Key points for maintaining the Money Bag plant
A comprehensive introduction to the common knowledge of flower care, specifically focusing on the Money Bag plant. Continue reading for more information on the key points of caring for this plant!
The Money Bag plant is named after its round, pouch-like leaves and is also known as Money More. It is a very popular indoor plant in Hong Kong and (T-W).
When caring for the Money Bag plant indoors, it should be placed in a location with diffused light, and some direct sunlight during the day is also fine. Do not water too much, generally keeping the soil slightly moist. Ensure proper ventilation. The soil should be loose, fertile, and well-draining.
The Money Tree enjoys sunlight but also has a strong tolerance for shade. It should be provided with an environment that has plenty of sunlight but also some degree of shade. It dislikes direct strong sunlight, especially the intense sunlight after a prolonged rain during spring and early summer, and the 5-6 hours of uninterrupted strong sunlight baking before and after noon in summer, as this can easily lead to the scorching of newly sprouted tender leaves. During commercial cultivation, from late spring to the Mid-Autumn Festival, it should be placed under a shade shelter with 50-70% light blockage, but not too dark, otherwise it will cause the new tender leaves to be thin and long, the leaf color to turn yellow and lose its luster, the spacing between the small leaves to be sparse, thus affecting the compact and beautiful appearance of the plant. For pot plants moved into the greenhouse in winter, supplementary lighting should be provided. Keep the potting soil on the drier side, and the plant can remain disease-free throughout the year. Additionally, the newly sprouted pinnate leaves do not show a significant phototropism, and the plant has a good shape.
To properly care for the potted Money Tree, an effort should be made to create an environment that is both moist and slightly dry. During commercial cultivation in a greenhouse, when the room temperature reaches above 33℃, the plant should be sprayed with water once a day. As this plant has a strong drought tolerance, it is best to keep the potting soil slightly moist and on the drier side, but occasionally excessive watering will not cause root rot. In winter, it is important to spray water on the leaves and the surrounding environment to maintain a relative humidity of over 50%. After the Mid-Autumn Festival, reduce watering or replace it with spraying, to help the new tender leaves safely survive the winter. Also, in winter, special care should be taken to ensure that the potting soil is not too moist, preferably on the drier side, otherwise, in low temperatures, overly moist soil can easily lead to root rot, and even the death of the entire plant.
Due to the unique climatic conditions of the Money Tree's native region, it has developed a strong drought resistance, therefore, the basic requirement for the growing medium is good permeability.
The above introduction to the key points for maintaining the Money Bag plant is provided for everyone's learning and understanding.