How to cultivate a newly planted money tree to thrive
This article provides detailed tips on how to make a newly planted money tree flourish and the methods and steps for caring for it. Next, let me give you a detailed explanation.
The scientific name of the money tree is "Zamioculcas zamiifolia," a plant belonging to the Araceae family and Zamioculcas genus. I think it is an indoor plant with high ornamental value. Placing the plant in a bright room will make its branches and leaves look beautiful, so it is easy to grow a money tree, similar to kaffir lilies, hanging orchids, jasmine, roses, hydrangeas, longevity flowers, and pothos. Plant enthusiasts can grow several pots of money trees at home when the weather is cool. Some plant enthusiasts have bought a money tree but don't know how to care for it. Then we need to develop "three habits" so that the leaves of the money tree won't wither and the roots won't rot. Let's take a look together.
Newly bought money tree not thriving? Develop three "habits" to prevent leaf withering and root rot!
One, place it in an environment with scattered light
When caring for money trees, enthusiasts should get into the habit of placing them in a location with scattered light. Why not in direct sunlight? Because the money tree is not a plant that enjoys direct sunlight; it fears direct exposure. If we place it in a location with strong light, its leaves will turn yellow after a few days, or even wither and fall off. Therefore, the placement is very important. I usually put it in a bright room, such as the living room or a bright bedroom.
Two, use good soil
The money tree does not like heavy clay soil but prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter. When I plant money trees, I usually use river sand, peat soil, garden soil, and decomposed leaf soil. I mix these soils together and then let them dry in the sun, which has a disinfecting effect.
Using this soil to plant the money tree can promote the healthy growth of its roots, making its branches and leaves flourish. Whether we are repotting the money tree or planting a new one, we must choose the right soil to prevent leaf withering and root rot.
How to make a newly planted money tree thrive
Three, fertilizing
When caring for a money tree, we should not just water it. It also likes nutrients, so we should fertilize the money tree every year to prevent its leaves from turning yellow and withering. During the growing season, we should apply fertilizer once a month, usually using nitrogen fertilizer at the end of summer.
After the Mid-Autumn Festival, stop using nitrogen fertilizer and switch to phosphorus-potassium fertilizer. Applying 2-3 consecutive applications of potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution will make the plant's leaves glossy. When the temperature drops below 15°C, stop fertilizing to prevent root rot. Also, the money tree is drought-resistant and requires less frequent watering.
The above introduction (Green Enthusiast Network) on how to make a newly planted money tree thrive and the specific methods and steps for caring for it should provide plant enthusiasts with some useful knowledge about flowers.