How to care for a small happiness tree
An article filled with useful knowledge, introducing how to care for a small happiness tree and the cultivation methods for the small-leafed happiness tree, with related information about green plants and flowers. Here is a detailed introduction.
Keeping some potted green plants indoors, even the most common ones like hanging orchids, green vines, or虎尾兰 (hujilan), can be quite nice to have at home. They are refreshing to the eyes and can purify the air by absorbing dust.
There is another type of green plant, an ornamental leaf plant, that is very suitable for keeping at home, whether in the living room or on the balcony. It is the happiness tree. Don't you instantly feel fond of it when you hear its name?
Its name has a good meaning and it is relatively easy to care for and manage, even simpler than caring for a money tree, banyan, or rubber tree. It is also called the菜豆树 (cha dou shu) or豆角树 (dou jiao shu), belonging to the family Bignoniaceae, a evergreen plant.
Its language of flowers is very interesting, symbolizing happiness, safety, joy, diligence, and perseverance. So, having a happiness tree at home is really great.
It prefers a warm, humid environment with some sunlight but is not very cold-tolerant, although it is somewhat shade-tolerant. The ideal growing temperature is between 20 to 30 degrees Celsius.
How to care for a small happiness tree
So, how should you care for a happiness tree potted plant at home to keep it lush and thriving?
1. Watering is very important for caring for a happiness tree
In the growing season, it cannot be drought-stressed for long. Severe water deficiency can cause it to suddenly start shedding leaves and continue to do so, especially in spring and summer when temperatures are high and evaporation is significant. The potting soil must not be short of water.
However, watering should not follow a rigid schedule of every few days. Before watering, you must check the potting soil. If the soil is dry, then water it. Remember, indoors, overwatering can easily cause leaf drop.