How to propagate the money tree by cuttings?

The money tree is a succulent plant with round and plump leaves, which symbolizes attracting wealth and good luck. The money tree is not only beautiful but also easy to maintain, making it suitable for placement at home or in the office. If you want to propagate the money tree yourself, cuttings are a good method. So how do you propagate the money tree by cuttings? Let’s take a look below.

1. Cutting time

Generally speaking, spring and autumn are the best seasons for cuttings because the temperature is moderate, the humidity is appropriate, and the plants are in a stage of vigorous growth. Summer and winter are not suitable for cuttings, because the high temperature in summer can easily cause rot, and the low temperature in winter can easily cause frost damage. Therefore, we must choose the time for cuttings according to local climatic conditions.

2. Cutting materials

The money tree can be propagated by cuttings of branches or leaves, but be careful to choose healthy, mature, and pest-free parts. When grafting branches, choose branches that are thick, have many branches, and have full leaves, with a length of about 10-15 cm. When using leaf cuttings, choose complete, thick, undamaged leaves that are about 3-5 cm in size. Whether you use branches or leaves for cuttings, you must cut them from the base with sterilized scissors or a knife, and dry the wound in a cool and ventilated place for at least one day. Wait until the wound scabs or shrinks before cutting.

3. Matrix

The money tree likes a loose, well-drained, and breathable substrate, which can be made by mixing leaf mold, garden soil, river sand, vermiculite, etc. in proportion. The substrate must be disinfected and sterilized in advance. It can be watered with agents such as carbendazim or treated with high-temperature steam.

4. Container

The container can be any type of plastic basin, ceramic basin, wooden basin, etc., but make sure there are drainage holes at the bottom and a layer of broken bricks or expanded clay or other materials should be laid on the bottom to facilitate drainage.

5. Cutting operation

When cutting, first poke a small hole on the surface of the substrate with a stick, about 3-5 cm deep, then place the branch or leaf vertically into the hole and gently compact the surrounding soil. Multiple cuttings can be planted in each container, but a certain distance must be maintained to avoid mutual interference.

6. Maintenance and management

After cuttings, water appropriately to keep the substrate moist, but not too wet to avoid rot. The container for cuttings should be placed in a warm, ventilated, semi-shaded place, avoiding direct sunlight. Observe the growth of the cuttings every day and remove withered or moldy parts in time. After about 15-20 days, the cuttings will take root. At this time, you can gradually increase the light and water. After the root system is well developed and new shoots grow, you can transplant them into a separate container.

That’s it