How to cultivate a money tree pot plant
Main content introduction: How to cultivate a money tree pot plant and tips for correctly planting money trees, detailed content will be shared next.
Money Tree (Pachira aquatica) belongs to the Moraceae family and Ficus genus, and is a highly ornamental variety introduced and bred in recent years. The leaves of the Money Tree are emerald green, shaped like coins, with unique ornamental value, making it one of the most popular and best-selling ornamental plant varieties in the domestic and international markets. How to grow a Money Tree well? The Money Tree is part of the Ficus family, and among many tree pot plants, Ficus pot plants are relatively easy to care for.
Ficus trees are sun-loving, and their maintenance should be placed in a well-ventilated and well-lit area with a certain level of humidity. Insufficient sunlight, poor ventilation, and lack of humidity will cause the plant to turn yellow and dry, leading to the occurrence of diseases and pests, and even death. Therefore, Ficus trees should not be placed indoors for long periods, especially during the high-temperature growing season, they should be moved outdoors regularly to a sunny area for maintenance and recovery. Indoors, they should be placed where they can receive sunlight and have good air circulation to maintain their physiological growth needs.
Ficus trees prefer acidic soil and are not cold-resistant, unable to tolerate temperatures below zero. They need to be brought indoors for maintenance during winter. Watering is one of the most important and frequent measures in Ficus pot plant management. Planted in a pot, whether deep or shallow, if not watered for a long time, the plant will wither due to lack of water, so it is necessary to observe and water according to the soil's dryness and humidity to maintain soil moisture. Of course, excessive watering should be avoided, especially when placed indoors, as water consumption is less. Excessive watering can lead to root hypoxia and rot. The amount of watering also depends on the season and temperature changes. Generally, it should be moist in summer, with waterings in the morning and evening during hot or dry weather, once a day or every other day in spring and autumn, and possibly twice a day in spring when the tree is sprouting. During the plum rain season or rainy days, watering is not needed, and drainage should be ensured. Sandy soil can be watered more, while clay soil should be watered less. Watering can be done by foliar spraying or root irrigation, usually a combination of both. Foliar spraying is mainly to keep the leaves fresh and enhance photosynthesis. Too much spraying will promote leafy growth, increase leaf size, and reduce ornamental value. Root irrigation should be thorough, avoiding "half-watering" that leaves the pot surface wet and the inside dry. If this condition occurs frequently during the growing season, it can easily lead to plant death.
I. Water Management: These plants have high requirements for temperature and humidity, and improper management can lead to yellowing of the branches and leaves. Therefore, water should be supplied according to the plant's needs. Do not water if the soil is moist, but regularly spray the leaves and water when the soil is dry, making sure to water thoroughly. Too much water can cause root rot, while prolonged dehydration can lead to yellowing of branches and leaves.
II. Temperature Management: The Money Tree prefers a warm and humid environment with plenty of sunlight but should be protected from direct sunlight. It is somewhat cold-tolerant and also shade-tolerant, requiring fertile and well-drained soil. The winter temperature should not be below 5℃.
III. Disease and Pest Control: If small black packages appear on the trunk, which crumble to black powder when squeezed, it is likely sooty mold. Measures include cutting off dead branches and using fungicides such as benomyl or zineb. If it's a虫 package, it may be scale insects, which can be controlled with quick-acting insecticides or a dilute solution of household laundry detergent.
IV. If most of the branches are not completely dead, reduce watering and add some nutrient solution to see if it can recover. If the roots have rotted or most of the branches have dried up, it is difficult to save. The Money Tree is suitable for placement in the living room to add greenery and is also an excellent gift for opening celebrations.
The Money Tree requires fertile and loose organic soil. In winter, it should be placed in a sunny area for maintenance, and in summer, it needs ventilation. Water once a week during the growing season and regularly spray the leaves. The Money Tree prefers a warm and humid environment with plenty of sunlight, is somewhat cold-tolerant, and also shade-tolerant, requiring fertile and well-drained soil. The winter temperature should not be below 15℃. As the Money Tree grows quickly, it needs to be fertilized regularly and pruned for shaping. More watering is needed during high summer temperatures, and the leaves should be sprayed frequently.
When repotting the Money Tree, first cover half of the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot with a piece of broken pot, then place another piece of broken pot diagonally on top of the first one, forming a "V" shape, allowing excess water to flow out during excessive watering, preventing积水 from affecting growth. After repotting, water thoroughly to make the soil absorb enough water, avoid direct sunlight, do not fertilize immediately, and wait for the plant to gradually adapt to the potting soil environment before moving it to the sun for normal care.
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