Cultivation methods and precautions of fortune tree

The money tree is a popular indoor plant that many people like to grow, but not many people can really grow it well. This is mainly because the correct maintenance methods are not mastered. The money tree is a woody plant that is relatively easy to care for and symbolizes good luck. If we want to grow the money tree at home without any problems, we need to learn the cultivation methods and precautions of the money tree.

1. Avoid lack of ventilation

One of the main reasons for failure in home cultivation of money trees is lack of ventilation. Especially on enclosed balconies, money trees are prone to leaf and root rot. Lack of ventilation will cause high humidity in the air, which will cause leaf rot; if the soil does not dry for a long time, it will cause root rot. Therefore, you should try to place the money tree in a well-ventilated place. If the indoor ventilation is poor, you can use an electric fan to dry the soil surface after watering and keep it slightly moist to reduce the occurrence of problems.

2. Avoid basins that are too large

When purchasing a money tree, the merchant usually provides a larger flower pot. But if you plant the seedlings in a large pot, it may cause the new leaves to turn black and the old leaves to develop rotten spots. This is because there is more soil in the large pot, and the roots remain moist for a long time after watering, which makes it impossible for the roots to breathe and causes suffocation. Therefore, when choosing a flower pot, you should try to choose a smaller one with good soil permeability.

3. Avoid overwatering

The roots and trunk of the money tree can store water. Even if you occasionally forget to water it and the leaves wilt, they will recover after watering. But if you water too much, it will cause root rot and even trunk rot. Therefore, when caring for the money tree at home, the amount of watering should be controlled. During the active growing season, wait until the soil is dry before watering thoroughly. If the indoor ventilation is poor, you can wait until the leaves become slightly soft and drooping before watering.

4. Avoid not applying fertilizer

The money tree is planted in a small pot with limited soil and can grow for a period of time even without fertilizer. But over time, if fertilizer is not supplemented, the leaves will turn yellow and fall off, and the plant's growth will stagnate. Therefore, the money tree should be fertilized regularly, once every one to two months, using a general nutrient solution or multi-element fertilizer, such as compound fertilizer or Huaduoduo No. 1, but the concentration should not be too high.

5. Avoid exposure to light

The money tree is a southern plant and likes strong light. In the south, the money tree is cultivated outdoors with sufficient sunlight and grows well. The money tree is a sun-loving plant. Adequate light can make the leaves grow bigger, photosynthesis better, and the root system more developed. If placed in an environment with insufficient light, the leaves will become smaller or even turn yellow. Therefore, make sure your money tree gets enough light.

In short, the maintenance of the money tree is not complicated, but some misunderstandings need to be avoided. As long as the correct method is followed to maintain it, the money tree will have a thick trunk, green leaves, and lush growth.