Is the money tree a shade-loving or sun-loving plant?
Answering netizens' questions about whether the money tree prefers shade or sun and the precautions for growing the money tree, here is a comprehensive introduction.
How to care for a money tree? Remember its "3 fears", with leaves in clusters, and many branches, leaves, and new buds.
The money tree, whose real name is actually Cyperus involucratus, has leaves that resemble gold coins, green and very pleasing to the eye. Keeping a pot at home has a good meaning and strong growth, with each leaf symbolizing wealth and fortune. Many friends like to keep one in the living room or on the balcony, bringing good fortune and longing for a better life. So, how can we grow a potted money tree well? Do we need to expose it to strong sunlight during regular maintenance? How should we water it, and what kind of fertilizer does it need?
The money tree prefers a warm growing environment with slightly drier potting soil and less variation in average temperature. These are its growth habits, so when we care for it at home, we must follow these principles. At the same time, we need to remember that it has three fears that we should pay attention to. In fact, caring for it becomes very simple, and a pot of money tree can be easily maintained for several years.
Firstly, the money tree is afraid of direct sunlight.
Therefore, the potted money tree can be placed indoors or in a place with diffused light on the balcony, not in a place with direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure can make the leaves look unattractive and prone to sunspots and yellowing, especially in summer, it is essential to prevent strong sunlight. In short, do not expose it to the sun in summer.
Secondly, the money tree is afraid of waterlogging.
When preparing soil for the potted money tree, we must pay attention to the soil's characteristics and detail issues. The soil should be loose and breathable, mixed with some granular soil or coarse sand, or even coal cinders if necessary. If the soil is easily compacted and too heavy, the roots will not grow well. Moreover, excessive watering combined with poor soil can exacerbate the situation, leading to poor soil permeability and easy rotting of the roots and rhizomes.
Is the money tree a shade-loving or sun-loving plant?
Because its roots are like potatoes, thick and robust. Therefore, under conditions of low or high temperature, it is essential to water less. Even during the growing season, it is necessary to water only when the soil is dry and to water thoroughly when doing so. Only by watering carefully and less frequently can the roots grow normally without any issues, making the leaves more lush and beautiful, increasing their ornamental value. It is important to water the money tree sparingly.
When fertilizing the money tree during the growing season, a little nitrogen fertilizer is sufficient since it is an ornamental foliage plant that rarely flowers and does not need frequent fertilization.
Thirdly, the money tree is afraid of the cold.
As a warm-loving plant, it is suitable for growth in spring and summer with temperatures ranging from 20 to 32 degrees. As long as the temperature is within this range, it will have lush leaves and rapid growth.