How to shape the money tree

1. Topping

The purpose of pinching is actually to allow all its branches to grow well, because if they are not pinched, only the top will grow tall while the other branches will grow slowly. This way, it will inevitably become a single branch, and the shape will not be very good-looking. After picking, all the branches will be symmetrical and neat, which is more beautiful.

2. Picking buds

Picking buds is also a way to encourage it to grow a good shape, because many adventitious buds will grow at the base of its trunk and on its body. This kind of thing can easily consume its own nutrients, so picking it off can make the plant grow better. Of course, if there are some missing branches in some places, but there happen to be strong buds, we cannot pick them off because we have to wait for them to grow out.

3. Picking leaves

The best time to appreciate this plant is when the new leaves sprout. At this time, the leaves are very small, bright and eye-catching, and very pleasing to the eye. We can usually remove the old leaves and allow the trees to grow new leaves again, which will create a particularly good viewing period.

4. Pruning

This plant will quickly produce new growth and should be pruned to maintain its beauty. Pruning is based on the love for the tree bonsai and can often be transformed into a natural form, such as pruning branches into clouds or into miniature trees. It can also be cut slightly higher in the middle, with different sizes, and the outer contour looks like a sunflower seed, which looks very beautiful.

Just be careful to avoid cutting it into circles, as this makes it look very dull and even tacky. When pruning, remove any bad branches, overlapping branches, or inward-facing branches. What needs to be confirmed is that in some special cases, some branches can be left, so that the shape can be more perfect. One or two years after the shaping is completed, there will still be some imperfections. It would be a blessing if new branches could make up for them.