How to repot a lucky money tree
This article answers the question of how to repot a lucky money tree and the correct method for changing the soil of the plant. Let's take a look together.
If you buy a lucky money tree with "yellow mud," not doing this "point" will result in yellow leaves and rotten roots, and you will never be able to take care of it properly.
The name of the lucky money tree has a very good meaning, and many people like to keep it. Many plant enthusiasts buy them from the market, where most of the lucky money trees are cultivated in thick yellow mud. This type of lucky money tree is not suitable for indoor care because the poor ventilation can easily cause waterlogging and root rot if watered with yellow mud. After purchasing, it is best to repot it. How should we repot it? Let's tell you today.
When repotting a lucky money tree grown in yellow mud, it is necessary to remove all the soil from the pot, whether it's a large or small plant. This is the most reliable method. The method of removing soil is simple: find a large pot, take the plant out of the pot, and soak the entire pot's soil in water to dissolve it and expose the roots. You can also use a faucet or a water gun to wash away all the soil, which basically does not damage the roots and greatly improves the survival rate of repotting.
After removing all the soil from the roots, it's time to prepare the soil. If you have a large lucky money tree, removing all the soil and planting it in a pot can easily cause it to fall over. It's best to mix river sand and nutritious soil for potting. Mix river sand and nutritious soil in a 1:1 ratio. River sand is heavy enough to stabilize the entire plant. Once mixed, plant it directly. For smaller plants, you can use nutritious soil alone. After planting a large plant, tie it with a string to prevent it from falling over, or insert a stick in the pot for support. Once the roots fill the pot, it will not fall over anymore.
Water the plant thoroughly after planting, and don't forget to add root stimulator and carbendazim to the water. The root stimulator helps the plant grow new roots quickly and anchor them in the new soil, while carbendazim prevents fungi in the soil, which can cause root rot. After repotting, place the plant in a well-ventilated area with some scattered sunlight. Do not expose it to direct sunlight as it can easily burn the leaves. Since the roots may be damaged after repotting, maintain good ventilation and mist the leaves with a spray bottle every morning and evening to keep the plant hydrated and promote root growth. When you see new buds and leaves appearing, gradually increase the light, which indicates that the repotted lucky money tree has fully survived.
For a lucky money tree grown in thick yellow mud, this repotting method should be used. During the recovery period after repotting, water the plant when the soil is half-dry and do not let it completely dry out. It will quickly grow new roots. Once the roots are established, it will grow new buds. When the new buds start growing, you can return to normal care, including normal sunlight, fertilizing, and watering. However, remember not to use fertilizer during the recovery period after repotting because the plant has not grown new roots yet, and fertilizing can cause root burn. Only when the plant grows rapidly and gets sufficient sunlight should you start fertilizing. This is the most critical point, and also the main reason why problems occur after repotting, which is root burn.
The above sharing on how to repot a lucky money tree and the correct method for changing the soil is for your reference.