very often leads to the fact that the leaves of the fat plant become lethargic, lose color, and then fall off. It is worth noting that a lack of water also leads to this result, so when watering it is important to feel the “golden mean”. It is necessary to use warm, settled water, since cold water will also cause Crassula to shed its leaves.
Money tree leaves can fall off due to both under-watering and over-watering.
Dry spots of brown or Brown- a consequence of lack of moisture. When the earthen coma is overdried, the leaves dry out, and then the plant loses them. Another reason is spraying the plant. Crassula does not need this procedure. A bacterial or fungal infection that can cause the plant to rot can also cause spotting.
The root rots due to excessive moisture in the soil in the pot. This can be detected by removing the flower from the container. The rotting stem at the base becomes sticky and acquires bad smell. It is very difficult to save such plants.
Root rot can be caused by overwatering or low temperature
The Crassula begins to grow upward and stretches out in poor lighting. The same thing happens with abundant watering in winter. You need to move the plant to a brighter place. To prevent the crassula from becoming one-sided, it must be rotated periodically. Pinching new shoots will help form a beautiful, even crown and make the trunk stronger and thicker. Stunted growth indicates the pot is too large.
Soft, thin leaves signal overwatering. It is necessary to immediately reduce it and carry out the next one only after the earthen lump in the pot dries out. Also, too much soil density can affect the condition of the leaves. Attacks by spider mites and scale insects also make the leaves weak.
Thin leaves of the fat plant indicate that the plant does not have enough air; water stagnates in the bowl due to too dense soil
Leaves become covered with white spots when humidity is very high. If the plant is provided with proper conditions, the small specks will soon disappear.
White dots on Crassula leaves are absolutely normal; the plant thus reacts to increased humidity
Fat woman loves sunlight, but it should be scattered, especially during the midday hours. Direct exposure to rays can cause a leaf burn - then it will wrinkle and become covered dark spots, will dry out.
Crassula leaves become smaller due to lack of light and nutrients. It is necessary to adjust the watering and fertilizing regime, and the plant will respond with a beautiful crown of elastic, large leaves.
The most common mistake is improper watering. It is the excess or lack of moisture that entails a lot of problems.
Most amateur gardeners rarely pay attention to the origin of a particular plant, but at the same time try to create comfortable conditions for it. Crassula belongs to succulents - plants that are accustomed to storing moisture for a long period, so you only need to water Crassula so that it once again accumulates moisture in the trunk and leaves. In summer this should be done once a week, in winter no more than once a month. Excessive watering threatens Crassula with rotting of the roots and stems, fungal diseases, falling leaves, impaired growth and development, up to complete death.
Insufficient watering and excessive drying of the earthen clod are also dangerous for the fat plant: the leaves will begin to turn yellow and fall off, and the roots will dry out. Having noticed all these signs, it is necessary to urgently adjust watering, carrying it out when the top layer of soil has completely dried out. The money tree should be watered exclusively with settled water. room temperature, avoiding overcooling of the root system.
Crassula loves well-lit areas and does not tolerate shading. With a lack of light, the money tree will stretch, the trunk will become thin and will not be able to support the heavy crown. Direct sunlight at lunchtime is dangerous for the fat plant: its leaves can get burned, which is manifested by the appearance of brown spots. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., it is recommended to shade the window with a curtain. In summer, Crassula senses you perfectly open veranda, in winter on a southern windowsill.
It should be noted that the fat woman tolerates both high and low temperatures well. The fact is that the cold, along with high humidity and excessive watering with high probability will cause fungal diseases, and heat with insufficient moisture - drying out of the plant or death of its individual parts. It is better to keep the money tree at a comfortable temperature - 15°C in winter and 25°C in summer. A deviation of 2–3 o C in one direction or another is allowed.
The fat woman still belongs to the conditionally unpretentious plants. If the soil in which it has to develop is dense and heavy, the Crassula will stop growing or die altogether. The substrate should be light and airy and not interfere with moisture absorption and air circulation. It happens that when watering, the water does not go deep into the bowl. This means it's time to change the top layer of soil, otherwise the leaves of the money tree will begin to turn yellow, dry out and fall off. You should not overuse loosening, since the roots of the money tree are superficial, thin, and easy to injure.
Sometimes improper use of fertilizers can lead to damage to plants. The leaves of the Crassula will begin to wrinkle and acquire purple tint, dry and fall off. A lack of nutrients also has consequences: the money tree will stop growing, natural physiological processes may be disrupted, and green pimples will appear on the leaves.
The fat woman rarely gets sick. This usually happens due to improper watering or excessive lighting.
| Disease | Cause | Prevention | Treatment |
| High humidity, excessive watering. | Humidity control, adjusted irrigation regime. | Change of soil. Remove the plant from the bowl, clean the roots from the soil, rinse, and place in a new substrate. | |
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Crassula anthracnose is characterized by the presence of brown spots 
Powdery mildew loves humidity combined with low temperatures 
Mold appears in a bowl when excessive watering when water does not have time to go into the soil 
Sooty fungus indicates the presence of a scale insect pest on the plant. 
Rotting of the Crassula stem is an irreversible process; the plant cannot be saved 
Crassula roots can begin to rot if there is excess moisture. 
Gray rot appears on weakened plants with improper care
| Pest | Description | Struggle |
| Reaches a length of 5 mm, the body is covered with a waxy coating - a scute, and feeds on plant sap. The female lives for several months and lays eggs. |
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| A very small insect (no more than 1 mm) is brown in color, loves dry air and high temperatures, attacks succulent leaves, feeds on their juice, weaves a web that prevents the plant from functioning normally. The fat woman gets sick and may die. |
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| An insect up to 7 mm long with an oval body covered with a white coating like flour. It feeds on plant sap. The waste product is white mucus, which clogs the stomata on the leaves and interferes with the breathing process. |
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Mealybug is very dangerous for indoor plants 
The scale insect is difficult to destroy even with insecticides, since the pest is protected by a durable waxy shell 
Spider mites are almost invisible on the plant until the problem becomes widespread.
Crassula is an unpretentious plant, but still requires due attention, care and proper care. Having remembered a few simple nuances, you can avoid many mistakes in growing Crassula and admire a healthy plant with a lush crown for many years.
Crassula is one of the most popular indoor plants for home cultivation. Relative unpretentiousness to climatic conditions, the ability to survive a short-term lack of watering without loss have made this tree-like flower in demand, including among novice gardeners.
You need to know money tree diseases and the specifics of their treatment if you notice that the plant has become lethargic, spots have appeared on the leaves, the trunks are deformed, and there are no new shoots. With proper care, these problems should not arise. But if you water or fertilize the fat plant excessively, or grow it in excessive dryness and at low air temperatures, it can get sick.
Crassula, like other succulents, is equipped with a protective mechanism developed over centuries of growing in dry and hot climates. The pulp, which accumulates moisture, as well as cilia and thorns, aerial roots that collect dew drops, serve the plant to store more water.
But the succulent does not like excessive moisture, nor does it like too high or low temperatures. Often, money tree diseases are associated precisely with a violation of these indicators.
A whitish coating may appear first on the stems, and then at the base of the leaves and spread to the entire leaf blade. This condition is preceded by a change in the structure of the leaves and stems - they become flat, sluggish, the trunk may bend toward the ground.
Reasons for this condition:
You can get rid of silvery plaque only after determining the reason that caused this condition of the money tree:
In case of fungal infection, fungicides are used, the solution of which is treated with the leaves of the plant, as well as, in case of severe infection, the surface of the soil and the edges of the pot. It is better to transplant the succulent into a new container using fresh substrate.
Insecticide treatment is suitable for insects. Treat each leaf in turn with a cotton swab soaked in the solution or use spraying.
In any case, all affected leaves and even shoots must be cut off so as not to lead to the death of the plant. In advanced cases, when more than 2/3 of the fat plant is affected, it is necessary to propagate using a healthy apical shoot or a lateral cutting.
Another common disease of Crassula is root rot. The disease is caused by fungi. Main symptoms:
Causes of rot:
Fungal spores are spread with air currents, during watering, carried on hands, clothing or tools, as well as by flying pests. Therefore, the disease can simultaneously affect all the flowers in the room.
For effective fight With this problem, fungicidal preparations are used:
Folk remedies based on copper sulfate, chalk, wood ash, iodine, potassium permanganate, milk and laundry soap.
For prevention purposes, it is necessary to choose high-quality planting material, before transplanting or primary planting, disinfect the soil and containers, as well as garden tools. Remove dead plants immediately. It is not recommended to feed the soil too often. Watering standards must be observed.
The leaf blade of the money tree is the first to respond both to attacks by pests and diseases, and to improper care. If it softens, becomes sluggish, watery, this indicates excessive watering. It is necessary to inspect the roots, carefully remove the plant from the pot, remove damaged parts with a knife or pruning shears, and transfer to a new pot with fresh substrate.
The lower rotten leaves should be cut off, and the cut points should be treated with crushed charcoal. Immediately after transplanting, do not water the plant; let it take root and rest.
Sometimes the leaves turn yellow and curl. This indicates that the room is hot and very dry. Do not place the flower in direct sunlight, spray it additionally and use a warm shower to moisturize. If there is work in the room heating devices, you can use a humidifier, place containers of water next to the pot, or use a tray with wet sand.
Crassula can be cured proper care– do not over-moisten the soil, monitor the level of illumination, avoiding direct sunlight on the leaves, and ventilate the room.
Pests cause enormous damage to the plant. Flying individuals can infect not only one specimen, but also neighboring flowers; they escape treatment with insecticides, temporarily flying from the plant, and then settling on it again and forming huge colonies. Pests feed on juices, extracting them from leaves and fleshy young stems. If measures are not taken, the money tree dies.
small insect Pseudococcidae belongs to the suborder Coccidae and is a relative of the scale insect. It settles mainly on stems and shoots, on leaves - often on the underside. Slows down development and growth. Sucking insects are visible to the eye; they received their second name “hairy lice” for their waxy secretions, similar to cotton wool. They can be found on the petioles, on the trunks and on the back of the leaf blade.
Larvae and females extract juices from young, non-lignified shoots and leaves, blocking the development of the plant. There are types of pests that can affect root system. The insects are mobile, reach 12 mm in length, males have wings, and the surface of the body is covered with a whitish waxy coating.
The insect is easily recognized by its cotton wool-like dense coating; these sugary secretions serve as a breeding ground for the development of sooty fungus. Infection is more common in the off-season; pests actively reproduce in dry, warm rooms.
For the purpose of prevention, the leaves of the fat plant must be regularly sprayed and washed in the shower, and the dried parts must be removed in a timely manner. In terms of treatment, soapy water is used, which is used to treat the leaves with a cotton swab or brush, carefully removing the waxy coating. After this, treat the plant three times with an interval of one week with a solution of green soap (15 g of shavings per 1 liter of water). You can also use tobacco tincture, cyclamen decoction, calendula or garlic tincture.
Large pests must be manually collected from all parts of the plant. After this, treat it twice by spraying with an interval of two weeks with the following preparations:
The most vulnerable are young individuals that are not covered with protective wax. To combat adult pests, double, even triple treatments with insecticides are necessary. A one-time treatment kills only young insects; after a while, the next generation hatches. In addition, it is difficult to get rid of male scale insects that fly - during spraying they can fly to another plant.
Insects of the genus Rhizoecus are similar in characteristics to mealybugs, but differ in size - body length up to 2.5 mm. Females and larvae live in the ground, feeding on juices from the root system. Gradually they rise up the stem, affecting the above-ground part of the fat plant. They leave behind a whitish coating resembling fluff.
In the first stages of damage, the following symptoms are observed:
Prevention:
The primary method of treatment is manual collection of the pest. Then a root bath is carried out, where a temperature of +55 degrees is used. After 20 minutes, the plant is taken out, the roots are dried for 24 hours, and transplanted into a new substrate and a sterile pot.
Carry out 3 insecticide treatments with an interval of 2 weeks. It is advisable to choose systemic insecticides; they enter the plant tissue. The fact is that mealybugs have a waterproof coating, and they can only get a dose of insecticide by eating leaves or extracting juice from them. In the fight against root worms, the best preparations are Actellik and Fitoverm, which are applied along with water for irrigation, and not by spraying.
The pest of the genus Diaspididae also has a dense waxy coating on its body, which makes it invulnerable to a single insecticide treatment. The body length reaches 7 mm, the insects feed on the juices of the Crassula and are tightly attached to the leaf blade and stem. Appear as patches of brownish-red or yellow tint. Over time, the leaves turn yellow and fall off, the stems may develop incorrectly, and budding is absent. Growth stops completely, the shoots become bare, the plant quickly withers and gradually dies.
Scale insects can be seen on the aboveground part of the plant; they are round, look like plaques or tubercles protruding above the surface of the leaf blade. They are attached along the veins of the lower and upper sides. They produce sticky sap; this waste product of pests serves as food for the development of fungal spores.
It is difficult to eliminate the insects because as adults, females and males develop protective scutes that protect them from insecticide treatments. Therefore, the first stage of the struggle is manual assembly insects Then each sheet is treated with a soap solution.
Spider mites are herbivorous insects up to 1 mm in size. Males are smaller than females, their bodies are more elongated. The body is without segmentation, solid, covered with compacted scutes. The color varies from greenish-yellow, almost transparent, to pale, less often colorless. They feed on the cell sap of the Crassula and secrete an enzyme that destroys chloroplasts in the cells.
Over 100 species live in Russia spider mites. All of them reproduce well in a warm and dry room, falling into a state of rest only when high humidity air.
Symptoms of infection:
Insects are destroyed mechanically, removing pests from all above-ground parts. Bathing in the shower and frequent spraying with a soap solution will help, since at a humidity of 80% the pest dies.
Among folk remedies Particularly popular are a solution of green or laundry soap, garlic, onion, hot pepper, potato tops, and tobacco decoction.
Chemical insecticides:
For preventive purposes, the soil mixture is disinfected during propagation and initial planting, and the distance between pots with different indoor plants.
Be sure to aerate the top layer of soil and apply fertilizer regularly, but in small doses. It is important that in the composition of fertilizing nitrogen does not predominate over potassium and phosphorus.
Diseases and pests will not be dangerous for the money tree if preventive measures are carried out in a timely manner:
If pests or disease are detected, the plant must be quarantined, moving it away from other indoor flowers or moving it to another room until it is completely cured.
Saving the fat woman is possible if you take timely measures:
Do not neglect regular inspections of the fat woman, paying Special attention on reverse side leaves and petioles. This is where colonies of sap-sucking insects settle. Always inspect the root collar - this is where root rot spreads along the stem and leaves.
