How to care for a happiness tree
This article provides an introduction to the care and management of happiness trees, as well as other aspects of green plants and flowers. Let's delve into the topic together.
Keeping some potted green plants indoors, even the most common ones like hanging orchids, green vines, or虎尾兰, can be quite nice to have at home. They freshen up the place, are visually appealing, and help purify the air by absorbing dust.
There is another type of green plant, also an ornamental leaf plant, that is very suitable for keeping at home, in the living room, or on the balcony. It is called the happiness tree. Don't you feel an instant fondness for it just by hearing its name?
Its name has a good meaning and is relatively easy to care for and manage. It's simpler than caring for a money tree, banyan, or rubber tree. It is also known as the kidney bean tree or green bean tree and belongs to the evergreen plants of the Bignoniaceae family.
Its flower language is interesting, representing happiness, safety, joy, diligence, and perseverance. Therefore, keeping a happiness tree at home is truly wonderful.
It prefers a warm, humid environment with some sunlight but is not very cold-tolerant, although it is relatively shade-tolerant. The ideal growing temperature is between 20 to 30 degrees Celsius.
How to care for a happiness tree
So, how do you care for a potted happiness tree at home to keep it lush and thriving?
1. Watering is crucial for a happiness tree
In the growing season, it cannot be left to dry out for extended periods. 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 should not be short of water.
However, watering should not be done on a fixed schedule, such as every few days. Before watering, always check the potting soil. If the soil is dry, then it's time to water. Remember, indoors, overwatering can easily lead to leaf drop.