Problem

Why is my chinese astilbe 'Pumila' dropping leaves?

Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila'

Leaf drop on a chinese astilbe 'Pumila' usually has one of three causes — watering, light or a pest. Walk through them in order before reaching for a treatment.

Chinese astilbe 'Pumila' (Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila')
Foto: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

Most likely causes

Detailed cause-by-cause guide is being prepared. In the meantime: check watering rhythm, sunlight match, and any visible pests on the underside of leaves.

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