How to change the soil of money tree and what is the time and method to change the soil and pot

When will the money string be replaced with soil?

The best time to change the soil for Money Truffles should be in spring and autumn. The climate at this time is just right, relatively warm, and the temperature is not very high. Changing the pot and soil at this time is most suitable for the growth and rooting of succulents and is easier to maintain.

The high temperature period in summer is not suitable for changing the pot and soil for the money tree, because during the dormant period, the acclimatization speed after repotting and soil change is slow, the leaves are consumed a lot, and the survival rate is lower than in spring and autumn.

How to change the soil and pot of money string

Prepare potting soil : If the original flower pot is too small, you need to prepare a larger flower pot. The soil can generally be loose, breathable, fertile, and well-drained nutrient soil.

Root pruning : Take the plant out of the pot. If the roots are rotten, you need to prune them. Then soak them in water mixed with rooting powder and carbendazim for a while, place them in a cool place for 2-3 days, and then put them in the pot when the wound is almost healed.

To plant the flowerpot : first put some expanded clay at the bottom of the pot to prevent insects from entering from the bottom and to keep the air-permeable drainage holes at the bottom of the pot from being blocked. Then you can straighten the money plant and place it in the pot, while adding soil until the soil is almost full.

Money strings for soil

Money tree is highly drought-resistant. It is usually better to use fertile, well-drained and permeable soil when changing the soil and repotting. The pH value of the soil should be kept between 6 and 6.5, which is slightly acidic.

Money string with soil

When preparing the soil for money plant, you can mix coarse sand, peat, wet cinders and a small amount of soil to prepare the potting soil. The pH value of the soil should be controlled between 6 and 6.5.

Notes on changing soil for money strings

1. When changing the soil of the money plant and removing it from the pot, you can first use a shovel to pry along the edge of the pot to completely separate the soil from the pot. If the taproot is not very developed, there is no need to trim it. If it is too long, you need to cut some of it off appropriately.

2. After pruning the roots of the money tree, you can soak it in carbendazim or not. When I repot the succulent plants, as long as their roots are healthy, they can be potted after about 3 days of drying.

3. After changing the soil of the money tree, place it in a cool and ventilated environment for maintenance. Water it in small amounts after about 7 days and continue to keep the soil slightly moist. The money tree will be able to adapt to the pot normally in about 20 days.