How to propagate money tree and precautions

How to propagate money tree

Common ways of propagating Money Tree are cuttings and divisions. Its seeds can also be propagated. Its natural way of reproduction is division, but cuttings are the fastest.

Money tree breeding time

For the propagation of money tree by cuttings, it is generally more appropriate to choose October in autumn for propagation. The climate at this time is more suitable, the survival rate is high, and the growth rate is fast.

How to propagate money tree

Propagation of Money Tree by Division

It is usually carried out in April. You need to remove the money tree plant from the pot first, shake off the old soil at the roots, separate the tubers at the weak joints, apply wood ash on the wounds, and then plant it in the pot.

Propagation of Money Tree by Cuttings

When propagating by cuttings, it is best to use leaf axes with leaves as cuttings. The cutting substrate can be a mixture of fine sand or peat soil, perlite, and river sand. When propagating by cuttings, 1/3 or 1/2 of the cuttings are buried in the soil, leaving only the leaves on the substrate. Then spray them with water and place them in a cool place, maintaining a suitable room temperature.

Money tree breeding precautions

After the money tree is propagated by cuttings, spray the leaves every day to keep the soil in the pot moist but not too wet, otherwise the cuttings will rot and fail to survive. In addition, it should be noted that some cutting leaves may turn yellow and die due to improper management, but the tubers of the plant can still survive.