How to Cultivate and Water a Lucky Money Tree
The editor will tell you about the cultivation and watering methods of the Lucky Money Tree and teach you how to properly care for this green plant. Let's take a look together!
The Lucky Money Tree is a very suitable ornamental plant for home cultivation, and it can also purify the air. It comes in various sizes and is suitable for placement in many places such as living rooms. However, certain methods and skills are needed in maintenance, otherwise the leaves of the Lucky Money Tree can easily turn yellow. Here are some tips on how to cultivate the Lucky Money Tree.
I. Potting Soil
The roots of the Lucky Money Tree are not very developed, so do not choose a very deep pot. If the pot is too deep, waterlogging can easily occur at the bottom after watering. It is recommended to choose a soil with good breathability and add some river sand to make the soil looser. You can also add some pine needle soil to make the soil slightly acidic, which is more suitable for the growth of the Lucky Money Tree. Note that you need to change the soil once a year to keep it fertile and loose, and you can also prune the Lucky Money Tree appropriately during the soil change to make it more beautiful.
II. Watering and Fertilizing
In terms of water, the Lucky Money Tree does not require a large amount of water. It has a large base that can store a lot of water and nutrients. Therefore, it has strong drought resistance but is not tolerant to waterlogging. Generally, water it thoroughly when the potting soil is dry. For fertilizing, use fertilizer once a month because it is a foliage plant. You can choose a fertilizer with a high nitrogen content to make it grow more vigorously.
III. Lighting
The growth of the Lucky Money Tree requires ample lighting. Good lighting conditions can make its leaves grow more beautifully. If placed in a dark and poorly ventilated area, the leaves may become wilted and yellow.
IV. Pruning
The Lucky Money Tree is a foliage plant that can become leggy and lose its ornamental value if not pruned in time.剪掉 dense and overgrown branches and leaves, and pay attention to any diseased or withered branches, which should also be cut off. This can control the growth speed of the Lucky Money Tree, change the plant shape, and enhance its ornamental value.
V. Diseases and Pests
The Lucky Money Tree is prone to root rot and leaf blight, and during its growth period, it may be affected by the sugarcane striped moth. It is important to do a good job of preventing and controlling diseases and pests, regularly spray some insecticides and fungicides to prevent diseases and pests from invading the Lucky Money Tree. The cultivation environment should be kept ventilated to reduce the growth of bacteria that can affect its growth.
The introduction of the cultivation and watering methods of the Lucky Money Tree and the detailed instructions on proper care that I provided above, have you understood them?