What can it be? (Tree of life)

Why is the thuja turning brown in the pot?

The following causes can be responsible for the tree of life turning brown:

• Tree of life dries up
• Waterlogging in the bottom of the pot
• sunburn
• Frost damage
• Pest infestation
• Fungal attack

The most common cause of discoloration is improper water supply. The substrate was not watered often enough so that the tree of life slowly dries up. This can also happen if the pot is too small.

at brown tips of thuja you should examine the tree of life for the dreaded shoot death.

Water the tree of life correctly in the pot

• Never let the substrate dry out completely
• Avoid waterlogging
• Do not place buckets on coasters outside
• Do not expose the pot to the midday sun
• Do not wet the leaves of the thuja
• water in the morning

Even before plants you should pay attention to a good water supply. Before doing this, place the tree of life in a bucket of water for about 24 hours.

to water is also necessary in winter when it has been very dry for a long time. Water is poured on frost-free days.

Check thuja for pest infestation

A common one pestthat occurs with Thuja is that Leaf miner. It flies in spring and lays its eggs on the leaves. The later larvae eat their way into the tunnels and first bring the thuja tips and later the whole tree to death.

In the hedge outdoors, the arborvitae usually copes well with an infestation on its own. If it is pulled in the bucket, you should do something right away.

Generously cut off the infected tips of the thuja in the pot. If the infestation is severe, use a commercially available spray that you apply once before the pest takes flight and once afterwards.