How to properly care for the Money Tree: Tips and techniques for cultivating the Money Tree.
How to take care of the Money Tree properlyDo you know these? Here are some small knowledge about how to take care of the Money Tree and the cultivation methods and skills:The Money Tree, also known as Cloud Tree, Golden Axe Tree, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Portulacaceae family. It got its name because its leaves resemble coins. Its appearance is similar to Mountain Rose and Green Cloud, so people in Taiwan call it Cloud Leaf. It originally grew in Tanzania in East Africa and is a perennial ornamental foliage plant. Now, it is widely planted for its excellent ornamental value and placed in living rooms.A healthy Money Tree has plump leaves and a round leaf surface. When there is sufficient light, the leaves will show a lovely and soft pink color with a slight metallic sheen. The long flower spike grows towards the sun, pointing towards the sky, which is very fresh and pleasing to the eye.The Money Tree usually blooms from hot to cold weather, approximately from summer to winter. The flowers resemble Portulaca grandiflora, with yellow buds that have a fresh and elegant beauty.Money Tree Cultivation MethodsSunlightThe Money Tree loves sunlight and can tolerate shade. Placing it in the shade for a short period will not harm it, but it should not be left there for too long. If it stays in the shade for too long, its leaves will become thin. The Money Tree needs 3 hours of sunlight a day. It can also grow in semi-shade or with scattered light, but this will affect its shape, making the leaf color fade, increasing the distance between internodes, causing the leaves to be sparse, and reducing its ornamental value. However, be mindful of strong sunlight in summer and provide appropriate shading to prevent young leaves from burning. In winter, the sun is not as strong, so there is no need to worry about how long it is exposed to sunlight, as it will make the Money Tree grow stronger.Temperature21°C is the survival temperature for the Money Tree, and in this environment, it will grow rapidly. It can tolerate high temperatures, even up to 34°C, but if the temperature is higher than this, it needs to be watered to cool down. It is not cold-resistant and needs to be kept warm in winter, not lower than 10°C, to prevent the plant from freezing to death.WaterThe Money Tree is drought-tolerant and should not be placed in a damp environment. Avoid letting water into the potting soil, as it will cause the tubers to rot. Therefore, it does not need frequent watering, and a slightly dry soil is more suitable for the Money Tree's growth. We should water it only when the soil becomes dry, making sure to water thoroughly. In summer and winter, the amount of water should be controlled and reduced accordingly. In the dry greenhouse of northern winters with heating, it can be watered by spraying.FertilizerThe Money Tree likes fertilizer, so we need to fertilize it regularly. Fertilizing once a month is good to ensure it has enough nutrients, allowing it to grow better. In winter, place it in a place with sufficient light, and stop watering and fertilizing.You can use the Flower Care Organic Granular Fertilizer for foliage plants, which is a high-nitrogen formula with double chelated nutrition, making it easy to absorb and making the leaves greener and the plant stronger. It also adds beneficial bacteria to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria and effectively prevent plant diseases. Moreover, it can degrade soil heavy metals, making the plant stronger with high organic matter, and it also has a good effect on organic vegetable planting.