About the content of planting green plants and flowers such as how to plant a money tree to make it look beautiful, the characteristics of the money tree, and its growing environment, the editor will introduce it next.
The money tree belongs to the Bombacaceae family and is often planted as an ornamental leaf and main stem (short main stem) potted plant.
1. Habits
The money tree is an acidophilic plant. There is a small trick: add a few drops of vinegar when watering to make the water acidic. The money tree is a strong positive plant, but it has a strong shade tolerance. It can be exposed to long hours of light or placed in a dark place without light for a long time (one of my colleagues in the office has two pots that can withstand half a year without light, about half a year without seeing the sun, still strong and healthy, but not growing), since there is no light condition in our office, those who have the conditions can bask in the sun frequently, see the picture below.
Money tree without sunlight for half a year
2. Light
Although the money tree has no requirements for light, different light conditions can make the money tree grow differently. Full sunlight can make the money tree grow rapidly, with shorter stems, a compact plant shape, and a full appearance, which thickens the stem. Insufficient light will slow down growth. If it is a seedling, it will grow thin and tall. In the hot summer season, be sure to avoid the strong sunlight from 11:00 to 14:00 to prevent the leaves from being scorched by strong sunlight.
3. Watering
The money tree is actually easy to care for, mainly in controlling water. The money tree prefers moist soil because it is mostly potted, and the native roots are not developed, making it difficult to absorb water well when watering. Therefore, it is necessary to keep the soil moist, the best method to keep the soil moist is to sprinkle water daily to maintain soil moisture, and only water when the soil is dry. If you don't like sprinkling, you can water every 7-8 days in spring and autumn, every 3-4 days in summer, and every 10-15 days in winter, depending on the dryness of the soil. You can also choose to replenish water based on whether it is lacking water. When the money tree is short of water, its leaves will droop, the top tender leaves will turn slightly yellow, become soft, and lose their luster. Remember not to let water accumulate, as any plant fears waterlogging (except for aquatic plants).
4. Fertilization
The money tree can be placed in a well-ventilated area. The money tree needs to be fertilized regularly, with root fertilization twice a year, or it can be fertilized based on its growth, with spring and early autumn being the best times. Leaf fertilization is usually done once every half month by spraying nutrient water, or you can prepare your own chemical fertilizer water (nitrogenous fertilizer water is best, mainly for leaf growth, be sure to pay attention to the concentration of the chemical fertilizer water when spraying, dilute the fertilizer 200-500 times before spraying), which will make the leaves greener and more vigorous.
5. Pruning
The money tree can choose different sized pots based on its height. For small money trees, to slow down their growth, you can prune the roots once every two years in spring, removing weak and rotten roots, changing the soil at the same time, and replacing it with nutritious peat soil mixed with some coarse sand or forest soil. The branches of the money tree grow slowly, and pruning the branches can easily lead to death. It is usually done in April, the peak growing period. Generally,补充 nutrients before pruning to quickly heal the wounds after pruning. Do not expose the wounds to direct sunlight to prevent excessive water loss from the wounds, which can cause long dry sections. Place the plant in a shady place until the wounds heal before putting it back in a sunny place.
Do you understand the detailed introduction about how to plant a money tree to make it look beautiful, and the characteristics and growing environment of the money tree mentioned above?