How often should you water the lucky tree at home?

The lucky tree is a very popular indoor foliage plant. Many families like to use it as home decoration. The frequency of watering the lucky tree needs to be adjusted according to local climatic conditions. Let’s learn how often you should water the lucky tree when you grow it at home.

How often should you water the lucky tree at home?

1. Spring and Autumn

The climate is mild in spring and autumn, which is the peak growth period for the lucky tree. During these two seasons, watering every two to three days is generally recommended, but the frequency should be adjusted based on soil moisture. If there is plenty of rain in spring and the climate is humid, the watering interval can be appropriately extended. On the contrary, if the soil appears dry, water should be added in time. A practical way to judge soil moisture is to insert a bamboo stick into the soil before watering, then pull it out to check its moistness.

2. Summer

The temperature is higher in summer and water evaporates quickly, especially for the lucky tree with larger leaves, which needs more water. It is recommended to water once in the morning and evening every day, and avoid watering when the sun is strong, as this may cause discomfort to the root system. In addition to watering in the morning and evening, you can also use a watering can to spray water on the leaves to keep the plant moist.

3. Winter

The temperature is lower in winter, water evaporates slowly, and the lucky tree enters a semi-dormant state, reducing its demand for water. As long as the soil is not too dry, watering once a month is sufficient, and the amount of watering should be less than in spring, summer and autumn.

Are there any changes in the types and proportions of fertilizers required by the lucky tree in different seasons?

Spring: Spring is the peak growth period of the lucky tree. At this time, the frequency of fertilization should be increased to support its rapid growth. A fertilizer with a higher nitrogen content can be used to promote the growth of new leaves. In terms of proportions, the ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) can be 3:1:2, such as a 20-10-20 fertilizer.

Summer: The temperature is higher in summer and the lucky tree may enter its peak growth period. At this time, you can continue to use high-nitrogen fertilizers, but be careful not to overdo it to avoid fertilizer damage. The frequency of fertilization can be similar to that in spring, but it should be adjusted according to the actual growth of the plants and soil moisture.

Autumn: With the arrival of autumn, the growth rate of the lucky tree will gradually slow down. At this time, the use of nitrogen fertilizer can be gradually reduced and the proportion of phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer can be increased to help plants accumulate nutrients and prepare for winter. The NPK ratio can be adjusted to 2:3:3, such as a 15-20-15 fertilizer.

Winter: Winter is the dormant period of the lucky tree, and the demand for fertilizer is the lowest at this time. Fertilization can be reduced or stopped to avoid root damage. If the indoor temperature is high and the lucky tree is still growing, you can apply some low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus, and high-potassium fertilizers to support its health.

The above are the principles of watering and fertilizing the lucky tree in different seasons. Specifically, everyone should carry out watering, fertilizing and daily maintenance work according to the actual situation.