How to cultivate a money tree
A bit of knowledge to share with you on how to cultivate a money tree and the cultivation methods and timing of green plants and flowers. Next, the site editor will introduce the cultivation to netizens.
The money tree has lush branches and leaves, a graceful posture, and is very suitable for beautifying the home environment. Autumn is its peak growing season. For money trees that are not growing vigorously, with small and yellowing leaves, proper care during this period can quickly restore their vigorous growth, and the leaves will become greener and more glossy.
Timely repotting when the soil is compacted
Many people's money trees at home do not grow new branches and leaves throughout the year, and the old branches and leaves are thin and small, looking lifeless. For such money trees that have not grown for a long time, you should check the potting soil. Is it because the pot has not been changed for a long time, causing the nutrients in the soil to be exhausted and the potting soil to start compacting? In such a case, the plant growth will slow down and it will not easily sprout new buds.
If the potting soil has already shown signs of compaction, you can use the autumn period to repot and change the soil. After removing the plant from the pot, trim the old and weak roots, clean up any rotting parts, and use carbendazim or potassium permanganate to disinfect the wounds. Then, prepare a new, loose and breathable growing soil and plant the plant back into the pot. After watering thoroughly, place it in a shaded and well-ventilated area for a period of care.
Watering appropriately
Most money trees are kept indoors, and the potting soil dries slowly after watering. If you water it frequently before the potting soil is completely dry, the soil will remain moist for a long time, which can damage the roots and lead to root rot, causing the leaves to turn yellow and fall off.
In fact, money trees are quite drought-tolerant. Their stems and leaves are full and can store a lot of water. Even if they are not watered for ten or fifteen days, the plants will not wither due to drought.
How to cultivate a money tree
In autumn and winter, as the temperature continues to drop and water evaporation is slower, when caring for a money tree, do not water it too much. Wait until the potting soil is completely dry, or about 80% dry, then water the pot thoroughly.
Supplement nutrients in autumn
Under sufficient nutrient conditions, the stems of the money tree grow thick and sturdy, the leaves are thick and full, and the leaf color is glossy and green. When it is not fertilized and supplemented with nutrients for a long time, it will grow weaker and will not easily sprout new buds even in the growing season.
If you want the plant to grow vigorously and continuously sprout new buds, you also need to fertilize it regularly. You can apply a multi-element compound fertilizer in the pot once a month, or frequently water with a dilute plant nutrient solution. As long as the nutrients are sufficient, the plant will grow rapidly, making the branches and leaves more lush.
Can tolerate scattered light
As an indoor ornamental plant, the money tree has strong shade tolerance and can grow normally even without sunlight. However, it is very sensitive to strong light. Placing the pot in direct sunlight during summer can easily burn the leaves and leave scorch marks, which are difficult to recover from.
However, shade-tolerant plants also need sufficient photosynthesis to produce more nutrients for plant growth. If conditions allow, it should also be moved to a place with scattered light frequently to expose it to weak sunlight. This will make the plant grow stronger and the leaves greener and more glossy.
The money tree is a very beautiful ornamental leaf plant. Only when the branches and leaves are lush and the leaf color is green and glossy does it have more ornamental value. Now is its peak growing season, so it can be enhanced with the above points of care to make the plant grow more vigorously.
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