The planting and cultivation techniques of the money tree
Today, the editor introduces the planting and cultivation techniques of the money tree and teaches you the maintenance methods of green plants and flowers. Let's take a look!
If the money tree is not well maintained, here are 4 maintenance "tips" to make it grow with lush branches and leaves.
The money tree is a very beautiful ornamental plant, but many flower enthusiasts always have difficulty keeping it alive. After buying it, the roots easily rot or the leaves turn yellow and wither. To maintain a healthy money tree, certain maintenance skills are indeed required. Although it looks sturdy, it is quite delicate and prone to problems with improper care. Here are 4 tips for maintaining a money tree, which, when mastered, will help it grow lush and leafy.
Avoid direct strong sunlight
The money tree is a plant that grows well in a semi-shaded environment and is afraid of direct strong sunlight. If it is gradually exposed to light, the plant can slowly adapt. If kept indoors for a long time or placed directly in the sun after purchase, the leaves can easily get sunburned, leading to withered branches and leaves.
For a money tree potted plant kept indoors, it should not be placed in direct sunlight, as this can easily damage the plant. Of course, if the money tree is kept away from sunlight for too long, it can also lead to poor growth, yellow leaves, and other phenomena. It can be moved to a place with diffused light to receive some weak scattered light, which can meet its growth needs.
Control watering
As we all know, the money tree is a plant that loves a humid environment, but it is also afraid of water. Most of the money trees that rot at the roots during maintenance are due to improper watering, so watering is a crucial aspect of maintaining the plant.
Don't be fooled by its sturdy appearance; its roots are not well-developed, with mostly a few fine roots that have poor absorption capacity. When the potting soil is constantly wet, it can easily lead to root suffocation and cause root rot and yellow leaves.
Therefore, when watering the money tree, do not water too frequently. Only water when the potting soil is not dry, following the principle of "water when dry and keep the soil moist" and a dry-wet cycle.
Apply thin and frequent fertilization
In the daily maintenance of the money tree, excessive watering can easily cause root rot, and improper fertilization can also damage the roots. Therefore, proper fertilization is also very important to avoid root damage and promote plant growth.
When fertilizing the money tree, the principle of "thin and frequent" should be followed, meaning applying small amounts multiple times and not placing unfermented fruit peels, eggshells, or tea dregs in the pot. During the growing season, it can be watered with some diluted liquid fertilizers, such as fermented rice water, milk water, or fruit peel water. If you have many flowers at home, you can also prepare a bottle of plant nutrient solution and water it once or twice a month, which will help it grow lush and leafy.
Pay attention to frost prevention
The money tree is a plant from the south and has poor cold resistance. In the north, it is often frostbitten, leading to the entire plant withering. In winter, it should be moved indoors early to maintain a temperature not lower than 10°C. At low temperatures, the plant may easily develop yellow leaves and shedding.
When maintaining the money tree in early spring, do not move it outside too early. The temperature at this time is very unstable, with large day-night temperature differences. If not careful, the plant can still get frostbitten. Wait until after Qingming Festival when the temperature is more stable before moving it outside.
Actually, it is not difficult to maintain a money tree well. Just understand its growth habits first, then ensure proper watering and fertilization, and avoid direct sunlight to prevent root rot and yellow leaves, allowing the plant to grow lush and leafy.
The planting and cultivation techniques of the money tree and the maintenance methods introduced above (Green Plant Enthusiast Network) hope to bring a little help to your life!