What are the cultivation methods and precautions of money tree

How to grow money tree

Money tree is a foliage plant with underground tubers. It likes warm, slightly dry, semi-shady environment. The suitable growth temperature is between 20-32 degrees. The principle of watering is not to water unless the soil is dry, and to water thoroughly when watering.

The money tree cannot tolerate strong sunlight exposure, so shade measures need to be taken in summer. It is afraid of heavy soil and water accumulation in the pot soil. It is suitable for planting in loose, fertile, well-drained, acidic to slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter.

Watering method

The money tree likes a moist but dry environment with a temperature above 32 degrees. It can be sprayed with water once a day. It has strong drought resistance. The soil in the pot should be kept slightly moist. Do not over-water. Spray water around the plant in time in winter to keep the soil in the pot slightly dry.

Fertilization method

Money tree is a fertilizer-loving plant. Before planting, you can add an appropriate amount of cake fertilizer or multi-component slow-release compound fertilizer. During the growing season, apply a mixture of 02% urea and 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate once every half a month. Stop applying nitrogen fertilizer after the Mid-Autumn Festival and use 0.3% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution instead. When the temperature drops below 15 degrees, stop fertilizing.

Pruning methods

After the money tree sheds its leaves and before it sprouts in early spring, you can prune dead and weak branches and diseased and insect-infested branches to keep the crown loose, ventilated and light-permeable. During the growth period, you can pinch the branches in time and cut back the overgrown branches to reduce nutrient loss and promote the growth of axillary buds.

Money tree cultivation precautions

The money tree needs to have its potting soil changed once a year. When changing the pot, you should trim the rotten roots, adjust and remove the new roots that hinder the growth of new seedlings, apply some base fertilizer, and supplement the nutrients needed for plant growth.