First watering
I just bought a money tree and brought it home. How should I take care of it? Be sure to water it thoroughly first to allow the money tree to grow roots. Pay attention to the amount of watering. Make sure to water thoroughly, but don't let water accumulate. Once it has grown normally, you can water it normally.
Watering frequency in spring, summer, autumn and winter
There are certain requirements for watering the money tree in every season: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
The money tree grows faster in summer and needs sufficient water. Due to the high temperature and large evaporation, the demand for water is even greater. You can water it more often, once or twice a week. In winter, the frequency of watering should be reduced. The money tree is relatively drought-resistant, so in winter, watering it once a month is fine. The temperature is suitable in spring and autumn, so you can water according to the principle of watering when the soil is dry and watering when it is wet. Keep the soil in the pot moist and water once a week.
Different environments require different watering frequencies
Generally speaking, there are certain rules for watering in the daily maintenance of the money tree, but the actual operation still depends on the growth environment of the money tree.
If you grow the money tree in a small indoor space, its evaporation will be relatively reduced and the frequency of watering can also be reduced; in a larger office space, the frequency of watering can be appropriately increased; when growing the money tree outdoors, generally water it when the topsoil is dry, reduce watering in rainy seasons, and pay attention to drainage.
How much water should be used for the money tree?
How much water should I use to water the fortune tree?
The amount of watering for the money tree should be determined according to the environmental conditions and the growth conditions of the plant. Make sure that each watering is thorough, but do not cause water accumulation.
In the hot summer, the amount of watering should be increased, and in the winter it should be relatively reduced; large plants with more vigorous growth naturally need more watering, while petite plants need less watering; if the flowerpot is large, the soil in the pot will dry more slowly, so in order to avoid root rot, the amount of watering should be reduced.
If the environment in which the money tree grows is relatively dry, you can spray water on the leaves frequently to maintain the air humidity.
What kind of water should be used to water the fortune tree?
The money tree prefers slightly acidic water. When watering, some natural water such as rainwater, river water, etc. are relatively acidic and suitable for watering. You can also use tap water at home for watering, but it is best to air it out before watering. You can also add some nutrient solution from time to time, but be careful not to pour tea or drinks into the pot, as this will have an adverse effect on the money tree.
Watering time of fortune tree
We have talked about how to water the money tree throughout the year, but in fact, there is a certain method to water the money tree within a day, which is mainly adjusted according to the migration of seasons and changes in temperature.
In spring and autumn, the temperature and humidity are relatively suitable, and the watering time can be more casual, but it is best to do it in the evening before the sun sets. In summer, the temperature is high at noon, so it is not suitable for watering. You can choose the morning or evening when the temperature is lower. It is best to water in the morning. Due to the low temperature in winter, it is better to water the plants at noon when the temperature is higher, such as between 10 am and 2 pm.
When watering, the water temperature is generally required to be close to the soil temperature, at least not lower than 10°C. Especially in the cold winter, if the water temperature is too low, the money tree will easily be frostbitten and the plant will easily die.
In fact, it is not difficult to water the money tree, but if you are not careful, it will die. Sometimes if you water the plant improperly, water will accumulate in the pot and the roots will rot. Don't worry, read the article about root rot of money tree and you will know what to do.
