Is it good to keep a money tree at home?
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The money tree is a familiar ornamental leaf plant to everyone, with large compound leaves that are painted with a bright green color, giving a sense of a "mini forest" at a glance, which can effectively relieve eye fatigue. Combined with the beautiful meaning of "fortune rolling in," it has become one of the more popular ornamental leaf plants in the plant world.
From small families to large companies... everyone likes to place a couple of money trees. However, why have people been reluctant to keep them at home over the past two years? Below, I have collected three common reasons and corresponding solutions, hoping the money tree can bring you hope!
Prone to root rot
The money tree is native to the humid regions of Brazil and has never experienced dry conditions for long periods, forming a preference for moist conditions. However, this moisture is not the same as "wetness." Many friends misunderstand "watering," so they are always worried about the plant drying out and constantly water it. Over time, not only does it fail to increase the humidity of the care environment, but it also causes soil waterlogging and root rot. It can be said that more than half of the money trees with root rot are caused by excessive watering.
Therefore, to ensure the healthy growth of the money tree's roots and bring the beautiful meaning of "fortune rolling in," proper watering care management is essential. Money trees like moisture but dislike waterlogging. Make sure to water only when the soil is completely dry, and water thoroughly. Also, spray water on the leaves every day to keep them moist without rotting. Moreover, it's best to use rainwater and snowwater; if not available, only use settled tap water.
Prone to yellow leaves
The money tree is a four-season evergreen ornamental leaf plant with lush foliage and bright green color, always bringing a "brightening" sensation. If yellow leaves appear, it not only indicates a problem with the plant's growth but also affects the visual experience. Many friends believe that "yellow leaves" represent "things going wrong," so they dare not keep them at home.
How to care for a money tree to avoid yellow leaves? Yellow leaves on a money tree are not scary; what's scary is not knowing the cause. Based on my care experience, yellow leaves are mostly related to watering and sunlight. Excessive watering leads to root rot, which causes yellow leaves, as explained above. The money tree can tolerate semi-shade, but all things need sunlight to grow. To make the money tree lush, it should be placed in a position with scattered light for care, allowing it to continuously perform photosynthesis and produce chlorophyll.
Does not bloom
Most people who have kept a money tree have never seen it bloom. Don't laugh, this is a solid fact. Although the money tree is an ornamental leaf plant, it also has a blooming period. The natural blooming period is mainly from May to November, and when the white filaments bloom, the green and white contrast is very striking. I've heard that those who have seen a money tree bloom recently encounter good things, whether it's finding love or escaping poverty. Anyway, the appeal of ornamental leaf plants cannot compare with that of ornamental flowering plants, so people gradually stop liking to keep them at home.
How to care for a money tree to enjoy the beauty of blooming flowers? First, keep it for several years, as mature plants are more likely to bloom. Next, care for it according to its preferences for moisture, warmth, and acidic soil, etc. Finally, learn to fertilize, as fertilizing can promote growth and blooming. For instance, during the spring and summer seasons, fertilize once a month, adding a small amount of phosphorus fertilizer each time to promote blooming.
The money tree is one of my favorite ornamental leaf plants, not only for its "beautiful meaning of fortune rolling in" but also for its powerful air purification function. In a certain space, planting several money trees can improve the quality of the air. I believe that by following its growth habits, the money tree can grow vigorously and bloom beautifully.
The above introduction about whether it's good to keep a money tree at home and sharing the cultivation methods of money trees is for everyone to learn and understand!