With the improvement of living standards, people's pursuit of home environment is also increasing. The lucky money tree, as an indoor green plant symbolizing auspiciousness and vitality, has been loved by more and more families. How to raise a healthy lucky money tree at home? This article will introduce you to the detailed methods of raising a lucky money tree at home, helping you to cultivate a house full of greenery.
Choosing the Right Lucky Money TreeWhen choosing a lucky money tree, it is first necessary to select plants with well-developed roots and lush leaves, avoiding those with yellow leaves and dry branches. It is best to choose a potted lucky money tree because it is easier to manage.
Soil Selection and PreparationThe lucky money tree is suitable for growing in well-drained, breathable soil. You can choose to mix decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, and coarse sand in a ratio of 3:2:1. Before planting, soak the soil in advance for disinfection to ensure it is free of diseases and pests.
PlacementThe lucky money tree prefers semi-shade and is afraid of direct sunlight. When raising it at home, it should be placed in a bright indoor area, avoiding direct sunlight. In winter, you can move the lucky money tree to a warmer place indoors, maintaining a room temperature of above 15℃.
Watering and FertilizingThe lucky money tree prefers a humid environment but dislikes waterlogging. When watering, keep the soil slightly moist and avoid water accumulation. In the hot summer season, you can appropriately increase the watering frequency. In winter, reduce watering to keep the soil dry. During the vigorous growth period of the lucky money tree, fertilize once a month with a compound fertilizer to promote its growth.
Pruning and ShapingDuring the growth of the lucky money tree, it is necessary to prune the withered and yellow leaves and the sick and weak branches to maintain a beautiful tree shape. When pruning, be careful not to damage the trunk and roots. For some branches that are growing too vigorously, you can moderately cut them short to promote the growth of lateral branches.
Disease and Pest ControlDuring the cultivation of the lucky money tree, there may be issues with diseases and pests. If diseases and pests are found, they should be dealt with promptly. You can use insecticides and fungicides for control and maintain indoor ventilation to reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests.
Propagation MethodsThe lucky money tree can be propagated by cutting and sowing. When propagating by cutting, select healthy branches, cut them into segments about 10 centimeters long, insert them into a sandbed, and keep them moist. They can take root in about 20 days. When propagating by sowing, spread the seeds on moist soil and maintain a temperature of about 25℃, and they will germinate in about a month.
The lucky money tree is an easy-to-grow indoor green plant. With the above methods, I believe you will be able to raise a healthy and beautiful lucky money tree at home. Let's enjoy the wonderful time brought by indoor green plants together!