How to care for and water the money tree?

The meaning of the money tree is very good. It is a home plant that many people like to grow. It has dense leaves and grows vigorously. So how do you care for and water the money tree? Let’s learn more about it below.

How to care for the money tree?

1. Loosen the soil

The money tree will grow better in fertile, loose, well-drained and breathable soil. It can be maintained with a mixture of leaf mold, garden soil and perlite . A small amount of bean cake fertilizer can also be added to the soil as base fertilizer to supplement nutrients.

2. Appropriate lighting

The money tree likes an environment with sufficient light. During the growing period, it needs sufficient scattered light so that it can carry out photosynthesis better, synthesize more nutrients, and grow more new shoots. Never expose it to strong sunlight. If the light is too strong, the leaves will be sunburned.

3. Maintain ventilation

The money tree likes a ventilated and breathable environment. Do not place it in a closed room for a long time to avoid diseases and pests. Even if it is maintained in a closed balcony, open the windows frequently for ventilation so that it can breathe fresh air better and the leaves will be greener.

4. Regular pruning

The money tree is relatively resistant to pruning. Regularly pruning branches that are not growing well can promote the growth of new buds. Good ventilation can also improve the plant's resistance and make it less prone to disease.

5. Supplement nutrients

The money tree needs to be fertilized frequently with thin fertilizers, and thin cake fertilizer should be used once every half a month. The germination ability of the money tree is still good. In order to supplement sufficient nutrients, you can use a small amount of humic acid compound fertilizer when it sprouts in the spring, and spread some organic fertilizer in the autumn. It is forbidden to use chlorine-containing compound fertilizers.

How to water the money tree?

The money tree likes a humid environment, so the soil should be kept moist on a daily basis. Usually, water it after the soil in the pot becomes dry. When watering, water slowly, from the outside to the inside, allowing the water to gradually penetrate the entire pot and completely soak the soil. When water flows out from the bottom of the pot, it means it is watered thoroughly and you can stop watering.

During the spring and autumn growing seasons, the money tree should be watered every 5-7 days. In summer, the temperature is high and evaporation is fast, so you can water once every 1-3 days. When the climate is dry, the plants should be sprayed with water every day to increase humidity. When the temperature is low in winter, keep the soil dry and breathable to facilitate root growth. You can water it once every 10 days.

That’s it