How to care for an indoor money tree
About how to care for an indoor money tree and the cultivation methods of potted money trees, let's take a look together!
The money tree is a type of green plant that is quite suitable for indoor cultivation. Its leaves are dark green in color and relatively thick, and it is afraid of direct sunlight, so it is more suitable for indoor cultivation.
In the process of indoor cultivation, we must remember to rotate the pot every month or so to prevent it from growing crooked. Since all plants have a phototropic nature, when we cultivate it indoors, especially in summer, the sunlight cannot directly shine into the room, causing the leaves and the tip to grow towards the sun, leading to crooked growth. Regularly rotating the pot helps the plant maintain a full and upright shape.
The money tree is easy to care for. It prefers a slightly moist and slightly dry environment, and the soil should not be too wet for long periods. It has a large underground tuberous stem, similar to a potato. The watering principle is to water when the soil is almost dry, with the soil loose and well-ventilated. The rule is to water only when it's dry and to water thoroughly when you do, ensuring no issues with your money tree.
Provide the money tree with scattered light, giving it 2-3 hours of light per day, which is enough for it to grow normally with dark green leaves and prevent leggy growth and pale coloration. Avoid direct sunlight during the middle of the day and make sure to provide shade in the summer to help it grow well. When fertilizing the money tree, if you are a beginner, use a multi-element fertilizer to balance the nutrients, which can help it grow both tuberous roots and leaves. If you have a nitrogen-rich fertilizer, you can use it to promote faster leaf growth. It's best to sprinkle some slow-release multi-element fertilizer on the surface of the potting soil, which can provide a more sustained nutrient supply.
How to care for an indoor money tree
The soil must be loose and well-ventilated, and it prefers slightly acidic soil. When preparing the soil, add some pine needle soil, which should be well-fermented to adjust the soil acidity. Otherwise, during its growing season, you will need to water with a solution of iron sulfate once a month to prevent iron deficiency and yellowing leaves. Good ventilation is essential for growing it, as poor ventilation and slightly waterlogged soil can lead to rotting of the underground tuberous stem, making the entire plant difficult to save, and sometimes the plant may rot from the bottom to the top if discovered too late.
To grow a healthy money tree is simple: ensure good ventilation, fertilize regularly, prepare loose and well-ventilated soil, water when the potting soil is almost dry, and provide some scattered light. It can grow well and is a green plant that is suitable for indoor cultivation. Even under the condition of insufficient indoor sunlight, it can grow well and also purify the air and beautify the environment.
The above (Green Plant Enthusiast Network) provides a comprehensive introduction to how to care for an indoor money tree and the cultivation methods of potted money trees, hoping to bring some relevant knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.