Choose the right money tree, suitable breeding environment, soil selection, watering, fertilization and pruning pest control As people's love for home green plants is increasing, money trees have become many families because of their unique leaf shape and auspicious characteristics. Preferred plants, how to grow a healthy pot of money trees at home? The following is a detailed guide to money tree breeding methods to help you easily master home maintenance skills. Choosing the right money tree It is crucial to choose a healthy money tree. When purchasing, you should choose plants with lush branches and leaves, green leaves, and no pests and diseases. Avoid choosing money trees with yellow leaves, withered leaves or dry branches. Suitable breeding environment Money trees prefer warm and humid environments, but avoid direct sunlight. During the breeding process, money trees should be placed in a ventilated and bright place indoors, avoid direct sunlight, and keep the indoor temperature at 18 - 28 ℃., is conducive to the growth of money trees. Soil selection and watering Money trees are suitable for growing in soil with good drainage and strong air permeability. You can choose to mix peat soil, legular soil and coarse sand in a ratio of 3:2:1 as the breeding soil for money trees. In terms of watering, money trees are not resistant to waterlogging, so we must follow the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet" and keep the soil slightly moist. Fertilization and pruning Money trees require appropriate amounts of fertilization during the growing season (spring and autumn) to promote their growth. You can choose a compound fertilizer with an appropriate ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and apply it once a month. During the fertilization process, be careful not to let the fertilizer come into contact with the leaves., so as not to cause the leaves to burn.
In terms of pruning, money trees will produce some dead branches and sick branches during their growth, which should be pruned in time to keep the plants clean and beautiful. Every spring and autumn, money trees can be pruned once to promote their new branches. growth. Pest and insect pest control Money trees may encounter pest problems during the breeding process. Common pests and diseases include leaf spot disease, scale insects, etc. The control methods are as follows: 1. Leaf spot disease: When disease spots are found on the leaves, use diluted Bordeaux mixture or thiophanate methyl spray the plants every 7 - 10 days, and spray it 2 - 3 times continuously.
2. Scale insects: Gently brush the scale insects with a brush or damp cloth, or spray the plants with diluted dimethoate EC, spray every 7 - 10 days, and spray 2 - 3 times continuously.
The cultivation of money trees is not complicated. As long as you master the above points, you can easily cultivate a pot of healthy money trees at home. I hope this guide to money tree cultivation methods can be helpful to you.
According to the "China Flower Market Report", sales in my country's flower market have increased year by year in recent years, and the demand for indoor green plants is strong. As an indoor green plant with auspicious meaning, its breeding method has gradually attracted attention. Through the introduction of this article, I believe you have a deeper understanding of the breeding method of money trees. During the breeding process, pay more attention to the growth status of money trees and adjust maintenance measures in a timely manner. I believe you will be able to raise beautiful money trees.