How to Grow an Old Money Tree (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) Specimen: A Complete Care Guide

The succulent Money Tree (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is a very popular succulent, with round, neatly arranged leaves that look like strings of copper coins. What are the growing methods for an old Money Tree specimen? Let's take a look together.

1. Soil

The Money Tree likes soil with good air permeability. Make sure the texture is loose and soft, that it drains normally, and that the pH value is low; alkaline soil must not be provided.

2. Light

The Money Tree grows relatively well in sunlight, but it is not tolerant of strong light, so in summer it should be kept in a shady environment for care. Ensure good ventilation so it can get through the summer smoothly. In spring and autumn, it can be cared for in full-day sunlight. It likes a warm environment, and the best growing temperature is between 20-30 degrees, as it grows faster this way.

3. Watering

When watering the Money Tree, water as soon as the soil is dry, do not water when it is not dry, and when you do water, water thoroughly. Each time you water, be careful that there is no standing water. Otherwise it will cause the tubers of the Money Tree to rot and lead to disease. In the dry seasons of spring and autumn, you need to spray a water mist to maintain the humidity of the environment, so that the growing environment is good.

4. Fertilizing

If you want an old Money Tree specimen to grow well, fertilizing is essential. It is best to do it in its growing season, that is, spring and autumn, by applying rotted, diluted liquid fertilizer to the soil, or you can directly use compound fertilizer. Fertilize once every 15 to 20 days, or when repotting, bury slow-release fertilizer at the bottom of the soil so that the plant can absorb it when you water.

5. Pest and Disease Control

The common pests and diseases are black rot and scale insects, which should be controlled appropriately according to the growing conditions and the disease situation.

The growing method for the Money Tree is still relatively simple, it is fairly easy to grow, and its ornamental value is relatively high, making it very suitable for home growing and office growing.