What are the cultivation methods and precautions of the eight-sided money tree?

Introduction to Bafanglaicai

The eight-angle money tree, also known as the eight-angle golden plate, has eight lobes on its palm-shaped leaves, which look like it has eight corners. The edges are sometimes golden yellow. The flowers bloom elegantly. The plant can reach a height of 5m. The leaves are green and shiny. It can be grown indoors as an ornamental foliage plant.

How to breed Bafanglaicai

The money tree likes a warm and humid environment, is not resistant to strong sunlight, and is relatively shade-tolerant. During maintenance, it only needs to be provided with sufficient scattered light. In summer, it needs to be shaded and ventilated frequently. It is suitable for planting in fertile, deep, and well-drained soil.

Watering method

The money tree likes a humid environment with high air humidity. Be careful not to let the soil in the pot lack water, otherwise it will cause the leaves to fall off. Keep the soil moist and water it in time before it dries out. Prevent water accumulation in the pot during the rainy season. Spray water appropriately when the air is dry, and reduce watering during low temperatures.

Fertilization method

Liquid fertilizer should be applied once every 1-2 weeks during the growing season of the money tree. During the period from May to September, 20% cake fertilizer water can be applied every half a month. Normally, the application of nitrogen fertilizer should be controlled. If excessive amount is applied, the spots on the leaves will not be obvious.

Pruning methods

The soil in the pot of the Money Tree can be changed once every spring, and appropriate shaping and pruning should be done. The old, dense, diseased, insect-infested, and weak branches and leaves can be pruned away to reduce nutrient consumption and promote the sprouting of new branches and leaves.

Things to note when breeding Bafanglaicai

During the peak growth season of the Money Tree, fertilizer should be applied every 7-15 days, and ferrous sulfate should be supplemented in time. Only in this way can the leaves remain green. It likes a warm environment and cannot be placed in an environment below five degrees in winter, otherwise the leaves will fall off due to the low temperature.