How to care for a newly bought lucky money tree
As an indoor green plant symbolizing wealth, the lucky money tree is deeply loved for its upright shape and auspicious meaning. However, newly purchased lucky money trees often turn yellow and wilt due to sudden changes in the environment. Mastering the key points of care in these three stages can help your wealth-attracting green plant quickly adapt to the new environment.
Care during the environmental adaptation stage
Gradual adjustment of light
Lucky money trees that have undergone transport in a dark box need a 7-day transition period. For the first three days, place them in a cool and well-ventilated area, then gradually move them to an environment with scattered light. In spring and autumn, they can be exposed to 2 hours of direct sunlight in the morning, and in summer, they need to be used with a shading curtain.
Stable temperature control
Maintain a golden temperature range of 20-28°C, and keep the plant more than 3 meters away from radiators in winter. New plants can be placed in a transparent storage box to create a homemade greenhouse, and ventilate twice a day to avoid stuffiness and moisture.
Key points of daily care
Scientific watering method
Judge the soil moisture by inserting a bamboo stick: water thoroughly when the soil 3cm below the surface is dry. Keep the soil slightly dry during the slow seedling stage, and complement it with foliar spraying in the morning and evening to maintain humidity.
Nutrition supplement strategy
Start fertilizing 30 days after potting, using diluted foliage plant nutrient solution at a ratio of 1500 times for seedlings, applied every half month. For mature plants, add slow-release fertilizer granules in spring and autumn, buried shallowly around the pot edge with 5-8 granules.
Handling special situations
Monitoring root health
If new leaves turn yellow and curl, check if the potting soil is compacted. When repotting in spring, retain 1/3 of the original soil. The height of the ceramsite padding at the bottom should be 1/5 of the pot height to ensure good drainage.
Pest and disease prevention
Regularly wipe the leaves with orange peel water, which can prevent red spiders and increase luster. If scale insects are found, immediately apply with a 75% alcohol cotton swab, and in severe cases, spray the whole plant with a biological soap solution.
Through gradual light adjustment, precise water and fertilizer management, and regular health checks, the newly purchased lucky money tree can recover its vigorous growth within 2-3 weeks. Remember that observing the plant's condition at night can best reflect its real health. Continuous care can make this 'green piggy bank' bring you lasting visual enjoyment and beautiful meanings.