How to repot a Lucky Money Tree
As an indoor green plant symbolizing wealth and auspiciousness, repotting a Lucky Money Tree is a key operation to ensure its healthy growth. Scientific transplantation not only promotes root development but also prevents issues like yellow leaves and root rot. This article will systematically explain the complete process, including soil loosening, pot removal, root treatment, and substrate mixing, from tool preparation to post-transplant care.
Ⅰ. Pre-repotting preparation stage
1.1 Best timing for repotting
It is recommended to perform repotting operations between March and May in spring when the temperature is stable at 18-25°C and the humidity is suitable. Avoid transplanting during the dormant period of winter and the high-temperature period of summer.
1.2 Tool and material preparation
Garden spades, disinfectant scissors, carbendazim solution, ceramsite, and other materials are needed. The diameter of the new pot should be 5-8 centimeters larger than the original pot.
Ⅱ. Scientific transplantation operation
2.1 Soil loosening and pot removal techniques
Loosen the soil around the pot wall in a circular motion, then hold the main stem at a 45-degree angle and pull it up slowly. If the roots are sticking together, use a bamboo skewer to assist in separating them, avoiding violent pulling that may damage the fine roots.
2.2 Root treatment specifications
Remove 2/3 of the old soil, trim black, rotting, and dense roots. Retain the main root length at 15-20 cm, soak in carbendazim solution for 30 minutes, then air-dry for 2 hours.
2.3 Substrate mixing scheme
Mix decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, and river sand in a ratio of 4:3:3, and add 5% bone meal as a base fertilizer. Place a 3cm layer of ceramsite at the bottom of the pot to ensure good drainage, and compact the soil in layers when refilling.
Ⅲ. Post-repotting care and management
3.1 Environmental control points
Place the plant in a scattered light area for 2 weeks after transplanting to recover, maintain a temperature of 20-28°C. Do not water for the first 3 days, and keep the soil slightly moist later on.
3.2 Disease prevention measures
Spray carbendazim solution weekly to prevent fungal infections, and immediately check the root condition if yellow leaves appear. After new buds sprout, apply a balanced nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizer lightly.
Through standardized repotting operations and scientific post-transplant care, the Lucky Money Tree will sprout new roots within 1-2 months. Mastering the correct timing and key points of transplantation can extend the ornamental period of the plant by 5-8 years, truly realizing the auspicious meaning of the money tree.