How to cultivate a money tree
Today, I will introduce how to cultivate a money tree and some small knowledge of flower cultivation techniques, management, and the following detailed content will be shared.
The money tree is a beautiful ornamental green plant, very popular among flower enthusiasts. However, some flower enthusiasts find that the money trees they raise are not thriving, with thin branches and yellowing leaves lacking vitality, and the roots often rot due to improper watering. Today, I will share with you how to take good care of a money tree?
1. The soil should be loose and breathable
Whether the money tree can thrive is closely related to the soil used. Since the plant's roots are fine, it is necessary to use loose and well-draining soil for planting. If the soil has too much clay, poor breathability, the roots' absorption of nutrients will be affected, and excessive watering can easily cause waterlogging, leading to root rot and yellow leaves over time.
Before planting, prepare the growing soil in advance, mix 1/3 of well-draining and breathable medium into the soil, such as decomposed peanut shells, coconut bran, coal slag, etc. To ensure that the plant grows vigorously, the soil should contain a certain amount of nutrients, using more decomposed leaf soil, or mixing a small amount of well-fermented organic fertilizer or slow-release fertilizer granules into the soil.
2. Over-fertilization can burn the roots
Many flower enthusiasts' money trees suffer from root rot and yellow leaves due to improper fertilization and watering during maintenance. Since its roots are very fine, it cannot be fertilized with too concentrated fertilizers, and unfermented organic fertilizers can also cause root burn, leading to root rot and yellow leaves.
When fertilizing the money tree, try to use liquid fertilizers and dilute them with water, applying thin and frequent fertilization. When applying organic fertilizers, ensure they are thoroughly fermented. If too concentrated fertilizer is applied, promptly water with clean water several times to dilute the concentrated fertilizer solution.
How to cultivate a money tree
3. Watering should not be too frequent
Although the money tree prefers a warm and humid environment, it does not mean that the more watering, the better. It is a plant that is very afraid of waterlogging. Even if the potting soil is slightly dry, it should not be kept too moist for a long time, otherwise, the roots cannot breathe properly, leading to root rot and yellowing leaves.
When maintaining the money tree, there is no need to water it frequently. Only water it when the topsoil is dry. In dry conditions, you can spray water on the branches and leaves to increase humidity and prevent leaf tips from drying. During the vigorous growth period, you can supplement more water to promote rapid growth of branches and leaves. In winter, reduce watering and keep the potting soil slightly dry.
4. It can be exposed to sunlight appropriately
Some flower enthusiasts believe that the money tree cannot be exposed to the sun and keep it in a sunless environment for a long time, causing the leaves to turn yellow and lack vitality. Although the money tree is afraid of direct strong sunlight, it also cannot be without sunlight for a long time during growth. The plant will grow more vigorously and the leaves will be greener in a slightly sunny environment.
Therefore, it is appropriate to move the money tree to a place with scattered light from time to time, allowing it to receive adequate and reasonable sunlight, which will help the plant grow better.
In caring for green vines, as long as the above key points are followed, it can reduce the occurrence of root rot and yellow leaves, making the plant lush and more ornamental.
The above-sharing on how to cultivate a money tree and the small experience of money tree cultivation techniques and management can bring help to you in your daily life!