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- Why is the Madagascar palm losing its leaves?
- Why is the Madagascar palm losing its leaves?
- Recognize growth phase of Madagascar palms
- When individual leaves turn or fall off
- Never leave fallen leaves
- Tips
The Madagascar Palm also casts its leaves in the wild
Why is the Madagascar palm losing its leaves?
If the Madagascar palm loses all leaves, that is no cause for concern. It is a natural process. The leaves will go out again next year. If it sheds individual leaves, you should search for the causes.
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At the end of the growth phase, the Madagascar palm drops its leaves. This process is not a disease. Since leaf loss has a natural cause, you do not have to worry about your plant.
You can be sure that the leaves will go out again at the beginning of the next growing season.
Recognize growth phase of Madagascar palms
Most houseplants have their main growing season from spring to fall and have a break in winter. This is similar in many Madagascar palms. However, it also happens that the growth phases are postponed.
The growth phase is over when the Madagascar palm drops off its leaves. This can happen in summer or in the middle of winter. The new growth period begins with the re-emergence of the leaves.
For the care of the Madagascar palm, it is important to know about these processes. During the rest period, the plant may no longer be fertilized. It is then much less cast. Just give it a few drops of fresh water, so that the root ball is just moistened.
When individual leaves turn or fall off
If individual leaves become discolored during the growth phase or if the plant drops individual leaves, you should search for the cause.
Sometimes it comes to leaf shedding or discoloration, because the plant is kept too moist. Pour less and do not leave water in the coaster or planter.
Another reason for leaf losses can be a pest infestation by scale insects. They suck the liquid out of the leaves and let them wither away. You should treat an infestation immediately, so that the Madagascar palm does not enter.
Never leave fallen leaves
Since Madagascar palms are poisonous, you should never leave fallen leaves. Especially for small children and pets there is a risk of poisoning.
Tips
Since Madagascar palms lose their leaves anyway after the growth phase, you can overwinter the Succulent plant also in the dark if necessary. The winter location just has to be quite warm.