Why does your Aeonium Lilypad have sudden leaf drop? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
Pet FriendlyAeoniums are succulents that store water in their leaves; excessive moisture causes the roots to decay, leading to a sudden inability to transport water, which triggers rapid leaf drop. This is common when the substrate does not drain quickly enough between waterings.
While many Aeoniums are somewhat frost-tolerant, extreme sudden drops in temperature can cause the plant to shed leaves as a stress response. 'Lilypad' varieties may drop leaves if exposed to temperatures near or below freezing for extended periods.
Small, white, cottony insects known as mealybugs feed on the sap of the Aeonium, weakening the plant and causing leaves to lose turgidity and drop. Large infestations can cause rapid defoliation across the entire rosette.
Aeoniums undergo a physiological change during summer dormancy when temperatures rise; they may shed older, lower leaves to conserve moisture. This is a natural process but can look like sudden leaf drop if the plant is also heat-stressed.
Your plant might also be experiencing one of these issues:
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