How to cultivate and take care of the lucky tree
Today, I will elaborate on the cultivation methods and precautions for the lucky tree, as well as introduce the green plant flowers related to the maintenance techniques and management of the lucky tree. Keep reading!
The lucky tree is said to be one of the most difficult indoor green plants to cultivate, mainly because the leaves always have problems, such as turning yellow, drying out, and developing spots, etc. These issues are mostly related to watering. Watering the lucky tree is particularly challenging because it is very drought-resistant, but people can't help but want to water it, resulting in its death within a month!
Today, I will tell you how to cultivate the lucky tree properly!
How to prepare the soil for the lucky tree?
The issue of watering needs to be addressed from the root, which involves soil preparation and pot selection. Soil preparation is quite flexible, with nutrient-rich soil being suitable for use. Coir brick should be used sparingly as it is too light and may cause the plant to fall over. I've seen some gardeners add a lot of perlite to the humus soil and have successfully cultivated the lucky tree. Gardeners can refer to this method. Garden soil can be used but should be mixed in small amounts as it is not very breathable.
What kind of pot to use for the lucky tree?
The pot is about the material and size. It can be a plastic pot or a ceramic pot, but it should not be too tall, too deep, or too large. A smaller and shallow pot is better for controlling fertilization and has good breathability, which is much better than a deep pot. If you don't have a shallow pot, you can line the bottom of the deep pot with several layers of pebbles,陶粒 (陶粒 - pottery granules) or other granular materials as a drainage layer.
How to water the lucky tree?
The lucky tree is undoubtedly a drought-resistant plant, and watering should be minimal and lazy. It's fine to water once every one or two months, and only water when the potting soil is very dry.
When watering, do not flood the plant with water. Its root system is not developed, unlike other flowers that need to be watered thoroughly. It doesn't need the entire pot to be soaked. Just water slowly along the edge of the pot when the soil is completely dry, and water until the fibrous roots have some water. Especially for plants in tall pots, if they are watered thoroughly, poor ventilation and drainage issues can quickly cause root rot.
Methods and precautions for cultivating the lucky trees
Lucky trees require sunlight and ventilation. In spring, autumn, and winter, they can be placed in a well-ventilated area with scattered light on the balcony. More sunlight will make the leaves look lively. In summer, provide some shade, but ensure good ventilation. Natural wind helps speed up the dry-wet cycle, and the roots grow strong with shaded leaves, making them less prone to diseases and pests.
How to fertilize the lucky tree?
Lucky trees do not like fertilizer and should be fertilized lightly rather than heavily. Before planting, you can mix a small amount of deeply fermented organic manure into the soil. Other than that, no fertilization is needed. Alternatively, you can bury some cooked soybeans in the soil every half a year. Soybeans are an excellent source of nitrogen fertilizer and can make the leaves dark and glossy.
The amount of soybeans to bury depends on the size of the pot and the plant. If the pot is not large, 8-10 beans are enough. Do not rush to give soybeans to newly sprouted lucky trees, as it may cause fertilizer burn.