There are many reasons for having your plant lose their leaves and these will not all lead to good health in the end!
To learn about what could happen with pests or environmental factors you need examine each individual stem of greenery thoroughly so they don’t spread elsewhere on the vine.
Common Reasons for a Plant Dropping Leaves
There are many reasons why your plant may drop some of its leaves.
These can include environmental stress, pests and disease- you’ll find a list below with more information about these causes!
Shock
Transplanting, repotting or dividing can be hard on your plants. This is the number one reason for leaf loss in a plant because they’re transitioning from one environment to another- and this results in some wilted leaves too!
Mild temperature shifts affect how fungi interact with roots which causes them not only distress but also puts nutrients at risk.
But don’t worry; you’ll find that once these adjustments have been made, things go much smoother.
Weather and Climate
Climate change can lead to major changes in the environment and leave plants feeling overwhelmed.
For instance, when temperatures suddenly shift from hot or cold weathers without warning it’s an event that will have a significant impact on vegetation, as they may not be prepared for such shifts which could cause them to drop leaves early before their time – leading you into autumn with less greenery than usual!
Wet or Dry Conditions
If you’re noticing that your plant is dropping leaves, then something might be wrong.
Overly wet or dry conditions can lead plants to drop their leaves whereas overly waterlogged soil will cause roots and foliage alike to wilt under the pressure of too much moisture in one spot for an extended period of time, before drying out throughout most other parts again.
This means it is time to repot your plants!
Seasonal Changes
It’s a common misconception that leaves only fall during the winter months- in spring and summer they can be shed too!
For example, broad leaf evergreens often lose some of their oldest (and often yellowing) leaves to make room for new growth.
Other plants do this at different times; one who does so is Helleborus orientalis (Christmas Rose).
Pests and Disease
A number of factors, including pests and disease, can cause leaf drop.
Therefore always examine the leaves carefully for any signs that your plant is losing its vitality when this happens!