What to Do When the Trunk of a Lucky Money Tree Becomes Soft
In the living room, there is a pot of wilted Lucky Money Tree, whose once erect branches have become as soft as over-soaked noodles? Don't give up yet! This auspicious green plant is sending out distress signals through changes in its branches. Today, I'll teach you how to solve the maintenance mystery step by step.
Ⅰ. Four Emergency Rules for Soft Trunk
1. Drainage and Ventilation Are Urgent
When the branches feel like jelly, 80% of the cases are caused by waterlogging and root rot. Immediately move the plant to a well-ventilated area and make multiple ventilation holes in the potting soil with a bamboo skewer. If there is no improvement after three days, remove the plant from the pot, cut off the decayed roots, and replace it with new soil mixed with perlite. Remember to place a 3cm layer of ceramsite at the bottom of the pot for drainage.
2. Precise Strike Against Fungal Infection
Brown spots on the leaves accompanied by soft branches are often caused by (T-J) disease. Use a 70% methyl thiophanate solution diluted 800 times to spray the affected area, treating twice a week for three consecutive weeks. During treatment, keep a distance of more than 1 meter from other plants to prevent cross-infection.
3. Solution for Nutritional Imbalance
Over-fertilization leading to salinization can burn the roots, causing the branches to wrinkle and become soft. Urgently water with clean water three times to dilute the fertilizer damage, and then switch to slow-release fertilizers like magic fertilizer, supplementing once every six months during spring and autumn. Remember the principle of applying thin fertilizer frequently, as thick fertilizer is like feeding poison to the plant.
Ⅱ. Double Repair Techniques for Root and Stem Revival
1. Temperature Control in the Golden Range
Cold wind from the window in winter or direct air conditioning in summer can trigger root and stem diseases. Maintaining a constant temperature of 18-28°C is key. Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature in real-time, cover with insulation film in low temperatures, and turn on a humidifier during high temperatures to maintain 60% humidity.
2. Precise Root Surgery Operations
Dealing with rotting roots must be as precise as a surgical operation: sterilize the scissors, make oblique cuts on the necrotic tissue, soak in a 5% potassium permanganate solution for 20 minutes, and then wrap the wound with sterile gauze. Place the roots in a scattered light area during drying, and only repot after the incision has calloused. It is recommended to mix vermiculite into the new soil to enhance aeration.
After mastering these skills, it is suggested to give the Lucky Money Tree a comprehensive check-up every month: squeeze the branches to check firmness, observe leaf color to judge nutrition, and explore the soil to understand moisture. Prevention is always better than cure, after all, only a healthy Lucky Money Tree can bring true fortune!