Care and precautions for the money tree
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By mastering a few "tips" when growing a money tree at home, it can grow lush and green without yellowing leaves
Keeping a potted money tree at home can make it grow lush and green, very ornamental, and it also has a very good meaning. However, during the process of caring for the money tree, it often encounters yellowing leaves and even root rot. In fact, to make the money tree grow vigorously, with浓绿 leaves and no root rot, you only need to master these few "tips" based on its growth habits.
1. The soil should be loose and breathable
In the process of caring for the money tree, root rot is a relatively common phenomenon, mainly because the money tree's root system is not very developed and has only a few fibrous roots. If it is watered too much and too frequently, making the potting soil too moist, combined with poor soil permeability, it is easy to cause root rot.
Therefore, when potting the money tree, it is necessary to use more soil with good drainage and breathability, such as a mixture of peat soil, decomposed leaf soil, coarse sand, and coal cinder as the growing medium. This can not only ensure the fertility of the soil but also facilitate aeration and water permeability, allowing the plant to grow and develop healthily.
2. Fertilization should not be too concentrated
The money tree is mainly grown for its leaves, so the fertilization should focus on nitrogen-based fertilizers. You can ferment some rice washing water or cake fertilizer at home, applying it every two weeks to make the plant grow lush.
When fertilizing the money tree, it is important to properly control the concentration of the fertilizer solution. Even slightly excessive concentration can cause root burn, leading to root rot and yellowing leaves. After each fertilization, promptly water thoroughly to dilute the fertilizer solution and prevent root burn. Additionally, during the high summer temperatures and winter dormancy periods, fertilization should be temporarily stopped to avoid root damage and yellowing leaves.
3. Too much watering can cause root rot and yellowing leaves
Many cases of root rot and yellowing leaves in money trees are caused by improper watering. If the tree is watered too frequently and the soil has poor drainage, it can easily form积水, leading to root asphyxiation and rot, causing a large number of yellowing and falling leaves when the plant does not receive proper nutrition.
Care and precautions for the money tree
Although the money tree prefers a warm and humid environment, it is not tolerant of waterlogging. During the growing seasons of spring and autumn, you can water it moderately to keep the soil slightly moist to promote the growth of branches and leaves. In the hot summer, as water evaporates quickly, the leaves can easily become dry and crispy, so it's a good idea to sprinkle water on the leaves to cool and increase humidity. In winter, with lower temperatures, watering should be reduced to avoid too much moisture.
4. Avoid direct sunlight
The money tree enjoys weak light and has strong shade tolerance but is afraid of direct sunlight, especially after entering summer, when it should be moved to a cool and well-ventilated environment. If placed directly in the sun, it can easily cause the branches and leaves to wilt and droop, resulting in yellowing and falling leaves.
In the process of caring for the money tree, during the spring, autumn, and winter, it can be exposed to scattered light to allow the plant to carry out photosynthesis properly, which helps it grow lush leaves with a darker green and glossy appearance.
5. Prune branches and leaves regularly
The money tree has a strong branching and leafing ability, and if not pruned and shaped regularly, it can lead to vigorous growth, losing its ornamental value.
During the growing period, some dense and vigorous branches should be pruned appropriately, and the yellowing and withered branches should also be removed. This can increase the ventilation and light penetration between the branches and leaves, keeping the plant full and more ornamental.
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