Should I use a large or small pot for my fortune tree?

Should I use a large or small pot for my fortune tree?

When caring for the Money Tree, the choice of flower pot is relatively diverse. Generally, it is suitable to use a small pot for care when the Money Tree is a seedling, and a large pot can be used for care after the plant shape is fixed. Choosing a flower pot that is too large or too small will affect the growth of the Money Tree's roots.

Growth environment: The money tree prefers to grow in a warm and humid environment. The most suitable temperature for the growth of the money tree is 20-30 degrees. When watering, just keep the soil in the pot moist and avoid over-watering.

Repotting time: During the maintenance period, the money tree needs to be repotted every 1 or 2 years. It is usually most appropriate to repot in spring because the money tree grows faster during this period.

Should I use a deep or shallow pot for my fortune tree?

The root system of the money tree is relatively developed. It is a kind of tree, so it is generally most suitable to use a deep pot for maintenance. If it is maintained in a shallow pot, the growth of the root system of the money tree will be restricted, and the space for root growth will be limited.

It is more suitable to use a clay pot to plant the money tree because the clay pot has good air permeability. In addition, for the sake of aesthetics, it can also be planted in a purple clay pot, but for better growth of the money tree, it is more appropriate to use a clay pot or a clay pot.

How to repot the fortune tree

1. Remove from the basin

Before repotting the money tree, you need to stop watering it. After taking out the money tree plant, you need to remove the soil on the roots, and then the roots need to be carefully trimmed. After that, you can choose suitable soil for planting.

2. Put it in the basin

When planting the money tree in a pot, you can put some broken tiles or rubble at the bottom of the pot and then cover it with soil. This can increase the drainage and air permeability of the pot, which will be more conducive to the growth of the money tree's roots.