How to cultivate a happiness tree
A brief knowledge sharing with you on how to cultivate a happiness tree and an introduction to the planting and maintenance methods of this green plant. Let's take a look together.
The happiness tree not only has a pleasant name but also has very lush branches and leaves. It is a large potted plant with high ornamental value, a perennial evergreen tree with thick stems and bases, and many leaves. As it remains evergreen and has lush branches and leaves, it is very suitable to keep a pot of happiness tree indoors. It does not require much sunlight and can grow well with a bit of scattered light. So, how to take care of a potted happiness tree?
Firstly, the potting soil should be loose and breathable
Because if you use too compact soil, it is like mud, very sticky, and not breathable at all. Whether you water it or not, the roots of the happiness tree will easily have problems, and it is difficult to grow new roots, which is not conducive to the growth of the happiness tree.
Therefore, it is necessary to change the soil in spring and autumn in time, replacing it with sandy soil, adding some river sand, vermiculite, or pearl rock to increase breathability and drainage. This will allow it to keep growing well, with green and vigorous leaves, avoiding yellow leaves, making the leaves fat and green for better ornamental value.
Secondly, pay attention to watering
In fact, it is not difficult to keep a happiness tree healthy, but one thing must be done well, which is watering it. When watering, make sure to water thoroughly, not just half the water or just the surface of the potting soil.
However, in winter, it should be kept on the indoor balcony and not placed outdoors to freeze. Also, control the watering, as less watering is needed in winter, and it is fine to not water for even half a month. Let the potting soil dry a bit, and remember not to water too much, especially when the temperature is low. Otherwise, it is easy to rot the roots and cause yellow leaves. When the soil is dry, in winter, there is no need to water too much; a bit of water on sunny days is sufficient.
Do not use too deep ceramic pots to grow happiness trees
It is best not to use too deep ceramic pots to grow happiness trees, otherwise, after planting, the potting soil is difficult to dry out completely, which can easily cause root rot. Over time, the roots may have problems because even if the top layer of the potting soil dries out, there is still water accumulation at the bottom. Therefore, it is best not to use deep ceramic pots.
If there are any withered branches or leaves in winter, just cut them off. In fact, as long as the roots are not rotting, new branches and leaves will sprout in spring. As long as you pay attention to these details, it is not difficult to keep a happiness tree healthy. It is quite tough and can be kept indoors all year round with a bit of scattered light.
In fact, although the happiness tree is an ornamental leaf plant, it can also bloom. The flowers are large and light yellow, quite beautiful. Some gardening enthusiasts have managed to get it to bloom, and it is very beautiful and stunning.
The detailed explanation of how to cultivate a happiness tree and the planting and maintenance methods shared above is for reference and suggestion only!